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My name is Otto Rascon and thanks for checking out my blog. So why a blog? So glad you asked - I love photographing weddings and family portraits, but I also love shooting other types of events and writing is very important to me. So this blog allows me to communicate and share more of myself and my images with you.

I am from the awesome city of Chicago. I love photographing people! Seriously, what other profession would allow me to interact with amazing people, provide them with a meaningful product, and allows for some major fun and creativity?

Children grow up so fast and wedding day memories quickly fade only to be remembered by the photos in the album. Capturing fleeting moments is very important to me, that is why I love photographing weddings and families. I love seeing how my photographs enrich and bring color to peoples lives. Stay a while and check out some of my work. Feel free to call me or email me via the Contact link.

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Sarah + Allie // Joliet Engagement Session

01.01.2012 Posted in Engagements

It was really a blast spending some time with Sarah and Allie a few weeks back. We were in downtown Joliet taking some engagement photos, though because of the cold I was afraid that we would have to reschedule the shoot. But they were great about facing the cold and were amazing to work with. They just got married on December 30th and I’m sure you couldn’t find a more loving couple out there.

Having just moved to Joliet I had been wanting to shoot in the downtown area near the Rialto Square Theater. I was also hoping to shoot inside of Jitters Coffee Shop, but we wrapped up the shoot a little sooner due to the cold. Here are a few of my favorite images from the shoot:

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Perks of a Wedding Photographer – Pt 1 – Churches

12.24.2011 Posted in Weddings

Being a wedding photographer has a lot of perks. I love having complete access to my brides as they get ready for their wedding. This allows me to take some very warm/intimate pictures between the bride and her friends and family. There’s also seeing the groom tear up as he sees his bride walk down the aisle. Those moments are truly special. But there are other things that I get to see/experience that maybe most people wouldn’t think about.

Here you’ll see some of the visual perks I get to experience at every wedding: the details of the church. These aren’t even the details you’d expect, like the flowers and decorations. The inside of most churches are works of art, and I have always enjoyed photographing them. Here are a few of my favorites taken at St. Aldabert’s Church on 17th & Ashland in Chicago.

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Misuzu+ Alvin // Sneak Peak

10.27.2011 Posted in Weddings

I loved shooting Misuzu and Alvin’s wedding earlier this year. They are such a wonderful couple – full of love for each other and for their family/friends. I’m looking forward to sharing more of their wedding photos. You can see photos from their engagement session in the meantime. Stay tuned.

Here is one of my favorite photos of Misuzu and from the entire 2011 wedding season:

Schexnider 540 Misuzu+ Alvin // Sneak Peak

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December 22, 2011 - 9:35 am

Peter - Beautiful!

December 27, 2011 - 1:44 pm

franchesca - Great Shot! This indeed, a nice site for someone like me, looking for wedding and family portrait photography. Happy Holiday!

Maureen + Matt // Sneak Peak

10.13.2011 Posted in Weddings

Maureen and Matt’s wedding was a blast to be a part of. Here is just one photo from the wedding taken at Valley Lo Club in Glenview. There will be a full post coming soon with a ton more photos, along with new (and some older) weddings. I’m also going to be blogging more family shoots, as well as some other works. Stay tuned.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the wedding:

LaRaviere 477 Maureen + Matt // Sneak Peak
LaRaviere 734 Maureen + Matt // Sneak Peak

If you live in Joliet, Romeoville, or Crest Hill, then you can check out my wedding photography service page from a cool site I’ve been using called Thumbtack. You can also see more of my photos there.

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Misuzu + Alvin // Jackson Park’s Osaka Japanese Garden

06.05.2011 Posted in Engagements

Misuzu and Alvin will be tying the know in a few short weeks and I had the privilege of hanging out it with them for their engagement session. It was Misuzu’s idea of shooting their engagement photos at the Osaka Japanese Garden – I later found out that Alvin proposed to her in the garden. So it made a lot of sense to go back there and take a few photos of them before their wedding.

Shooting in a new location is always a blast and allows for new ideas to flow. I felt like a kid in a candy store the moment I entered The Osaka Japanese Garden. The colors were beautiful and there was a peacefulness to that area that I was not expecting. I couldn’t even tell that we were in the backyard of the Museum of Science and Industry. Misuzu and Alvin definitely compliment each other – she is the heart and he the reason. It’s was very obvious to me that they really care and love each other and I cannot wait to see what they do once they are married.

I already told them that I’m looking forward to their wedding. See you guys soon! Here are a few of my favorite images from the shoot:

My many thanks to AnnMarie Gilmore for assisting and shooting with me. Her passion for photography is very evident and I look forward to having her assist me at Misuzu and Alvin’s wedding. Stay tuned for those photos!

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June 6, 2011 - 4:22 pm

AnnMarie - Thanks so much Otto – I learned so much! I loved working with you and sharing this special day with Misuzu and Alvin. It was so beautiful and peaceful at the garden, and I was happy to be a part of it. You are a great talent and I hope to work with you again and again in the future. And special thanks to Misuzu and Alvin for allowing me to capture their love, their friendship, and their future together as husband and wife.

September 12, 2011 - 3:26 pm

Sam - These are gorgeous!!! Just perfect! You are so talented! Great seeing you this weekend! =)

October 27, 2011 - 10:16 pm

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Sam & Rigo // Chicago Wedding Photography // North Avenue Beach House

04.17.2011 Posted in Weddings

I love Sam and Rigo. That’s all that needs to be said, but I’ll continue for the sake of detail. I photographed their engagement session last year and had a blast hanging out with them. It seemed that the laughter and joy didn’t stop the entire evening – a sign of a fun wedding ahead.

Sam got ready at her place in University-Village / Little Italy, along with her bridesmaids. The day was rolling and Sam was cool and calm – she stayed this way the entire day. Good for you Sam. After preparations we took off to the beautiful Assumption Catholic Church. It was a great ceremony and it was even better seeing Rigo and Sam smiling the entire time. These guys are so into each other!

The bridal party portraits took place at the North Avenue Beach House. It was a perfect day to be outdoors shooting near the lake. I was hoping for a lot of sun, and that’s what we got that day. I love the photos of Rigo with the red background – he was living it up. I sure hope they had a ton of fun that day – I know I did.

The reception took place at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield – Schaumburg. The lobby to this place is really cool, very retro/modern. The floral design was done by Liz Middendorf of Specialties by Liz – she did a great job as the reception area was beautiful.

Here are a few pics from the wedding – one I’ll remember for a long time:

: Rigo is a major stud.

Thank you again Sam and Rigo. I’m so honored to have shared such an important/awesome day in your lives. My many thanks to my friend and second shooter Steven Ryne. It’s always great working together with you!

Info on the venues:

Assumption Catholic Church
323 West Illinois Street
Chicago, IL 60654

North Avenue Beach House
1600 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60614
312.742.7529

Hyatt Regency Woodfield – Schaumburg
1800 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
847.605.1234

By The Way: Use off-camera flash even in the brightest of days. I know it might sound a little counterintuitive, but it rocks!