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11 years married today - walking into our 12th year like ... 👊🏼👊🏼 It’s so wild to look back on our own wedding because since then we’ve seen/photographed 250+ other weddings - so of course there are things we’d do differently. But overall, it was truly the most amazing day, and we had the time of our lives celebrating with everyone we loved. ✨ I didn’t take that for granted back then and I most certainly don’t take it for granted now. I’m so grateful my younger self saw something in James that I still can’t really comprehend. I don’t know how I knew he was it for me soooo quickly (like a month or two in I told my sister I thought I would marry him!) - but I’m so glad I did! So far in our marriage we’ve: Worked on building, growing & maintaining our business for the past 12 years (pre-marriage even). Battled infertility for 6 years. Stumbled & laughed our way through parenthood for 4 years. Spent way too much money on homeowner related fix-ups & projects for 5 years. Adventured & traveled together for 11 years. It has been an unpredictable and beautiful ride, and I can’t wait to see what adventures lie ahead. ♥️♥️ Love you, J! Photo by @jonhamblin
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My favorite part about weddings is the vows. ✨ I get choked up pretty much every time (don’t even get me started on personalized ones!) and I can only imagine that I’ll be even more emotional when this is over because I miss what we do so much!!! 😭 Good thing I can hide behind my camera and keep shooting away while the tears flow! 😂 Wishing a Happy Anniversary to these two!!! #ctpweddings #christytylerphoto @clementinechicago @morganleekhair @lifeinbloom @rendezvousbands @palmerhousehilton
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Loved getting out amid the blooms for this beautiful mama’s maternity shoot on Friday! I wish it was spring alll the time! 🌸✨ #ctpfamilies #christytylerphoto #chicagomaternityphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer
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OK, so I’m kind of loving these porch portraits! 🥰 #ctpfamilies #christytylerphoto #porchportraits #chicagofamilyphotographer
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The ultimate (pre-COVID) surprise proposal: 1. Girlfriend goes to Chicago on a work trip. 2. Fly to Chicago yourself. 3. Have a friend convince her she’s meeting her somewhere (bonus for a beautiful view). 4. Wait patiently with a giant bouquet of flowers, looking sharp in a suit. 5. Ask her to spend the rest of her life with you! 🍾💛🎊😭🙌🏼 . #ctpproposals #chicagoproposal #chicagoproposalphotographer #christytylerphoto
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So happy this stunner is still thriving on our dining room table! I’m absolutely obsessed with this beauty by @thistleandplume that I treated myself to for Mother’s Day! If I can’t see flowers at weddings for now - I’ll bring them to me! ✨ #christytylerphoto #chicagoweddingflorist #chicagoweddingphotographer
