Sara Hodak Photography: Blog

A Beautiful Brookfield Zoo Fairytale

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:15:52 GMT

This was SUCH a fun day! Everyone could feel the love and excitement throughout Kyle and Taylors big day! You could sense the pure joy exuding from the bride and groom. They were so happy to have found each other and to become husband and wife! The details of the day were perfect and they were married among the giraffes, which was so fun! Puzzles are a favorite hobby for Taylor and Kyle and that's what they seem to be to each other...two puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together! How could a day be anything but magic when the bride and groom breakout in to an impromptu interpretive dance to Taylor Swift's "Love Story". I am so glad I got to be part of this day!

Fall Minis 2019

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 23:38:55 GMT

Summer is coming to a close which means it's the busiest time of the year! Fall is such a beautiful time for capturing new family photos so don't miss out! Minis this year are taking place on October 26th at Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook. There are only a few spots still left available so be sure to contact me today! Look below to see some of the beauty that surrounds Fullersburg! Hope to see you then!

Rooftop Wedding

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:50:51 GMT

What a beautiful day this was! A lovely rooftop wedding in Chicago at the Little Goat Diner. Kellyn and Hannie were so sweet and you could feel the joy and love surrounding them. The weather could not have been more perfect! It was the perfect fall day...the sun shining bright on them with a little bit of a chill in the air. The wedding and reception was an intimate gathering of their closest family and friends and was a beautiful blend of both of them. Check out some highlights from the day below! Contact me today to book your 2019 wedding!

A Love So Sweet

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:17:50 GMT

Who doesn't love a summer wedding? The weather was perfect and you could feel the immense love between these two radiating throughout the day! Checkout some highlights of their beautiful day below!

Sealed with a kiss

Beautiful Bridesmaids

Handsome Groomsmen

Having a little fun with the bridal party!

See what I mean about the love between these two? Radiates!!

Sweeping his bride off her feet!

You could also feel the love between these two little people. The sweetest!!

They danced the night away!!

Brookfield Zoo Wedding

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:00:22 GMT

What wonderful and "wild" time this was! So many great traditions used to really show this couples personality! Anna and Paul were so much fun to spend the day with and were up for all kinds of fun around Brookfield Zoo! This was my first time shooting a wedding at the zoo and can I just say I so hope I get to do it again soon!! Mixing all different kinds of elements around the zoo made it one of my favorite shooting experiences to date! Check out some highlights below!

Beautiful Medieval inspired dress!

Kilts! That first look!!

Brookfield zoo-South Gate

The giraffes were very curious about the bride and groom!

Taking a spin on the carousal!

Matron of Honor speech!

Wonderful Winter Wedding

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 02:17:10 GMT

What a beautiful day these two had! Kerry and Ryan were so relaxed and easy going throughout the entire day. You would never know the temperature never climbed above single digits. They were ready and willing to venture outside to capture some photos among the wonder and magic of winter! So many family and friends came to be a part of their special day and to dance the night away!

Love is walking in the rain together......

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:36:41 GMT

One of the rainiest days of the year couldn't dampen this bride and grooms day. Their wedding was beautiful and intimate and their love for each other radiated from them. Their vows they wrote to each other were full of love and gratitude for having found each other and excitement for their lifetime together.

Fall Sessions

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:52:40 GMT

Hi everyone! I haven't been great about posting new blogs, but I'm going to work on getting better at that! It's been a VERY busy and fun fall season. I've met so many great new families and also have been able to see great returning clients! Checkout what I have been up to the last few weeks below! Remember to come back and check in on the blog every now and then! Enjoy!

Welcome to my blog!

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:02:17 GMT

Hi guys! Thanks for stopping by. I've been considering creating a blog for quite some time now and finally decided to sit myself down and do it! What better way to kick off a new blog than with a beautiful wedding. Mark and Emma are high school sweethearts and they were so elated for their wedding day to have finally arrived. We were able to return to their old high school and capture some great shots to bring their first beginning to their new beginning. From captain of the football team and captain of the cheerleading squad to bride and groom. What a beautiful little love story.....