Troy Carter Photography

Mari and Eddie | Wedding | Mokena, IL

2012-01-19T21:29:00.000-06:00

Normally I try to make a bride's big day go as smoothly as I possibly can but this day was going to be perfect no matter what I did because of Mari's incredibly awesome attitude and huge smile. Eddie didn't hurt either with his smooth as silk style and calming presence. The ceremony was held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Joliet with the following reception held at Dinolfo's Banquets in Mokena Il. With such great people around you it's a wonderful day to be a wedding photographer. Thank you both for having me, it was a spectacular time!

Enjoy...

Kristen and Jordan | Wedding | Key West, Florida

2011-11-19T14:47:00.000-06:00

I was extremely fortunate to find myself in Key West for Kristen and Jordan's wedding. This wonderful affair saw the ceremony being held at the Fort Zachary Taylor park. The reception was held in spectacular fashion on a sea-going 60' catamaran complete with live music and, drinks and food. Everything from the weather to the food, music to friends, family to sunset turned out perfectly.

Enjoy...

Event Photography and Onsite Printing Services

2011-10-11T17:04:00.007-05:00

Troy Carter Photography - Your Event Photo Experts!

We offer event photo services providing photographers, multiple large on-site photo viewing and ordering stations, on-site printing with professional grade dye-sublimation photo printers providing various print size options and package pricing customized to your event needs. Our custom ordering software suite is simple to use and allows participants to easily view and order pictures just seconds after they have been captured. Orders are processed immediately and printed on professional paper finished with a UV protective clear coat ready for immediate use.

Our professional staff is available to cover all events from reunions, to weddings, corporate events, Christmas/holiday parties, sporting events and team sports picture days. We offer both one time event services as well as support for extended weekend, week or month long events. A wide range of pictures settings including open air Photobooths are available.

Our experience includes:

Sports tournaments
Advertising promotions
Corporate events
Wedding Photobooths
Team sports picture days
Karate school picture days
Gymnastic school picture days
Holiday parties
Auto racing, Drag racing, Road racing, Motorcycle racing
Car shows (models available)
High School reunions
High School dances
Festivals/Carnivals

Other highlights include the ability to shoot at multiple picture stations, display different galleries on each viewing station, electronic file purchasing, and custom photo finishing effects. Online gallery hosting and ordering with optional password protections is available at no additional cost if required. Online galleries offer a large selection of print sizes and novelty items such as wall clings, coffee mugs, tee shirts, and coasters.

If you are a wedding or event photographer and would like to ability to offer these services to your costumers please contact us about our sub-contracting rates.

Email Troy for More Info About Your Photography Needs

The Random Pictures - 2011

2011-07-30T16:41:00.001-05:00

Here's a few random pictures from 2011 showing something other than wedding photography for those who may already be married and are in need of photography for other reasons. What else would you need a photographer for? Newborn and baby pictures, Prom pictures, parties, graduations, you name it we can do it.

Enjoy!

Meg and Jeff Wedding

2011-07-30T15:48:00.000-05:00

Who - Meg and Jeff
What - Wedding
Where - Innsbrook Country Club - Merrillville Indiana

Enjoy!

Kristin and Kevin | Wedding | Worth Illinois

2011-03-01T23:36:00.003-06:00

February isn't always the easiest month around Chicago but for one day mother nature was nice enough o not snow, rain, blow or storm and Kristin and Kevin were lucky enough to have that day be their wedding day. The ceremony and following reception were both held at The Garden Chalet in Worth Il with all of their wonderful family and friends in attendance. The ceremony was short and sweet but the party after that raged into the night and included drinks, snacks and great times.

Enjoy!

Nicole and Brian | Wedding | Joliet Il

2010-12-10T11:58:00.001-06:00

A while back I posted some photobooth background shots taken at Nicole and Brian's wedding and as promised here are a few more shots from their day. Their ceremony was held at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet Il with the reception following at CD&ME in Frankfort Il and although it threatened rain all afternoon and evening only a light sprinkle came down and the rest of the day turned out better than anyone had expected.

Job well done Nicole and Brian!

And I hear they just got a new puppy too.

Heather and Kevin - Wedding

2010-11-23T21:32:00.000-06:00

Who - Heather and Kevin
What - Wedding
Where - Frankfort St. Peter's United Church - Homer Glen, DiNolfo's Banquets

What a blast! Great wedding with great people! Heather and Kevin put together a great day for themselves and all their guests with wonderful weather that graced their day. Congratulation to both of you!

These next two shots are a matched set. The first is my picture and the second is of me taking this picture.

And the setup shot from above compliments of Kevin's Mom! Yup, that pile of person curled up in the weeds there is me working.

Nicole and Brad - Engagement Session

2010-10-29T11:12:00.000-05:00

What - Engagement Photo Session
Who - Nicole and Brad
Why - Because we can
When - Well, their marriage is set for 2011.

Just a quick note for Nicole and Brad...Awesome to shoot with you two and I'm really looking forward to next years wedding!

Nicole and Brian Photobooth Preview

2010-10-03T23:38:00.002-05:00

OK, I'm cheating here because I don't have the whole wedding ready to show yet (since I just shot this wedding yesterday) but I can't resist. These shots area a little teaser from Nicole and Brian's wedding reception Photobooth area which was a smashing hit.

Jessica and John's Wedding - Chicago

2010-09-02T22:15:00.003-05:00

Who - Jessica and John
What - Wedding
Where - Chicago, Holy Family, Knickerbocker Hotel Crystal Ballroom

OK, OK, OK...I had an absolutely amazing time all day with Jessica and John. They are great people who put on a world class party. These two were cool cats all day for their wedding in downtown Chicago. Congratulation to both of you on your wonderful wedding and thank you so much for allowing me to photograph you day.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the wedding pictures here!

My hat goes off to Jessica on her choice of music! The dance floor was packed all night with every person there dancing to great live music. Really awesome choice Jessica.

And who doesn't absolutely love a light up dance floor? The Crystal Ballroom is simply an awesome venue for wedding receptions.

John here is, BTW, one serious carpenter/craftsman/artist. I would be glad to put anyone who needs some home improvements done in contact with him as his work is simply outstanding (not a bad looking guy either huh ladies? Oh, but he's taken, officially).

Jessica rockin' with the band!

Cheryl and Anthony's Wedding

2010-08-24T12:25:00.002-05:00

Who - Cheryl and Anthony
What - Wedding
Where - St. Joseph Joliet, IL - Reception @ Broken Arrow Golf Club, Lockport IL

I really love shooting weddings! I get to hang out with some of the greatest people I have ever met on their wedding day, a party day, a celebration of life and love. What is there not to like? Summertime humidity around Chicago couldn't keep the good times away for this couple and I'd expect them to continue on for some time. Cheryl and Anthony, thank you for having me at such a wonderful day, I truly enjoyed my time with you!

Don't forget to check out the rest of the wedding pictures here!

Amy Out and About Portrait Session

2010-06-15T10:50:00.015-05:00

Who - Amy
What - Portraits of a girl
Where - Frankfort, IL
When - 6/7/2010
Why - Why not?

Amy and I met in old downtown Frankfort to capture these and many more pictures of her. Historic downtown Frankfort is full of little shops and great restaurants that make the area a wonderful place to visit, hang with friends and, well, take pictures. Check out Frankfort's events calendar for more to do in this swank old town.

Jessica and John Engagement Photo Session

2010-06-01T11:11:00.006-05:00

Jessica and John are all set for their wedding later this year at the Holy Family Parish Church with the reception to follow in The Crystal Ballroom of The Knickerbocker Hotel along Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Before I get too far ahead of myself with wedding day treasures I'm going to show a few pictures of Jess and John taken around Chicago to celebrate their engagement.

Nicole and Brian | Engagement Photoshoot | Naperville, IL

2010-05-18T13:47:00.002-05:00

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.
Cicero, 'Pro Plancio,' 54 B.C.

Yes, that means that I'm thankful to work with Nicole and Brian. Mostly because they just simply ROCK but also for the fantastic Sushi dinner they graciously provided after our engagement session outing last week. I'm not a Sushi affectionado but with Brian's ordering skills and Nicole's gentle suggestions I enjoyed a fantastic meal with tremendous people.

So, for my part, a sampling of the pictures.

Wedding to follow...later this year!

Kim and Joe

2010-05-12T20:30:00.004-05:00

Who - Kim and Joe
What - Wedding
Where - Crystal Lake Holiday Inn
When - 5/8/2010
Why - Love

Babies and Warm Weather

2010-03-09T15:46:00.005-06:00

It's been a long winter here in the midwest just like it is every year but I for one am particularly wishing for springtime this year. The long doldrums of gray skies and chilling cold winds are starting to break and I’m ready for it. Nothing brings warm weather more into mind than babies. Babies symbolize spring don’t they? This year with our new arrival and our 3-year old boy who is bouncing off the walls with energy ready to be spent outside spring can simply not come fast enough. So why not show off some little ones here complete with sunshine and smiles.

Contact us anytime and we’ll be glad to come out to your house for a portrait session for your newborn, toddler or whoever is special in your life. Portrait sessions are $250 and include a disc with of high resolution images from your sitting for you to use.

Kennedy Carter's finally here!

2010-01-17T15:54:00.004-06:00

Yes, that's right, my wife Joanne and I have a new daughter, Kennedy Rhae brought to us just this last week. Born at 8lbs, 11oz and 22.5" long both Kennedy and Mom are home and doing very well. Cash, Kennedy's 3yr old brother is also super excited to finally have her home and he's been unbelievably great with his little sister so far. So, here are a couple pictures taken at the hospital of our new addition. I'm sure that when things settle down I'll be taking more official shots so stay tuned for more to come.

Troy Carter Photography's Linen Covered Wedding Albums

2010-01-09T05:13:00.000-06:00

These linen cover albums are are gorgeously made with your choice of colors, printed on real photographic paper and bound with a lay flat design with no seam cut. This wonderful album is durable and elegant, perfect for your pictures.

Who is Troy Carter?

2009-12-10T16:51:00.005-06:00

Who am I?

I am a 30 something year old photographer with a background as a design engineer. My wife and I have one Son and a soon to be here daughter. I am always outgoing and fit in well at parties, which works out well for weddings. Some people think I'm a techie but I think I've only really got one foot in that hole with the other foot stuck in a pile of fun.

Why me over the other guys?

Simple, I strive to provide outstanding photography with unbeatable customer relationships. I’m dedicated to you and your needs no matter what they may be and work with you in order to achieve your goals. I like to form relationships with my clients that allow my work and what I supply to you to be as good as it gets and to fit with exactly what you have envisioned. I deal directly and honestly with Clients from the very beginning and I am available to support my work and products at all stages of our working relationship.

What about my work?

Did I mention that I like to have fun? Well, I also like to have fun when taking pictures so I try to keep things upbeat and fun when I'm working and I like to show that with some of my work. I prefer vivid photographs that draw you into the subject but I don't claim to have a single specific style, instead I shoot with various styles depending on the mood of the event. I love, love, love outdoor shoots just about anywhere with some of my favorite photographs being taken at some of the most unlikely locations.

My favorite tools:

>Canon Professional Digital Cameras
>Imagination
>Fun

Hey, look it's me creating some photographs.

Why not let TCP capture your timeless moments?

Melissa and Christian Tie the Knot with Cubbies Flare!

2009-10-13T12:50:00.000-05:00

“Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living.”
- Alvin Dark

Maybe it wasn't a full season but for one fleeting moment Melissa and Christian had the privilege of playing at Wrigley Field. Six years to the day after the Cubs clinch the National League Central division title their wedding was hosted at The Friendly Confines on Chicago's north side where the Cubs have played ball since 1916. On this day there were no bleacher bums throwing balls back onto the field but all of the greats were there in spirit and the place was truly alive for Melissa and Chris's day.

My Take - Photobooth

2009-10-11T11:25:00.006-05:00

Some call it a backdrop area, portrait station, crazy booth, or photo station but I call it the Photobooth and put a slightly different spin on how it works. Most photobooth rentals are just that, a photobooth like you would find in any mall that spits out a tiny little strip of pictures that are virtually useless for anything more than a quick giggle and a trash can. The booths are small fitting 1-2 people and really limit the fun to be had with groups and props.

So what's the solution to this?

Enter a proper Photobooth! A cross between the classic mall photostation and a traditional wedding portrait backdrop area where you get rewarded with instant hard copy prints and the help of a dedicated photographer. This is entertainment! No more confusion on when the picture is going to be taken, or what you do with a miniature 1-1/2" picture but instead you get a professional photographer working with you to produce fun, useful 4x6 or 5x7 pictures for your guests to take home with them. Each complete set of photobooth pictures is also included with your photography package and available for online viewing and printing just like all the rest of the images from your wedding.

You have your choice of photo editing, black and white, color, or any specialty color editing you would like.

Kelly and Matt Begin Their Life Together!

2009-10-10T09:33:00.000-05:00

Kelly and Matt held their nuptials at the wonderful Christ Lutheran Church in Orland Park followed by a blow out bash at Galic Park in Oak Forest. From start to finish this was a wonderful day for everyone involved! Congratulations to both of you!

Not for the Traditional Bride - Trashing the Dress

2009-07-07T15:44:00.009-05:00

Did you ever imagine that you would see a Bride doing unthinkable things while wearing her dress? A few years ago I didn't either but more and more Brides are breaking the mold taking part in trash the dress photo sessions and I'm super excited to be a part of them. The TTD photo shoots are fun, spontaneous and best of all they don't have any rules, like keeping the dress clean so any hooligan thoughts that you may have can come to life. Some recent divorced women are even dawning their wedding dress one last time in a symbolic display as they ruin what they once cherished doing unthinkable things and I say to them, go for it! In fact, let’s trash the dress together! If you happen to see a bride running through a fountain in Chicago with a photographer close behind you may have just found me.

Yes, that is a burning wedding dress. No Photoshop required, just a match and some gasoline!

Leticia and Jim Tie the Knot

2009-06-08T23:43:00.006-05:00

Who: Leticia and Jim
What: Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Where: Blue Island, St. Donatus-Hickory Hills, Sabre Room

When: June 6th 2009

Why: Love