Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella: Blog https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog en-us (C) Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:34:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:34:00 GMT https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-12/u280149049-o8532269-50.jpg Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella: Blog https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog 92 120 Taste of Greece on Halsted https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/taste-of-greece-on-halsted I was away most of the weekend, but I was glad I got to stop by the Taste of Greece on Halsted this year. I must say, I did not expect to see camels on Halsted, but I guess there's a first for everything! Glad I got to see friends & family too! Till next year....
Who knows, maybe I'll have a booth again next year.....;-)

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago taste of greece https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/taste-of-greece-on-halsted Sun, 25 Aug 2013 16:28:00 GMT Sara & Derek's wedding https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/sara-dereks-wedding Congratulations to my great friends Sara & Derek on their marriage.  It was a beautiful wedding at Mill Creek Barn in Michigan.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day! Love you guys;-)

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Wedding Photography by Lex Alexander Photography

]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Lex Alexander wedding photography https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/sara-dereks-wedding Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:16:00 GMT Italian Fest https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/italian-fest Italy comes to Chicago on Taylor Street. Fun time & great Gelato!

 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/italian-fest Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:25:00 GMT Chicago Air & Water show 2013 https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/chicago-air-water-show-2013 I'm sorry to admit this, but I've lived in Chicago my whole life & this is the first time I've been to the Air & Water show.
It was a gorgeous day & an amazing sight to see. Here's a little sneak peak at a photo from that day. More photos coming soon...

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Sofia Spentzas air & water show https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/chicago-air-water-show-2013 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:17:00 GMT Francesca & Tino Engagement shoot https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/francesca-tino-engagement-shoot Today Lex Alexander and I photographed Francesca & Tino for one of their engagement shoots!
We got some great shots in the city! Heres a sneak peak.
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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Lex Alexander Sofia Spentzas wedding photography https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/francesca-tino-engagement-shoot Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:08:00 GMT Macy's Glamorama https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/macys-glamorama I was lucky enough to photograph Macy's Glamorama Featuring Sheryl Crow, Cirque Du Soleil, &
The Summer Set while watching a fabulous fashion show!

Check out more photos at: http://splash.suntimes.com/2013/08/16/macys-passport-presents-glamorama/

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Sofia Spentzas macy's glamorama https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/macys-glamorama Fri, 09 Aug 2013 16:04:00 GMT Tall Ships in Chicago https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/tall-ships-in-chicago Took a bike ride out to Navy Pier with my good friends Nota & Luis
to check out the Tall Ships in Chicago. Pretty Neat!

 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Navy Pier Sofia Spentzas chicago tall ships https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/tall-ships-in-chicago Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:51:00 GMT A day at the Shedd Aquarium https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/a-day-at-the-shedd-aquarium Had the pleasure of taking my Niece to the Shedd Aquarium. As a photographer I could spend HOURS there... & I did... LOL!
Check out some of my pics. Hope you enjoy them. 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Sofia Spentzas shedd aquarium https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/a-day-at-the-shedd-aquarium Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:22:00 GMT Boat Tour https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/boat-tour So this weekend, I had the pleasure of going on one of Chicago's best boat tours by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. It was a beautiful 90 min boat ride. I don't know about you, but I can go around town like a tourist all the time!!! Do me a favor & be sure to look around when you're hanging around the city next time. I really think we have some of the most beautiful buildings & scenery. Here are some of my pics from the tour. Enjoy;-)

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/boat-tour Tue, 06 Aug 2013 03:59:00 GMT John & Diane featured in SPLASH https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/john-diane-featured-in-splash Congratulations Diane & John Lourmas on being featured in This Sunday's Suntimes SPLASH publication!

Shout out to Katerina Bizios for writing this fabulous article. To read the article & see more pics check it out online at http://splash.suntimes.com/2013/08/04/diane-khania-and-john-lourmas/ or pick up your Sunday Suntimes today!!!

 

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Event Planner: Penny Anadiotis, Red Couch Events

Church: St. Demetrios, Elmhurst
Reception: Empress Banquets, Addison

Photographers: Lex Alexander & Sofia Spentzas from lexalexanderphotography.com
DJ: John Haralambopoulos, Sounds of Greece
Florist: M&P Floral, weddinbymp.com
Hair & Makeup: Tina Morales, CM Salon & Lauren Guillen, LG Makeup

 

]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/john-diane-featured-in-splash Sun, 04 Aug 2013 15:11:37 GMT Cover shoot for CR Magazine https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/cover-shoot-for-cr-magazine We were very lucky today for getting great weather for out CR Magazine Cover Shoot of Matt Farrell today. Thank you Barb M., Jim A. & Ashley for your help today. Congratulations Matt on becoming the New President of CARS. You were a pleasure to photograph & I know you will do a great job in your new role this year! Wishing you all the best!!!

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/cover-shoot-for-cr-magazine Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:47:00 GMT Congratulations Voula & Jimmy https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/congratulations-voula-jimmy We had the pleasure of shooting a beautiful wedding & couple on Sunday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. 
Congratulations to Voula & Jimmy Giannos. Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! 
Here in one of my favorite windows in this church. 

photo 2 I must send a Shout out to Pete & the Gang at Sounds of Greece for packing the dance floor all night!! 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/congratulations-voula-jimmy Sun, 28 Jul 2013 23:39:00 GMT New bikes in the city https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/new-bikes-in-the-city Had a chance to try the new "rental" DIVVY bike in the city. When for a fun ride on the lakefont. Hope you enjoy these photos from my iPhone.

Sorry, but I still call this the "Sears Tower"...

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blog005 This is one of my favorite views of Chicago, from Fullerton Beach.
If you look closely you can see the brave souls who are about the jump in the water & swim in Lake Michigan.....

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/new-bikes-in-the-city Sat, 27 Jul 2013 23:55:00 GMT Visiting Michigan https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/visiting-michigan Took a trip out to Michigan to see the Barn where my dear friends Sara & Derek will be tying the knot this August! Such a great place to visit & take plenty of photos. I just have to remind myself that I am IN the wedding party & that I wont be shooting the wedding... lol;-)

 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/visiting-michigan Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:26:00 GMT 2 Cultures come together https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/2-cultures-come-together Congratulations to Eliud & Niki Espada on their beautiful Puerto Rican & Greek wedding!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day;-)

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Lex Alexander https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/2-cultures-come-together Sat, 20 Jul 2013 23:16:00 GMT Cute cousins!!! https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/kids-shoot These 4 little cousins were a handful today, but the shots came out great!

Thanks for brining in the kids Vivi, Zack & Sofia;-)

 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/kids-shoot Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:05:00 GMT Got to meet Jesse White https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/got-to-meet-jesse-white  

I had the pleasure of meeting Jesse White this week.

I've gotta say, he's shorter than I though he's be... lol but super sweet!

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Jesse White https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/got-to-meet-jesse-white Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:26:00 GMT Tori https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/tori What a beautiful little girl!!! This is one of my favorite shots of Tori!

 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/tori Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:07:00 GMT Spiro Frentzas Headshots https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/spiro-frentzas-headshots spirofrentzas1

Had a fun time shooting Spiro for his new Headshots;-) Looking good!!!

Thank you for letting me photograph you.

]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) actor headshots headshots photo shoot spiro frentzas https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/spiro-frentzas-headshots Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:45:00 GMT Busy Wedding weekend https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/wedding-weekend  

Congratulations also goes out to the weddings of:

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - Paul & Stephanie Sambanis 

Married at Holy Trinity Church in Chicago followed by a reception at Concorde Banquet hall

 

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Sunday, July 14th 2013 - Graig and Maria Hickey

Married at St. Demetrios Church in Elmhurst followed by a reception at Chateau Ritz Banquet Hall

Photography by Sofia Spentzas & Lex Alexander
from Lex Alexander Photography

 

 
]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/wedding-weekend Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:59:12 GMT Photographers in the Photo Booth https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/photographers-in-the-photo-booth Sometimes photographers want a photo too... LOL!

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/photographers-in-the-photo-booth Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:57:00 GMT Friday wedding https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/busy-wedding-weekend Congratulations to the 3 couples wedding we photographed this weekend.

Friday, July 12, 2013 - Randy and Marine Rosas

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/busy-wedding-weekend Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:43:00 GMT Congratulations to Alessandra & Mike https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/congratulations-to-alessandra-mike So happy for my two good friends Alessandra Ressa & Michael Ray on their engagement today!!!

Love you both!

 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/congratulations-to-alessandra-mike Thu, 11 Jul 2013 04:47:00 GMT Chicago Style Wedding Magazine Launch Party https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/chicago-style-wedding-magazine-launch-party Had a great time at the Chicago Style Wedding Magazine Launch Party today. Please be sure to pick up your copy today. You will find some great photos from me & my partner Lex from Lex Alexander Photography.

Check out our ad on page 402 & they also showcased one of our weddings on page 412!

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Style Weddings Magazine Launch Party chicago weddings https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/chicago-style-wedding-magazine-launch-party Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:54:00 GMT Creative Inspiration.... https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/creative-inspiration So here's what happens when you give a photographer a shot of Liquor;-)....

 

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Liquor Sofia Spentzas drinking shot shot glass https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/creative-inspiration Sun, 07 Jul 2013 04:30:00 GMT Happy 4th of July from Chicago https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/happy-4th-of-july-from-chicago Celebrating the 4th of July from our beautiful city!

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Chicago River Independence Day July 4th Sofia Spentzas https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/happy-4th-of-july-from-chicago Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:20:00 GMT ABC Stanley Cup Challenge https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/abc-stanley-cup-challenge So, ABC 7 in Chicago put a challenge to throw yourself in a picture of the "Green Screened Stanley Cup with Coach Q" and I did it for fun.  They liked it so much they put it on the news;-) lol  Enjoy!

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/7/abc-stanley-cup-challenge Thu, 04 Jul 2013 04:16:00 GMT Wedding June 30, 2013 https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/wedding-june-30-2013  

Congratulations to Kathy and Mike Hilicki!!!!

 

Wedding Ceremony: St. Johns the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Planes

Reception at the Fountain Blue in Des Planes

 

Photography by Sofia Spentzas & Lex Alexander

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]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/wedding-june-30-2013 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:24:00 GMT Wedding June 29, 2013 https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/wedding-june-29-2013  

Congratulations to Colleen &  Mike DeGeorge on their beautiful wedding on June 29th, 2013 

 

 

Wedding Ceremony at Our Lady of Ransom in Niles 

Reception at Concorde in Kildeer

 

Photography by Sofia Spentzas & Brian Barnhart Jr

with Lex Alexander Photography

 

]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Wedding Photography https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/wedding-june-29-2013 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 21:19:00 GMT Chicago Blackhawks Rally 2013 https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/chicago-blackhawks-rally-2013  

What an exciting day to be a Chicagoan!!! Yesterday we celebrated the Blackhawks as they bring home the Stanley Cup. We were lucky enough to have gorgeous weather & the rain held out till later in the evening. Congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks, you have made us very proud!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out my photos from the rally & the parade:

Chicago Blackhawks Rally 2013 Photography by Sofia Spentzas

 

 

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Thank you Enjoy,

Sofia

 

 

]]> (Spiral Art Design Photography by Sofia Spentzas-Tranchitella) Chicago Blackhawks Sofia Spentzas Stanley Cup hockey photography https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/chicago-blackhawks-rally-2013 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:31:00 GMT Pisani Wedding June 22, 2013 https://spiralartdesign.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/pisani-wedding-june-22-2013  

Congratulations to Francesca Paccione & Michele Pisani on their beautiful wedding 

Sat, June 22, 2013

Thank you so very much for letting us be a part of your special day! 

Cheers to a happy & healthy life together!

 

Wedding Details:

Church: St Mary of the Angels, Chicago

Reception: Manzo's Ristorante & Banquet 

Photographed by Sofia Spentzas & Lex Alexander

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