James Gustin

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James Gustin

20120824-141743.jpg James’ mother Iry is an avid photographer and documentarian. He grew up as the subject and model of many of her photographs; from Pacific Heights and the ruins Persepolis, through the markets of Hong Kong, the beaches of Panang and the Houston Ship Channel all the way to Picadilly Circus and Wrigley Field. From her, he learned to hone his yearning for beauty, spontaneity, architecture and the subtleties of family behaviors. Over the last 25 years James has been in front of and behind the camera as both director, actor and cameraman for films and photo shoots. He has logged 1000′s of hours in and around weddings, special events family occasions. He has a genuine passion for ritual and celebration and delights in making a compelling and permanent archive of the American Family.

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Virginia Lionberger

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Virginia brings years of stunning wedding planning in Chicago experience to Fig Weddings as well as corporate and not-for-profit event and meeting planning.  She has also positioned herself as the preeminent Chicago wedding consultant specializing in Northern California destination weddings.Virginia is a professionally trained artist having received her BFA and MFA degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design and studied her craft in Italy for 2 years.  During that time she learned the true essence of “simple elegance” and that exceptional experience and understanding translates into all of her event creations.Virginia genuinely relishes working with her clients to insure that their event dreams come true for such joyous occasions as:

  • Weddings
  • Commitment Ceremonies
  • Mitzvahs – Bar and Bat
  • Parties – Engagement, Anniversary, Birthday, Holiday and Divorce
  • Baptisms and other religious passages, to name a few

 

She can also relieve a bereaved family from the details and logistics surrounding a funeral or memorial service.

 

Virginia approaches the planning and execution of an event as she would a work of art for real life:  carefully designed and classically organized to evolve as a true “masterpiece”.

 

We are excited to welcome Virginia to Fig Weddings!  Her expertise and experience, energy and passion are hallmarks of the Fig associate.

 

Dr. Sany and Dr. Travis – From the ER to the Altar

Sany and Travis. 4.30.11 @ Nactional 27.

Shannon and John

Here are a few of our photogs favorites from Shannon and John.

Photogs: Brian Carey and Billy Rood.

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