Author: Chris Ocken

Chris has had a busy couple of weeks balancing photos of the new mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel, the president when he has been in town, and multiple cabinet members, with his busy portrait and wedding schedule.  But not to worry, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Honing my journalism skills, I photographed the Secretary of Education during a recent trip to Chicago. Here are a couple of photographs.  Enjoy.

Ocken Photography is proud to be included in the Chicago Social Brides Lux list. Look for us as all the upscale events!

Ocken Photography has been chosen for the 2011 Brides Choice Award for excellence in service.  Thanks to everyone at Wedding Wire and the brides that voted for us!

A photo taken during my morning walk with Tony outside the walls of the old city.

I have just returned from Israel on assignment with Gov. Mike Huckabee again this year.  It was interesting being there during all the protest.  We never say any evidence of the protest while we where in country, we felt very safe.  Maybe safer than here in Chicago!

I will be posting photos from the trip over the course of the next week or so – some from Jerusalem, some with the governor, and some from around the country.  Enjoy.

Check out Chris’ latest assignment for the New York Times.  And if anyone is interested, the condo was really beautiful, big and had a HUGE closet.  You just don’t get those here in Chicago.

Click here to see the photos on the New York Times site.