Peace.
Tomorrow morning we are headed off to see my family for a nice long much needed rest. We are headed to the deep south where fried chicken, warm temperatures and old friends abound. I am very much looking forward to talking a long walk in the woods, having coffee with my grandma and having my [...]
Portrait: Anderson
Meet Anderson. This lovely family and I are neighbors, who knew! I just threw my camera bag on and walked a few blocks to their lovely home. I love shooting in my neighborhood. It is such a treat to get to know those around us. Camaraderie of sorts. Anderson is as content as can be [...]
Mini Session: The Soldato girls
This past weekend was a whirlwind of last sessions I could squeeze in before Christmas. On Friday morning, I met the Soldato girls. Katherine is only 6 weeks old but is so alert and those big blue eyes!! Addie is a cutie, jabbering away about everything and nothing. I love that age. Laura, you have [...]
Portrait: David + Jen = Zadie
Zadie is only two weeks old. She is beautiful and perfect with two loving attentive parents…. just as it should be. Jen and I had picked out a previous date but Zadie had not made her debut yet! So we waited a few more weeks for her to arrive and adjust to the world around [...]
Portrait: Reimer Family
Ethan was so much fun. I have so many photos of him laughing, giggling, and all due to the antics of his Dad. Dad made my job a breeze. He was game for fake falling behind me, getting his finger eaten by the toy alligator which equaled awesome smiles and giggles from Ethan. We started [...]
Yay Christmas!
I am really falling in love with our new neighborhood Lincoln Square. Our little square has Christmas lights on every tree, garland with big red bows, a big Christmas tree in the square, ice sculptures in the shape of Santa, and carolers, clarinet quartets, and of course German potato pancakes, brats, and apple strudel. We [...]
He looks so innocent…
Ahh… look at Nelson, such a peaceful , cozy kitty….. HE’S DECEIVING YOU. While he is all those things, this morning he’s been wandering around meowing and meowing. As I sit here trying to get my work done he is sitting just out of arms reach meowing, meowing meowing!! I gave him a treat, I [...]
Ridiculous I know.
Happy Wednesday to you all! This coffee mug is so ridiculous, but it made me happy this morning and thought it may do the same for you! Share/Save
Engaged! Dave + Ariel
These two are getting married in less than two months! They are having a small wintery wedding here in Chicago this January. We packed in this session to take full advantage of the beautiful weather and what little color we have left! The light was dreamy and Dave kept us all laughing., no really… Dave… [...]
Branches.
Yesterday as I was out for my thirty minutes of solitude with my camera I stopped and focused on these branches. There were just a few yellow remaining leaves that were blowing off as I stood there. I am embracing the changing seasons, the changing light, the absence of color. The landscape is now not [...]
Portrait : Juliana + Ken
Juliana and Ken have been married for several years now ( did you guys say 6? ) They were married back on the east coast and now have taken up residence in Chicago. We went down to one of my favorite spots for skyline shots. Our original time was rainy ,cold and early…. so we [...]
Was it something I said?
Dear beautiful fall leaves…… Why have you left so soon?? Was it something I said?? Share/Save
Us.
Eric and I haven’t had any photos taken since our wedding over 4 years ago! Well except for the TONS of self portraits we make happen thanks to eric’s long arms!! A good friend of ours, Janet Moran of www.oijoyphoto.com took these. The location was so us with the beautiful fall leaves. Thanks Janet! We [...]
Portrait: The Sangha Family.
Meet Aaron. He is a dear friend with an amazing family. I was looking forward to this shoot all week long. He got his whole clan together for tons of pics. They are such a beautful family and so much fun! Baby Issac is new to the family and has all 7 adults oooogling over [...]
Portrait: Amie + Zac = Samantha
It was the best fall day we’ve had. The leaves were outrageously bright yellow, and the air had the perfect amount of crisp to it. Thank you for meeting me at the park! Share/Save
New Life.
Last weekend was unlike any other weekend I have experienced. I was privaledged to watch new life come into this world. About a month ago, I received this email from my dear friend Kristie, ” As we have set out on this journey for the third time and as my passion for birth and women [...]
Oliphant Family
Sara , Mark and the girls were troopers!! It was as chilly 42 degrees as we walked their little ones around. We all soon warmed up as we ran around and played. We all ended up with cold hands, pink noses and fun pics! Thanks Oliphants, I loved meeting your sweet family!! Share/Save
Summer Fades to Fall.
As the summer light seems to be fading, and I watch the remaining flowers finish with their cheery presence I always find myself contemplative. I think about seasons of life. I think about the quiet hush Fall seems to bring to my soul with the brisk morning air and crunchy leaves under my boots. Yes, [...]
Portrait: Charles + Ada = Charlie
As you may or may not know, this past weekend was QUITE chilly, even for Chicago. The morning temps were in the upper 30′s when this fun family arrived. Despite the chilly weather we had a wonderful session full of laughter and running around . Share/Save
Ravenswood Art Walk 2009
This past weekend, we packaged up carefully all of my fine art botanic prints…. and Eric designed beautifully our display at Ravenswood Art Walk 2009. This art exhibit had over 2,000 attendees, 184 artists and 43 venues…phew! It was blocks and blocks of artistic talent all out for all to see. There were dancers, painters, [...]
Nathan and Stephanie. September 27, 2009.
Nathan and Stephanie are two very special people , both individually and apart. Their wedding was about one another, and about being true to themselves. These pictures are filled with two people that are ridiculously in love ( its soooooo obvious ) and enjoying every minute of one another’s company. We laughed ALL day long. [...]
Open House Photobooth.
The Open House was a great success , thank you for all those who attended, helped and most of all….. who dressed up for the Photo Booth! Eric and I have had this idea for quite some time so it was alot of fun to finally see all mustaches, pirate swords, and red tutu’s in [...]
Monday Morning….
On Monday morning, my soul found some quiet or at least less panic. It was very cloudy, and the air was so humid you felt like you were walking in the rain. Now I know for many, this is NOT an ideal morning, but for me it was just right. Warm sticky mornings remind me [...]
Quieting my soul….
My newest venture is teaching a Photography Portfolio Workshop at Chicago Botanic Gardens for eight weeks. Last Monday was the first class where I met a variety of talented aspiring nature photographers. I designed this class to help these individuals develop their own nature portfolio to show off. Each student has a theme or focus [...]
