Archive for May, 2009

Eric. The year we met.

Eric.  The year we met.

I mean can you blame me for falling crazy in love with this guy?!!!
This is the man I fell in love with in 2002.  I mean can we talk about this?  Those curls, the mischievous grin, geez, I didn’t even have a chance.  We were in college and crazy in love.
Many of you have heard crazy Eric [...]


As this blog posts…. Botts are headed south!

As this blog posts…. Botts are headed south!

We had to say goodbye last night to dear friends ,the Botts.  They are starting a new chapter …. headed to Kansas City!  We are excited for these wonderful friends,for the new sites, sounds, faces , challenges and joys.but are SO sad to be loosing them here from our daily lives.
They may look familiar, they [...]


Chicago Welcomes You.

Chicago Welcomes You.

This is a project I have been meaning to write and share about. I was brought on board to take photographs for the materials they were producing to help support refugees. What I love the most, is this project was birthed out of relationship and friendship. Four individuals (who happen to be dear [...]


Just words today….

Just words today….

Even as I write the title of this post today, I almost feel the opposite, I have no words.  I am overcome with hope, with deliverance, redemption, sadness, loneliness, and joy, deep joy.  My days here lately have been full of pain for my dearest friends, tasting the nastiness of this life, hard core.  I am so [...]


Good thing Norah likes boxes…. WE’RE MOVING!!!

Good thing Norah likes boxes…. WE’RE MOVING!!!

 
Good thing Norah likes boxes cause WE’RE MOVING!!   As of July 1, yes as in only a little over a month away, we will have a new location in the heart of Lincoln Square! We are very excited and starting to collect boxes.  There are some really big things going on here at SJ.  As of [...]


My Mom’s the best, sorry… its just a fact.

My Mom’s the best, sorry… its just a fact.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here is my Mom and Dad.  I love these pics of them, her beauty matched with his strength and obvious love the two of them share.
My Mom is incredible, she just is.  She loves deeply, helps practically, encourages, prays, chats about clothes, loves trees, makes great food, invites everyone in, goes for walks everyday, sacrifices, [...]


Happy Birthday Josh and Lily!

Happy Birthday Josh and Lily!

This is my brother Josh, and his wonderful girl Lily. I am a little late, but they both share a birthday week. Josh’s is May 2nd and Lily’s is the 5th! I think its kinda fun that they get to share it… They are out in San Fran doing there thing, [...]


Nelson on Saturdays

Nelson on Saturdays

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05-02-09 The Spares

05-02-09  The Spares

Eric and I headed out to Schubas this past Saturday to snap some shots of  the Spares.  It was an awesome concert with amazing acoustics, and a great turnout.  The Spares were recording a live cd and we were shooting images to go with it.  It was great fun!  Go check them out.  www.thespares.com . [...]


Previously

Think Happy Thoughts.
Think Happy Thoughts.

Isn’t it Peter Pan who said, “All you need is to think happy thoughts, a little fairy du


Caught Moonlighting.
Caught Moonlighting.

Sometimes this is how it is. You have a main gig and a side gig to do the things you love. Dont get


A Simple Life…
A Simple Life…

To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed


Valentines Day in 70 degrees!
Valentines Day in 70 degrees!

Eric and I decided to head to the Garfield Park Conservatory for a day spent together in 70 degree g


It is 2010. Here is something new… blog-a-roids.
It is 2010. Here is something new… blog-a-roids.

We love the images and the stories we have been fortunate to capture over 2009. So, we wanted to giv


Portrait: The Nack Family
Portrait: The Nack Family

Saturday was a much needed break from all the gray dreary weather in exchange for loads of bright,