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 me wrong, I absolutely love photography, story telling and the power of imagry. But, I also love making things. So, what does Jessie say? “You better do this Eric!” I did, its called Beta [...]
A Simple Life…

To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards [...]
Valentines Day in 70 degrees!

Eric and I decided to head to the Garfield Park Conservatory for a day spent together in 70 degree greenhouses filled with ferns, spring flowers and the like. I woke up like a kid on Christmas morning, excited, smiley and all twitchy for the fun to begin…. Eric was sleeping peacefully [...]
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 give something back, something fun.
We call these our Blog-a-roids. When you are featured on the blog, you get a set to share with family and friends. Quite honestly because you are awesome and now pending fame.
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Portrait: The Nack Family

Saturday was a much needed break from all the gray dreary weather in exchange for loads of bright, cheerful sunshine . I hadn’t seen the Nack clan since August when we photographed an extended family portrait, where I met all of the cousins and grandparents, aunts and uncles etc.
I love [...]
Meet Eric.

Meet Eric. He is my love, my business partner and a creative genius. He is why Simply Jessie Photography exists. Why you may ask since it is my name in the title? Because he believes in me. He is a dreamer, a visionary and entrepreneur. I know it’s a little weird to talk [...]
Engaged! Les + Jill

Jill is one of my dearest friends. We have walked through a lot of “life” together… the good, the bad and the ugly. 2009 has been a crazy one for Jill, one of deep sorrow, hardship and unexpected joy. She has walked through the sorrow with trust, beauty and a lot of [...]
