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Ashley + Phil | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Ashley + Phil | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

It is a huge responsibility to capture love in imagery. I never tire of witnessing the way people find each other, uniquely  complement, and walk through life together. Ashley and Phil, love like yours makes me love my job and creativity run wild.  Thank you for listening and trusting me on light and location.  Congratulations [...]


Ashley + Phil Engaged!| Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Ashley + Phil Engaged!| Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Phil and Ashley are quite special.  It has been a real treat getting to know them in front of the lens, and just chatting about life stuff.  As they sat across the table from Eric and I, it struck me just how sure they know they are about one another.  They are comfortable, confident and [...]


Aaron + Valerie Engaged! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Aaron + Valerie Engaged! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Valerie and I had been hoping, wishing and praying for some lovely wildflowers for her engagement  session.  And… man o man we got them. Big golden yellow black eyed susans and Queen Anne’s Lace.  What I love so much about this set of photos is that we are still in the heart of Chicago.  This [...]


Aaron + Valerie Engaged!! | Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Aaron + Valerie Engaged!! | Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

I don’t know what happened last Friday afternoon.  I don’t know if it was the magical afternoon sunlight, the iced coffee beforehand, the amazing summer-ness of it all or what, but this engagment session was crazy beautiful.  We walked away with waaaaaaaay too many amazing images. So many, we will have more for you tomorrow. [...]


Aimee + Russell Engaged!! | Destination Wedding Photography.

Aimee + Russell Engaged!! | Destination Wedding Photography.

Another treat while we were down south was to reconnect with family and to celebrate my cousin Aimee’s engagement.  The whole family met Russ and were able to spend the weekend together getting to know the two of them together.   It was so apparent how both of them are beyond thrilled to be headed [...]


Engaged! Lidia + Christian

Engaged!  Lidia + Christian

Lidia and Christian are getting married here in Chicago in just a little less than a month!   These two are full of laughter and warm incredible energy.  It is impossible not to be struck with the love they share.  They laughed together with ease as we hopped all around the city. We started off [...]


Engaged! Les + Jill

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 grace. We have [...]


Engaged! Patrick + Casey

Engaged!  Patrick + Casey

Patrick and Casey were a blast to photograph. Their connection was so evident. They have a confident, easy going, full of laughter sort of love. Next December is the big day, but instead of a wintery wedding here they are opting for sunshine in Key West to begin their life together. I love it when [...]


Engaged! Dave + Ariel

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… [...]


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Brit + Joshua | Love Shoot | Chicago Wedding Photography
Brit + Joshua | Love Shoot | Chicago Wedding Photography

Brit and Joshua are brand new to Chicago.  They pulled their moving truck up to their new home only


Keeling Family | Lifestyle Family Photography
Keeling Family | Lifestyle Family Photography

I haven’t seen sweet Zadie since she was just a newborn.  Click here to see how tiny and bran


Gabriel Family | Lifestyle Family Photography
Gabriel Family | Lifestyle Family Photography

Mason is a gift.  He had a bit of a rough beginning, two months premature, a few pregnancy scares a


Ashley + Phil | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography
Ashley + Phil | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

It is a huge responsibility to capture love in imagery. I never tire of witnessing the way people fi


Ashley + Phil Engaged!| Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography
Ashley + Phil Engaged!| Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Phil and Ashley are quite special.  It has been a real treat getting to know them in front of the l


Featured! | Elizabeth Anne Designs | Simply Jessie Photography
Featured! | Elizabeth Anne Designs | Simply Jessie Photography

We were so thrilled to have been featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs.  It is a fantastic blog and Am