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

Jessie — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:03:10 +0000

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 isn’t out in the country side by just a few blocks from big buildings and bustling people. Chicago’s nooks and crannies are still filled with natural delight. I adore this location. We added beautiful late afternoon sunlight, and two people with lots of love.

We began under this secluded blanket of trees. Valerie and Aaron brought cards to play….

If you missed Part 1, full of urban goodness and lakeside blues, click here!

We then walked out into a field full of wildflowers and glowing sunlight…

Thank you Valerie and Aaron for spending the afternoon with us. You two are the real deal. We can’t wait till October !!

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

Jessie — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:22:01 +0000

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. Part Two includes crazy sunlight and blooming wildflowers.

Valerie and Aaron are so fun, carefree and obviously in love. They laughed easily and comfortably as we documented the two of them together. I’m not going to lie, they are soon becoming favorites. Just great people, know what I mean?

We started in the Ravenswood corridor.

We then headed out to Montrose Harbor. Hello blue blue water.

One of Val and Aaron’s wedding colors is orange. So we went and flew these adorable orange kites in the fading afternoon light. Best part?? Then they gave them to us!

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Part Two. I mean it. Wildflowers and these two……

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Aimee + Russell Engaged!! | Destination Wedding Photography.

Jessie — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:03:56 +0000

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 towards marriage. The joy was just bubbling out of the two of them. Their wedding is going to be in Nyack, New York close to Christmas. I can’t wait to celebrate with my family and document their love story through the lens.

We took this engagement session in the woods of Alabama where our family had gathered to reconnect. It was a hot, humid southern night but the light was amazing. Can I go on my soapbox for a minute and just say how much I love it when couples really trust me? Aimee and Russ were willing to try anything and relax and really enjoy the whole experience as part of the romance. I love it!

Meet Aimee and Russell. Stay tuned for their Christmas New York wedding!

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Engaged! Les + Jill

Jessie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:35:23 +0000

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 cried alot together in 2009, picked lily of the valley in the early morning and walked along hard paths. I am so very thrilled to be headed into this new season of joy and great celebration! This unexpected joy has been Les.

Jill, the night you and Les got engaged was the first time I’ve seen you smile like that. Ever. You were bubbling over with an overabundance of joy.

Les, thank you for loving Jill as you do. You are kind, crazy intelligent (no really don’t play games with him), and perfect for Jill. Welcome to the family!

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Engaged! Patrick + Casey

Jessie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:21:49 +0000

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 engagement portraits have a completely different “feel” than their wedding photos. Love it. We started in the Monadnock building then braved Chicago in January on LaSalle St. and ended up sipping delicious drinks at The Roof on the 27th floor of the Wit Hotel. This post is a little longer than usual because I got a little trigger happy when it came to shooting these two. Congratulations Patrick and Casey, thank you for letting me tell a bit of your story. You two are perfect together and seriously…. I love the laughter!

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Engaged! Dave + Ariel

Jessie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:47:57 +0000

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… you’re hilarious.

We started with their whole family…. which means Hannah and Olivia their beloved labs.

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