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 [...]
Irresistible Nelson.
What’s that? You want a ridiculously cute picture of Nelson?
Here ya go!
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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!
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.
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….
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 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.
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!
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, [...]
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 . [...]
Announcement, Announcement!
I am pleased to announce that I will be teaching a nature photography class at Chicago Botanic Gardens this fall!! It will be every Monday morn from 8:30-10:30 am for 8 weeks. It is called “Making your own Portfolio” . I will get students started on a nature photography portfolio on their own! I am [...]
Rockford with Jill
This weekend I traveled home with a good friend of mine, Jill. Our goal was some framable pictures of her and her siblings for Mother’s Day to replace the terrible ones with bad hairdos and braces that she had on her desk. They were all so much fun to not only take pictures of , [...]
What happens when photographers get photographed….
SO…. I always tell people, just relax in front of the camera, and I really do mean it. Natural is best, ALWAYS… but its harder than I remembered. Harder being on the other side of the camera. This is what happened when Eric and I decided to update our profile pics. Ridiculous, right? Thought [...]
Union Paperie
This post is dedicated to a great friend and a very gifted designer Jenna Bott. We just finished helping her update her site with her most recent work, and a new profile pic. To see more of her work go tohttp://www.unionpaperie.com . She can do everything, from save the dates, the invites themselves, and even programs [...]
I’m Back!!
My computer is back and better than ever!! It was sick and had to go back to Mac land for awhile. So sorry for the delay!! We’ve got some fun stuff coming up, so stay tuned!
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Welcome to my desk.
Welcome to my life. Meet Nelson with stripes, and Norah with the fluffy hair. They LOVE to be a part of EVERY thing. (which to be fair I absolutely love, although as you can see, this CAN be counter productive). I’m sure you’ll hear and see more of these two. They are 2 of my [...]
Come on Spring!
Yesterday it snowed, SNOWED!! Just proves that Chicago can snow anytime it feels like it! So on this early Monday morning, I thought I would remind us all of what Spring is going to look like, very very soon! These pics were taken at Chicago Botanic Garden last Spring. Yesterday though the snow and slush, [...]
Clever girl and bearded man.
This is just fabulous. Someone sent this image to my husband eric, and I can’t help but share. Notice any similarities?
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Flip flops, tank tops and spanish moss
The trip was a success! We made the long long drive and enjoyed the southern temperatures and Savannah’s charm. I wondered happily along in their historic district and down Broughton Street with some of their quanit shops. Everyone was extrememly friendly and I can’t remember the last time I had time like that just for me, [...]
Heading to the south…
Eric and I are headed to the south this weekend, Savannah Georgia. I am hoping for some fried chicken, homemade mac and cheese, flip flops and spanish moss. Stay tuned for some pics!!!
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The Bradley’s
This wonderful family is in Ft. Collins Colorado with an amazing story. Meet Miss Maggie, their new addition to the family. I can’t wait to watch her grow!
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Hope.
Today is glorious in Chicago. The first TRULY warm day from the oppression of winter. It is a reminder that the Chicago you remember from SO many months ago DOES exist! Blue skies, sunshine, a sigh of relief…. We are all trying to forget that it is Febuary and hoping to believe that winter is over. [...]
