simply life » fall

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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Branches.

Jessie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:31:35 +0000

Yesterday as I was out for my thirty minutes of solitude with my camera I stopped and focused on these branches. There were just a few yellow remaining leaves that were blowing off as I stood there. I am embracing the changing seasons, the changing light, the absence of color. The landscape is now not bursting in color and dance, but taking on different cords and melodies. I am trying to listen.

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Portrait : Juliana + Ken

Jessie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:57:32 +0000

Juliana and Ken have been married for several years now ( did you guys say 6? ) They were married back on the east coast and now have taken up residence in Chicago. We went down to one of my favorite spots for skyline shots. Our original time was rainy ,cold and early…. so we opted for this reschedule and had a great time. Thanks you two. Doesn’t marriage just get better and better??

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Us.

Jessie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:25:45 +0000

Eric and I haven’t had any photos taken since our wedding over 4 years ago! Well except for the TONS of self portraits we make happen thanks to eric’s long arms!!

A good friend of ours, Janet Moran of www.oijoyphoto.com took these. The location was so us with the beautiful fall leaves. Thanks Janet! We owe you!

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Portrait: The Sangha Family.

Jessie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:18:33 +0000

Meet Aaron. He is a dear friend with an amazing family. I was looking forward to this shoot all week long. He got his whole clan together for tons of pics. They are such a beautful family and so much fun! Baby Issac is new to the family and has all 7 adults oooogling over him, just the way it should be.

Thank you Aaron for letting me capture what a special family you have.

The Ladies

The Men of the Family

Proud Mom and Dad

Mandy, Abe and Baby Issac

Angela and Terrance

Terrance and Aaron showing off their skills. Um... can you say , awesome??

P.S. Thank you beautiful yellow tree for making my job so fun.

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Portrait: Amie + Zac = Samantha

Jessie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:45:24 +0000

It was the best fall day we’ve had. The leaves were outrageously bright yellow, and the air had the perfect amount of crisp to it. Thank you for meeting me at the park!

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Summer Fades to Fall.

Jessie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:19:04 +0000

As the summer light seems to be fading, and I watch the remaining flowers finish with their cheery presence I always find myself contemplative. I think about seasons of life. I think about the quiet hush Fall seems to bring to my soul with the brisk morning air and crunchy leaves under my boots. Yes, I do wish for more warm summer nights of carefree drinks and tank tops, but I am also excited for pumpkin bread, cozy blankets and the time with the ones I love. I am ready for the long rest that winter forces upon us all.

Summers here in Chicago are glorious… breathtaking really…. full of walking , biking, festivals galore, but I am thankful for this new quiet, for the chill in the air. I appreciate the change, what new seasons bring for us, both in weather and of the heart. We need seasons. We need seasons of joy, of busyness, of quiet , and of peace.

So take it from this Southern raised girl, embrace the new season and for what lies beyond. Take life as it comes and don’t wish for what is not right in front of your face. Drink in the change, the new colors, and the newness of what each season brings.

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