Archive for April, 2009

Announcement, Announcement!

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 … Continue reading


Rockford with Jill

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 , … Continue reading


What happens when photographers get photographed….

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 you … Continue reading


Union Paperie

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 … Continue reading


I’m Back!!

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!


Welcome to my desk.

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 … Continue reading


Previously

Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography
Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography

I am so very excited to bring you this Woodland Inspiration Shoot.  A group of talented vendors got together wanting an inspirational shoot void of pastels and pretty pinks to bring imagery to the bride with a love of nature and the beauty in the barren winter months. Katie from Jayne Weddings first hatched this … Continue reading


Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration
Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration

One shot as a fun Sneak Peek to what I will be posting on Thursday!! Katie from Jayne Weddings , Kelly from Fleur and I got together to brainstorm a wedding inspiration shoot that was void of pastels and appealed to a love of nature and the barren months of winter.  This gorgeous dress was … Continue reading


Fine Art Botanics | Personal.
Fine Art Botanics | Personal.

This week started my yearly class at Chicago Botanic Garden teaching Macro Photography in the greenhouse. It is always a welcome change of pace for me to communicate the technicalities of the camera, meet new students and spend some time away from the computer.  I wander with my class in the green humidity and it relaxes … Continue reading


Featured by Style Me Pretty!
Featured by Style Me Pretty!

We are so honored to see Catherine & Sean’s modern wedding up on Style Me Pretty this afternoon! Go have a look!  


Kristine & Nathan | Rainy Engagement Photography
Kristine & Nathan | Rainy Engagement Photography

I love rainy day sessions.  I know for many a rainy forecast for your session can be a disappointment, but they always end up being so personal and a day to remember. Kristine is so flexible and relaxed so this forecast didn’t even concern her.  We hopped in a cab and popped around downtown with … Continue reading


Noah 9 months | Modern Baby Photography
Noah 9 months | Modern Baby Photography

Remember sweet Noah at 3 months?  Click here to see how much he’s grown!  This little mister is hard not to fall for.  He has such a sunny disposition and kept giggling and smiling at me with those beautiful chocolate brown eyes.  It is always a joy to spend time with him and his Mom! … Continue reading