Archive for May, 2009

Eric. The year we met.

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 … Continue reading


As this blog posts…. Botts are headed south!

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, … Continue reading


Chicago Welcomes You.

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 friends) began … Continue reading


Just words today….

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 … Continue reading


Good thing Norah likes boxes…. WE’RE MOVING!!!

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 … Continue reading


My Mom’s the best, sorry… its just a fact.

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 … Continue reading


Happy Birthday Josh and Lily!

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, and we are always … Continue reading


Nelson on Saturdays

Nelson on Saturdays

05-02-09 The Spares

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 . … 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