Archive for October, 2009

Portrait: The Sangha Family.

Portrait: The Sangha Family.

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 … Continue reading


Portrait: Amie + Zac = Samantha

Portrait: Amie + Zac = Samantha

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!


New Life.

New Life.

Last weekend was unlike any other weekend I have experienced. I was privaledged to watch new life come into this world. About a month ago, I received this email from my dear friend Kristie, ” As we have set out on this journey for the third time and as my passion for birth and women … Continue reading


Oliphant Family

Oliphant Family

Sara , Mark and the girls were troopers!! It was as chilly 42 degrees as we walked their little ones around. We all soon warmed up as we ran around and played. We all ended up with cold hands, pink noses and fun pics! Thanks Oliphants, I loved meeting your sweet family!!


Summer Fades to Fall.

Summer Fades to Fall.

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, … Continue reading


Portrait: Charles + Ada = Charlie

Portrait: Charles + Ada = Charlie

As you may or may not know, this past weekend was QUITE chilly, even for Chicago. The morning temps were in the upper 30′s when this fun family arrived. Despite the chilly weather we had a wonderful session full of laughter and running around .


Ravenswood Art Walk 2009

Ravenswood Art Walk 2009

This past weekend, we packaged up carefully all of my fine art botanic prints…. and Eric designed beautifully our display at Ravenswood Art Walk 2009. This art exhibit had over 2,000 attendees, 184 artists and 43 venues…phew! It was blocks and blocks of artistic talent all out for all to see. There were dancers, painters, … Continue reading


Nathan and Stephanie. September 27, 2009.

Nathan and Stephanie. September 27, 2009.

Nathan and Stephanie are two very special people , both individually and apart. Their wedding was about one another, and about being true to themselves. These pictures are filled with two people that are ridiculously in love ( its soooooo obvious ) and enjoying every minute of one another’s company. We laughed ALL day long. … 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