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.
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
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
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
We are so honored to see Catherine & Sean’s modern wedding up on Style Me Pretty this afternoon! Go have a look!
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
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
Well said, dear poet friend.
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