Archive for November, 2009

Engaged! Dave + Ariel

Engaged! Dave + Ariel

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… … Continue reading


Branches.

Branches.

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 … Continue reading


Portrait : Juliana + Ken

Portrait : Juliana + Ken

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 … Continue reading


Was it something I said?

Was it something I said?

Dear beautiful fall leaves…… Why have you left so soon?? Was it something I said??


Us.

Us.

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 … 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