Archive for December, 2009

Peace.

Peace.

Tomorrow morning we are headed off to see my family for a nice long much needed rest. We are headed to the deep south where fried chicken, warm temperatures and old friends abound. I am very much looking forward to talking a long walk in the woods, having coffee with my grandma and having my … Continue reading


Portrait: Anderson

Portrait: Anderson

Meet Anderson. This lovely family and I are neighbors, who knew! I just threw my camera bag on and walked a few blocks to their lovely home. I love shooting in my neighborhood. It is such a treat to get to know those around us. Camaraderie of sorts. Anderson is as content as can be … Continue reading


Mini Session: The Soldato girls

Mini Session: The Soldato girls

This past weekend was a whirlwind of last sessions I could squeeze in before Christmas. On Friday morning, I met the Soldato girls. Katherine is only 6 weeks old but is so alert and those big blue eyes!! Addie is a cutie, jabbering away about everything and nothing. I love that age. Laura, you have … Continue reading


Portrait: David + Jen = Zadie

Portrait: David + Jen = Zadie

Zadie is only two weeks old. She is beautiful and perfect with two loving attentive parents…. just as it should be. Jen and I had picked out a previous date but Zadie had not made her debut yet! So we waited a few more weeks for her to arrive and adjust to the world around … Continue reading


Portrait: Reimer Family

Portrait: Reimer Family

Ethan was so much fun. I have so many photos of him laughing, giggling, and all due to the antics of his Dad. Dad made my job a breeze. He was game for fake falling behind me, getting his finger eaten by the toy alligator which equaled awesome smiles and giggles from Ethan. We started … Continue reading


Yay Christmas!

Yay Christmas!

I am really falling in love with our new neighborhood Lincoln Square. Our little square has Christmas lights on every tree, garland with big red bows, a big Christmas tree in the square, ice sculptures in the shape of Santa, and carolers, clarinet quartets, and of course German potato pancakes, brats, and apple strudel. We … Continue reading


He looks so innocent…

He looks so innocent…

Ahh… look at Nelson, such a peaceful , cozy kitty….. HE’S DECEIVING YOU. While he is all those things, this morning he’s been wandering around meowing and meowing. As I sit here trying to get my work done he is sitting just out of arms reach meowing, meowing meowing!! I gave him a treat, I … Continue reading


Ridiculous I know.

Ridiculous I know.

Happy Wednesday to you all! This coffee mug is so ridiculous, but it made me happy this morning and thought it may do the same for you!


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