Yesterday was Eric’s birthday. I pulled off a big surprise. It took scheming, team work and a good poker face. Keeping gifts a secret is ridiculously hard for me. Both Eric and I the moment we wake on any given holiday that includes gifts go bounding out of bed to go fetch the gift we hope the other will like.
Eric is a giver. He gives his life to his friends and family. He doesn’t say how much he gives or ask for recognition, but trust me, he gives way more than any of us are aware. For the past few years , he has swallowed money from Christmas, birthdays, and holidays for things we have needed. He always did it with a happy heart…. but this year I decided was going to be different. Family and friends came together and showered him with an extravagant gift he’s been wanting for over 3 years. I proposed the idea and had 18 people whole heartedly agree. 18 people!
Mission Accomplished. We gave generously to a man that gives of time, energy and himself to all of us each and every day.
Last night after the surprise was finally out, birthday cake eaten and everyone else had gone home, he told me quietly… ” thank you for seeing me, it means alot ”
I love you Eric. Happy birthday.
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