Archive for April, 2010

Profile: Jessica Jones [ Part 2 ]

Profile: Jessica Jones [ Part 2 ]

[ Part 2 ] of our new Profile series with the fabulous Jessica Jones and her blog, How about Orange ! In case you missed [ Part 1 ] from yesterday, click here! You can also follow Jessica on Twitter and Facebook! With all the information out there… how do you filter it? Apparently my … Continue reading


Profile: Jessica Jones [ Part 1 ]

Profile:  Jessica Jones   [ Part 1 ]

Here is the beginning of a new series on the blog! We will be highlighting all different kinds of business owners and entrepreneurs. I know I say it all the time, but collaboration and learning from one another is key in personal and professional growth. So soak it up! Meet Jessica Jones. Jessica Jones is … Continue reading


Engaged! Lidia + Christian

Engaged!  Lidia + Christian

Lidia and Christian are getting married here in Chicago in just a little less than a month! These two are full of laughter and warm incredible energy. It is impossible not to be struck with the love they share. They laughed together with ease as we hopped all around the city. We started off in … Continue reading


Happy Earth Day.

Happy Earth Day.

Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.  – Frank Lloyd Wright photos courtesy of my iphone.


Lifestyle Portraits: Lindsay + Michael = Max

Lifestyle Portraits: Lindsay + Michael = Max

Meet beautiful brand new baby boy Max. He is only one week old. Life is so incredible. Every time I see new life I am in awe. It never ever gets old. Every tiny part of him is perfectly made. Lindsay and Michael are doting over this little one getting used to the world.


Stay tuned.

Stay tuned.

Things are in full speed over here. Stay tuned this week for some really great photos. These fun shoes are from Christian and Lidia’s engagement shoot on Sunday!


Happy Friday! Happy Spring!

Happy Friday!  Happy Spring!

Midwest Blog: Clover and Bee

Midwest Blog: Clover and Bee

I’m very excited about my new guest series “ City in a Garden” with Clover and Bee Wedding Blog. This blog is a must for the Midwest Bride. It is complete with their Best of the Midwest Wedding Guide and an online magazine, C&B daily full of style and bursting with inspiration. Add it to … Continue reading


Living Inspired.

Living Inspired.

In the past two weeks I think I must have been asked at least five or six times about what inspires me. When I look over this blog, it seems so terribly obvious that I am amazed that I forget so easily. For me, it is undoubtably nature. I come alive when I am outside. … Continue reading


Portrait: Little Miss Anna

Portrait: Little Miss Anna

This charming little family is only a few blocks away from the studio. I know I’ve said it, but I’m going to keep saying it… I love photographing families in our neighborhood. I’m a big believer in community, in living, entrusting and welcoming neighbors into our lives. Melissa and Morgan have a charming house and … Continue reading


New Brag Books : Products 2010

New Brag Books : Products 2010

I promised some new products and this I am in love with. These cute little ” brag” books are so cute and modern and great to have on desk or to carry around and show off. Now these lovelies are included in my new portrait packages! Make sure to check out the changes to my … Continue reading


Importance of Hope.

Importance of Hope.

Hope. Hope is so unbelievably important. Spring fills me with hope, the kind where I believe I can do anything, be anyone and change the world. Hope is the belief that something is coming, something better and that the season of warmth is on its way. . The first day I turned the corner to … Continue reading


New Fabulous Website!

New Fabulous Website!

I am so very excited so introduce you this morning to our brand new website! It is totally updated with new loves to droll over and cute little ones! It goes hand in hand with my passion of telling people’s story honestly and uniquely through the lens. I do not have galleries full of “the … Continue reading


Creative Space.

Creative Space.

I’ve been thinking a lot about how creativity is born. In any creative profession, there is a delicate balance between business and art. They can compliment each other and also wage war. There is a moment that you decide to risk the art you love the most for the hope to do it every day, … Continue reading


Previously

Emily & Paul | Intimate wedding photography
Emily & Paul | Intimate wedding photography

Had a lovely time celebrating the beautiful Emily and Paul this past weekend.  The wedding took place on a quaint inn on a river.  Here is one frame with more to come in the next few days!  Can’t hide happiness!  


Bott Family | Palo Alto Outdoor Family Photography
Bott Family | Palo Alto Outdoor Family Photography

Jenna and Nick have been dear friends of ours for years. It is always a special privilege to get those you love in front of the lens and capture the love and warmth they are giving to the world.  We are so delighted to be living near these two again and are looking forward to many new … Continue reading


Moving Sale! | Attention all California brides!
Moving Sale! | Attention all California brides!

To celebrate our 2,000 mile move , we are having a moving sale! And not just any moving sale but 20% off of all wedding packages for those within 120 miles of San Francisco! Spread the word!  It is first come, first serve and need to book by May 15! Email jessie@simplyjessie.com for all the … Continue reading


Kristine & Nathan | Spring Wedding Photography
Kristine & Nathan | Spring Wedding Photography

Kristine and Nathan’s day was an amazing Spring day in the Midwest  The trees were full of colorful blossoms, warm temperatures and the leaves were the brilliant green of new life.  Thank you to Jaclyn Simpson for being my wingman!


The journey west. | Personal
The journey west. | Personal

Forgive the silence of the last few weeks.  It is hard to describe in words what these days have been…. a journey is the best way to describe this process.  So many things have happened , our feet have been in so many places, our eyes taking in gorgeous landscapes and the expanse of our beautiful country. … Continue reading


New Ventures.
New Ventures.

As this blog posts, Eric and I have loaded up our small car with our gear computers, two cats and 2 weeks of clothing.  We have turned our car and hearts West.  We are ready to document this new adventure armed with rolls of film, field cameras, medium format and digital cameras as well. As I … Continue reading