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

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