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 their future neighborhood and took full advantage of the fun colors and urban landscape that is unmistakably West Loop.






On our way to the lakefront, we popped downtown for a few fun city shots. I just love these. Lidia you’re laughter is just contagious!


On our walk to the lakefront there was a B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. patch of light, trees and wild violets. I love finding beauty where it’s least expected! What I love even more is fabulous people like Lidia and Christian who trust me when I say ” oh, we need photos here….” Trust is so key between the couple and the photographer!








Lidia is also an UBER talented Graphic Designer and a fellow small business friend! To check our her fab work, click here or to follow her great work on Twitter, click here .
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!
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
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 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!
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
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
I absolutely adore these photos!! Jessie did an amazing job and was so much fun to work with. (you were right about the light at that time of day, just lovely)
Can’t wait to see the rest…
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