I received a call on Wednesday asking if I had time to come out for a secret wedding out at a local Chicago park. I was on board the moment we spoke. She is my kind of gal. They have a wonderful Fall wedding planned but just could not wait any longer. They were ready to be married and Saturday was the day.
Eric and I met them at noon. They picked which tree they wanted to be under and our secret wedding began. There were dandelions, beautiful light, trees, a light breeze and a couple so in love that there they stood. Within twenty minutes under the oak tree among their audience of birds, wate, morning walkers and their dog, they are now husband and wife.
I have to mention that there is ZERO posing the entire day. I was only an observer with a camera. This is 100% them, unashamed, no instruction, just two people and the love they share.
They had the day planned including a picnic, reading of old love letters, flower pressing and a local dinner. It was simple. It was crazy beautiful.
I left full of life and joy and a renewed sense of the way love should be. The love between two individuals that involves no one else but them.
Thank you for choosing Eric and I to tell your story. We left more in love with one another and reminded of how incredibly special it is to find the one that makes your heart sing.
And as promised… they shall remain nameless… to continue their secret identity until their Fall celebration. Stay tuned.
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
wow! soooo beautiful! lucky lucky, everyone.
Jessie–this is amazing! You are so lucky to have been a part of this
Happy Day!!
Simply romantic…not enough of the real thing! You captured it beautifully, Jessie
love you,
Carolyn
So beautiful….So romantic…
Unlike my usual comment, I simply cannot choose my favorite pic!
Simply beautiful!
Thank you for being two amazing kids.
Jessie, thank you for taking such wonderful photos.
You truly captured their love.
Love you, Mom and Dad
It’s so raw and pure in every way.
Even the photo of their dog is perfect.
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Wow – so romantic! Your pictures capture the essence of the day perfectly… and I love that they had a picnic reception for themselves!
you are incredibly talented. clearly the subjects were making it easy for you (joy like that is tough to fake), but seriously, this is great work you’ve done. thank you, keep at it!
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