Side by side. || Husband and Wife photography.
We come in a pair. Two of us. Always. I thought you might enjoy seeing us in action. Remember the secret wedding? Each artist has their own voice, their own view of the world. With two of us, our unique yet harmonious voices capture more of who you are and the unique love you share. … Continue reading
Profile | Joan with Five Grain Events | Part 2
More on Joan with Five Grain Events! Missed Part 1? Click here to catch up! And yes , she’s as friendly as she looks!! What is the thing you enjoy most about your job? I think the fact that when I’m doing a wedding, I get to be an integral part of one of the … Continue reading
Profile | Joan with Five Grain Events| Part 1
Today I bring you event planner Joan with Five Grain Events to continue on our Profile series.This blog series highlighting different business owners and entrepreneurs. Plus I think all my brides should get to know Joan a bit!! She is the founder of Five Grain Events and leads the way for fabulous Chicago events. She … Continue reading
The Lowrey Family & Miss Zola || Lifestyle Portrait.
Meet Miss Zola. She is a cute six month old little girl that is obsessed with her cute red shoes and making friends with the kitty. She bursts into a toothless grin when her Dad plays the ukulele and makes sure Mom is always in view. Keep a close watch on her and those beautiful … Continue reading
Guest Writer || Clover and Bee Midwest Weddings!
My second guest post for C&B Daily is up today! Its all about weddings at Chicago Botanic Garden! Click here to check it out.
Miss Soren || Lifestyle Portrait
I met Soren and her lovely parents downtown to play at Millennium park ( and of course to take some pictures). We played in the green grass, visited the Cloud Gate and then wandered through the purple in the Lurie garden. I hadn’t seen Soren in about a year and a half. I love walking … Continue reading
Les + Jill Married!! | Part 2
More from Les and Jill’s wedding! Missed Part 1? Click here. We finished up their portraits with open land as our backdrop. The ceremomy took place in a small clearing behind the family home. Jill confided in me that as a little girl running around with a pillow case on her head, this field, this … Continue reading
Les + Jill Married!! || Part 1
I don’t know even where to start. Jill is one of my dear ones. We have walked through so many things together. Ridiculous silly laughter and really deep mourning and pain. She is one of my favorites. She is my family. And holy cow she is beautiful. Her wedding was at her family’s home in … Continue reading
Playtime. || Personal
I’ve been thinking alot about playtime. About time in our busy life to laugh at the top of our lungs, be super loud, have picnics, ride bikes… to become like a child. I just think we are all plain too grown up. We all need playtime. Time with no work, no dinner to make, no … Continue reading
Les and Jill Married ! || Sneak Peek
Les and Jill’s wedding was unbelievable. It was at Jill’s family home in Rockford, Illinois next to open land and big blue sky. Confession. Jill is one of my best friends. I did what I tell all photographers NEVER to do. I was the photographer AND a bridesmaid! Aaaack! I just couldn’t let anyone else … Continue reading
Featured! || Simply Jessie Photography
We’re very excited that we have been featured and highlighted on several different blogs in the past two months! Take a look! Rebecca over at Clover and Bee is a dream! She featured Nathan and Stephanie’s wedding in Minneapolis as well as collaborated and invited me to have a monthly column titled City in a … Continue reading
Christian + Lidia Married! || Part 2
Here is Part 2 of Christian and Lidia’s day! If you missed Part 1, click here! If you’d like to check out their engagement session, click here. The entire day we were all crossing our fingers for no rain. Our forecast was less than hopeful ( 80% rain or something horrible like that), but it … Continue reading
Christian + Lidia Married! || Part 1
Whew. This post took longer than I thought due to the ridiculous amount of fun pictures from Christian and Lidia’s day. Christian and Lidia are so special, bursting with love and laughter. I adore Lidia. She enjoyed every. last. moment. of her day. She was smiling, laughing and enjoying the friends surrounding her, relatives from … Continue reading
Chicago Craft Beer Week at Half Acre
As far as events go, we work hard. Constantly switching out lenses clicking through settings and finding THE shots. Its not too often that we allow ourselves to relax when we work. Last weekend Half Acre invited us to photograph “Lights Out” a party hosted by Half Acre and The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild during … Continue reading
