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 do it. Eric shot amazing stuff all day long and we brought in our good friend Janet, from oijoyphotography to help! I am SO SO glad we did. So between the 3 of us we have an UNGODLY amount of amazing photos. We played tag team, and all in all I was so glad we did it! ( I still can’t say I reccommend it)
The wedding was almost all DIY and loaded with love from family and friends towards the new Mr. and Mrs. Later this week, I will share all the beautiful details on one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve been a part of. ( I mean I know I’m biased but seriously amazing!!)
Here’s a small sneak peek!

And yes, this is me shooting in my bridesmaid dress. Yes, I’m fully aware that it’s ridiculous.

MUCH MUCH more to come soon!
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
Oooh! Love love…can’t wait to see the rest, and you have to include a few of you in all your bridesmaid glory
waiting to see more. Love them!