Archive for July, 2010

Jeff + Cindy Married!! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Jeff + Cindy Married!! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photographer

If you missed Part 1, make sure to check it out here! Jeff and Cindy fell in love in Turkey. Many details of their reception had hints of where they had met and fallen in love. (including the fun dancing!!)


Jeff + Cindy Married!! |Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Jeff + Cindy Married!! |Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

The thing about these two… is that they value people. You can tell by every word that comes out of their mouth that their highest value is on relationship. Jeff and Cindy had a beautiful wedding full of understated details full of meaning. They had many shared understanding smiles between the two of them as … Continue reading


Going Home.

Going Home.

I had forgotten what it was like to go home. About four weeks ago Eric and I drove south to the town I grew up in, went to high school, and eventually met Eric and fell in love. It is home. We came from San Francisco, New York and Chicago to be together. We stayed … Continue reading


Aaron + Valerie Engaged! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Aaron + Valerie Engaged! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Valerie and I had been hoping, wishing and praying for some lovely wildflowers for her engagement session. And… man o man we got them. Big golden yellow black eyed susans and Queen Anne’s Lace. What I love so much about this set of photos is that we are still in the heart of Chicago. This … Continue reading


Aaron + Valerie Engaged!! | Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Aaron + Valerie Engaged!! | Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

I don’t know what happened last Friday afternoon. I don’t know if it was the magical afternoon sunlight, the iced coffee beforehand, the amazing summer-ness of it all or what, but this engagment session was crazy beautiful. We walked away with waaaaaaaay too many amazing images. So many, we will have more for you tomorrow. … Continue reading


Aimee + Russell Engaged!! | Destination Wedding Photography.

Aimee + Russell Engaged!! | Destination Wedding Photography.

Another treat while we were down south was to reconnect with family and to celebrate my cousin Aimee’s engagement. The whole family met Russ and were able to spend the weekend together getting to know the two of them together. It was so apparent how both of them are beyond thrilled to be headed towards … Continue reading


Amy Wright | Auburn University Horticulture

Amy Wright | Auburn University Horticulture

On our trip south I had the pleasure of reconnecting with a friend and my past Horticulture professor at Auburn University! Amy is great. Knowledgable in her field and lots of fun. We started at the greenhouses where she had a few experiments brewing. Amy, it was great to catch up and revisit what consumed … Continue reading


Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part Two

Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part Two

Here is Part Two of Kelly from Fleur, a floral boutique in Logan Square Chicago. If you missed Part One make sure to go check it out! While I was there, Kelly selected, prepped, and put together an amazing bridal bouquet. Her style has an easy going feel with a touch of whimsey and love … Continue reading


Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part One

Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part One

For today’s profile we head to Logan Square to meet Kelly of Fleur Inc. Stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2! Kelly is wonderful. You know I have an obsession with all things natural, green, and blooming and well, her boutique has all of that and more! Needless to say Kelly and I had lots and … Continue reading


Ariel + Dave Married!! || Summer Reception || Chicago Wedding Photographer

Ariel + Dave Married!! || Summer Reception || Chicago Wedding Photographer

Remember Ariel and Dave? Click here to see their January wedding or here for their fall engagement session. They chose to do a private wedding in January and to throw a big fun BBQ in July! How fun is that?! The party was at Kenilworth Country Club on a perfect summer evening with fabulous food … Continue reading


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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