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 marriage. The joy was just bubbling out of the two of them. Their wedding is going to be in Nyack, New York close to Christmas. I can’t wait to celebrate with my family and document their love story through the lens.
We took this engagement session in the woods of Alabama where our family had gathered to reconnect. It was a hot, humid southern night but the light was amazing. Can I go on my soapbox for a minute and just say how much I love it when couples really trust me? Aimee and Russ were willing to try anything and relax and really enjoy the whole experience as part of the romance. I love it!
Meet Aimee and Russell. Stay tuned for their Christmas New York wedding!
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
Great pics–now you have to find a place to make photos like that in the Chicagoland area
Wanna go on a scouting mission?
Nice pics, Jess!
My favs…the black and white AND the big trees!!