Archive for August, 2010

Keeling Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Keeling Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

I haven’t seen sweet Zadie since she was just a newborn. Click here to see how tiny and brand new she was! She is now nine months old with big beautiful girly eyes and easy going parents. The Keelings know how just to be, to play like they do everyday and flawlessly pull off the … Continue reading


Gabriel Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Gabriel Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Mason is a gift. He had a bit of a rough beginning, two months premature, a few pregnancy scares and complications yet here he is and doing just fine. I received an email from Kimberly a few days before our session and it really touched me. She shared a bit of their story, how their … Continue reading


Ashley + Phil Engaged | Part 2 | Chicago Engagement Photography

Ashley + Phil Engaged | Part 2 | Chicago Engagement Photography

It is a huge responsibility to capture love in imagery. I never tire of witnessing the way people find each other, uniquely complement, and walk through life together. Ashley and Phil, love like yours makes me love my job and creativity run wild. Thank you for listening and trusting me on light and location. Congratulations … Continue reading


Ashley + Phil Engaged!| Part 1 | Chicago Engagement Photography

Ashley + Phil Engaged!| Part 1 | Chicago Engagement Photography

Phil and Ashley are quite special. It has been a real treat getting to know them in front of the lens, and just chatting about life stuff. As they sat across the table from Eric and I, it struck me just how sure they know they are about one another. They are comfortable, confident and … Continue reading


Featured! | Elizabeth Anne Designs | Simply Jessie Photography

Featured! | Elizabeth Anne Designs | Simply Jessie Photography

We were so thrilled to have been featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs. It is a fantastic blog and Ami was so easy to work with. Click here to our feature ! Did you miss Jill + Les Married on our blog? Click here to see Part 1 and here for Part 2!


Crimmins Family| Chicago Modern Family Photography

Crimmins Family| Chicago Modern Family Photography

This lovely Saturday morning was complete with bright blue skies and everything summer should be. We had been rained out of our first scheduled session, and I was so glad we rescheduled. This summery morning was worth the wait. Now little Miss Claire was having a rough morning. First thing she did a graceful face … Continue reading


Maria + Luis | Chicago Modern Maternity Photography

Maria + Luis | Chicago Modern Maternity Photography

Maria is so beautiful and Luis adoring. This session is in my top five ever. Thank you, thank you, thank you for trusting me fully and allowing me to create these images of intimacy and expectant waiting. Maria has five weeks to go. Congratulations to you both.


Five Years Together| Mr. and Mrs. Stevens.

Five Years Together| Mr. and Mrs. Stevens.

Five years ago I was upstairs staring in a mirror preparing to marry my love Eric. We were married at sunset under pecan trees in Alabama. We decided to spend the morning together taking photos. It was a big celebration for all. All of our dearest friends and family had come from near and far … Continue reading


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Emily & Paul | Intimate wedding photography
Emily & Paul | Intimate wedding photography

Had a lovely time celebrating the beautiful Emily and Paul this past weekend.  The wedding took place on a quaint inn on a river.  Here is one frame with more to come in the next few days!  Can’t hide happiness!  


Bott Family | Palo Alto Outdoor Family Photography
Bott Family | Palo Alto Outdoor Family Photography

Jenna and Nick have been dear friends of ours for years. It is always a special privilege to get those you love in front of the lens and capture the love and warmth they are giving to the world.  We are so delighted to be living near these two again and are looking forward to many new … Continue reading


Moving Sale! | Attention all California brides!
Moving Sale! | Attention all California brides!

To celebrate our 2,000 mile move , we are having a moving sale! And not just any moving sale but 20% off of all wedding packages for those within 120 miles of San Francisco! Spread the word!  It is first come, first serve and need to book by May 15! Email jessie@simplyjessie.com for all the … Continue reading


Kristine & Nathan | Spring Wedding Photography
Kristine & Nathan | Spring Wedding Photography

Kristine and Nathan’s day was an amazing Spring day in the Midwest  The trees were full of colorful blossoms, warm temperatures and the leaves were the brilliant green of new life.  Thank you to Jaclyn Simpson for being my wingman!


The journey west. | Personal
The journey west. | Personal

Forgive the silence of the last few weeks.  It is hard to describe in words what these days have been…. a journey is the best way to describe this process.  So many things have happened , our feet have been in so many places, our eyes taking in gorgeous landscapes and the expanse of our beautiful country. … Continue reading


New Ventures.
New Ventures.

As this blog posts, Eric and I have loaded up our small car with our gear computers, two cats and 2 weeks of clothing.  We have turned our car and hearts West.  We are ready to document this new adventure armed with rolls of film, field cameras, medium format and digital cameras as well. As I … Continue reading