Archive for February, 2011

Redwood trees and the Pacific ocean | Personal.

Redwood trees and the Pacific ocean | Personal.

We spent some time in the Bay Area last week to warm up and hang out with my brother. If you follow this blog often you know that my brother and I are close and I hate being this far away from him. Perfect time to go see him? End of February when its cold, … Continue reading


Celebrating Us. | Personal

Celebrating Us. | Personal

I’ve been working very hard on documenting us. I want our kids as much as I want your kids to find photos of their parents young, happy and terribly in love. I want them to see us laughing together, the places we traveled, our bad hair choices and outdated clothing. I want it to come … Continue reading


Leanne + Gordon Engaged | Happy Valentine’s Day!

Leanne + Gordon Engaged | Happy Valentine’s Day!

Here is a bit of eye candy for your lovely Valentine’s Day morning! Kelly from Fleur set up a gorgeous sweetheart table in a small Chicago kitchen. She used vintage milk glass vases filled with brightly colored rununculus, peonies, white anemones, garden roses and mini artichokes. We also teamed up with Alexia from Ruggles Stitch. … Continue reading


Rachel & Robert Engaged! | North Pond – Lincoln Park

Rachel & Robert Engaged! | North Pond – Lincoln Park

Rachel and Robert are fun, really fun. They don’t take life too seriously, are wonderfully down to earth and love winter. Maybe their love for winter can pull me out of my ” I’m done with winter” blahs. They live in Lincoln Park and have spent countless evenings strolling through the park surrounding North Pond. This … Continue reading


Ashley + Philip Married! | Miami Destination Wedding Photography| Part 2

Ashley + Philip Married! | Miami Destination Wedding Photography| Part 2

Here is Part 2 of Ashley and Philip’s Miami Destination Wedding! This post is full of the ancient Spanish Monastery surrounded with tropical foliage and old stone work. It was unbelievable to shoot in and an incredible experience for their guests. Miss Part 1 from yesterday? Click here! Eric’s shot below. Their candlelit ceremony took place … Continue reading


Ashley + Philip Married! | Miami Destination Wedding Photography | Part 1

Ashley + Philip Married! | Miami Destination Wedding Photography | Part 1

Only a week ago we were soaking up as much sun as possible and enjoying a warm weekend with these two. You may remember their dreamy lakeside engagement shoot last summer here in Chicago. We were thrilled when Ashley and Phil decided on a destination wedding. Leave Chicago for Miami in Januray? YES PLEASE! Ashley and … 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