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
Oh the places we go! 2011 | Personal.
Here it is !Many of you have been asking for this silly little end of the year blog post. It is filled with photos Eric and I have taken of one another at all the wonderful weddings this year. Putting this together each year is always funny, nostalgic, humbling and always leaves me with a … Continue reading
Six Years and happy about it. | Personal
Last year we were in Michigan fighting mosquitoes and tromping around the Michigan countryside and this year we stuck to our home and neighborhood Lincoln Square. Thank you a million times over Jaclyn and Jenn. All photos are copyright to Jaclyn Simpson Photography and Jennifer Kathryn Photography. These two also did our Five Year Anniversary shoot last … Continue reading
Mom’s Surprise Birthday! | Personal.
Last week my whole family pulled off a huge surprise for my Mom! My brother flew in from San Francisco, Eric and I came from Chicago and my Dad kept it from my Mom for over three months! She was completely surprised when we showed up for her birthday dinner she thought was only with … Continue reading
Six Years and Counting… | Personal
This photo is from the year Eric and I fell in love. I was 18 years old and we were on the coast of California. And yes, Eric does have a lip ring. ( much to my 18 year old dismay). This was a film photo scanned. Tomorrow is our sixth year wedding … Continue reading
July 4 Celebration | Personal
Here are a few photos of our time off spending it with the family in Chicago. It was a very calculated decision to take a breather mid-wedding season and it was WAY worth the piled up inbox I came back to. I feel refreshed and ready to go with creativity restored. With my parents here from Alabama and my … Continue reading
Signing Off | Personal.
I am about to walk out the door with my visting family for a day at Chicago Botanic Garden . I am signing off until next Wednesday to enjoy summertime and spend some time with the people I love. Expect a small email delay but don’t you worry I’ll get back with you soon! Happy … Continue reading
Overnight Train. | Personal
Still catching up from weekend in Rochester with my Mom and Grandma and my two overnight train rides to and from. It was such a nice time. It was my Grandma’s birthday and we sang the birthday song every day we were there and stretched out the celebration as long as possible. I stayed with … Continue reading
Over the river and through the woods….
Over the river and through the woods to Grandmothers house I go!! Tonight I am off for an adventure. I am taking an overnight train ride to go celebrate my Grandma’s birthday in Rochester. Mom is flying up from the south and I’m riding across to country by train to be together. The weekend will … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Eric! | Personal
You are the cheese to my macaroni, the ink to my pen, the milk to my cookies, the butter to my bread. You are the words to my favorite book. You are the blue to my sky, the green to my grass, the peanut butter to my jelly, and the coffee to my morning!! You are … Continue reading
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
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
Oh the places we go! | 2010 | Personal.
Wow can’t believe 2010 has come and gone. It was a whirlwind of a year. So many ups and down with crazy amounts of challenges. Eric and I have the privilege of doing this photographic journey together. I just need to pause and really say this, and say it LOUDLY. We would not exist without the entrepreneurial spirit of Eric. He … Continue reading
Merry Christmas! Personal.
I sit writing to you at a friends apartment in New York, from a full day of enjoying lots of amazing food, and the best nooks around the city. We ended the evening by seeing the tree at Rockefeller Center. Tomorrow we hop on a train to shoot a lovely wedding 30 min. north from … Continue reading
Winter Time! | Personal.
This is the sight we woke to Saturday morning. Not only that, but the Christkindl market was in full swing with Christmas carolers, peppermint hot chocolate, trees for sale, homemade fudge, brass quartet on the corner in top hats, kiddos making snowmen and each lampost decorated with greens and twinkling lights. It was magical. I love … Continue reading
How I see the world. | Personal
I took these two photos after a full day of shoots. As I was walking to my car, I almost didn’t take the time. I was tired. I wanted to go home, meet my husband for dinner and be done with my day. I literally stood with my feet planted on the walking path along … Continue reading
Five Year Anniversary Shoot | Personal
Our Five Year Wedding Anniversary was this past August. Eric and I have traveled together now as Mr. and Mrs. for five years. Seems crazy. Seems crazy that its been that long, crazy that it’s not that long at all, and crazy at how much life changes in five years. Many people look at us, … Continue reading
A Tribute to Summer | Personal
Dear Summer. I am sad to see you go so soon. I will miss your large laugher of color and long daylight hours. Thank you for coming so soon and staying so long. Please come back as soon as you can next April. I will be anxious to catch up and see what new things … Continue reading
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
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
Side by side. || Husband and Wife photography.
We come in a pair. Two of us. Always. I thought you might enjoy seeing us in action. Remember the secret wedding? Each artist has their own voice, their own view of the world. With two of us, our unique yet harmonious voices capture more of who you are and the unique love you share. … Continue reading
Playtime. || Personal
I’ve been thinking alot about playtime. About time in our busy life to laugh at the top of our lungs, be super loud, have picnics, ride bikes… to become like a child. I just think we are all plain too grown up. We all need playtime. Time with no work, no dinner to make, no … Continue reading
She wanders in gardens.
As most of you know, Jessie has been a busy gal. She is meeting people, shooting, editing, writing, teaching, and finding time for me (Eric) somewhere in there. If you frequent her blog, spring is the best thing to happen to her. I smile knowing that she leaves home early to find a garden to … Continue reading
I’m in love…
I’m in love with Spring. No, really and truly in love. I get all warm and tingly when I am about to go for a walk, and I find my thoughts wandering outside to green grass, sunshine, wild violets and a picnic blanket. I can’t concentrate. I am overcome with the beauty that Spring is. … Continue reading
