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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


Simply Jessie Photography 2012 Schedule

Simply Jessie Photography 2012 Schedule

  We are moving to the West Coast! The last 4 weeks have been full of packing, planning, more packing and getting super excited.  Chicago, don’t freak out below is my schedule for when I will be here in the Midwest and I want to see you! Chicago Schedule 2012 April 6-8 May 4-6 June … Continue reading


Callie | Newborn Family Photography

Callie | Newborn Family Photography

I have loved journeying with the Penz Family as they have grown.  Last week I was able to meet their tiny newest addition, Callie.  She was only one week old and so brand new.  Click here to see the Penz Family last fall and here for their city session by the lake. Congratulations. Jack as … Continue reading


Baby Lido | Modern Family Photography

Baby Lido | Modern Family Photography

Baby Lido is a bundle of six month old smiles and giggles.  We had a fun morning cooing and entertaining this little man.  It is always fun to see a baby light up with all attention on him. It’s charming really.  Can’t wait to see little Lido grow!   We could not resist bundling Lido … 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


Penz Family | Creative Fall Family Photography

Penz Family | Creative Fall Family Photography

Remember this beautiful family from last year on the lake? They were just leaving Chicago and settling down closer to work.   They now have another on the way and Jack has gotten so big!  It was so fun to see how much he’s grown and play in the October afternoon with this fun family.  I can’t … Continue reading


Fosberg Family | Modern Family Photography in Millennium Park

Fosberg Family | Modern Family Photography in Millennium Park

This was THE Fall day that I cross my fingers for every year. It was sunny, quite warm and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Millennium Park this alive with the colors of Fall.   It really was breathtaking.  Before I met up with this sweet family I sat in the leaves for a few … Continue reading


Bernstein Family | Family Photography at Caldwell Lily Pond

Bernstein Family | Family Photography at Caldwell Lily Pond

I was honored when Beth from SQN Events asked me to spend a fall morning with her lovely family.  We chose the forgotten Caldwell Lily Pond in Lincoln Park. The morning light was perfection and we had a great time.  I’ve had such a fun time getting to know Beth and how she approaches pulling off … Continue reading


Rau Family | Lincoln Square Family Photography

Rau Family | Lincoln Square Family Photography

It is the season for family photos!!  It is always a joy this time of the year to meet so many new sweet families.  I met up with the Rau family for one of the last warm afternoons.  River Park is one of my favorite hidden gems near the studio.  It is my absolute favorite … Continue reading


Four little Hodkinsons | Modern Family Photography

Four little Hodkinsons | Modern Family Photography

Last week I took a few extra days after our Michigan wedding to go visit my dear friend Topaz. She is in central Michigan and while Eric went back to the city I took a few days to be with her and  her family with now four children!! Topaz, you are such a good Mom. … Continue reading


Gabriel Family | Belmont Harbor Family Photography

Gabriel Family | Belmont Harbor Family Photography

It has been such a pleasure to watch Mason grow.  I can’t believe he is walking, talking with his sweet personality shining through.  If you want to see this cutie newborn, click here or his one year old birthday click here.  This family has been special for me to journey and capture them along the … Continue reading


Smith Family | Modern Chicago Family Photography

Smith Family | Modern Chicago Family Photography

Be prepared to have your heart melted into a puddle of goo  by sweet Baby Reese. She was just a delight of cooing and smiles. I can’t wait to watch this little one grow!   We popped outside of their lovely home into the late afternoon summer light.


Baby Noah | Chicago Modern Baby Portraits

Baby Noah | Chicago Modern Baby Portraits

I met sweet baby Noah and his Mom this past week and we had a lot of fun.  It is so fun to be invited into this sweet family’s life and watch their little man grow!  You’ll be seeing more of this handsome man this fall!


Baby Reese | One Frame

Baby Reese | One Frame

Happy Friday!  Sorry for my lack of posts this week, its been full of meeting new clients, baby toes and the end of summer. More of this baby girl soon but isn’t she just the cutest?!  


Mayer Family | Modern Chicago Family Photographer

Mayer Family | Modern Chicago Family Photographer

I have not seen Mr Max since we was teeny tiny and a brand new week old newborn.Click here to see!  I love watching families change and grow into new phases of life.  What a privaledge my lens gives me into the lives of so many.            


Petti Family | Modern Family Photography in Lincoln Park

Petti Family | Modern Family Photography in Lincoln Park

On this lovely Wednesday morning, I thought you I would treat you with this adorable family session.  We strolled around the Lincoln Park Zoo area in the lush green and enjoyed late afternoon light on a summery evening.  And look at this little man’s gorgeous eyes!!                


Baby Eoin | Modern Newborn Photography

Baby Eoin | Modern Newborn Photography

This sweet baby boy makes three for the lovely Toal household. The mother of this little one is one of my most trusted and treasured friends. She is honest, the most loyal of friends, the kind that I can come as I am anytime I like.  I love hearing her world with her three little … Continue reading


Sangha Family | Lincoln Square Family Photography

Sangha Family | Lincoln Square Family Photography

This is my wonderful friend Aaron.  He has been a loyal supportive friend for years now to both Eric and I and we consider him our brother.  We’ve spent many a meal together, ridiculously fun evenings as well as life’s heartbreaks.  He is thoughtful, patient and a man with integrity that runs deep.  I love … Continue reading


Meaghan + Mike = Julius | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Meaghan + Mike = Julius | Chicago Modern Family Photography

A year ago I watched these two confess their love with only dandelions, Lake Michigan and their dog as their witnesses. Eric and I met these two on that very special morning. Many of you probably remember their secret wedding full of emotion and love that comes from the deep. Eric and I went over … Continue reading


Mason is one! | Gabriel Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Mason is one! | Gabriel Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Mason is one year old! You may remember his first session with me last August. It was one of my all time favorites. I was so touched by Kimberly’s story and her willingness to open her sweet family up and let me stroll right in. I popped in for a mini session to capture Mason … Continue reading


Soldato Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Soldato Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Oh how I love to come back and see how they’ve grown!! Remember last year’s photo shoot with these two? Catherine was only 6 weeks old and is now a toddling, giggling one year old. All you had to do to get these two lovely girlies to smile was for mom to say ” Sisters!”. … Continue reading


Grace & Jack with Christmas Tree | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Grace & Jack with Christmas Tree | Chicago Modern Family Photography

Well now, this session was just plain fun. Alison had set up a mini Christmas tree in their home for these two to play with during the shoot. I am so pleased with how they turned out! Some Christmas cheer built in with twinkling lights, giggles and red walls. The kids were kids, playing and dancing around … Continue reading


Mr. Sean | Modern Children’s Photography | Chicago

Mr. Sean | Modern Children’s Photography | Chicago

Can you handle this cuteness in his plaid red shirt? I think not. This little mister is adorable!! He wasn’t sure what our session was all about, but his favorite part was the 3 adults smiling, cooing, singing, and jumping whenever he gave us a smile. One of my favorites. Thank you Bee Family! Your … Continue reading


Wiebe Family | Evanston Family Photography

Wiebe Family | Evanston Family Photography

Tis’ the season of Family Sessions!! We are editing as fast as our fingers will go and are drowning in adorable family sessions bursting with little ones. Family photography and wedding photography are two very different assignments. I used to think that I would be better for just concentrating on one of the other, but mixing … 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