profiles

Profile | Ian & Steve of Vinejoy | Small Business Photography

Profile | Ian & Steve of Vinejoy | Small Business Photography

Well blog readers, it’s about time I brought you another small business profile.  This blog series is designed to introduce and learn form fellow business owners and entrepreneurs.  Ian and Steve from Vinejoy are incredibly fun, don’t take life too seriously but bring unbelievable wine selection and throw amazing parties.  We have been recommending these two left and right since we … Continue reading


Hilary – Estera Events | Small Business Profiles

Hilary – Estera Events | Small Business Profiles

Hello again blog readers! I am back from a much needed holiday escape packed full with green beans and mashed potatoes. Starting this Cyber Monday off with another fabulous business profile! Hilary stands out among her peers with her smart eye for design. She is bringing eight years of interior design experience into the world of weddings … Continue reading


Brit | Chicago Creative Headshots

Brit | Chicago Creative Headshots

Remember Brit from her cute love shoot a month or so ago? Brit is an actress and needed an updated creative headshot. It was so incredible working with an individual trained in visual arts. Plus she’s incredibly talented and um… hello… incredibly beautiful. Her striking blue eyes kill me!


Profile | Natalie & Hello Darling | Small Business Photography

Profile | Natalie & Hello Darling | Small Business Photography

Today I bring you the lovely Natalie , the owner of Hello Darling. Her shop is complete with lovely meeting space, fabrics, vintage vases, botanic art, magazines and inspiration galore. I arrived on a busy Friday afternoon as she was a buzz with amazing local flowers preparing for weekend events. Her “storage room” was overflowing … Continue reading


Profile | Gabriel & Half Acre Brewery | Small Business Photography

Profile | Gabriel & Half Acre Brewery | Small Business Photography

Today I bring you Gabriel, one of the owners and of Half Acre Brew Company for our next Profile. This blog series is designed to introduce and learn from other fellow business owners and entrepreneurs. Half Acre is right here in Lincoln Square and produces some delish brews! Gabriel is co-owner with Matt and together … Continue reading


Profile | Tara & The Grind | Small Business Photography

Profile | Tara  & The Grind | Small Business Photography

Today I bring you Tara, the owner and manager of The Grind for our next Profile. This blog series is designed to introduce and learn from other fellow business owners and entrepreneurs. The Grind is our favorite neighborhood coffee shop in Lincoln Square. You will find us in there often, bringing friends to check out … Continue reading


Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part Two

Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part Two

Here is Part Two of Kelly from Fleur, a floral boutique in Logan Square Chicago. If you missed Part One make sure to go check it out! While I was there, Kelly selected, prepped, and put together an amazing bridal bouquet. Her style has an easy going feel with a touch of whimsey and love … Continue reading


Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part One

Profile | Kelly of Fleur Inc. | Part One

For today’s profile we head to Logan Square to meet Kelly of Fleur Inc. Stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2! Kelly is wonderful. You know I have an obsession with all things natural, green, and blooming and well, her boutique has all of that and more! Needless to say Kelly and I had lots and … Continue reading


Profile | Joan with Five Grain Events | Part 2

Profile | Joan with Five Grain Events | Part 2

More on Joan with Five Grain Events! Missed Part 1? Click here to catch up! And yes , she’s as friendly as she looks!! What is the thing you enjoy most about your job? I think the fact that when I’m doing a wedding, I get to be an integral part of one of the … Continue reading


Profile | Joan with Five Grain Events| Part 1

Profile | Joan with Five Grain Events| Part 1

Today I bring you event planner Joan with Five Grain Events to continue on our Profile series.This blog series highlighting different business owners and entrepreneurs. Plus I think all my brides should get to know Joan a bit!! She is the founder of Five Grain Events and leads the way for fabulous Chicago events. She … Continue reading


Profile: Steve Hendershot [ Part Two ]

Profile: Steve Hendershot [ Part Two ]

Here is [ Part Two] on the fabulous Steve Hendershot! In case you missed [ Part One] from yesterday, click here. These photos were taken last year at Schubas during their live show recording of their album, Now that Its Burning. You can follow The Spares on Facebook and Twitter! How does your writing and … Continue reading


Profile: Steve Hendershot [ Part 1 ]

Profile: Steve Hendershot [ Part 1 ]

This is our second entry for our new blog series! We will be highlighting all different kinds of business owners and entrepreneurs. I know I say it all the time, but collaboration and learning from one another is key in personal and professional growth. Meet Steve Hendershot. Steve is a very talented writer and musician.  … Continue reading


Profile: Jessica Jones [ Part 2 ]

Profile: Jessica Jones [ Part 2 ]

[ Part 2 ] of our new Profile series with the fabulous Jessica Jones and her blog, How about Orange ! In case you missed [ Part 1 ] from yesterday, click here! You can also follow Jessica on Twitter and Facebook! With all the information out there… how do you filter it? Apparently my … Continue reading


Profile: Jessica Jones [ Part 1 ]

Profile:  Jessica Jones   [ Part 1 ]

Here is the beginning of a new series on the blog! We will be highlighting all different kinds of business owners and entrepreneurs. I know I say it all the time, but collaboration and learning from one another is key in personal and professional growth. So soak it up! Meet Jessica Jones. Jessica Jones is … Continue reading


Previously

Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography
Inspiration Shoot | Woodland Wedding Photography

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


Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration
Whimsical Bride | Sneak Peek of Muted Woodland Inspiration

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


Fine Art Botanics | Personal.
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


Featured by Style Me Pretty!
Featured by Style Me Pretty!

We are so honored to see Catherine & Sean’s modern wedding up on Style Me Pretty this afternoon! Go have a look!  


Kristine & Nathan | Rainy Engagement Photography
Kristine & Nathan | Rainy Engagement Photography

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


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