Emily & Paul | Vintage Garden Wedding Photography
I had been looking forward to Emily & Paul’s wedding ever since the words “full lace gown”, ” morning wedding” and ” inn by the river” were spoken! Morning weddings are always so full of charm and I love how the excitement starts as soon as the day begins. Emily is incredibly kind and incredibly … Continue reading
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!
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 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!
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
Inspired Creations | Belles & Gents Bar | Indie Wed 2012
Today our Inspired Creations Concept is up on Elizabeth Anne Designs! If you love our concept make sure you leave a comment. It counts as a vote! Click here to go over and see! I had the honor of being a part of an incredible team of vendors for this years Inspired Creations contest displayed … Continue reading
Video Muted Love. | Woodland Wedding Inspiration Vignette
In keeping with the natural melancholy aesthetic of shoot, the film by Put Down the Bourbon was shot in an dramatic raw perspective with an original music composition by Paper Door. We didn’t want a smooth over-produced video but the edges a bit unkempt and an intimate perspective into this bride’s waiting. Muted Love. from … Continue reading
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
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
Favorites of 2011 Wedding Photography
Here it is! The last blog post of the year! These are favorites from our 2011 Weddings. What a wonderful year it has been. We have been to the beaches of Florida, modern city soirees, hometown barn weddings and so many more amazing celebrations. 2011 was filled with unbelievably kind and creative clients. A … Continue reading
Lauren & Matt | Wedding at The Granary | Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Lauren & Matt’s wedding day in New Harmony Indiana! If you missed out on Part 1 yesterday, click here to go back ! After Lauren & Matt were able to see each other for the first time , we met up with their charming wedding party for some fun photos. … Continue reading
Lauren & Matt | Wedding at The Granary, Indiana
Lauren & Matt’s wedding was the last one of 2011 for us, and it was a perfect ending. We traveled south from Chicago to the little town of New Harmony Indiana near where Lauren grew up. The town was unbelievably charming with cobblestone streets, nooks and crannies and Midwestern charm. Lauren has amazing taste and her details … Continue reading
Lauren & Eric | Downtown Chicago Wedding Photography
Lauren and Eric’s day was all about having fun and enjoying one another’s company. They met up with us downtown in their favorite Chicago locations. Lauren wore such a classic dress with fun yellow accents. ( I love her shoes! ) These two were so much fun to spend time with and their ceremony later … Continue reading
Ruth + Wilson | Fall Goshen Indiana Wedding
My sweet friend Ruth got married a few weeks ago on a very rainy morning in Goshen Indiana. She looked so beautiful and so very her. Eric and I came up for the day to document their day and to be a part of the celebration. Ruth and Wilson did not care about the … Continue reading
Jennifer & Dave | Wedding in Citizens Park Barrington IL
Jennifer and Dave’s day was an absolute delight. Everything was laid back and everyone so happy!! ( perfect combo if you ask me) I got a bit swept up into their story. They are both such genuine people and so thoughtful towards the other. And oh, their sense of humor! It had them both laughing, … Continue reading
Jennifer & Dave | One Frame | Outdoor Chicago Wedding Photography
Eric and I had such a fun day with Jennifer & Dave. Can’t wait to show you their day! Thought I’d tease you with this one frame! Don’t you LOVE LOVE LOVE her dress?!! More soon!
Megan & Jacob | Part 2 | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn
Today you will get the treat of Megan and Jake’s lovely party full with Michigan wildflowers, glowing lanterns and the charming Blue Dress Barn. If you missed Part 1 from yesterday, click here to catch up! Another big shout out to Pearls Events for a lovely day! Remember yesterday how I gushed about these two … Continue reading
Megan & Jacob| Part 1 | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn
Both Eric and I looked forward to Megan and Jacob’s wedding day all year. Their Montrose Engagement Session was one of my all time favorite engagement shoots and knew their wedding would not disappoint! They are fun, laid back and most of all, gave us free reign to see into their lives and create imagery without being … Continue reading
Megan & Jacob | One frame | Wedding at Blue Dress Barn
Thought I would tease you all a bit with this lovely photo from Megan & Jacob’s incredible wedding at The Blue Dress Barn in Michigan. Much much more coming next week! Big shout out to Aletha and her team from Pearl Events! The whole day was flawless and oh so enjoyable!
Susan & Robert | Vintage Wedding in Chicago
Every Saturday this wedding season has had rain or so it seems to this wedding photographer. This small wedding was early on a Saturday morning with only their closest family and friends. As it was time for the intimate ceremony, the black clouds rolled in and pushed us all inside. Rain or no rain these … Continue reading
Ashley & Jake | Morton Arboretum Wedding
I will try not to gush, but I might have a hard time. I just fell for these two. They could not take their eyes off of one another and would get so wrapped up in each other’s presence. They had a quiet, content happiness on their day. It was such a joy to … Continue reading
Ashley | Sneak Peek of Garden Wedding
One frame from Ashley & Jake’s wedding at the Morton Arboretum. Much more soon!
Kathy & Jason Married! | Small Chicago Lincoln Park Wedding
Kathy and Jason are really fun people that really love each other. We had such a great time in their home for their engagement session bottling home brew. They had a very small celebration with only thirty of their nearest and dearest. The adoration between them was so apparent, full of small glances that were … Continue reading
Amy & Gary | Chicago Garden Wedding at Volo
If you missed yesterday’s shoot around Bucktown with these two, click here to go back and see! With their private east coast wedding, and running off to Greece for three weeks, this Chicago celebration at Volo ended their newlywed celebrations. It was the perfect Chicago summer night for a garden party. A big thanks to Jaclyn … Continue reading
