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Emily & Paul | Vintage Garden Wedding Photography

Jessie — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:27:12 +0000

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 beautiful and Paul has a great sense of humor that kept us all laughing. What struck me at the wedding was the extreme joy that could not be hidden radiating from these two. It was contagious, full of life, and will be a light for others for years to come. There is no way of hiding joy and love like this.

Thank you again for choosing us to be a part of your day and a big thank you to Josh Vining for being my wingman for this sweet sweet wedding.

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Emily & Paul | Intimate wedding photography

Jessie — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:50:04 +0000

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!

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Bott Family | Palo Alto Outdoor Family Photography

Jessie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:05:30 +0000

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 conversations and shared meals.

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Moving Sale! | Attention all California brides!

Jessie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:25:25 +0000

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 details.

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Kristine & Nathan | Spring Wedding Photography

Jessie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:51:32 +0000

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!

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The journey west. | Personal

Jessie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:14:00 +0000

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. The journey was long, but it was so incredible to drive and see the scenery change, have only each other and to take the next curve of our journey.

Here are a few from our trip.

Morning from my Chicago window the day we left. Jaclyn Simpson saw us off and snapped this last photo of us in our empty space.

Salt Lake City was incredible. These next two were as we were driving out of Salt Lake in the morning.

We made it! We were greeted into California with amazing sunlight.

The following are all photos a la iphone.

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New Ventures.

Jessie — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:06:28 +0000

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 write this, I am struggling a bit for words to express the fullness of my heart, both for Chicago and for what lies ahead in San Francisco. My heart is filled with thankfulness for my time in Chicago, the business that blossomed, an amazing community of photographers, working every day beside my love , and all the things I love in this great Midwestern city. I am sad to leave but am leaving with a heart bursting with gratitude for what these five years here have been both professionally and personally. They were beyond anything I could have ever imagined. My heart going to California is excited, re-energized, hopeful and open to this new chapter in our lives. I am excited for a new season of learning, exploring and shifting our lives to different priorities and our days with new faces.

With this new shift, Eric and I have decided to start a personal blog called Put Down the Bourbon. It will be a place where we can explore photography and fail or succeed in new creative avenues. It has been a long time coming to have such a creative and personal outlet. The first thing documented will be our trip out west. The land we go through, the wide open spaces we see and the newness of this transition. If you’d like to follow along, just add us to your RSS feed to see this new adventure we are on.

I miss you already Chicago and your friendly Midwestern ways. Ready or not California, here we come!

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Simply Jessie Photography 2012 Schedule

Jessie — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:04:38 +0000

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 8-10

July 19-23 *extending for family portraits!*

September 31 -October 2

September 20 – 24 *extending for family portraits!*

We are still taking a limited amount of Chicago Wedding Commissions if your wedding is on any Friday or Sunday of these dates. If any of these dates suit your fancy email jessie@simplyjessie.com to reserve your spot! I have limited availability so first come first serve!

California Clients – mention this blog post and get 15% off your engagement session or family session. Moving special through May 1!!

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Happy Birthday Eric!! | Personal.

Jessie — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:16:27 +0000

I love this man. Today is his 29th birthday. I love the way he’s made, the way he thinks, how sweet he is to me, how he can really do anything he sets his mind to. Who knew when we pledged our lives to each other years ago under those pecan trees the adventures we would go on together?

Happy Birthday Eric.

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Callie | Newborn Family Photography

Jessie — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:43:44 +0000

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 the new big brother!

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