Bahareh + Justin Engaged! | Chicago Botanic Garden Engagement
As many of you know, Chicago Botanic Garden is like another home for me. It was my very first job here in Chicago, as a horticultural intern. Now I return as an admirer, a photographer and also an instructor. I teach a Macro photography course in the winter and two Photography Portfolio courses in the … Continue reading
Engaged! Dave + Ariel
These two are getting married in less than two months! They are having a small wintery wedding here in Chicago this January. We packed in this session to take full advantage of the beautiful weather and what little color we have left! The light was dreamy and Dave kept us all laughing., no really… Dave… … Continue reading
Branches.
Yesterday as I was out for my thirty minutes of solitude with my camera I stopped and focused on these branches. There were just a few yellow remaining leaves that were blowing off as I stood there. I am embracing the changing seasons, the changing light, the absence of color. The landscape is now not … Continue reading
Portrait : Juliana + Ken
Juliana and Ken have been married for several years now ( did you guys say 6? ) They were married back on the east coast and now have taken up residence in Chicago. We went down to one of my favorite spots for skyline shots. Our original time was rainy ,cold and early…. so we … Continue reading
Us.
Eric and I haven’t had any photos taken since our wedding over 4 years ago! Well except for the TONS of self portraits we make happen thanks to eric’s long arms!! A good friend of ours, Janet Moran of www.oijoyphoto.com took these. The location was so us with the beautiful fall leaves. Thanks Janet! We … Continue reading
Portrait: The Sangha Family.
Meet Aaron. He is a dear friend with an amazing family. I was looking forward to this shoot all week long. He got his whole clan together for tons of pics. They are such a beautful family and so much fun! Baby Issac is new to the family and has all 7 adults oooogling over … Continue reading
Portrait: Amie + Zac = Samantha
It was the best fall day we’ve had. The leaves were outrageously bright yellow, and the air had the perfect amount of crisp to it. Thank you for meeting me at the park!
Summer Fades to Fall.
As the summer light seems to be fading, and I watch the remaining flowers finish with their cheery presence I always find myself contemplative. I think about seasons of life. I think about the quiet hush Fall seems to bring to my soul with the brisk morning air and crunchy leaves under my boots. Yes, … Continue reading
