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Living Inspired.

Living Inspired.

In the past two weeks I think I must have been asked at least five or six times about what inspires me. When I look over this blog, it seems so terribly obvious that I am amazed that I forget so easily. For me, it is undoubtably nature. I come alive when I am outside. … Continue reading


Us.

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


Vacation – Part 2- Palouse

Vacation – Part 2- Palouse

For the second leg of our trip, we were in Eastern Washington visiting family and enjoying the wide open spaces. Eric’s grandfather, Otto, is an avid photographer and took us for hours through the Palouse, to select barns and photo opportunities. The Palouse is a region of the Northwest United States and it stretches from … Continue reading


Vacation Part 1- San Francisco

Vacation Part 1- San Francisco

We’re back!!!. We were away for an entire week to see family and take a deep breath of Pacific Ocean air. Our first stop was in San Francisco. I could not wait ( really, ask Eric I was driving him crazy) to go to the cliffs with barking seals, no tourists, beautiful eucalyptus trees and … Continue reading


I’m an old married lady and love it.

I’m an old married lady and love it.

Eric and I have now been married 4 years!! Let me give you my old married lady advice, I just have one word of wisdom ….. IT IS WORTH IT! We live a life that is open and honest so many of you know we have had our share of tests. Being married is truly … Continue reading


Have you missed me??

Have you missed me??

So sorry, really my last post was June 22nd? Ok. I’ve moved a zillion times , but this move has done me in. I’m not sure what day it is, time, where I’m at, and the thoughts in my mind go round and round till I can’t deal any more!!!!! I am tempted to give … Continue reading


Stroll around the block…

Stroll around the block…

On Friday afternoon, it was lovely and in the 70′s, which around here seems to be a rare treat! I rented a Canon 5d Mark ii for a wedding I had on Saturday , so Eric and I ran outside to test what this baby could do! I have been going back and forth on … Continue reading


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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