Monthly Archives: September 2011

Chicago Engagement Photography {Katie & Jonathan}

As an artist, it’s just fun to work with people that have a vision that lines up perfectly with the one inside my head. Katie is one of those brides. When I met her and her fiance Jonathan at a local Starbucks for the first time every idea pouring out of her mouth in regards...

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Stacey & Michael {Chicago Wedding Photographer}

Oh my goodness! I was so excited when I got home after Stacey’s wedding and looked through her photos. I wish I could take most of the credit for that, but I have to say, Stacey & Michael make my job easy. I always say in my wedding consultations how important time is on the...

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Lisa & David {Chicago Wedding Photographer}

I was able to meet Lisa & David during the winter for their engagement session. Despite the cold snow, Lisa’s high heels and bare legs, and a stiff wind off the lake, Lisa & David smiled with a warmth that obviously came from inside of their hearts. These two have a genuine friendship and true...

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Sisters {Chicago Children’s Photographer}

There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again. ~Elizabeth Lawrence These three girlies warmed my heart. Well, they WARM my heart still when I look at these photos. One of my favorite things I noticed about the girls...

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Lights… Camera… ACTIONS!

I don’t often talk about photography actions. The reason really is simple. When I first became a photographer, I had the misconception that a photoshop action made a great photo. I quickly found out that a great photo was made in camera and that a spectacular photo was one seasoned with a little tone from...

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