Then there were… two

A note from Jenn... To my followers and subscribers: In an ongoing effort to  better organize my work and my life, I have decided to split this blog into two. I will now be posting client session highlights to a brand new J. Winter Photography photoblog and will use this site as a personal and [...]

Snug as a Bug

I bought a down comforter last weekend. Essie really seems to be enjoying it.

Pin Me.

When it comes to social media, I feel like I'm getting old. I used to be all about it, but in the past few years I've stayed where I'm most comfortable: Facebook.  I went to Miami University, a big state school in Ohio, during the launch of Facebook. This was back in 2004 (September 24, [...]

VICDA Voluntourism Trip!

As many of you know, I'm involved with VICDA, an organization in Kenya that I first volunteered with in 2006. Irene, VICDA's founder and executive directory, and I have worked together to plan a new volunteer opportunity - the Voluntourism Trip! This trip is designed for travelers who may not have a lot of time, [...]

Charlevoix in October

This past week I decided on a whim to accompany my mom to Charlevoix for a few nights. Despite contracting this terrible cold that seems to be going around and the two out of three days of freezing rain we had fun! My sister and her family overlapped us by 36 hours which meant some [...]

Lincoln Park Zoo with Lizzy and Chloe

It's been a busy couple of weeks between travel and weddings and the start of family portrait season. Most of the past couple of weeks have been spent either behind my camera or in front of my computer. Last Thursday I welcomed a couple hours' break to go to the zoo with my sister, Lizzy, [...]

Chloe Plays at North Pond

Family portrait season has officially started! First of many this year, Chloe at North Pond in Lincoln Park with her parents and her grandmother, visiting from China. Click an image to enlarge.

Molly + Ryan

9.15.12 Click an image to enlarge. Dress: Watters Bridesmaid dresses: Amsale Suits: Jos. A. Bank Hair: Kailey Service from Salon U Makeup: Heather Bear Flowers: Pistil & Vine Venue: Saddle & Cycle Club in Chicago, IL Coordinator: Kristin Johannson at Saddle & Cycle Cake: Cake (formerly known as Take the Cake) Groom's Cake: Alliance Bakery & [...]