Happy Ballerina

Chloe was a ballerina for Halloween and I couldn't help but take a couple of before and after Trick-or-Treat pictures of my adorable niece. Click an image to enlarge.

[30] Image of the Week

My dog likes to sleep. In my bed. Under the covers. I think half of the photos on my iPhone are of Essie snoozing because... well, she just looks so peaceful and cuddly and adorable - I simply can't help myself. I text photos of Essie sleeping to my sister who shows her daughter, Chloe, [...]

Looking Up

This is a bit of a follow up to my last post... Same portrait session, same location... this time looking up! The last bit of yellow clung to the trees before being blown away.

View from Recreation Drive

chicago, autumn, belmont harbor

I feel like my life has been one big family portrait lately - hard to believe it's already that time of year! I love shooting on location in Chicago. The lake and many parks offer such lovely views of the city where water, buildings and colorful trees can all fit in the same frame. This [...]

A 30th Birthday Jingle

L. Mack, I think that this little ditty might catch you off guard But it's written by me, so be prepared to laugh pretty hard Today you turn THIRTY, a milestone of plenty And to think, I've known you for all of your twenties! From dressing in togas and drinking in Hahn Hall To journeying [...]

Summitversary 2012

3 years ago we climbed a big mountain. It was pretty awesome! Happy Summitversary to Tami and Katie and here's to our next summit! xoxo jenn Click an image to enlarge. (Not all images are mine, some belong to Tami and Katie.)

Lake Michigan Love

I remember the first time I saw the ocean I was unimpressed. I grew up on the shores of gorgeous Lake Michigan and, in my mind, there's no body of water a beautiful. Family portrait season means lots of time at the beach. These were taken at Gilson Beach in Wilmette, IL yesterday afternoon and [...]

Test Shots

Jose may have been my first official portrait with  my new Nikon D800, but Annie, Trouper and Essie were my test shots!