This is the motto that surrounded my little neighborhood of Wrigleyville on the first weekend of December. The memory of one of Chicago's favorite baseball players and broadcaster was made more special by the first snow fall, covering the candles, flowers, #10 jerseys and, of course, cans of Old Style. Essie and I suited up [...]
Category: j. winter photography
Lucia at Lincoln Park Conservatory
Chicago's nature conservatories have become my new favorite place for winter photo shoots. This one was extra special, as it was on the morning of the first snowfall of the season!
Ella at Garfield Park Conservatory
I was so excited to get the opportunity to take another family portrait at Garfield Park Conservatory, one of my favorite places to shoot! There are so many great colors and backgrounds. Ella thought so, too, and I think we managed to cover almost the entire conservatory in an hour -whew! [...]
It’s Like Cheating…
I feel like taking photos on my iPhone with apps that apply cool effects is almost like cheating. It's literally point and shoot - no settings, no photography skills needed other than a good sense of composition. Some of my current favorites, all shot with the Retro Camera app for iPhone (it's free!) which applies [...]
Like I Just Woke Up
Yesterday I finally got an iPhone and it has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me! Get ready and get excited to see more frequent and relevant daily posts. Essie wishes I would put down the new toy and rescue her tennis ball that just rolled under the couch.
Laura and Ross
I had so much fun taking engagement photos for Laura and Ross a couple of weeks ago. I've known Laura since my first days at Clearwater Camp for Girls and Ross was my brother's counselor at Camp Highlands. We chose an area off of Recreation Drive to incorporate both the City of Chicago and an [...]
Quintessential New Trier Article
I'm extremely excited and humbled by the beautiful article in the current issue of Quintessential New Trier magazine. Please visit the Kenya 2011 page to join the January 2011 trip to Kenya or to contribute to the cause and feel free to send any questions about the trip my way. To see more photographs of [...]
Colby and Dan are Married!
A few weeks ago I attended my cousin's wedding at the beautiful Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Arizona. Congratulations to Colby and my newest cousin, Dan!
Jenn Winter 