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 [...]

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!

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, [...]

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 & [...]

The Moment After “I Do”

A first look at Molly and Ryan's wedding.