28 Reasons I Loved 28!

My 28th year has come to and end, and what a year it was!  It started in my second country, Kenya, with Irene, Faith and David visiting the members of Giwa IDP Camp, going on a mini-safari and giving out shoes to the Dust Babies of Kikopey.  At 28 I became an Aunt and helped to [...]

[22] Image of the Week

"Winter Wedding" Last weekend I had the pleasure of capturing the destination winter wedding of Mary and Joe.  The beautiful, newly fallen snow arrived just in time to create a picturesque Winter Wonderland at the Galena Eagle Ridge Resort where the wedding was held.  Stay tuned for more images from Mary and Joe's special day [...]

Introducing Dev

I got to know Jen and Jeff when I photographed their wedding celebration in 2010 and I could tell right away what a special couple they are.  I was so excited to hear about Dev, the newest addition to their family and thrilled to take some pre-Christmas photos with family in town.  Dev is one [...]

Frankie and Bennett

Frankie's a big sister!  Her little brother, Bennett, was the perfect Christmas gift!

[20] Image of the Week

"Patagonian Morning" This morning I looked outside my apartment window and wanted mountains.  Not skiing mountains, hiking mountains.  I'm finally getting a chance to go through more of my South America images and just had to share this one.  This was a tough day of hiking to Las Torres in Chilean Patagonia.  We were there [...]

My Slow Season

I'm not crazy about the concept of New Year's Resolutions because I feel like by making one you're almost setting yourself up for failure.  But each January 1st marks more than just a New Year for me, it marks the beginning of my slow season. My work is seasonal and always changing, which is why [...]

Indiana Hike

These images are several weeks old, but rather late than never - right? Essie and I met up with Emily and Crosby for a little Indiana hike at Prophetstown State Park near Lafayette, IN.  The pups enjoyed seeing one another almost as much as Em and I did.  After the hike we may or may [...]

[19] Image of the Week

"Christmas Sunset" On Christmas afternoon, Essie and I went for a walk.  Winnetka was quite while lit windows revealed Christmas scenes of kids still in their pajamas playing with new toys, friends and family laughing over a bottle of wine and all around happiness.  We walked to Crow Island, my elementary school, and, despite Winnetka's [...]