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.)

Test Shots

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

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 & [...]

Happy Anniversary to Blair and Chad!

Life works in funny ways. I was a dog walker for a year and a half when I was first starting off my photography business and Blair was one of my clients. I used to walk her Golden Retriever, Nate, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I had met Blair and her sister, Kate, once and thought [...]

Chase + Matt

Chase and I have been friends for most of our lives, a statement that makes me feel equal parts old and blessed. There are so many things that I love and admire about this girl: her loyalty, her listening ear, her sense of humor and her sincerity, to name a few. But on her wedding [...]

Chase + Matt: A First Glimpse

wedding, kenilworth union church, chase heitman, matt martinek, bride and groom, romantic photo, wedding photo

So many more images coming from this special couple!