Snowy Tree

Snow Adventures and Plans

It's a snow day!! Well, kind of... I got to leave work 2 hours early because we're getting a bit of a snow storm right now. One of the few reasons why I'm okay with snow. The only other reason I like snow is for the photos I can get because of ...

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Me and Lauren - November 2008

Confidence

In just a few weeks, it will be a year since I nervously drove into Chicago for an interview with an ER doctor and the department administrator for a department within a Chicago medical school. Thankfully, this wasn't my first interview, nor did I expect for it to be my ...

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Cailyn 9 Months

Cailyn 9 Month Photos – Naperville, Illinois Children Photographer

While I tend to focus more on weddings and engagements, I also do some children's photos on the side. I have been photographing this adorable little girl since she was just a few weeks old. It is just amazing how much she has grown in just 9 months!! It feels ...

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Playa del Carmen - Christmas 2010

I’m late I’m late I’m late!

After yesterday's excitement from buying my first photography business workshop ticket and starting to connect with nearly 40 fellow photographers, this morning's panic just threw the entire day off. Not only did I wake up late enough to miss my normal train, but also the "back up" train into the city. ...

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Debra & Shawn Engagement 2011

New Years Resolutions… Take Twenty-Six…. ACTION!

I have been pretty terrible about the whole New Year's Resolutions thing. Actually, I can't remember a single year when I actually followed through with a resolution for more than a week or two. Lose weight? Sure! Of course I will change my entire lifestyle at the drop of a hat ...

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Sam playing in leaves

Fall Fun With the Herman Family

I recently did a shoot with my cousin's family so we could take advantage of the leaves and beauty of the NIU campus. Their son Sam was super shy at first and just wanted to chase after the geese, finally warmed up to me and my camera once we set ...

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Wild Hearts Photography Giveaway

Yep, it's another giveaway post! I better get some photo posts up before this blog becomes a purely giveaway announcement blog..... Anyway, Wild Hearts Photography is doing a 7k fan giveaway. I would love to win a few of the photography props, so here I am blogging about the giveaway for ...

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Photobooth Ideas

The photo booth at last night's wedding was a huge hit, with almost a non-stop line the entire reception. There were a couple of little snags, but nevertheless it went great and gave us ideas for the next wedding. First, we're bringing a faster printer. Tested out a new printer and ...

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QR Code Fun

I've already announced this on my Facebook and Twitter accounts, but I'm just so excited to see how this turns out that I have to blog about it too! I have been trying to figure out a way to be more connected with my clients and get my name out a ...

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Thinking of an add-on for weddings… and a giveaway mention

I have fallen back in love with shooting weddings with the excitement of my upcoming weddings. As I am thinking about how I can make the experience better for my clients, I came across a giveaway from Workshop Jungle for boudoir posing and lighting guides. What a perfect session to add ...

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