Saturday, November 16th was another beautiful evening at the Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. It was this night that a number of amazing women chose to host the annual Monte Carlo Night, a charity event that benefits […]
On November 11, 2017, on another beautiful night at Glen Oak Country Club, a fundraiser was held to support JDRF and its mission to find a cure for Type I Diabetes. The night included both silent and live actions, as […]
On the most rainy fall evening, at the Glen Oak Country in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, a group of prodigious women hosted yet another amazingly notable charity event. The evening included numerous game tables, a live DJ, delicious appetizers, and even […]
I’m always a bit reserved about photographing weddings. As such, I just like to make sure I really connect with a couple before I sign up for the task. Emily reached out after she saw some of our work from […]
Small weddings can be amazing occasions. As was the case for Julie and Jeff’s wedding, a Glen Ellyn couple that wanted to combine the upscale and warm ambiance of a local restaurant, Fire + Wine, while surrounded by close family […]
I first met Jori during a Flashes of Hope photo shoot where more than one person told me how much she has dedicated herself to helping others and what an amazing person she is… Fast forward a year later and […]
Kate and Zavier chose a beautiful location in Glen Ellyn for their wedding – Kate’s Father’s home. There’s nothing quite like the warm, familiar feeling of home. And that shows through in the relaxed environment that is expressed in the […]
I met Adam a handful of years back while shooting for School of Rock and I met Julienne shortly thereafter, when she was at some of the Chicago SoR shows. I didn’t know their story at the time, but I […]
In honor of Kaden Sweigard, the Sweigard family holds a yearly carnival to celebrate his life and to raise funds for special donations to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital and Hinsdale Hospital. Check out some of the fun that happened this year!
A few months back, I received a message from Shaiska regarding an engagement photography session with her and her fiance’ Jason. We met in a local coffee shop (for the record, neither of us drank any coffee) and spoke about […]
Last year I received a call from from Leah to discuss shooting her and Rick’s upcoming wedding. We met at a local coffee shop and discussed what they envisioned for their wedding. I was immediately excited when I heard they […]
Every year, the amazing ladies from Glen Ellyn Newcomers put on an event that allows local businesses to introduce themselves to the community. 2014, not unlike other years, was very fun to attend – lots of laughs, smiling faces, and […]
The best part of working on a new photography project with School of Rock? Hearing the Glen Ellyn Show Team perform (and nail) some of my favorite songs while doing the shoot… These kids look as cool as they sound! […]
What better reason to have a carnival than to celebrate a life? Kaden’s Karnival is a tribute to the life of a special and unforgettable boy, Kaden Sweigard, that was born on July 8th, 2012, . Kaden was born with […]
On June 26th, the students from School of Rock put on a mind-blowing show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago that showcased music from The Beatles. Needless to say these kids were both excited and privileged to participate in […]
As a parent, there is likely nothing more devastating than learning your child has a serious disease. On the flip side, there is likely nothing more soul warming than an incredible community coming together to make a difference in the […]
On May 31st, the students from School of Rock in Glen Ellyn put on a mouth-dropping AC/DC tribute show at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago. The show was highlighted with more than just well-developed musicianship, these kids were real performers […]
An unequaled and amazing group of ladies make up the Glen Ellyn Newcomers. Eric Schmidt Photography was chosen by the Glen Ellyn Newcomers board to be the official group photographer for the 2013-2014 year. It truly was a wonderful experience […]
The Glen Ellyn Newcomers had an epic Murder Mystery Party at Glen Oak Restaurant in Downtown Glen Ellyn. The event was complete with a full cast of actors and actresses – and the local crowd became quite the enthusiastic group […]
The Glen Ellyn Newcomers Cooking Club had a fun night out at Barbakoa restaurant in Downers Grove, Illinois. Chef Dudley Nieto provided delicious eats and shared his extensive knowledge of Latin cuisine with the group in a beautiful outdoor setting. […]
When you get a request to do a photography shoot at an “SNL Party”, you don’t think twice…you think, what would be the best way to shoot and edit it? So, my approach to it, like all things art was […]
The ladies that run Glen Ellyn Newcomers Moms and Tots group asked me to take photos at their recent Dance Party event. Since the dance portion of the party sounded like it was going to be really dark and challenging […]
