On a cool Saturday, in late October, I met the Ruskusky family for a family photo session in the woods. Speaking with the parents before the session, I emphasized my relaxed and simple approach to family photography. It’s all about […]
The Pearts and their son brought me face to face with how fast time passes us and how precious every moment is. Truth be told, their photography session was a serious treat for me because of how similar their son […]
When a girl has two older brothers, you have to expect her to have some spunk… Well, the youngest of the Smith clan has just that – a ton of it – and she stole the show! It was an […]
In the beautiful morning light of a perfectly decorated Glen Ellyn home, I met with the Stalling family for a Lifestyle Photography Session. It was relaxed, low-pressure, and a ton of fun. Their dog even got into the session, but […]
One of the best things about being a photographer is being able to see the joy that lives in families. The Chinskis are a pretty amazing clan and I always feel something magical when I see them together…and I love […]
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 […]
It’s always a beautiful morning when a family gets together at a local preserve for a photo session. The Hills were no exception to this rule when they met me for a fun morning shoot… Take a look at the […]
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With 85 degrees and high humidity, it was a tough morning to do a family photography session, but it was totally worth it and we got some great shots with a very special family!
I always love photography sessions with families that have a great sense of humor. The Mikesics drove out from Chicago to meet me for their session and I am not sure who laughed more, the Mikesics or me. Needless to […]
Photography Sessions are always more fun when your clients are relaxed and ready for fun! This is usually something that begins with the youngest in the family and becomes contagious with the parents and grandparents. The Erter family was a […]
There’s a saying, “keep it classy”. And the Schleeter family knows how to do that well. They showed up for their family photography session fashioned in tuxedos and beautiful dresses, but they were ready to have some fun – and […]
Gabby is a strong and beautiful 13 year old young lady that enjoys soccer, dancing, reading, and playing the flute. Approximately 8 years ago, Gabby underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor and has been in good health until some […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Paul C. Buff Einstein E640 WHAT IS IT? The Einstein E640 is a self-contained strobe flash unit. OVERVIEW Let me first say that there are a number of great reviews out there that get super techie on flash duration […]
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I received a call last week from a family that scheduled an upcoming photography session with Eric Schmidt Photography. The mom was wondering where I thought the best location to do their session was. I suggested a few prime spots, […]
Jenni reached out to me in 2013 to book a session for early 2014. Jenni explained to me that she and her daughters talked about having a photography session done many times, but put it off with thoughts that they […]