23.3.11

jeffwiguna.com

I had the pleasure of taking head shots for Jeff back in the summer for his new website....and it's finally up! Check it out HERE! I love clicking to a page and seeing my pictures right front and center. I love his new logo and design work too, both from the lovely Shereen.


Happy Wednesday all :-)

22.3.11

legally married

The saturday before our wedding (2/27/11) my dad came in town to swap out some furniture that I had at home and take some things home that I no longer needed. And because of some frustrating waiting period laws in Texas, he legally married us. There is a 72 hour waiting period in Texas after you get the marriage license before you can sign it, and we weren't getting down to Texas until late Thursday night. 72 hours after Friday and we were already in Mexico on the honeymoon. This just wouldn't work. So, we decided to do the paperwork and be legally married in Chicago before leaving for the wedding and honeymoon. My Dad was so kind and wrote the sweetest simplest vows for us.
Isn't he so cute? These are the vows. I loved them.
With great joy, through the agape love of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, I take you Wil, to be my husband, until we see Christ face to face.
I'm all curled up because I was sick as a dog.
(perks of getting married at home, you can be sitting on the couch if need be)
making it official, yo.

17.3.11

Julia + Andy = Engaged! (part 1)

My lovely friend Julia got engaged back in October to the very sweet Andy. And I had the pleasure of taking their engagement pictures just before leaving town for my wedding. It was pouring, so we did the inside pictures the first day we had planned. And the following week we took the outside pictures. I hope you enjoy our adventure!

Julia and Andy both grew up in Chicago and Julia has always loved the Field Museum and wanted to take pictures there...seriously can you think of a more fun photo shoot location?


so...more to come soon... but until then you can see more pictures of julia and andy (and order prints if you'd like) here (password: chciagolove). and you can find more of my pictures on my official photography website here!

28.2.11

lingerie shower

who doesn't love a post that starts with pictures of cupcakes?!
the most amazing red wine chocolate and red velvet cupcakes made by the lovely lydia
last saturday (2/19) the lydia (pictured above) threw a fabulous lingerie shower for me
she decorated her home beautifully
our friend Caitlin contributed some aaaaamazing dishes. pictured above is an apple and onion tart
recipe from real simple...our favorite mag
we named each of the lingerie pieces...hilarious
i have awesome friends. (ps i love you all!!!)

pictures of people from the lovely rachel strevey. pictures of food a la moi.

21.2.11

engagement picture fun

you can see several of our pictures here on my facebook page
some of the in between pictures i just absolutely love...
his smile is awesome. even when i am totally awkward.
laughing together is the best.
sometimes he's definitely just laughing at me. which makes perfect sense.
12 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9.2.11

henry

because truly, who doesn't love a good kitty picture or two to brighten their day?!



8.2.11

shooting pool

on our last trip to texas we ended up at THE most honky tonk bar I have ever stepped foot into. 
Sara, Phil, and Wil all picked up the pool cues. 
ps isn't she gorgeous?! phil is one lucky guy.