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Kamile + Adam | Wedding Preview

Ashley — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:36:46 +0000

Anne + Brian | Chicago Wedding Preview

Ashley — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:42:23 +0000

Yesterday, I started my 2012 wedding season with Anne and Brian’s beautiful Chicago wedding. Of course, I couldn’t resist posting a mini-preview!

Sara + Mike | Engagement Photo Book Design

Ashley — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:43:20 +0000

Sara and Mike were the lucky winners from my Engagement Book Giveaway on Facebook. Here is the design of their beautiful book featuring the couple’s autumn engagement session at Graue Mill in Oak Brook. Thank you again, Sara and Mike, for the perfect session! I can’t wait to deliver your book. See more photos from their engagement session here.

Dara + Matt | Kite Flying Engagement Session

Ashley — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:31:43 +0000

Katie + Matt | Engagement Photo Book Design

Ashley — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:24:53 +0000

My Trip to Tucson, Arizona

Ashley — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:56:55 +0000

Last month I had the most wonderful vacation to Tucson, Arizona to visit my very dear friend, Katrina. I have to say – Arizona, I am in love! Desert, mountains, sunshine and cowboys? I will happily return any day. Some of these photos are compliments from Katrina, who documented our adventures ranging from cowboy boot shopping, rodeos, Mexican restaurants, tamales, and mountain climbing. I hope you guys enjoy looking through snippets of my 4 day vacation in the desert.

Goodbye snowy mid-west and hello mountains!

Me on the left and Katrina on the right after a delicious meal of fish and chips and peach beer.

On the hunt for cowboy boots!

Mission accomplished.

Sunset from the apartment balcony.

Rodeo time!

An acceptable occasion to wear cowboy hats and our newly purchased cowboy boots.

Our mountain hiking adventure to the top of Picacho Peak begins.

Katrina as a cactus.

Most amazing feeling ever!

Champions on top of 3,300 feet of mountain!

The E. Family | Glen Ellyn Family Portrait Photography

Ashley — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:39:25 +0000

Anne + Brian | Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Engagement

Ashley — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:01:54 +0000

There was no place more perfect than Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo for Anne and Brian’s engagement session. Not only is it where they first met, but it’s also where Brian took Anne on their very first date. During their session, we tried to relive moments of that first date by walking around to some of their most memorable spots. These two make such a beautiful couple and I can’t wait for their April wedding to come around!

Featured on Style Me Pretty Illinois

Ashley — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:05:14 +0000

I’m so excited to be featured on Style Me Pretty Illinois yet again! Joyce and Michael’s wedding at the Morton Arboretum was absolutely beautiful and definitely deserving of the spotlight. A big thank you to La Belle Fleur Events, Fleur Couture, Sterling Wedding Cinema, and The Morton Arboretum for making this all possible. Head on over to SMP and enjoy!

Melissa + Dan | Figge Art Museum Davenport Wedding Photography

Ashley — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:42:15 +0000

Melissa and Dan were married at the beginning of December in Davenport, Iowa at the gorgeous St. Paul Lutheran Church. Melissa looked stunning as she walked down the aisle wearing a gorgeous strapless dress with sweetheart neckline, vintage pearls, and her bridal white Toms. After the ceremony, we explored the streets of downtown Davenport and then the historic Hotel Blackhawk with their wedding party for some fun photos. They celebrated with friends and family at the Figge Art Museum. The decor was absolutely beautiful. Tables were lit by candlelight and were decorated with colors of white, plum an gold. Instead of having just one wedding cake, Melissa and Dan had 5 smaller cakes, each a different flavor, and all equally beautiful and all equally delicious. Thanks again to Melissa and Dan for letting me be a part of your day. It was fabulous!