Jessica
Chicago Portrait Session
June 21, 2009
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Jessica is just getting started with her new business as an event planner (http://newtraditionevents.com). She contacted me to ask for some portraits for her website and other marketing materials, and I couldn't have been happier. She was a lot of fun to work with, and really had a great character about her, despite the somewhat miserable weather yesterday (VERY sticky and hot).

For all you brides and party planners out there, definitely consider this woman for your planning needs - she's just a joy to work with!

Nick and Jane
Their Wedding Day
June 20, 2009
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Nick and Jane are a rare pair as far as clients go... They've somehow managed to become very special friends before their wedding day even arrived. Nick is talented, kind, thoughtful, caring and encouraging. Jane is incredibly smart, sweet, caring, BEAUTIFUL, supportive, and just overall amazing. I am so very grateful and fortunate to call both of these people friends.

Sharing their big day with them yesterday was that much more special for me because of the friendship I have with them.

Their wedding day was held at the St. Charles Country Club in St. Charles, IL. Despite the somewhat sticky and warm weather, the ceremony was absolutely gorgeous. I'd never seen a groom gently brush his bride's hair from her eyes during a ceremony before, but it was a sweet and delicate moment that I will never forget.

Their entire day was like a magical dance, and speaking of dancing, this fantastic couple did quite a bit of that! They spun around the dance floor in such a graceful way it seemed as though they were dancing on clouds. Their smiles and loving glances at each other throughout the day brought a warmth and hope to my heart.

Thank you both so very much for asking me to capture the moments of your wedding day. An extra special thank you to your families for being so accommodating and kind to me and my assistant, Helen.

I am so excited and happy for you both, and cannot wait to continue a friendship with you both for years to come.

Much love!

~amy

Leah & Joe and the Kiddos
PLUS
Anne and her girls
June 16, 2009
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I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep until I posted some of the photos that I took today... well, yesterday actually. It is 5:10 am, and I've FINALLY finished putting together my favorite photos from today.

I first met both Leah and Anne back in high school. The three of us were in choir and theatre productions together. We just recently reconnected, and have become so close in just a short matter of time.

Leah and Anne have always been close friends since the high school years. They've shared so many life experiences together, including the birth of their children and other triumphs and heartaches in life. I am so lucky to call these two women my friends as well.

The two of them have truly been the most amazing people, constantly watching out for me as life threw a few curve balls my way. I am forever grateful to each of them for everything they've done, and will undoubtedly continue to do for me (as is their nature).

Leah will be relocating her four children to live with her husband, Joe, in Kansas as he continues to serve our country in the military. It really is sad to see them leave... I am so glad that I got to spend the day with them to say goodbye, and to capture some wonderful memories.

It was a HUGE blessing that the crummy weather cleared up for a little while to make way for blue skies and beautiful clouds.

Leah - you're such a treasure to me. I love you dearly, and am looking forward to so many years of friendship to come (and MANY trips around the world too!). Good luck to you and your family!! I'll be seeing you very soon :)

Anne - you too mean so much to me already since the past few months of reconnecting. I'm very much looking forward to spending more time with you, laughing, and growing our renewed friendship :)

Thank you both so very much for watching over me. Love you both!

~amy