Indianapolis Trip || Chicago Wedding & Baby Photographer

Hello lovelies. How is life treating you this winter? <3 Are you ready for spring yet? ;)

My life is very full at the moment. :) Full of busyness, fun and laughter. :) 

This past October I interned at a photography school, Institute of Photographic Studies, http://ipsphoto.co/. I was SO blessed by this trip and the wonderful experiences! My bestie and I made the trip to Indianapolis to spend an entire week with many wonderful people. We were the photo critique instructors.

Road trips with your best friend are always going to be a win! Singing to the radio (very loudly, and I'm sure off key only occasionally...), munching on snacks (that are only legal cuz it's a road trip ;) ), ending up in China Town on the way home because we somehow turned on the wrong road..., Starbucks, film cameras, awesome friends, meeting new awesome friends, beautiful fall weather. Yes, this was a good trip.

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My beautiful, awesome, inspiring instructors. Thank you Rowan and Jocelyn for the wonderful opportunities you have given me. <3

Photo credit to Jocelyn. <3

All of these pictures are taken with a film camera, except the group photo. I have decided that I love film. And I hope to use it more and more in the years to come. In someways, since I used old film and had no idea as to the condition of the film, I didn't know what would come out. I found this extremely intriguing. Having no idea what was being captured. It could be all black, or all white. Or a work of art that takes your breath away. If you have an old camera laying around, get it out and snap a few. The beauty of it will capture your attention. Have fun with it. Be daring! If it doesn't come out, oh well! The fun you will have trying something new and adventurous will be what you will remember! And then next time buy new film as well as use the old. ;)  

Be joyful. :)

~Stephanie <3

Renee: senior || chicago il graduate & wedding photographer

Presenting the lovely Renee! She was extremely easy to photograph! We had a blast walking around a downtown area in the crisp morning air. Beautiful autumn leaves were everywhere. The bright yellow colors were lovely.


Renee has such a joyful spirit. She is delightful to be around. The bright spot on a cloudy day. I enjoyed our photoshoot very much! :)

Always be true to what you believe in. Leave room for God's intervention. Rely on God for all things, and seek wise counsel to confirm decisions. 

This will make you prosperous.  <3

Stephanie~ 

Mornings...... :)

Lovely mornings with a cup of hot tea. Sun streaming through the window. Oodles of pictures to edit....this is the life. :)

~Stephanie

Lauren: senior || chicago, il baby & graduate photographer

Here are more pictures of dear, lovely Lauren.  The first day we choose for Lauren's photoshoot was super cold, and I ended up being sick.  So, we re-scheduled for a few days later, and the weather ended up being PERFECT!!  We were very blessed.  God knew best.  :)

The leaves were turning, the air was warm with only a slight cool breeze.  The perfect weather for a grad shoot.

Now let me tell you a little about Lauren.  Lauren and I went to a photography class together back in April.  For both of us, it was our first plane ride without our parents.  In the words of Samwise Gamgee, "This is the farthest away from home... I've ever been".  ;)  Our trip was to the magnificent mountains of Colorado.  Pikes Peak was right out of our front door.  Talk about the Majesty and wonder I felt being so close to those beautiful mountains!  We were even more then close, we were in-between them, nestled right up against them.  Spending a week with each other gave us a bond of friendship that I don't think any storm could break. 

Lauren is a shy gal.  But rivers run deep in her.  Breaking through the surface to get to know the true Lauren was my mission.  ;)  She is a kind and thoughtful person.  And SO very fun to be around!  My goodness we had some laughs!

And did I mention that she is a photographer as well?  Check out her blog. http://laurenraephotos.blogspot.com/

Lauren, keep being the awesome person that you are, and have a great senior year!  I have enjoyed our friendship in so many ways.  You make me smile. 
 

:)


~Stephanie

Autumn Splendor~

This week I am entering the I Heart Faces photo challenge.  The theme is Autumn Splendor. 

This is my beautiful friend Lauren.

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Check out I Heart Faces. :)

http://www.iheartfaces.com/

Stephanie~