Emilia Jane Photography

Happy Friday! Pretty Flowers in Bloom

emilia — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:35:42 +0000

Yesterday in my walking around the neighborhood I noticed so many beautiful flowers in bloom….but I wasn’t carrying my camera! This morning we had to get up early because Wil has a board meeting, so I walked the long way to Starbucks for breakfast treats and brought along my macro lens so I could document and share the beauty. I hope you have a wonderful Friday!! I’ll be working all day, then quickly grocery shopping and cleaning because we decided yesterday to throw a last minute little birthday grilling party for Wil tonight! I hope you enjoy these flowers as much as I do! XXOO

I love remembering Matthew 6 when I see beautiful flowers. They’re a good reminder for me not to worry or be anxious.

We are loved and precious in his sight!

Happy Birthday Wil

emilia — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:38:13 +0000

Wil,

My love. On this, the anniversary of your birth (and of my moving to Chicago ) I don’t think I could possibly be any happier. I praise the Lord every day for the seemingly random and crazy facts of our lives that brought us both into this city and then into each others’ lives. You are my other half. I say this not just in the sweet, romantic way (that too) but because I know that I am who I am today because of you.

Thank you for being my cheerleader. My confidant. You bring a joy to my life that I had not known before.

Today, and hopefully every day, I celebrate you! I cannot wait to grow, learn, and spend the rest of our lives together.

(Wil’s favorite picture of himself from the past year by the ever lovely Christy Tyler from my friend Julia’s wedding)

Trump Tower Chicago Engagement » Mallory & Matthew

emilia — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:59:27 +0000

For a real treat this week, I’m bringing you three days in a row of gorgeous couples! I promise tomorrow’s is a personal post. It is my pleasure to share Mallory & Matthew’s engagement session today! We met at 16 in Trump Tower for a cocktail and then spent some time walking around downtown. They are such a fun couple! I am so excited for their wedding in August

Happy Wednesday everyone! XXOO

Lillian Farms Texas Estate Wedding Photography » Happy Anniversary Josh & Rachel!

emilia — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:54:08 +0000

I cannot believe a whole year has passed! It is such a JOY to see (and hear about) your love for each other growing. Happy Anniversary you two!

It is my heartbeat and my goal to work with couple’s whose love for each other is tangible. Couples who are planning for their life together and not just the wedding celebration. You two perfectly display that pure love and joy and it is such a delight to hear about your marriage! I am here for you all 1000%.

All my love, XX&OO, Emilia Jane

Fun Chicago Engagement Preview » Kris & Sabrina

emilia — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:58:07 +0000

Yesterday’s engagement session with Kris & Sabrina was the absolute perfect end to a great weekend! I can’t help but post a couple previews today I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for a beautiful week!We met at Union Station to take pictures in the GORGEOUS Grand Hall. And then came up to my Wicker Park for some yummy pizza and beer at Piece Brewery

Full post next week! Happy Monday! XXOO

All Things Emilia Jane :: Heart Happy Friday

emilia — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:14:04 +0000

Wow. High five Friday y’all! I don’t know about for you…but this week has been insane around here and I don’t think it’s going to slow down anytime soon! Busy is good though, and there were too many pretty, heart happy things to be grateful for this week to each have their own post…so I decided to do a roundup! Please note, these are in no particular order.

» We started the week Monday with this hot little preview of Mallory & Matthew and I had the single most visits & pageviews I have EVER had on the blog in one day. Because I love you so much I’m going to include another little one here

»I received this BEAUTIFUL wedding invitation set! I LOVE being properly invited by my couples even though I’m obviously already attending!! Who doesn’t love gorgeous stationary?!

» Tuesday I am so lucky to have been featured on the Moment Junkie with this pictures from Liz & James wedding!

» I finally got ink for my stamp!!! Expect pretty mail & presents from me moving forward

» Wednesday President Obama endorsed marriage equality!!! And this tumblr about it just makes me smile, then laugh, and then smile again!

» This Pentatonix cover of blew my mind. Seriously watch/listen if you haven’t yet.

» Wednesday afternoon a rep from J Vineyards and Winery called me about my “Pop the Bubbly” post and asked to feature it on their facebook page. Wil & I LOVE their wine so of course this was a no brainer! Cheers to that too

» Wil and I went to go see Avengers for a second time…and I think we like it even more now! Who doesn’t love a good date night?

» Thursday I tweeted this as my tumblr of the day: and I can’t help but check back over and over and over…because they’re all TOO TRUE!! Ladies and gentlemen, What Should We Call Wedding Photography.

» Last night I photographed the Illinois Technology Association’s annual cityLIGHTS Award’s Gala and met Wil for a nightcap at the Violet Hour after Mmmm I love a good nightcap.

» And last but most certainly not least I woke up to this post of my pictures from Evan…. I can’t wait to get the files and do a post here for you all too!! Here’s just a little preview for now

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! I hope you have an incredible weekend! I’m already SO excited about all of the gorgeousness coming your way next week!!

Date Night :: Avengers Style

emilia — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:48:55 +0000

We went to see Avengers for the first time on Sunday and we’ve been talking about it ever since! Well last night my meeting rescheduled, and I finished editing Mallory & Matthew‘s engagement session…and Wil and I had a date night to go see Avengers…again! I am so blessed to be married to this awesome man.
These pictures probably don’t need any explanation…but I’m going to give tags anyway 1.Driving together in the car is my favorite. 2. The ICON theater (my favorite movie theater in Chicago) has awesome lights out front that change colors and are too fun not to take pictures of. 3 & 4. This theater also has “VIP” seating which just means you have access to a BAR and FOOD during the movie! Heck yeah g&t time. 5. Bacon popcorn! 6. If you see the movie stay alllllllll the way through allllllll the credits….because SCHWARMA! And it’s hilarious. 7. Behind the theater they have the most spectacular city view. 8. I need a spray tan and some sleep I think!

I hope you have fun Thursday day and a better Thursday night! Maybe skip out and do something fun with someone you love XXOO

Chicago Lifestyle Photographer :: Diane & Dan Headshots

emilia — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:32:36 +0000

Diane & Dan met when they were both CEO’s of different companies going through the Excelerate program. They’re a super fun couple living in Lincoln Park. I really love all of the different startup people I meet through Wil! Last week we met up to get some new headshots for each of them Diane is now publishing a book and needs a picture for the slipcover. So cool, right?! Also…isn’t she GORGEOUS?!

Studly. Seriously guys I had so much fun with you two!!

Happy Wednesday everyone! XXOO

Pop the Bubbly!

emilia — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:41:10 +0000

Sometimes, even though it’s a weeknight….you just need to drink something sparkling! We picked up this cuvée at the grocer over the weekend and simply couldn’t wait to taste test Here’s to celebrating the littles things in life…and the big ones…and everything in between! XXOO

PS this cuvée was delicious! Wil and I both give two thumbs up, especially for the price point.

//Speaking of celebrations! Go check out my feature on Moment Junkie today!!\\

Chicago Engagement Photographer ::Mallory & Matthew Preview

emilia — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:43:54 +0000

It’s been a beautifully rainy weekend in Chicago. I am so thrilled to give you this little preview of Mallory & Matthew’s engagement session! Much much more to come but I just couldn’t wait to share this one

Happy Monday! XXOO