glass lilac photography

expressions

Chelsea — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:43:30 +0000

I love the all the expressions this little baby gave throughout the shoot, I felt like she was a perfect mix of both her parents, she was just too cute.

Wedding on Exuma | Destination Wedding Photographer

Chelsea — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:59:25 +0000

Words can not describe this intimate wedding on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. I started the day by meeting the relaxed bride getting glammed up in her room and after eight hours had every single detail on film. Below are just a few of the hundreds of images I captured…

pink ladies

Chelsea — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:11:24 +0000

This was my second session with these cute little girls, love how girlie they are :)

Happy Friday!

xo Chelsea

on an island…

Chelsea — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:06:01 +0000

One of the best days of my life occurred on our most recent trip Exuma Island in the Bahamas. We took a boat over to a little island across from where we were staying and within an hour of being there spotted two dolphins in the distance. Minutes later they a few feet from us. I was taking pictures and looked down and one was literally right next to me, as the day went on we snorkeled and played with them for hours. We would swim out to them and they would come in to shore. Not sure why they loved humans so much but they were as excited to be with us as we were to be swimming with them.

This was an especially amazing experience for me because I would never pay to “swim with dolphins” at one of those Dolphin Discovery parks. If you haven’t heard of or seen the documentary “The Cove”, please consider reading up on it or watching it, it’s eye opening to say the least.

I was there to photograph a wedding (images to come later) but stayed for a week, relaxed and explored the most gorgeous, secluded beaches in the Caribbean.

and a preview of the wedding…

Sullivan Family

Chelsea — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:29:32 +0000

I adore this family who I have known for years. Two brothers, their wives and a baby; an Easter morning photoshoot at Montrose Beach for their parents 40th wedding anniversary.

So inspiring to see two people who have been together for so long are still so in love…

back to reality

Chelsea — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:17:15 +0000

Back in Chicago, lots to do today but wanted to share this cute family with all of you, love these pictures…

easter 2012

Chelsea — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:47:45 +0000

Easter Sunday with the fam…

now off to Great Exuma, Bahamas to shoot a destination wedding.

long, lost summer (session)

Chelsea — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:34:25 +0000

I was going through my back-up hard drive today and found these pictures from last summer… I love them so much. I can’t wait for 80 degree nights and photoshoots at the beach.

fourth time

Chelsea — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:25:58 +0000

This is the fourth time I have worked with this wonderful family and they just keep growing… they recently had their third baby and he is the cutest thing ever. I feel so lucky to have these clients that call me every few months for sessions, it’s becoming so common these days and I couldn’t be happier.

I never would have imagined that I could make a career out of doing something I absolutely love, I always just thought of myself working a 9-5 in an office downtown, content but never really fulfilled. As it turns out, I get to spend my days with cute little kids, loving parents and beautiful brides. Speaking of beautiful brides… 3 weeks until I get to photograph one in the Bahamas, SO excited :)

Chelsea

adeline

Chelsea — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:05:29 +0000

Finishing up this day by editing and then enjoying this gorgeous weather but wanted to share these images with you, another great session with the nicest parents and the most adorable little lady :)