by Amy Beth on January 22, 2012
My stop at The Grove in Glenview a few weeks ago was part “I need a non-botanic garden nature fix” and part wedding venue scoping. While The Grove is a bit outside my budget, it was nice to walk around and check out the grounds. Speaking of budgets, my brief time as someone planning a wedding on a budget has made me assess my packages and pricing. I will not be increasing photography rates for 2012, and I will also be introducing a special package for clients on a very tight budget. To qualify for the budget coverage, you will need to be willing to see your partner before your ceremony (this allows us to cut down on your contracted hours while not sacrificing any portraits of you as a couple) and your event should have under 50 guests. If you meet these criteria, you might qualify for photography coverage that begins at only $500! This package is perfect for those planning their second marriage, a vow renewal, an elopement or anyone who wants to have a small lovely wedding without going into debt! Contact me for more information.
Enough of the infomercial – on to the photographs!
The grounds at The Grove are lovely. It’s very much a nature preserve type of environment, and we know how I love spots like that!
There’s a lot of ground to cover at The Grove and in my wandering, I came across a lovely pile of fire wood and chickens!
While The Grove in Glenview, IL will probably not be the wedding venue for me, it will definitely make its way into my rotation of nature photography spots. I can’t wait to head over there and wander some more.
by Amy Beth on January 17, 2012
I’ve had a little more freedom the past few weeks due to my sweet new ride. Trusty and reliable fuel efficient transportation has allowed me to return to some spots I’ve neglected. You’ll remember the Garfield Park Conservatory from, well, from my last post. After having fun with my niece, I made a trip back this past weekend by myself for some quality alone time with my camera. Since I’ll be planning a wedding of my own this year (eep!), I’ve cut back on my photography schedule. I want to make sure I give my clients fantastic service, so I’m lightening the load a bit. As I mentioned in the last post, I’m totally booked up for 2012 weddings, but I still have lots of space for portraits. Anyway, back to my point. What was my point? Oh! Expect a lot more personal work to show up on the blog this year. I hope you won’t mind. I fell in love with photography wandering through greenhouses and forest preserves, and I can’t wait to share more of that work with you! Getting back to my roots has been a joy. I hope these photographs bring a little peace and color to a cold January day.
I loved loved loved the name of this plant.
Bringing camera gear into the warm, super humid conservatory from the cold, dry air outside often results in some fogged lenses until the gear comes up to temperature. While it occasionally tries my patience, sometimes I love the results. The fern photograph is a result of a slightly fogged macro lens.
Love.
by Amy Beth on January 13, 2012
BLOG! We have so much to catch up on that I hardly know where to begin! Since last we spoke, I’ve…
been featured on the Chicago Sun-Times blog
gotten engaged!
and I’m completely booked for 2012 for weddings! I still have several portrait spots available, and I’d love to spend an afternoon with you and your family capturing your loveliness. Do you have cabin fever already with the recent snow? Bundle up and head somewhere fun with me and we’ll have a photo adventure you’ll never forget!
Speaking of photo adventures, I had a lovely time hanging out with my very favorite photographer of all time, my niece, at the Garfield Park Conservatory last month. How can you not have fun with this girl?
by Amy Beth on December 13, 2011
by Amy Beth on November 27, 2011
