Courtesy of Dallas Shaw

A REMINDER!!  A blogger friend of mine, Dallas Shaw, is touring the country with her incredible fashion-based artwork! Next stop…San Francisco!  In each city, the show hosts Dallas along with a few other fabulous artists. Leigh of JKLDesign & Liz of Lizardo Artist will join her at the adorable Stem (18th St. & Dolores) from 5-8pm Saturday June 27.  If you are reading this because you frequent my blog, you have to go because you will love it, seriously!  View more of her work here.  San Fran citizens – pass the word along!!

Courtesy of Wedding Channel

The nomination for my blog is set, now come 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc it here!  Just reply to the post – nominations until July 8th.  If I make it through to the top, there will be a vote.  I’ll give ya a big virtual hug if you do ;)

Photos courtesy of sfgirlbybay

Drumroll please…I have some exciting news to share:

 J (my man) was offered an opportunity in San Francisco.  After much time and energy spent over weighing our options, we have decided to accept.  While they work out the kinks & whistles and our current lease renewal being July 1st, there will be a lay-over/relaxing period in St. Louis for about a month before the official move to San Francisco.  While the lay-over time is flexible, we hope to be in SF by August, no later than September.

What this means for you:  Current clients (no matter where you reside or when your wedding is): no changes for you!  Blog Readers: more hellos from SF!  Potential Clients: there are no travel/hotel costs for Bay Area residents, CHI/STL residents will see a discounted travel fee included in the wedding photography packages for anyone who books today and on *no charge for current inquiries*.  Friends: you’ll have to come and visit!

The Future: I will still be involved in many projects (Indie Wed bridal show) and weddings in Chicago and the Midwest.  My intentions and goals are to continue my business in both locations and all over.  While it is only natural to book clients in the local region that one lives in, I am confident that Chicago and the Midwest will never be out of reach.  So keep the referrals coming!  I will do my best to let you know where and when I travel so consults, meetings & portrait session will not be left behind.  There will be plenty of opportunities for baby or family portrait sessions during weekends that I’ll be in town for a wedding, time can be allotted if needed!

Thanks for everyone’s wishes, they mean a lot!  Please don’t hesitate to email me if you have questions or concerns.  I welcome open communication. Crossing my fingers for a happy move, now back to work :)

Photo courtesy of someecards

If you’ve seen my FB or Twitter status, you know I’m back except you still haven’t talked to me because I’m playing production catch up!  Sorry for the lack of posts, just wanted to say ‘hi’.  Also, the winner for the wedding photography giveaway has been chosen (SO hard to decide!) and will be announced tomorrow morning!!!

Photo:  Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Hi, I’m Desher Khet (Egyptian for red fire if you will). You’d think I would love being in front of the camera…I mean I’m gorgeous right?   But I’m usually too busy grooming, chirping at birds and running around. Yesterday, my mom started photographing products from Lilly Pultizer/Lifeguard Press for their fall catalog and will be gone most of the week.  Hang tight while she’s away :)  ps – don’t forget about your taxes and to submit your entries for free wedding photography by midnight!

Photos:  Lindsay of Lindsay Covets

How to explain a photographer that doesn’t like photos of herself?  Ha!  I don’t mind being in front of the camera, I just don’t like to know about it :)  I don’t remember being like this all the time so I’m going to blame it on getting older.  I was in much need of more recent photos of myself and wanted them to be as natural as possible while hiding my shyness! (more…)

Photo:  Lindsay Cummings of Lindsay Covets

I was out with a migraine for most of the day yesterday, and I’m playing catch up today :)  I have some new bio photos to share with you that my lovely friend Lindsay took, more of those next week.  Here’s a sneak peek of what happened to me halfway through – a little birdie gift from the skies :)  Enjoy the warm weather across the nation, happy weekend!

Photo:  Edyta Szyszlo Photography via Re-Nest

On Fridays (well, ok I admit almost everyday) I try and play catch up on my fav blogs.  Looks like Apartment Therapy and it’s other design related sections received a face lift!  Green Home is now Re-Nest, and while reading up on how to make my poorly sealed windows more energy efficient, I came across myself!  My photo above was featured in a eco-friendly article about plates from Tuesday.  You can see my post about it here.

Photo:  Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Yay for Friday! And yay, for my new business card!  Bernadette (Elenteny Designs) dropped them off last night, and I’m SO in love with them :)  I’m glad she suggested a square card and one focus color – it really makes the impression pop!  Yes, I did make this photo a little larger than most posts…I had to show it off! Enjoy your weekend.

Starting today, you can view me at Brooklyn Bride’s vendor listings page!  In both Illinois & California, click here to check it out.