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welcome to the ae blog.

ae photography is Eric and Ashley Hintzsche.  We are a husband and wife team based in Northern Illinois.  We've been up and running since 2002 and love it more as each year passes.  Our style is fun, expressive and natural.  We have three young kids, a new studio, and each other : ) We are excited to get the new blog going! Browse, follow, stalk, whatever!

recent applause:

shootsac blog post with photo of Ashley shooting Eric's senior session 

chicago RedEye (tribune) feature of Pete and Liz's backyard wedding & Chicago reception

offbeat mama post with featured photo of our little rockstar Finn

rock 'n roll bride feature of Pete + Liz's backyard wedding

smitten the blog feature for Pete + Liz's backyard wedding

wed*share daily feature for Pete + Liz's backyard wedding

smitten the blog feature for Maggie's fashion bridal shots

offbeat bride feature for Zaq + Amber's wedding 

featured display at Cypress House in Rochelle, IL for 9.11.09 open house

photography exhibit up at borders in DeKalb, IL for the month of August

featured on Brides Bliss blog for Zaq + Amber's wedding in 7.09

exclusive featured photographer for Cypress House in Rochelle, IL

 

Category Archives: mini sessions

leslie | sneak peek | illinois boudoir photographer

I had a great time shooting Leslie’s boudoir session about 2 weeks ago.  Once again, I want to thank Rachel Streit for her amazing styling!

I want to give a shout out to pishposhes on Etsy for the use of the awesome headpiece.  I absolutely LOVE it–along with everything else in that shop!  I’m happy to...

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janet - #12- drake....

Pete Snyders - 1# vote for Kyra

Shelly - GAVIN for sure!

the cypress house

In January I did a little side job, which was quite fun!  Eric and I did a couple of product/shop shoots at the Cypress House in Rochelle, IL.  After we finished up with those, I put together the shop’s new website–as if I didn’t have enough “projects” to do during that time, as it was!...

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midmost | sneak peek | illinois band photographer

Here is a quick frame from Eric’s session with the band Midmost a couple weeks ago.

Salvatore Cusumano
Caleb Foster
Caitlin Anastasia Prothero
Lawrence Gann
Jacob Anthony Koenig

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another peek

Just another quick boudoir peek for you : )
I wanted to do a full boudoir post today, but I just didn’t get the time.  We have a senior session tomorrow and another boudoir session Sunday, both of which will be in our home–so it’s time to convert it from living space to studio space once again....

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Marissa - Love it! This girl looks familiar.. haha :)

Dana - I love the texture used on this photo

Lesley - This is great - and I love how the tattoo adds an edgy element. You do beautiful work, Ashley.

kat - rock n roll bride - omg these look like they are gonna be HAWT!

natural beauty

There are so many routes to go when shooting boudoir.  I feel like I hit a lot of them during the sessions, but the main style I wanted to go for was natural, raw beauty;  shooting images that truly showed both the outer, as well as, inner beauty of the girls.  In my opinion, that...

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Lesley - Gorgeous...this really evokes a timeless feeling.

Leslie - Can't wait to do my session! She looks beautiful!

Jessica - :) perfect.

chris + natalie | engaged | chicago engagement photographer

We’re finally getting back into the swing of things, and I’m excited to share some shots from Chris and Natalie’s engagement session from way back when : )  As you can tell–no winter coats… no snow… and there are still leaves on the trees.  Yes, this was a fall engagement session!  At least we got...

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james liebsch - gavin is the man for sure

Sarah - so cute, i love these! all your couples are always so relaxed and natural. good job!!

Denise - Briliant. Your work is amazing.

emma | senior session | dekalb, illinois

To start off our weekly “session posts”, I have selected the lovely Emma.  Like I said back in her teaser, she is a young photographer–obviously graduating from high school this year.  She is very talented–so talented, in fact, that we might have her help us out occasionally : )  Sometimes we need a third shooter...

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Leslie Russell - Beautiful shots...I love the ones of her standing by the trees...but she is a gorgeous girl! Don't think she could take a bad picture!

Barbara Cowan Kolb - It's tough to be objective, because I'm Emma's mom. You have some great work here. I am partial to 24 and 30... because to me, those are Emma. Thanks!!!

Jessica Sena - the one in the green doorway where she is touching the frame and the two where she is sitting and they are from the waist up and you see her black ring. (black dress, purple belt) i just keep looking at them. she should model. she is so natural. she needs to come to your budiour session.

Jessica Sena - oh my gracious. they are all sooo good. she is just plain gorgeous. i like the one in the door way, the last b/w glitter one, the purple bench. they are all so good though, to pick a favortie is hard. you guys are so good, its ridiculous. i love your style.

Amber Zrust - You guys always amaze me... you know im like your biggest fan... but no joke I think these are the best I have ever seen you post... every one of them... im so jealous - i wish I could retake my senior photos :(

Emma - ahhhhhhh ILOVEILOVEILOVEILOVE. i can't pick a favorite. i think my favorite is one you didn't post actually. i'm in a white shirt looking out of the frame, when we were in the trees. and from the above i can't pick. it's so strange to see photos of myself, and saying a lot that i don't mind. thanks again guys :)

Danielle Emerson - I really like the one where she is in the dress standing in the door way. That one really stands out to me.

Kristy - Only because you demanded a favorite can I begin to narrow it down. Otherwise, I would have to say "all of the above." I think my favorite is the panned out one with the line of trees [maybe only for the beautiful shot of the trees]. My second favorite is the purple bench one. Another favorite is the second balloon shot. I also like the glitter ones, though I don't think I'd like it if it were only the concept of a glitter-blowing photograph. Honestly, I could fight for all of them...she's super cute.

Craig - These Photos are amazing, she is beautiful and looks like she did not even know the camera was there. My favorite is the one where she is blowing the blue glitter off her hands, very artistic, I love it!

Jody - I like the 6th one. Something about the golden hour, I guess. I hope Tom and I have some like that our engagement session. (If we ever have one...I procrastinate...) The photos are all great though.

Sarah - wow. she is gorgeous! i absolutely love these!! I have to agree with you and say the first is my favorite. it is so natural. my next favorite is the first one when she is sitting by the gumball machines. great job!!

Brook - wow. amazing shots!

nikki - oh... and I NEED to know where that dress with the purple belt is from. immediately.

nikki - Are you kidding me? What a difficult request - I simply cannot pick just one but here is the list: - this first one, obviously. - the first blowing one (after the mustaches). - the sitting on top of the washing machines one. - and the light in the 6th picture is GORGEOUS. ... phew. I love it.

Jordan Leckey - Love the first one too. Also really love the one where she is sitting on the washers. These are absolutely beautiful!

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“glamour shots” {ae style}

I planned and organized an invitation only Boudoir Event for January 10, 2010.  We are planning on launching a new boudoir/fashion portrait website at some point in 2010, and I was trying to come up with the best way to get a bunch of new material for the site in a short amount of time....

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stephanie pest - Did you say the 30th for the 2nd session. What times are still available.

Anna - OOoo... I just found you... am I too late? Please say no...

Melissa - Hi,I am wanting to schedule at the same time or back to back with Stephanie 1:30-2:30.

Jessica Sena - um that was me...dont know how many Jessica's you know! :)

Jessica - count me in please!

Abby Rimstidt - I'd really like to do this, it sounds like some fun.

ae photography - Wow! We have had a large number of responses in regards to this event! I'm going to sort through everything and email everyone the time schedule. We can start booking from there! Give me a bit! I'm so excited to do this!

ae photography - Jenn--We might be able to do your Maternity Session during this time. Then you could enjoy some of the extras you would get at this event compared to a typical session. Just a thought!

Cora - I really want to do this! A friend of mine did something like this and I wanted to do it too. Sounds like fun and she said it was a moral boost. Everyone can use one of those! Sign me up! Please.

Susan Johnson - I'd love to do this!!! Sounds like a great idea!

Stephanie - Sign me up I would like to do this. How do I pick a time?

Emily - I'm very interested in this...how much would the print outs be? my email is ewoodard@live.com

Jennifer - Sounds like so much fun!! If only I wasn't chubby pregnant I would definitely sign up!

ona | maternity | part two

An update on the health situation:  I got 1/3 of the problem taken care of.  I have been trying to work as much as possible–during the short amount of time the painkillers actually work!  We are trying to get a couple galleries posted to each gallery that is currently being posted to within the next...

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Christina LeMarr - I absolutely LOVE this!! Beautiful work!

ona | illinois maternity portrait photographer

Eric and I photographed Ona’s maternity session awhile ago and are just now getting a chance to post a preview of it on the blog.  I’m not through with the editing, and I know there are many more lovely ones that I’ll be wanting to share… but here is a selection from what we have...

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Lesley - Beautiful photos!