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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: news

the new blog!

Hello all!  Just a quick announcement that our new lovely blog has just gone live.  We are so excited about the format!  We have many, many sneak peeks and stories to share.  We will be posting all throughout our vacation…. so go check it out and let us know what you think!  The new blog...

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what we’ve been up to

Eric and I are in the process of putting together a whole new blog.  I know I did a post on how I was going to change this over to “ashley’s blog”… but then I changed my mind.  : )  I do that a lot.  It’s going to be a mix of our business and...

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ashley’s blog

I used to despise the word blog, especially “blogger”–that one still gets me.  I wasn’t at all into the the concept of blogging and never really browsed them much, other than the occasional photo blog here and there. I definitely didn’t have any bookmarked blogs or ones I was dedicated to checking daily.  I used...

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Joan - Excellent creativity Ashley! Keep it going!

Amber Zrust - You rock... were workin gon a similar thing once we get moved into this new place... out with the old... in with the new... looking at this unfortunate situation as a chance to change alot... oh, and my babysitter stopped showing up, so Ill be finding a new one of those too, CANT WAIT!

Jessica - i never get bored with your ideas! :) have fun and i am looking forward to see what you have in store!

Kristy - I was wondering about the texture! I love what you did with it, but I also appreciate what you can do without it. I'm always fascinated with your blog, so you can count me in, revamp or no revamp!

we’re back!

I bet you thought I just decided to ditch the blog.  The thought has crossed my mind.  I can’t even tell you how how busy we are.  It’s almost laughable.  We pretty much have to be doing a least 5 things at once at any given point in time or we will miss some deadline...

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Candice - Hope you are feeling better soon!!

new site went live today!

Here are some frames from our new site:  www.photographyae.com

Click on the images to go straight to the site.
We just love how it turned out and are happy to get some new photos up, although there are a million more to be posted!  Check back soon for gallery pages.  We have never really done gallery pages,...

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some new things are happening…

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MONDAYS: inspirational post. We are always on the hunt for things that inspire us.  After starring at a screen night and day,...

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Sarah - yay! I can't wait to check back often to read your blog! I also have 3 little ones and know there sometimes is not a free minute during the day. I'm sure you guys are so busy editing and everything. I really love your work! You are very creative and have great style. I'll be better about leaving comments on your blog, because I come by very often!

Amber Zrust - My wedding blog would be a GREAT feature... ;) www.zrustwedding.blogspot.com I gotta get back in gear to posting for that...

Nikki - Very nice! I check your website everyday so I am very excited to find out that I will now get new content (almost*) everyday of the week! ;) I really can't wait for June to get here and I learn so much about you guys through your website. PLUS my main thoughts every time I make a wedding decision are: how will this photograph? So seeing what inspires you will be huge for me.

“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!

ashley’s health

This is a notice to let everyone know that no new sub galleries or new online galleries will be posted until further notice.  Ashley is extremely ill (teeth, jaw, mouth) and we are unable to work at this time.  We will let everyone know as soon as things get better.  It shouldn’t be too much...

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Susan & Chad - we've been watching via facebook...get better soon!! being sick is no fun!

Nikki and Jonathan - So sorry to hear this!! Best wishes on a fast recovery!

an update

Thank you SO very much for all the responses.  I ask (beg) people to comment on a lot of different things, and it’s very rare that people actually do.  I’m so happy that everyone tried to help me out.  I would like to address some of the ideas mentioned in the comments so everyone can...

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rachel streit - I choose option A do what you love and keep up the great photos, just make sure each couple understands it will take time:)

Jessica - Keep up the great work! I love that you are so passionate and you have a job that you love to do! I certainly hope the good outweighs the bad, and in this case I think it's good you are a perfectionist. :) I am so proud of both of you and what you guys have accomplished. It's not easy raising a family and having your own business. :):)

Jody - I love how you said that you treat everyone's photos like they are your own wedding photos. Amazing. From what I have seen, I believe it, too. I work in customer service and always try to resolve the customer's issue as though I were having the same issue--even when they are being jerks and wouldn't know if I'm helping them as much as I can or not. I missed your first post, but I would be so sad if you went with Option B :(