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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

 

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good things

I don’t care what anyone says about Martha, I’m a fan–always have been always will be.  The fact that she went to jail just makes her even cooler.  If we ever get a “Martha Stewart” inspired wedding, I will flip.  Fresh, clean, simple….it’s exactly how I would do my wedding.  Here are some lovelies to...

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katie daisy - Ooooh, you know I'm on board! Martha Stewart is practically my guru. Well, her designers are ;)

Dana - ooohhh! I too am a closet martha fan! She is just so very creative and sets a lovely table. I would love to do that more often... Your wedding ideas are great. We are doing only independant and local vendors ourselves and feel it is the only way to go- can't wait to see what you come up with, it sounds amazing already. Your style is always inspiring.... post more... our wedding is only 6 weeks away :)

Candice - Ooh love these =) I can't even look~ I don't have time for more projects...ha

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ae wedding post

This may be a four-in-one; Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. post.  This weekend is extremely busy for us, and I will not be around to post.  Because of that, I’m mixing our “ae weddings” post with our “thoughtful post” and try to make it a  little extra special until I’m back around on Monday.
First off, this...

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ae photography - Amber--I don't even count you... you were a perfect bride and have been perfect even after the wedding day :) You were definitely one of the most willing, most easy to work with couples who really understood our style. : ) Sorry you ripped your dress! Hope the photos were worth it!

Amber Zrust - Most willing bride - i dunno... I did rip my dress climbing onto that old swing, haha

Darcy Johnson - Ashley & Eric, Love the photos of Brittany & Brock, can't wait to see the rest of them! You did a beautiful job! Thank you so much! Darcy Johnson

Susan Johnson - to add to your list of limos...don't forget the F-150 15-Passenger Extended Cab Limo :) I think that was my favorite :)

“be thankful” — new additions!

We decided we didn’t want to leave current clients out of the contest, not did we want to leave out clients who have already had their wedding + mini sessions photographed!  Here are our two new additions to the “be thankful” contest:
1) If you are a current client who has us booked for a remaining...

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winter wedding special

Just a quick post to let you know about the winter wedding discount.  If your wedding is taking place within the months of January 2010 through April 2010, book us and receive $500 off of any coverage plan.  You will also receive a 5×7 “favorite print” bound flipbook.  You will be able to choose 50...

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thank-yous | jake + maggie

Jake and Maggie had made up a thank you sign to hold shortly after their ceremony took place.  They wanted us to get a shot of it for their Thank You Postcards.  Here is what we came up with!  We think everyone should do this : )

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save the dates | garrett + susan

Garrett + Susan’s save the dates arrived the other day, and they look lovely.  They are a glossy postcard style.  It’s not a design we showcase on the 2010 Pricing Guide, but it is definitely one we can get again.  We are able to customize the colors to match your wedding, of course : )
The...

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