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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: things we love

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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katie daisy

I just took a look at Katie Daisy’s new website–the artist who designed the various logos you see on the blog (as well as a childhood friend!) and I just had to share it with you!  It’s fresh, cute and sunny… it just makes you happy looking through her portfolio!  You can also see more...

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Sarah - so cool! she is really good, there are a couple things in her etsy shop that I probably have to have! thanks for sharing :)

Jessica - I was just looking at her page the other day. I LOVE it. I absolutely love her style! and I am quite partial to the turtle on her homepage, it's my desktop background! :)

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!!

some lovely tunes

I don’t have time to post today (sorry)… I need to focus on editing only.  That said, I always listen to music whilst I edit, or I’d lose my mind : )
Here are some lovely tunes that have been giving me creative vibes and helping me get my work done.  Hope you enjoy ; )

And,...

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Amber Zrust - I always listen to Regina Specktor while I work, same thing, she makes me happy & creative... also try Catherine Feeny - Love her too.

Keli - How about some Rilo Kiley or Jenny Lewis solo albums

jake | senior session + bridal expo details

Due to the fact the we were extra busy over the weekend and the days following due to the Bridal Expo, I’m trying to get some posts up that I missed.  Here are some shots from Jake’s first set of photos that were posted to his Online Gallery.  We haven’t completed them yet, so it’s...

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Susan Johnson - Glad the Expo went well. We went there on a whim and found DJ Jeff there (glad we went)!! If you had been there last year, I wouldn't have had to spend so much time researching online in order to find you guys! It would have saved a lot of time :)

fab weddings | colored crinoline

Forget the fact that I said I wouldn’t be around to post this weekend.  Here I am.  Skip “Fab Wedding Friday”??–seriously…  it’s the post I was most excited for.
COLORED CRINOLINE
This is something I have seen here and there on other photographers’ and/or wedding blogs, but have never had the chance of working with myself.  I...

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ae photography - YES!! That makes me extra happy you decided to change photographers and work with us :) Hooray! Be prepared for a long list of "must-do" shots during private time ;)

Candice - I'm doing it!! And its awesome you posted this picture because I have bouquets like that too =)

Kristy - Oooooh...I like it.

inspiration post | miss avacado’s etsy cake toppers

When I planned on doing these “inspiration posts”, I immediately thought of all the amazing stuff I’ve been inspired by on Etsy.  I stumbled upon these toppers quite awhile ago while searching for unique things to have in the shop part of our studio. I thought they were quite adorable, and definitely not your typical...

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Rock 'n Roll Bride · Thursday Treats – 14th Jan 2010 - [...] Do you miss the Summer? ♥ Table ideas to inspire and intrigue ♥ These are quite possibly the cutest cake toppers I’ve ever seen ♥ Bowie Bride kicks ass with her laid back, Rock n Roll attitude! I want to be one of her [...]

things we love

panera hot chocolate   :  )    yum…..

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