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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: tips

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.

tip tuesday | portraits

What do you think of when you hear the word portrait?  I’m guessing something like this:
Well, while our job requires us to do some those, that is not what comes to our minds when the word “portrait” is said.  We are all about showing the truth of the moment and creating an honest image.  Lining...

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ae photography - haha, Amber--I completely agree. As you can see, this post only had two events, Christmas and a wedding that was on our desktop at the moment. I have so many no face shots that if I actually tried to think about my favorites, go sort and find them--this post would have never happened. I just had to be quick and work with what I had. But now that you mention those, it makes me said I didn't include them! You guys will be part of a post that's coming up soon!!

Jessica Sena - ha! nevermind. when i scrolled over it said her name. hehe

Jessica Sena - is that Hanna? if it is she has really popped! :)

Amber Zrust - ok how could you get through the no face section without ours!! the tattoos.... the chucks... the flowers & bright colors! *dies* coolest faceless photo ever... OH and i LOVE the one of pregnant mama with the kids behind... BEAUTIFUL!

Kristy - HAHAHA....awkward family photos. Priceless- thanks for sharing. Absolutely love your portraits, though...especially the kids.