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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

 

Tag Archives: etsy love

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! :)

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!

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!!

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 [...]