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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: illinois senior portrait photographer

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 :)

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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emma | senior session | dekalb, illinois

To start off our weekly “session posts”, I have selected the lovely Emma.  Like I said back in her teaser, she is a young photographer–obviously graduating from high school this year.  She is very talented–so talented, in fact, that we might have her help us out occasionally : )  Sometimes we need a third shooter...

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Leslie Russell - Beautiful shots...I love the ones of her standing by the trees...but she is a gorgeous girl! Don't think she could take a bad picture!

Barbara Cowan Kolb - It's tough to be objective, because I'm Emma's mom. You have some great work here. I am partial to 24 and 30... because to me, those are Emma. Thanks!!!

Jessica Sena - the one in the green doorway where she is touching the frame and the two where she is sitting and they are from the waist up and you see her black ring. (black dress, purple belt) i just keep looking at them. she should model. she is so natural. she needs to come to your budiour session.

Jessica Sena - oh my gracious. they are all sooo good. she is just plain gorgeous. i like the one in the door way, the last b/w glitter one, the purple bench. they are all so good though, to pick a favortie is hard. you guys are so good, its ridiculous. i love your style.

Amber Zrust - You guys always amaze me... you know im like your biggest fan... but no joke I think these are the best I have ever seen you post... every one of them... im so jealous - i wish I could retake my senior photos :(

Emma - ahhhhhhh ILOVEILOVEILOVEILOVE. i can't pick a favorite. i think my favorite is one you didn't post actually. i'm in a white shirt looking out of the frame, when we were in the trees. and from the above i can't pick. it's so strange to see photos of myself, and saying a lot that i don't mind. thanks again guys :)

Danielle Emerson - I really like the one where she is in the dress standing in the door way. That one really stands out to me.

Kristy - Only because you demanded a favorite can I begin to narrow it down. Otherwise, I would have to say "all of the above." I think my favorite is the panned out one with the line of trees [maybe only for the beautiful shot of the trees]. My second favorite is the purple bench one. Another favorite is the second balloon shot. I also like the glitter ones, though I don't think I'd like it if it were only the concept of a glitter-blowing photograph. Honestly, I could fight for all of them...she's super cute.

Craig - These Photos are amazing, she is beautiful and looks like she did not even know the camera was there. My favorite is the one where she is blowing the blue glitter off her hands, very artistic, I love it!

Jody - I like the 6th one. Something about the golden hour, I guess. I hope Tom and I have some like that our engagement session. (If we ever have one...I procrastinate...) The photos are all great though.

Sarah - wow. she is gorgeous! i absolutely love these!! I have to agree with you and say the first is my favorite. it is so natural. my next favorite is the first one when she is sitting by the gumball machines. great job!!

Brook - wow. amazing shots!

nikki - oh... and I NEED to know where that dress with the purple belt is from. immediately.

nikki - Are you kidding me? What a difficult request - I simply cannot pick just one but here is the list: - this first one, obviously. - the first blowing one (after the mustaches). - the sitting on top of the washing machines one. - and the light in the 6th picture is GORGEOUS. ... phew. I love it.

Jordan Leckey - Love the first one too. Also really love the one where she is sitting on the washers. These are absolutely beautiful!

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mason | senior session | teaser

One quick shot from Mason’s senior session : )  Mason just happens to be my cousin.  Eric did this session solo… and I must say, he did a fine job!  I heard from Mason’s mom (my aunt) that he does not like getting his photo taken, but you sure can’t tell it from any of...

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emma | senior session | teaser

Eric and I had such a great time shooting Emma’s “extended” senior session.  We shot half of the session in a rural, country setting.  The second half on the second day was done in a downtown, urban setting.  Emma is a photographer herself, so she was extremely easy to work with.  She knew what we...

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“be thankful” update

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest!  We will be posting the winner along with our paragraphs at 8pm (central time).
-ae

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senior session | lauren {ae picks}

While editing more of Lauren’s senior session, I believe I found our two favorites from the day.  Love the colors, simplicity… and just everything about them.  Good work, Eric.

Lauren, your photos will be up within the next few days!

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lauren | senior session teaser

Eric photographed the lovely Lauren solo last Friday.  He did a great job, as usual ; )  I was sad I didn’t get to help shoot this session–but it’s always good to know that Eric can totally rock it on his own.  Here is a quick peek at one of the five I edited tonight....

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