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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: illinois wedding photographer

update

Sorry for the lack of posts.  We’ve had a lot going on, and I’ve been sick… again.  I’m still not over it + my mouth situation is hardly better, and I have no pain meds for it anymore.  All that + we have a ton of posting to do.  I will try to get back...

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2 date for BOUDOIR + giveaway info

Due to the large number of girls that wanted to sign up for our “ladies sessions”, we have decided to add a second date–which is actually a day before the first date : )  If you were not contacted with a final time slot for your session on the 31st, that means we were already...

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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

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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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.

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 :)

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.

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 [...]

my e and the end of our 2009

We tend to bicker a lot.  It becomes quite public… on Facebook, during weddings, sessions and whatnot.  Sure we can drive each other crazy. We are married, work together, take care of the kids together, shop together…everything is always done together.  The times I do go out with my mom, sisters or friends, I just...

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Brook - what a sweet post!!! i love it!

Amber Zrust - This is pretty much zaq and i... i count the seconds until he gets home from work.. we talk on the phone for like an hour a day while he is at work... text all day... and sometimes even gmail chat... but never fail when his day off rolls around we argue and bicker the whole damn time... today was one of those days... can i get a do over? Just glad were not the only ones... lol Oh... and yes - my mom took the boys to San Diego for 3 days... we had two whole nights to ourself... all the possibilities! Movie... Dinner... Concert... i mean, come on! Its cali! What did we do? Nothing... snuggled on the couch and rented two movies, lol and i loved it...

Jody - Tom plays video games, too, and it drives me mad, too. Sometimes I have wondered if I need a support group...j/k it isn't that bad. Yet every time I am home and he is playing, it drives me crazy! So thank you for sharing. I'm not the only one!

Sarah - how cute!! i love reading posts like this. adorable.

Jessica Sena - What Ella wrote just melted my heart! awww! I have small Christmas gifts for each of the little ones...if I dont see you before your Jan 30th & 31st sessions i will bring them then! :)

Lesley - Beautiful photos and beautifully written! You two make a fantastic duo - thanks for sharing your story with the rest of us.

Megan - So cute!I love that not only are you great at photography but you know how to put things into words also.(some ppl get all the talent)*eyes rolling*;) I enjoy reading you blogs. Keep up the great work!!:)

Jessica Cech - Beautifully written! Congrats on 6 years=)

Jennifer - After reading this I just want to say "Awww!!" and the dessert thing is so something Bill and I would do :) Happy New Year!

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MONDAYS: inspirational post. We are always on the hunt for things that inspire us.  After starring at a screen night and day,...

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Sarah - yay! I can't wait to check back often to read your blog! I also have 3 little ones and know there sometimes is not a free minute during the day. I'm sure you guys are so busy editing and everything. I really love your work! You are very creative and have great style. I'll be better about leaving comments on your blog, because I come by very often!

Amber Zrust - My wedding blog would be a GREAT feature... ;) www.zrustwedding.blogspot.com I gotta get back in gear to posting for that...

Nikki - Very nice! I check your website everyday so I am very excited to find out that I will now get new content (almost*) everyday of the week! ;) I really can't wait for June to get here and I learn so much about you guys through your website. PLUS my main thoughts every time I make a wedding decision are: how will this photograph? So seeing what inspires you will be huge for me.