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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: offbeat wedding

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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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 [...]

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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.

featured vendor on hot pink brides blog!

We are very excited to be a featured vendor over at the Hot Pink Brides blog!  I found Tabitha’s blog awhile ago when we were featured on Offbeat Bride and have been reading it daily ever since.  Apparently I just can’t get enough of weddings!  I love seeing gorgeous wedding blogs–such an inspiration to me...

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pete + liz | a backyard wedding

I’m so excited to finally get a chance to post Liz and Pete’s wedding!  You may remember them from their Chicago engagement session posted on the old blog back in July.  Their backyard, country wedding took place during the summer.  They had their reception in September in Chicago–that post will come later.
Liz is extremely...

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ae photography - Aw, Liz. That means so much! I am actually going through your reception photos as we speak. I love how the mood is completely different than that of the ceremony. They are great, and I can't wait to start posting them! I'm trying to get a blog sneak peek ready.

Liz - You can see our Super 8 wedding film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2AKXAzEM-4

Liz - I can't tell you how many people said the same thing to us: "These are the most beautiful wedding pictures I have ever seen!" You have many admirers!

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