While I thought I had just been fighting off allergies for the past few weeks, it has officially turned into a cold. Sore throat, sniffly nose, ear ache… I got it. Just in time for my busy season, too. Can you tell how excited I am to be feeling under the weather? Needless to say, […]

Because I’m a nice girlfriend… chocolate covered pretzels 🙂  

After finishing up the Stylized Shoot with the Photography Stylistas in Chicago, we all decided to refrain from submitting to wedding magazines to avoid feelings getting hurt. What we didn’t know was that WE would be approached by Inspire Smart Success Magazine {ISS} wanting to feature all ten of us! Check out the awesome spread… Or you can […]

I’d say my first attempt at setting monthly goals was a success. In case you missed it, check out the recap for August here. September is jam packed with family photos shoots, weddings, engagement sessions, and promotional events. While I couldn’t be more thrilled and thankful for my schedule picking up, I’m naturally a little apprehensive […]

In the beginning of the month, I set a list of goals I wanted to achieve in August. The idea was that by posting them on the internet for all of you to read, it would force me to stick to them or be extra disappointed in myself if I don’t. With the month nearing the […]

Every now and again, someone randomly goes out of their way to be nice to me. Whether it be an old friend, a classmate from high school, my boyfriend Danny, or a stranger walking down the street, their kindness and generosity never cease to amaze me (and also puts the biggest smile on my face). […]

Back in May of this year, I had the honor of collaborating with eight other fabulous photographers (which we now call ourselves the “Photography Stylistas”) to work collectively on a Stylized Wedding Shoot. Connected, inspired, and motivated by Miss Jasmine Star herself (see throwback post) nine strangers began a journey of hectic planning, unchartered territories, new friendships, […]

Over a year ago, I started a blog section of my website that I am embarrassed to say, did not keep very up to date. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean there isn’t some great content in there. Which I’m sure no one had the pleasure of reading since it was tucked away in a pseudo-blog page […]

Part of the perks of moving out of my parents house and into an apartment in Lombard is that I am close enough to my friends to not only to hang out more often, but to join summer sports leagues. I know it sounds funny, but I feel like I’m getting old. I remember being […]

What do you get when you combine the unparalleled Chicago skyline, uber perfect sunlight, a hilariously animated assistant making the kiddos laugh, and probably the most photogenic family in the world?  This… This past Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing, for the third time since I started JT Photography, my brother, sister-in-law, and my nephews. If […]