I came into UNITED2014 not knowing what to expect. All I knew was I was going to be reconnecting with my photography family that was born last year at a similar photography conference in Las Vegas, WPPI. Ryan Moore, Rebecca Read, Jordan Quinn – you are all my favorite ding pieces. I can’t say enough about […]

Last night marked another first for JT photo, folks. After nearly 3 years of being in business, I participated in my first vendor event with other local Chicago businesses. The event was put on by Fatpour Tapworks in Wicker Park, and featured amazing vendors ranging from Natural Beauty Med Spa, Barre Bee Fit, True Blue Salon & Spa and of course yours […]

Last year, I shot a 3-night event with Hendrick’s Gin called Voyages into the Unusual at Salvage One in Chicago. It was one of my favorite events to shoot all year, so you can imagine my excitement when they expressed interest in me shooting it again this year. While I love the gorgeous, whimsical, and fairytale weddings […]

I was so incredibly honored when my cousin-friend, Tiffany (long story short… we’re not really related, but we grew up together because our parents are friends) asked me to be one of her maid of honors. Rarely do I get to experience this side of weddings. I’m the wedding photographer. Not the bride, not the […]

This past Sunday, I was lucky enough to be a part of one of my best friend Sammie’s beautiful Wedding Shower at Villa Brunetti in Franklin Park. While I may have been to dozens of weddings over the past two years, somehow, this was my first wedding shower. True to form, Sammie made sure to incorporate tons […]

Working with Momentum Worldwide always promises to be an interesting night. The events are fun, the people are great, and the drinks are always tasty. I first worked with them last year at the Hendrick’s Gin Voyages to the Unusual event at Salvage One – which if you missed it, be sure to keep an […]

I love fun dates. I search Groupon and LivingSocial on a daily basis to find anything and everything that sounds like a unique experience. I love to enjoy and explore with my boyfriend (who has become much more open to trying new things lately—another reason why I’m pretty much obsessed with him). A lot of my Saturdays, Sundays, (and […]

While my back and shoulders hurt by the end of the day from carrying my heavy bag, everything I had in there was necessary and I used at least once. Here’s what I suggest: Re-fillable water bottle. It’s a long day and you’re in the desert. Stay hydrated. There’s water stations all over so you […]

I am in no way a fashionista. I am definitely a comfort dresser. I wear what is convenient, hopefully appropriate, and presentable. I know WPPI is about learning and photography and networking and all that ish. BUT, being the girl that I am – I definitely had NO IDEA what to pack for this trip, […]

It’s hard for me to know where to start when even just thinking about the past four days of my life. So much information, so many funny memories, so many unforgettable moments. No matter what I write in this post, no words can fully describe how hard I laughed that I cried during a 2-hour+ […]