I don't know about you, but cleaning the house sometimes is just too much time! When I lived in Oak Brook, that house was too much to clean, but I was always torn because the people I used didn't speak good English and it was hard to communicate that I didn't want chemicals used in the cleaning of my home. I used Shaklee, all natural cleaning products, but occasionally I would see that they would still use their cleaners and I didn't know what to do because of the impact on my health and the environment. So I just stopped having it cleaned. But now I found an all natural cleaning service that only use eco-friendly products and I just had to share.
Whether you are working, planning a wedding, having kids! You are probably too stressed and too busy to clean, so leave it to the pros and give yourself a break! :)
The Green Maid 877-677-6243 Service is $72/hour.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Molly shoots Julie and Ryan's Wedding
Julie and Ryan had a gorgeous day in Chicago for their wedding, they dressed and got ready at the Intercontinental and then had their ceremony and reception at the Adler Planetarium
The day was filled with fun and excitement, from their first meeting and Ryan's special gift to Julie, and walking on Michigan Ave, to portraits against a beautiful sky. These two are super cute, it was an honor to capture their special day. It was great to work alongside Brent from Fig Media and to taste the amazing food by Food For Thought.
The day was filled with fun and excitement, from their first meeting and Ryan's special gift to Julie, and walking on Michigan Ave, to portraits against a beautiful sky. These two are super cute, it was an honor to capture their special day. It was great to work alongside Brent from Fig Media and to taste the amazing food by Food For Thought.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Marianne and Solomon
Marianne and Solomon were married yesterday at Holy Name Cathedral. They were so sweet and fun and it was a pleasure to spend the day with them! They had a really great supporting cast helping to make sure everything looked perfectly!
Make up: Sonia Roselli (the one and only!)
Hair: Olivia working with Sonia
Reception: Sofitel
Flowers: Fleur (so nice to work with Kelly again!)
Band: Standing Room Only
Video: Tony Tang Productions
Marianne and Solomon also had a super fun photo booth which gave guests an opportunity to take their own pictures. I found this picture on their table and thought it would be fun to use for their rings. I love these pictures of them and I didn't even take them ;) 
Make up: Sonia Roselli (the one and only!)
Hair: Olivia working with Sonia
Reception: Sofitel
Flowers: Fleur (so nice to work with Kelly again!)
Band: Standing Room Only
Video: Tony Tang Productions
Marianne and Solomon also had a super fun photo booth which gave guests an opportunity to take their own pictures. I found this picture on their table and thought it would be fun to use for their rings. I love these pictures of them and I didn't even take them ;)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Impact Tip - Wedding planning
This week I want to share a wedding website for all of you that want to plan the perfect eco-friendly event. This website also features a link to the ecophotog blog which has fun tips for photographers and some random fun anyone can enjoy, including my green camping tips from my Colorado trip!
Check out the Earth Friendly Weddings Blog and get great information on your wedding planning needs!
Check out the Earth Friendly Weddings Blog and get great information on your wedding planning needs!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Adventure in Colorado
I am back and safe from an amazing time with friends and climbing and there are too many pictures to post but I narrowed it down to these few :) There are more on the Ecophotog Blog and also some info on how we made the trip as eco-friendly as possible so be sure to check it out for more photos!
First of all, I have to thank Aaron, Kadile, and August for making this trip so memorable. I couldn't ask for better friends to enjoy and trust on a trip like this. When you are climbing, you literally put your life in someone else's hands and it is a real bonding experience. I went places physically and mentally on this trip that I have never gone before. I learned lessons about myself and shared great times with friends. This was the hardest and scariest climbing I have ever done and a special thanks to Aaron for being our guide in Colorado and taking us to the sights we dreamed about.
First off, I simul-climbed the third flat iron in Boulder, CO. This was a new and interesting experience because when you simul-climb there is no real belayer. You just climb at opposite ends of the rope and place and pull gear on the way. This route had basically no placements for gear so we ended up only placing 9 pieces in 1300 ft! My first trad route and longest climb I have ever done, so if I fell off, well, its just not good if I do :) I think I would have enjoyed soloing it better, les pressure! It was a 5.6X slab route meaning falls can result in death. It took about an hour in all and I was glad when it was over :) I am in this picture, look really close!
And a picture of the flat iron approach 
Next off we were in boulder canyon and John Heisel, fellow photographer and climber, joined us and acted as our guide. It was so fun to meet up with John and watch his skills. This picture was taken by Aaron as I climbed another route. 
The next day, and my favorite day, was going to Lumpy in Rocky Mountain National Park and climbing on the Twin Owls. This was intense but incredibly rewarding. It was my first day doing multi-pitch crack climbing and it was hard...at least for me :) The rating system out there is old and established so compared to what I am used to it was much harder and this climb was the hardest thing I have ever done! I was so excited to be there as Kadile lead his first trad lead as well, it was not easy and even more mentally challenging! 
Kadile and Aaron getting ready for the climb 
The amazing view of the park from the top of the second pitch
This are some of the tools that protect our lives while we climb 
Aaron leading Wolf's Tooth, a hard 5.8+ above the route we just climbed 
And a view from afar 
Me and August in front of Ed's Cantina which served as our main meal local while in Estes 
And then we went to Lily Lake, the views again while climbing were just breathtaking! Here we did some scary R/X sport slabs. 
Aaron onsighting a short and very bouldery 5.12a sport climb at Lily Lake 
Aaron beginning to climb a 5.11d R/X route that was so long and enduring, it was really inspiring to watch 
And a final hilarious note, we were in a bar after a climbing day and ran into a friend of Aaron's who is from France and he hasn't seen in a long time. It was totally random and quite funny to see them side by side, I grabbed my camera quickly and got this shot to comically show the difference in their heights. It was such a pleasure to meet Laurent and Christine, I am hoping to get to France to climb because now I have a place to stay! 
First of all, I have to thank Aaron, Kadile, and August for making this trip so memorable. I couldn't ask for better friends to enjoy and trust on a trip like this. When you are climbing, you literally put your life in someone else's hands and it is a real bonding experience. I went places physically and mentally on this trip that I have never gone before. I learned lessons about myself and shared great times with friends. This was the hardest and scariest climbing I have ever done and a special thanks to Aaron for being our guide in Colorado and taking us to the sights we dreamed about.
First off, I simul-climbed the third flat iron in Boulder, CO. This was a new and interesting experience because when you simul-climb there is no real belayer. You just climb at opposite ends of the rope and place and pull gear on the way. This route had basically no placements for gear so we ended up only placing 9 pieces in 1300 ft! My first trad route and longest climb I have ever done, so if I fell off, well, its just not good if I do :) I think I would have enjoyed soloing it better, les pressure! It was a 5.6X slab route meaning falls can result in death. It took about an hour in all and I was glad when it was over :) I am in this picture, look really close!
And a picture of the flat iron approach Next off we were in boulder canyon and John Heisel, fellow photographer and climber, joined us and acted as our guide. It was so fun to meet up with John and watch his skills. This picture was taken by Aaron as I climbed another route. The next day, and my favorite day, was going to Lumpy in Rocky Mountain National Park and climbing on the Twin Owls. This was intense but incredibly rewarding. It was my first day doing multi-pitch crack climbing and it was hard...at least for me :) The rating system out there is old and established so compared to what I am used to it was much harder and this climb was the hardest thing I have ever done! I was so excited to be there as Kadile lead his first trad lead as well, it was not easy and even more mentally challenging! Kadile and Aaron getting ready for the climb The amazing view of the park from the top of the second pitch
This are some of the tools that protect our lives while we climb Aaron leading Wolf's Tooth, a hard 5.8+ above the route we just climbed And a view from afar Me and August in front of Ed's Cantina which served as our main meal local while in Estes And then we went to Lily Lake, the views again while climbing were just breathtaking! Here we did some scary R/X sport slabs. Aaron onsighting a short and very bouldery 5.12a sport climb at Lily Lake Aaron beginning to climb a 5.11d R/X route that was so long and enduring, it was really inspiring to watch And a final hilarious note, we were in a bar after a climbing day and ran into a friend of Aaron's who is from France and he hasn't seen in a long time. It was totally random and quite funny to see them side by side, I grabbed my camera quickly and got this shot to comically show the difference in their heights. It was such a pleasure to meet Laurent and Christine, I am hoping to get to France to climb because now I have a place to stay!
Molly shoots Victoria and Simon's wedding
Molly shot Victoria and Simon's wedding this week as her first solo wedding for Vrai. I am so proud of how far she has come and so happy she has chosen to stay with Vrai and share her talents to other Vrai couples!
The wedding was at the Intercontinental and here is what she had to say about her photos:
Victoria and Simon had a beautiful day. I love the shot of Victoria reviewing the vows outside of the church.
I love the picture their hands in the limo, as they admire their rings, you can see the connection of the spirits in their hands, like souls touching. 
I love the blue sky that contrasts their white steps as man and wife. 
I love Victoria's look as her mom gave the toast. 
I love Victoria's look as her mom gave the toast. What a beautiful reception, I like the photo of them dancing because it shows the beautiful ambiance that night. 
The wedding was at the Intercontinental and here is what she had to say about her photos:
Victoria and Simon had a beautiful day. I love the shot of Victoria reviewing the vows outside of the church.
I love the picture their hands in the limo, as they admire their rings, you can see the connection of the spirits in their hands, like souls touching. I love the blue sky that contrasts their white steps as man and wife. I love Victoria's look as her mom gave the toast. I love Victoria's look as her mom gave the toast. What a beautiful reception, I like the photo of them dancing because it shows the beautiful ambiance that night.
Molly shoots Britt and Jerry's e-session
Molly spent some time getting to know Britt and Jerry before their upcoming wedding. I just love how she incorporated their kids into this shot!
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