I'm so honored to be featured on my (new) good friend Maya's blog for Preoccupied Bride! It's always fun to talk to other creatives about my story of chasing my dream to become a photographer because it hasn't been a straight forward or simple path. My goals have changed along the way and I've had to adapt as I go, so it was awesome to share some advice for aspiring photographers and creative entrepreneurs for pursuing their passions...
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Throughout my teenage years I went to YOUmedia weekly - finding mentorship, friendship, and resources readily available to help me grow my passion for photography into a full fledged career path. My mentor Brother Mike was the reason that I decided to pursue my dream of fine art portraiture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He was the one who got me my first feature at The Huffington Post at 16 years old...
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I've been asked for years in publications, by strangers, by professors, by my family - "does it make you uncomfortable to be so vulnerable in your work?" My answer has always been the same; no...
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It's been quite a long way coming, friends. I still remember my freshman orientation - it was a hot, sunny, August summer day in Chicago and I got pooped on by a bird. Yep, right in my hair. Talk about a good start to your first day of school ever...
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I'm very excited to announce that I have an upcoming exhibition at Mana Contemporary with many other talented artists, performers, bookmakers, and photographers. Temporary Holdings is an exhibition of new works...
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Good morning and happy Tuesday! There's nothing quite like seeing your images printed large, framed and matted, and hung on the wall, right? I love getting to take the time by myself in the studio, adjust the colors and sizing...
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With all of the rushing and scrambling at the end of the semester, I forgot to mention...
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Ahh! It’s finally here! This is the mini documentary that I...
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I was lucky enough to be a part of the exhibition Wow Frequency at Dreambox Gallery this past weekend, and not only was this exhibition held at an amazing local gallery, but connected to the gallery is one of my absolute favorite coffee shops in Chicago. What could make for a better night? I spent the evening surrounded by my friends, family, and loved ones, met new local artists in the area and had more soy lattes than I thought...
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