As someone who wears glasses and has to go through that awkward, "do I take these off for the picture?" thing every (infrequent) time I'm in front of the camera, I thought it'd be useful to give some advice that I give to clients about wearing their glasses, and also my tips for making your glasses less of an issue for pictures! So if you're feeling torn...
Read MoreHey, friends! SO excited to share this new Inspired Chicago feature with you of the beautiful, caring, and talented Sandy Alvarez of Splendid Weddings & Events! This ongoing series highlights women in Chicago's vast creative industries, takes a look at their inspirations, and learns a little bit about how they got where they are now. I've always felt it was important to hear from voices that have worked from the ground up to follow their dreams to inspire others to...
Read MoreIf you've been in Chicago anytime in the last few weeks, you've likely gotten caught in a thunderstorm. Because it's been so hot and humid, more days than not we get a massive amount of rain and lightning even if it's only for half an hour. But if you've got a portrait session planned for the day - what should you do...
Read MoreFriends, I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about this bridal inspiration session in West Ridge Nature Preserve on the north side of the city! I was lucky enough to collaborate with some of the most incredible and talented women in Chicago and see the amazing things that can happen when creatives get together. I got to see Honey Bridal's gorgeous location in Anderonsville, visit with Marguerite Gardens and photograph their gorgeous bouquet, witness Ashley Longtin work her magic with airbrush makeup, and look at the gorgeous Nzinga...
Read MoreI've been working on this project quietly for the last few weeks and I'm SO dang excited to finally be able to share it! It's no secret that my goal as a photographer and as an entrepenur is to empower, inspire, and educate women through photography - it's the driving force behind all of my decisions when it comes to my work. Well a few months ago I came up with a wild idea as a way to connect with local women and...
Read MoreThe garden at William Hill Gallery on Chicago's south side was incredible; green, red, and shades of gray stones that decorated the walking areas and separated the various plants. I'd never heard of the gallery until this event but now I'm glad that I did - talk about a dream location! I can't even express how gorgeous this venue was to photograph Revolving Door Arts Teen Chapbook Series - the backyard area was perfect for sitting on blankets...
Read MoreThe wind was blowing so hard that Kara had trouble keeping her balance on the bridge, needing to hold onto Dan to not fall into the water below. Without hesitation, Dan put his arm around her back and pulled her in close, giggling at the way that her hair was being blown almost straight up, and whispering jokes into her ear that made her laugh so hard her nose got wrinkly and her cheeks turned almost as red...
Read MoreI found her on Instagram, as all good stories begin, by searching for local Chicago creatives that I could interview for an upcoming project that I'm working on and bam - up came this gorgeous light gold bangle that I couldn't stop staring at. It was made by Alyssa, the incredible designer behind the shop Trending Above...
Read MoreYou know those Instagram feeds you see online that are gorgeous, effortless, and so cohesive it almost hurts to look at? Everyone does, and those feeds can inspire some serious jealousy if you're struggling to find out how to make your feed look just as cohesive. But what's sequencing, and what does it have to do with social media...
Read MoreWe got a later start to the session than we had hoped for; the drive was twice as long as we planned, getting ready for the session added an extra half hour, and we got caught by trains in the countryside of Northwest Indiana...
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