Beach Style
A Fall Beauty
Autumn is a beautiful transitional season full of color, so what better time to showcase a beautiful high school senior beginning her own transition between high school and college! Our shoot was in downtown Chicago on two very cooperative fall weather days.
We started at local candy store, Candyality, on Southport Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood. Store employees and other shoppers were kind enough to shop for their sweets while we entertained them with poses.
Our second location began in Pioneer Court outside of the Chicago Tribune building on Michigan Avenue and ended at the famous Navy Pier.
Congratulations to Kaley, high school senior class of 2014!
Session Favorites : Jackie at Salvage One
On a winter weekend in Chicago, you have to be a bit creative for a photo session that doesn’t lead to frostbite. Fortunately, winter in Chicago this season has been mild (so far)!
When looking for a combination session (indoor + outdoor), I considered a few locations in Chicago that have a unique style. For my session with Jackie, I started us at Salvage One, 60,000 square feet filled with architectural elements saved from the wrecking ball. It was a beautiful setting for some portraits. Here are a few favorites:
Our next setting was brief because of the cold temperatures, but we made good use of it! The Chicago skyline is a favorite for many and it should be clear why – what a stunning city and model!
Session Favorites : Lightology
Lightology is a contemporary lighting company with a beautiful Chicago showroom – a perfect setting for some portraits.
Visit lightology.com to see all of the great lighting pieces.
On the Rooftop deck
Street Level-palooza
I went for a walk this evening with the intent of using my Polaroid to capture a typical Chicago scene. And I did – easily accomplished at Cloud Gate in Millennium Park.
After meeting this cute couple, I figured it was time to head home.
But with Lollapalooza in town this weekend, it was hard to ignore the masses. So I walked south on Michigan Avenue to see what things were like from the street during this massive music event.
Sometimes, you have to work the event from the gate.
Many pedicabs to cart attendees around the city.
No ticket? Just listen from afar.
Industry
I owe my friend Brian for the tip on this location. It’s a place I will return for more industrial beauty. I definitely have more to explore here!
Also, thanks to Marco, who spent a little time chatting with me!
Photo Shoot : Moondog J at Villain’s
Moondog J is a blues guitarist and vocalist from Australia with a great feel for the style. These photos are from his performance accompanied by drums at Villain’s Bar and Grill in Chicago on Saturday July 21, 2012.
You can catch him for a farewell Chicago performance at Phil McKracken’s in Street Worth, IL on Saturday, August 4. Very nice to meet him and friends at Villain’s! Learn more at www.moondogj.com
Session Favorites : Nancy & Friends
This past weekend I spent an afternoon with Nancy and her three beautiful gentlemen: Troika, Syrinx and Figaro. Each with a musical name and a lot of personality! Troika is the oldest at age 19 followed by Syrinx, 17 and Figaro, 10.
Here are some of my favorites from the photo session with Nancy.
