Retro Pin-up Studio Shoot

Last Sunday I got together with some fellow photographers for a photo shoot at a West Loop studio. Females in Focus is a peer group of other women in the industry who share ideas, contacts, and talent for the sole purpose of having fun and getting better at what we do. The theme of our photo shoot was "Retro Pin-up" and the makeup artist and hairstylist did an awesome job creating the models different looks. The models were such sports and really channeled their inner Bettie Page.

These images will give you an idea of what a Boudoir shoot can look like (for any brides/ladies out there thinking about doing a Boudoir session for themselves or their man...)

Getting Beautiful




Carolyn




Rebecca








Sunny

Inspiring Video

I stumbled upon this inspiring story today and just had to add the video to my own blog. It's the story of a wedding photographer, who by giving away an old camera, changed many people's lives, and in the end, her own as well. So cool! I hope you'll watch the video.



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Fun at the Fire Station

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing a kid's party at the Chicago Fire Department's Engine Co. 55 Headquarters in Lakeview. The party and my photography coverage were both volunteered and offered as a live auction item to benefit St. Chrysostom's Day School. I have a few friends and clients who send their kids to St. Chrys' and so I have participated in the auction for the past few years.

A group shot on Truck 44


Each child had a chance to sit behind the wheel


The kids (and parents) learned about fire prevention and safety


A little slideshow I created with images from the day: