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  • Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration | PNW Travel Story

    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration | PNW Travel Story

    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration comes in all ways to me. Last year, I finally convinced my family to attend Click Away with me. Although I have been holding onto these images for a while, I finally narrowed down my favorites. As a result, I am finally sharing this journey. Time flies, and it is already nearly a year since we visited the Pacific Northwest. While I do not have many photos of the actual event, I do have these precious memories of my children.

    Initially, we drove four hours from our downtown Seattle location. We wanted to make a Twilight fan’s dreams come true, and the drive was absolutely worth it. Furthermore, the scenery was breathtaking, even if the drive was longer than our actual flight!

    We drove 4 hours from our downtown Seattle location, to make a Twilight fan dreams come true. It was so worth it. Granted the drive was longer than our flight but who cares.

    My photos do not give this place its rightful justice. My kid is begging to go again, and I think we might have to. If you make it to the end you’re the real MVP.

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    Finding Chicago Lifestyle Photography Inspiration Outdoors

    Notably, traveling often provides the best Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration. When I am away from home, I am reminded of how important it is to document the ‘in-between’ moments. You just know, I love the way the mist looks against the trees and how my children interact with new landscapes.

    Consequently, I bring this same documentary perspective back to my sessions in Illinois. Whether we are in the PNW or the local forest preserves, my goal is to capture your family’s honest connection. For instance, if you enjoy this candid style, you can see more of my Chicago family photography or learn more about Click Away photography conferences 

    These photos do not do the location justice, but they mean the world to me. My kids are already begging to go back! If you made it to the end of this gallery, you are the real MVP. Take a peek at our PNW adventure below.”

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    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration from PNW travel.
    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration from PNW travel.
    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration from PNW travel.
    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration from PNW travel.
    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration from PNW travel.
    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration from PNW travel.
    Chicago lifestyle photography inspiration from PNW travel.

  • Early Light

    E A R L Y L I G H T / APRIL 2015

    My thoughts are heavy on my mind right before bed.
    These days I fall asleep at 12PM and wake up whenever these two decide to take on the day.
    That is what early light is about.
    Those just waking moments, where you can still hear the birds.
    The stillness that can be beautiful and found everywhere you see.

    To my little boy

    Your heart is so big.
    and right now, you are having a tough time with all of the feelings and emotions inside it.
    This month you are learning about sharing more.
    the concept is completely lost on you, most of the time
    then, I see your sweetness shine in
    wanting nothing but to please that little girl.
    Thank you for your patience, as mommy is mainly occupied with her.

    To my little girl

    You, my dear.
    Are something to be admired.
    Just two months ago was your 1st birthday and already,
    you are doing the stuff toddlers dream of.
    Your wit and laughter is so incredibly awesome.
    I can’t wait for you to soak in the beauty of summer as a walking big girl.

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    To continue the EARLY LIGHT blog circle. Check out the lovely Sand Lee Fales (WILD PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY)

  • Personal Project 52 in black & white

    Jan 12 2014

    A week before the new year I started to think of next year’s goals. Growing a small photography business really takes much more work than you think. There is always a fight in my head about what to put out there. I think any photographer struggles with that. The type of work you want to do, is not always the type of work your clientele wants. So this year, one of my big goals is too shoot for myself more. To discover what I love in a photograph. To learn a whole lot, and push my camera to its limits. Also push myself to think out side of myself. I can get hindered by indecision. I hope my Project 52 can allow me to discover new things. I choose to do it in b&w , because I think that it will challenge me a bit more. Since not every image should be a b&w.
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