US Bank asked me to capture the VIP tent at the Windy City Wine Festival a couple of weeks ago. What a beautiful night it was!
Author: Jenn Winter
A naturally curious and creative explorer, I aim to use my images and words to paint a story. I love big dogs, sunrise runs, being on the water and driving with the windows open. I've been sharing stories on here since 2008 and recently returned after a bit of a hiatus. I'm happy to be back, but really loathe writing these "about me" sections.
Wangari Wetu
Wangari Maathai, a true Kenyan hero, passed away last night in Nairobi after a battle with cancer. A Nobel laureate, Wangari was a tireless warrior for conservation, women's rights and inspired an entire country to take action. I had the pleasure of hearing Wangari speak in Chicago in 2009 and the honor of shaking her [...]
[10] Image of the Week
"Mehindi" This weekend I will be capturing the nuptials of Ayesha and Neil and things got off to a great start last night at the Mehindi. Ayesha's family and friends came to celebrate this beautiful young woman and to decorate their hands for the upcoming weekend. Two Henna artists worked quickly and meticulously in applying [...]
The Return of Faith
I met Faith in January in Kenya. I was there as a tour guide and she was there to scout out some of the different projects in order to return with daughter, Grace. Well, Faith and Grace returned to Kenya in July and have been very busy since their arrival. They are now back at [...]
Medical Center Ground Breaking!
Very exciting news recently arrived from Kenya... The long awaited Medical Center at Giwa Farm has finally broken ground! Please read Irene's account to learn more about the joyous day and to see a few photographs. Giwa Farm is home to about 3,500 IDP's (Internally Displaced People) near Rongai, Kenya who were resettled last year [...]
[9] Image of the Week
"Apartment Garden" City dwelling causes one to get creative.
Hometown Tourist
25. Go on a Chicago River architecture cruise. 9/12/11 I've gone up and down the Chicago River several times but I'd never gone on an actual architecture cruise until last night. Chase and I used Kelli's Groupon for a 75 minute Wendella and soaked up our beautiful city on an equally beautiful evening. The Groupon [...]
[8] Image of the Week
"Through the Gorge" Tami and I ventured through the gorge at Hell's Gate near Naivasha with our Maasai guide, Hampton. Volcanic eruptions followed by centuries of flooding, hot springs and a number of other natural happenings have carved out haunting paths through the lower gorge.
Jenn Winter 