Last night was one of those nights when I couldn't imagine living anyplace other than Chicago. A few friends and I attended the concert in the park event with Ray LaMontange and David Gray and enjoyed a perfect summer evening. Good food, good music, good friends... and a good chance to try out my new [...]
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.
Gone Hiking
I had last week off and seized the welcome time to de necessary things - read: laundry, clean apartment, read stack of travel magazines dating all the way to 2008. I also used the welcome time to get out of the city for a bit. I'd been wanting to take my dog, Essie, hiking to [...]
RS CVX 2010
"There are four bedrooms," my mom's excited voice rang through the speakerphone as we headed north in the Jetta, "so you girls can each have your own room!" Kelli's face fell a bit as she looked at me. "Mom," I called out, "we might just drag an air mattress into the yellow room and all [...]
Laundry Day
Thank you to my good friend, Kelli, who told me about the current Fresh essay contest! Please take a moment to view my entry and add a comment or two. I've also posted a copy of it below - it's a little difficult to read on the website with the small font: "Laundry Day" On [...]
Emily & Brody – A First Look
On August 7th I had the honor of photographing the beautiful wedding of Emily and Brody at the Saddle and Cycle Club in Chicago. I've known Emily since we were in first grade, running around the playground at Crow Island School. Little did I know that one day I would be able to capture her [...]
Windy City Green
I'm so proud of my hometown! National Geographic Traveler (yes, I DID read it cover to cover today - no, I will not link EVERY article) has a glowing article about the Windy City and her valiant efforts to keep it green. Boasting rooftop gardens (over four million square feet of them), sustainable farming and [...]
A Case of Mistaken Identity?
In this month's National Geographic Traveler, Daisann McLane confesses to sometimes lying about her profession when she travels in "The Lies We Tell." One lie, two lies, and soon I was tumbling down the rabbit hole. The next thing I knew, I was in a café in Salvador, Brazil, drinking a caipirinha and telling the [...]
KC & Tim
This is a first look at the wedding of KC & Tim in Indianapolis on July 10th. KC is a good friend and sorority sister from college and capturing her special day was a real honor!
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