More Lindsey and Tyler

Such a good looking couple, I couldn't help but post a couple more shots of Lindsey and Tyler.  To see the full collection visit my website and click on the "featured" tab.

Lindsey and Tyler are Engaged!

A beautiful Sunday afternoon in Chicago with a lovely couple!  Congratulations to Lindsey and Tyler - I only wish I was able to shoot their wedding in St. Louis next summer.

#29 – Gave a presentation on my experience in Kenya

Last night I was able to cross my first item off of my 30 before 30 list! Since returning from my first trip to Kenya in 2007 (and then again in 2009), I've wanted to put together some sort of presentation about my experience, but the task always seemed daunting.  So many stories, so many [...]

Luol Deng Visits Refugees

The other day I saw this audio slideshow of BBC World News of Chicago Bull, Luol Deng, returning to refugee camps in Northern Kenya and Southern Sudan.  Most sports fans know Deng's rags to riches story: as a young boy, he and his family fled their home in Sudan and now he is one of [...]

Concert in the Park

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]