Garba

  More images from Ayesha and Neil's Garba!            

Bathroom Portrait

Yes, you read right.  This portrait of Ayesha was taken in a ladies room at the Hyatt O'Hare.  I felt a little creepy asking her into the bathroom to take advantage of the blue wall, but she was a good sport and I hope she's happy with the outcome!  What a beautiful bride! ...more images [...]

[11] Image of the Week

"Orchid in Blue" Anyone who knows me well knows that orchids are my favorite flower.  They're so simple and elegant and graceful and I am rarely without one in my apartment.  This one was part of the decor at Ayesha's Mehindi last week, I couldn't help but take its portrait.  

[7] Image of the Week

"Yellow Wood" Late April means beautiful autumn colors at Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia. My friend, Katie, and I experienced everything from blizzards to rain to fog to sunshine on our 5 day hike along the "W" trail.  The colors grew more vibrant each day!

Westmoreland Centennial Gala

  The title says it all!      

Backyard Reception

Morrison and Rebecca were married in Ohio earlier this summer but their marriage celebration continued when Morrison's parents threw a party at their family farm in Long Grove in honor of the new couple.  

What’s that on your wrist?

28. Go to Lollapalooza (perhaps with a press pass??) 8/5/11 That would be my media bracelet, no biggie. It was only one day of the three, but I can now say that I've "covered" Lollapalooza!  Due to a severe lack of cell coverage, things didn't exactly go as planned but that didn't stop me from [...]

[4] Image of the Week

"La Turista" I have yet to unveil most of my images from my trip to South America this past April, but I couldn't help but post this one of my friend, Dana.  This image resonates with me because it's a different sort of travel photography.  Rather than telling the story of the local people or [...]