After the Ceremony

"Is he a prince?" The man asked as he walked by us taking portraits in front of the fountain at Rosemont Convention Center. "No, it's his wedding day." True story.  

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.  

[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 [...]

[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 [...]

Barefoot and fancy free!

Ashwin may have misplaced his shoes somewhere between the car and the park, but that didn't stop him, his parents or his dog from having a fun time!    

[1] Introducing Image of the week!

Here's the first of a new thing I'm trying... Image of the Week!  It's pretty self-explanatory, check back every Friday for a new one! "The Entrepreneur" The Lares trek, an alternative to the Inca Trail, Meanders through farm land, herds of llamas and alpacas, across several rivers and to the top of a couple of [...]