Chicago, IL – – When I think of tea it almost immediately invokes a sense of calmness and tranquility. As if my body instinctively takes an extra deep inhale and extra long exhale. Tea seems like such a simple and peaceful escape, in a world that’s anything but. So when I recently had the opportunity…
Author: Amy Ulivieri
On Location: The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa
The very idea of traveling to Tampa, Florida in February is a welcome mental reprieve from the frigid temperatures one endures during winter in Chicago. So when I was asked to hop a plane and head to the ‘sunshine state’ to take photos, I jumped at the opportunity and packed my sunscreen. The trip marked…
Icy Lakefront
Winter in Chicago provides some incredible cityscapes. Sunrise has always been, and continues to be, my favorite time of day. There is something extra special about watching the city come alive as the sun slowly creeps up over the horizon. It becomes even more impressive when coupled with mounds of snow and giant plates of…
Chasing Fog
A flight to remember… This helicopter flight was magical. I’ve seen fog roll in over the city a number of times, but never have I been able to capture it quite like this. Our friends at Rotorzen Helicopters and Vertiport Chicago helped make this epic flight happen. Each and every time we fly I gain a…
Lifestyle Photography
When I set out to create lifestyle photography for a brand it is a mix of authentic and staged. The situations I am shooting could actually happen in real life (the core definition of “lifestyle” in my opinion), however when a client needs a wide variety of shots captured in a short amount of time…
Cubs Win it All
After 108 years, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series… THE CURSE IS BROKEN! What a ride! The 2016 Chicago Cubs have gifted us one of the greatest moments in all of sports history. After 108 years, they finally clinched the title of World Series Champions. The journey to this championship brought Chicagoans together in…
Morning Light
Sunrise Cruise on Lake Michigan It certainly isn’t every day that I wake up at 4:00am and head out for a sunrise cruise on Lake Michigan. One could even argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An early start time wasn’t going to get in the way of this lucky chance. I seized the (early) moments and…
Pop-Up Gallery Show
GO BIG, OR GO HOME… Roughly nine months ago I left my agency job and took the plunge into freelance. Freelance…such a scary word. Feels more like free-fall some days. But the motivation behind my decision is plenty to keep pushing me forward. The motivation – allow myself a more flexible schedule to help my…
To-Do: Chicago River Cruise
THE CHICAGO RIVER: RICH WITH HISTORY If you’ve ever been to Chicago, you’ve more than likely noticed the Chicago flag. It’s iconic and timeless design, simple yet strong, is one of my favorite examples of graphic design excellence. Every symbol is there for a reason, each one representing an important component of the city. It’s…
Spring Flight
Eye to eye with Chicago skyscrapers… “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day. That’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.” – Jillian Michaels Transformation requires patience. It doesn’t happen overnight. During the transformation process change is inevitable. Change. It’s hard for a lot of people.…