This project was very exciting for me! I stopped drinking alcohol back in December of 2018. The reasons were numerous for ditching booze for good (and I won’t bore you with the details) but suffice to say, when I go to a restaurant that has a thoughtfully-crafted mocktail list, I feel seen — and I’m…
Recent Projects
LondonHouse Chicago Holiday Tea Service
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My client, LondonHouse Chicago, offers a delightful afternoon tea service. Offered daily in the Bridges Lobby Bar, located on the second floor of the hotel with stunning views of the Chicago River and famous bridges. Their tea service begins with a selection of Rare Tea Cellars and Sparrow Coffee teas; and a basket of fresh…
Fall and Winter Menu for IO Godfrey
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Seasons change… As the seasons change, so do restaurant menus. The properties I work with pride themselves on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. When the time comes for updating their menus to match the season, I’m given the opportunity to create new imagery to promote their new offerings. In fact, food photography is one of my…
Luminescence at LondonHouse Chicago
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Summer 2022 | LondonHouse Chicago is known for their jaw-dropping views. Their rooftop space LH Rooftop overlooks the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue. Iconic and historic architecture lines the river and The Mag Mile. This summer they launched a new experience called Luminescence. This illuminated installation is a treat for the senses. The botanically-themed build…
Capturing Pride Month Features for Chicago Hotels
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Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community celebrates in a number of different ways. Two of my clients, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago and LondonHouse Chicago, make a special point to celebrate PRIDE month to show their support for this community. They do this through unique food and beverage offerings, hotel packages, special…
Photoshoot: Summer Food & Drinks at IO Godfrey
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Summer in Chicago is a special time. The city waterways come alive with boats, kayaks, and architectural river cruises. It’s also the start of rooftop season! My client I|O Godfrey is a unique venue that offers a rooftop experience all year round — with their fabulous sliding glass rooftop — but summer is an especially…
Photoshoot: Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
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Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria If you’ve been following me for any length of time you probably know that I’m vegan. I made the transition, cold turkey, five years ago this June. But this isn’t a post about why I went vegan or why I stay vegan. This is a story about my very first vegan restaurant…
Photoshoot: St. Patrick's Day Afternoon Tea at LondonHouse Chicago
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Chicago goes BIG for St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish taverns fill to brim, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city, and the Chicago River sparkles brilliant shades of emerald green. The history of St. Patrick’s day in Chicago goes back more than 175 years. Now a longstanding tradition, Chicago’s Irish parade was…
Fall Tea at LondonHouse Chicago
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As the summer turns to fall and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s natural to gravitate towards warm comfort foods. It was a real joy to learn that LondonHouse Chicago was bringing back their Afternoon Tea service for fall. Like most things during these unpredictable times, the Afternoon Tea service had been put on hold…
Website and logo design for lake house vacation rental
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One of my current clients and longtime friend, Samantha Bauman, came to me looking for help building a website for her lake house vacation home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Her and her husband Mike had some specific goals. They were looking for a user-friendly website to share with friends and family in an effort to…