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…
Recent Projects
Lifestyle Photography
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.…
High Above New York
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WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? I’d bet we’ve all heard this saying in some form or another, but I think Mark Twain’s version sums it up best: “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from…
Bridge to Brooklyn
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“There is scarcely any passion without struggle.” – Albert Camus Sometimes I hit a wall and can’t write a thing. Writers block? Uninspired? Am I just too busy to calm my mind, set aside time, and get the words out? Or perhaps it’s my ongoing struggle which causes me to anticipate the worst rather than…
Ice Cold Chicago
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Temperature: -2°F “…the cold never bothered me anyway.” -Elsa I run hot. And by that, I don’t me I run (ha! that will be the day) I mean my internal body temperature always seems warm. Maybe this is why winter in Chicago has never bothered me. In fact, I welcome the cold temperatures. The variety…