My annual trip to the WPPI conference in Las Vegas is always a wonderful time. This year it was even better. 30+ photographers grabbed a coach to the Ghost town in Nelson, NV to take part in a Bob & Dawn Davis shooting workshop. We had the most gorgeous day with fun and fabulous models in the most brilliant of backgrounds.
Take a look, agree?
Miss R is getting SO big - 6 months is the perfect time to capture your baby in all their yumminess -
Miss R even likes to play dress up with Mommy's jewelry. My kind of girl -
Enjoy this sneak peek... So many smiles and new teeth too!
A lovely evening reception was just that for Tracy and Tom as they celebrated their vows. Attended by so many family and friends, the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the new couple beamed.
Beautiful flowers and lovely lighting at Cafe La Cave
It's always wonderful to see past clients at a wedding - Here's Lauren with Tracy. Lauren and Neil were married in June of 2011!
Hard to believe we have another day over 50F in November - What a lovely treat!
Exploring Montrose with these cuties was also fun. Finding wooly bears and playing along the beach is something you really have to savor 1 month from Christmas in the Midwest!
I had the great fortune to spend time with Mr. Mason earlier this week. What a handsome boy with such great smiles -
He sure knew how to melt my heart - and that of his Auntie, Mom, and Dad. His curls, blue blue eyes, and adorable smile - what a doll!
Little Miss Reese isn't so little anymore - See just how sweet and cuddly she is! What fun it was to spend the morning capturing Miss R with her family. Big brother also got in on the action showing off his cars too!
This year ABP started something new, teaching. It began this summer with a Summer Camp for kids aged 10 -15. A week long camp called Through the eyes of a child. The daily lessons taught the campers the basics of digital photography and composition. One of the highlights for each camper was the three different photography field trips. We made use of amazing backdrops Chicago has to offer and learned about how to better capture what they see with their cameras.
In the fall, I began teaching an after school program for students in grades 3-8. With 11 students currently enrolled in the 10 week program we are able to really spend time learning color, composition, and light. It has been an amazing experience, and I happy to say that I will be continuing this program this winter as well.
Now not to ignore the adults, last week I did a talk for close to 40 women on how to better capture the images that are all around them. What dawned on me this year, I LOVE to teach. It is a thrill to see the spark I have photography ignite in another person. Coming in 2012 will be more planned talks and classes. If you have a desire to get a group together for lessons, please contact ABP to get a custom lesson(s) scheduled.
Finally a blog post - So thankful for the insanely busy October - yes, ABP had over 34 shoots in October alone. Phew!
Welcome to November and taking a moment or two amongst the busyness of life to say THANKS!
Have you heard of the CRAVE Guide? If not, you should check it out! http://thecravecompany.com/chicago/
In December, the 2nd edition will be available. Pick up a copy and see just how many inspiring women entrepreneurs are in the Chicago area. Here's a sneak peak of some of the 28 businesses ABP was able to photograph for the newest book.
MEET:
Linda Schmidt owner of Cat and Mouse Toys
Gia Claire Author
Kali Raoul owner of the Image Studios
Christy Lucius designer of LUCIUS Fine JEWELRY
Cynthia Ryba designer of Cynthia Ryba
Jennifer Breen owner of Suite Home Chicago
Lisa Banks owner of Red Karma Salon
Sun, blue skies, and smiling faces - A perfect day for fun and beach football too. It's been my pleasure capturing this family through the years. Hard to believe Miss A is in Kindergarten now and her brothers are so grown up too!
Meet Miss Chelsea - the newest addition to the K family. On yet another beautiful 80 degree OCTOBER day, we were able to take advantage of one of the many gems in Chicago, the Nature Boardwalk at the Lincoln Park Zoo. You would never know that the city was a buzz with post Marathon visitors galore, as we certainly felt the area was just there for us!
