Sunday, April 6, 2008
Lauren and Bryan
Finally spring is here and I am excited to be shooting again and Lauren and Bryan added to that enjoyment. We had a great time hanging out in the city and I am looking forward to the wedding!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Rockstar Roadtrip
I apologize for the late notice but I wanted to make sure all you photographers in the Chicagoland area knew about Corey McNabb's Rockstar tour. Corey is a awesomely fun photographer with some great tips on our industry. Amber Holritz is also speaking about the kids portrait side of their business. If you have time on Monday, go and be a part of it...it is a steal!
Here is the info: http://www.rockstarroadtrip.com/Cities.html
Here is the info: http://www.rockstarroadtrip.com/Cities.html
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Impact Tip - Composting!
I have great news for all you Chicago-based green thumbs...spring is almost here and if you have ever thought about composting, now is the time to learn. Composting is a great way to reduce waste and garbage and grow your own fertilizer for your garden. Typically you keep it outside which is why I think more people will get started with this in the spring.
If you are interested and just don't know how to get started, you are in luck. There will be a class on composting next Saturday at Angelic Organics Learning Center, but you need to register so check it out and sign up!
The Ins & Outs of Composting; Apr. 12, 1-3 p.m. at Angelic Organics Learning Center, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave. b/t Kenwood and Woodlawn Aves. (773-288-5462). Class, $45 (Angelic suggests reserving your spot by April 4).
If you are interested and just don't know how to get started, you are in luck. There will be a class on composting next Saturday at Angelic Organics Learning Center, but you need to register so check it out and sign up!
The Ins & Outs of Composting; Apr. 12, 1-3 p.m. at Angelic Organics Learning Center, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave. b/t Kenwood and Woodlawn Aves. (773-288-5462). Class, $45 (Angelic suggests reserving your spot by April 4).
Monday, March 31, 2008
Jenny and Brian
My first wedding in 2008 was so much fun! A great way to start off the year, beautiful weather, fun couple and a great party...and a fun after party too! Jenny and Brian invited me to shoot some fun pics at National 27 downtown. Jenny had a great time with the resident salsa guys :)
Ceremony: St. Marks in Barrington Hills
Reception: Garfield Park Conservatory
Ceremony: St. Marks in Barrington Hills
Reception: Garfield Park Conservatory
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Impact Tip - Where you lay your head
With everyone talking real estate these days, I figured I would mention the many options in eco-friendly living. This is especially relevant topic to many of you deciding where you will live after the big day!
The Chicago Center for Green Technology is a living and working community and only the third building of its kind in the country to be fully dedicated to green living. They have implemented several innovative ideas to help reuse and recycle the water, sun, and energy a community needs. Check out what they have done and see what you can learn about the place you are looking to buy!
By using a green roof and water collection tanks, the building can reuse the water for watering the landscaping and reduce the amount of water the ends up in the sewer system. Water that runs off buildings and homes goes into the sewer and ultimately out into the lake. Before the water gets to the sewer, it collects pollutants like oil, gas, and garbage that it picks up from the street then carries it to the lake where the pollutants are deposited. This is so sad since our lake is one of our more beautiful attractions in the city. By implementing these ideas in your home, you can help reduce runoff to the sewers.
Solar power is a great way, although knowingly expensive, to add power to your home and have comEd paying you for electricity! Ask about them when looking for your new home.
Many people don't think about landscaping and how this can be more eco-friendly. By using native plants, you will be helping the local plants and animals by not introducing exotics into the neighborhood. Exotic plants can be detrimental to migrating species like butterflies and birds but not providing high sources of fiber and nutrition for their long journeys because these species are not adapted to their fruits, they can spread into nearby nature preserves and cause the local plants to go extinct. These plants will also save you money, since they are adapted to this climate and soil, they require less maintenance, no pesticides, and less water to keep alive.
These are just a few of the examples that you can learn from the Chicago Center for Green Tech. Happy hunting!
The Chicago Center for Green Technology is a living and working community and only the third building of its kind in the country to be fully dedicated to green living. They have implemented several innovative ideas to help reuse and recycle the water, sun, and energy a community needs. Check out what they have done and see what you can learn about the place you are looking to buy!
By using a green roof and water collection tanks, the building can reuse the water for watering the landscaping and reduce the amount of water the ends up in the sewer system. Water that runs off buildings and homes goes into the sewer and ultimately out into the lake. Before the water gets to the sewer, it collects pollutants like oil, gas, and garbage that it picks up from the street then carries it to the lake where the pollutants are deposited. This is so sad since our lake is one of our more beautiful attractions in the city. By implementing these ideas in your home, you can help reduce runoff to the sewers.
Solar power is a great way, although knowingly expensive, to add power to your home and have comEd paying you for electricity! Ask about them when looking for your new home.
Many people don't think about landscaping and how this can be more eco-friendly. By using native plants, you will be helping the local plants and animals by not introducing exotics into the neighborhood. Exotic plants can be detrimental to migrating species like butterflies and birds but not providing high sources of fiber and nutrition for their long journeys because these species are not adapted to their fruits, they can spread into nearby nature preserves and cause the local plants to go extinct. These plants will also save you money, since they are adapted to this climate and soil, they require less maintenance, no pesticides, and less water to keep alive.
These are just a few of the examples that you can learn from the Chicago Center for Green Tech. Happy hunting!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Las Vegas!
I am back from Vegas and just barely alive...it was an amazing week filled with friends and fun and really good climbing. I am so grateful for the time I had catching up with old friends and making new ones at the WPPI convention. Too many to name but you know who you are!! I didn't take any pictures of the convention but I do have a few from my climbing trip.
This was the best climbing trip of my life, good friends and great climbing, it doesn't get much better for me!
The gang...
Our new friend Aaron talking about a fun climb in typical climber fashion! 
Kadile and Steve working some beautiful 5.10's at the gallery. 
This is the only picture of me from the trip, working an unknown 5.10c in the black corridor. You can see how overhanging it is in the next two pictures of Val working the same route. 
Kadile manning up on a 5.10b slab that was pretty intimidating. Somewhere in Calico basin... 
This was the best climbing trip of my life, good friends and great climbing, it doesn't get much better for me!
The gang...
Our new friend Aaron talking about a fun climb in typical climber fashion! Kadile and Steve working some beautiful 5.10's at the gallery. This is the only picture of me from the trip, working an unknown 5.10c in the black corridor. You can see how overhanging it is in the next two pictures of Val working the same route. Kadile manning up on a 5.10b slab that was pretty intimidating. Somewhere in Calico basin...
Impact Tip - World Water Week
It is World Water Week this week and local Chicago restaurants are teaming up to raise money for UNICEF and the enormously important task of providing clean drinking water to people in need. Water is something I think most of us take for granted but it is something that none of us can live without.
By requesting tap water instead of bottled at these restaurants through Sat, you can add $1 to your bill and that will go towards providing clean drinking water to people in need. Your donation will provide a child with 40 days of safe potable drinking water.
The lack of clean drinking water is the problem in many places. Without water treatment plants, many diseases are transmitted through water. Every 15 seconds, someone dies of a waterborne illness and 90% of deaths are children under the age of 5. Thirst Relief International is an organization also dedicated to providing clean drinking water to people in need. Check out these statistics for more information on this crisis and what you can do.
By requesting tap water instead of bottled at these restaurants through Sat, you can add $1 to your bill and that will go towards providing clean drinking water to people in need. Your donation will provide a child with 40 days of safe potable drinking water.
The lack of clean drinking water is the problem in many places. Without water treatment plants, many diseases are transmitted through water. Every 15 seconds, someone dies of a waterborne illness and 90% of deaths are children under the age of 5. Thirst Relief International is an organization also dedicated to providing clean drinking water to people in need. Check out these statistics for more information on this crisis and what you can do.
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