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Life as an Artform : CHICAGO
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- 11 January 2010
I don’t go to a lot of photography workshops. They tend to be a little on the expensive side, are rarely held in Chicago and one really never knows if the investment will be worth it! That said, ever since I heard about Jesh De Rox, about a year into starting my photography business, I have been wanting to go to one of his Life as an Artform workshops. This is one of the rare workshops that I have only ever heard great things about; how it is has been so transformative for many of my colleagues, both in terms of the way they approach relationship-driven photography and also in just how they approach their day to day life.
Through a bit of serendipity I am so excited to say that Jesh will be visiting us here in Chicago, June 14/15-17, for his only date in the Midwest this year. The workshop will take place at my studio in the West Loop. I can’t wait to learn from him and also host a bunch of wonderful photographers who are interested in learning more about connecting with our clients.
I know it is in June, when I know many of us are often busy, but for me, I imagine this workshop will come right when I am needing a little jolt of inspiration the most. If you are coming from somewhere else in the country, June is also one of the best months to visit Chicago!
Spots are limited; you can sign up here and get more info here.
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Chicago Urban Engagement Photos :: Connection Session with Allie + Jeff
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- 13 October 2009
Back in March, on a very cold and terrible Chicago winter day, I trudged up to the Apple Store to attend a little women + tech event. I had signed up on a whim and with the terrible weather, had little interest in going by the time the actual day rolled around, but I told myself I had to. “Maybe you’ll learn something or meet some cool women,” I said to myself. I ended up sitting in the back, chatting with three women co-workers, two of whom I’ve kept in touch with. Allie was one of them, and right after she got engaged she emailed me to set up a connection session, before they had even settled on a date or venue. We ended up shooting in the morning on the first of recent very chilly days, and I had such a great time photographing them and getting to know her wonderful fiance, Jeff. Since we scheduled the session, a date was selected and I am so excited to be shooting their wedding in July at eNvent.
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New albums
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- 24 September 2009
Albums have become so important to me this year. Last year, a lot of my clients were getting just a DVD of files, but this year, almost all of my clients have opted for an album and I have been more vocal about trying to ensure each client gets one. For me, the album feels like the final piece to the photography puzzle. The hundreds of photographs you receive from the day can serve as the photojournalistic record of the day, but for me, the album is the real piece of artwork that can be treasured in your family and passed down. Even as computers change or the way we digitally view files may adapt, a beautiful archival album can always be a part of your family heirloom.
I recently started offering a new album type, which I am calling the Couture Album. These albums are SO beautiful and I am so very excited to offer them. A few of my clients have already opted for these and received their own, and they have been a huge hit. Here is what one of my clients wrote me after receiving her boudoir album in this style: “Olivia, All I can say is WOW! The album is absolutely beautiful - truly so much better than I ever could have imagined. I’m so happy you convinced me to upgrade - the quality of this blows me away, and now that I’ve seen it I don’t feel bad about paying a bit extra.”
Here are some images of Meagan + Nick’s engagement album. We did theirs in a chocolate satin cover. The cameo on here is actually printed onto a piece of metal—it is so neat and very unique. I have also done these in black and white leathers with center cameos, and I will be ordering a new sample album in this style hopefully over the weekend (so indecisive about which wedding to order!).
My favourite spread. I really love using albums as an art showcase rather than just a jumble of images.
These are similar in style to the Luxe albums, with thick, lustrey pages. The finish is a little bit different—more of a smooth gloss-lustre rather than the more textured lustre of the Luxe albums, and it is just a bit lighter. Some people really love the heft of the Luxe, but if you are looking for a beautiful album on thick, lustre photographic paper but don’t want it to be quite as weighty, this is a great option.
Meag’s favourite image.
I also got in a new artbook for Mary and Dan. This was such an amazing session and I was also doubly thrilled that they decided to add so many art pieces to their collection at home, going with one lovely 16x20 canvas of their favourite image, a few 10x15s of the grass series (below), and a beautiful album to hold the rest of the images.
I have written about the artbooks before but these are another lovely option, with custom photo covers and a fine art matte paper inside that is much thinner than the Luxe and Couture books but still sturdy and lays flat.
And here are the 3 different album types I offer: Luxe, Artbook and Couture (also total coincidence that they are all gold and brown).
And a photo of the different thicknesses.
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Janella + Vince :: Chicago Connection Session
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- 13 July 2009
After our first engagement connection session date fell on one of the horrifyingly stormy days we had in Chicago, we rescheduled for another day in July. Despite it still being a bit cloudy, Janella, Vince and I had a fun time wandering around our neighborhood (we live about 3 blocks away!) and taking some great photographs. Janella and Vince have such a positive energy and are always smiling; I have such a great time chatting and laughing with them every time I see them. They are getting married in September in Glenview with a reception in downtown Chicago at the University Club; can’t wait!
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Travel Update + B/W Film
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- 23 June 2009
Summer is here, which means I’m travelling quite a lot. Here is a little rundown of some spots where you can expect me soon. If you or someone you know is interested in a session in one of the cities, certainly contact me. I also offer some specials for sessions that I do while out of state. I’m also always available to come to you!
- June 26-28 :: Charlotte, NC
- July 10-12 :: Madison, WI
- July 12-13 :: Western WI (La Crosse area)
- July 24-26 :: DC/NOVA
- Sept 12-13 :: Galena, IL/Dubuque, IA
- October 17-18 :: Fort Lauderdale, FL
And here are a few quick grabs from some of the BW film I shot at Matt and Julie’s wedding. I haven’t looked through them all yet, but these were just four quick grabs. I really love them, and think Julie will so enjoy them (I hope!). People always ask me if I can tell the difference between film and digital, and I think you always can. I love digital, but the texture and feeling to film is simply the best. Film always seems to capture a certain feeling in a way that digital can’t, and it’s such a little treat every time I get it back. For photographers, these were with a Canon EOS 1-V with Ilford HP5 plus 400 film. For other clients of mine, I’ll probably be offering film upgrades as an addition to collections if you would like a roll or two at your event. Contact me for more info. :: more of these to come ::
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