The Cook County courthouse building was spilling out onto the street with soon to be newlyweds when I arrived to capture Emma & Vukasin’s wedding vows on Saturday morning. While I waited for them to arrive I wandered around and offered congratulations to the many couples who had just gotten married or who were waiting their […]
March 27, 2019
Immigrating to the U.S. means navigating a what can be a confusing and sometimes intimidating process to gain a Green Card and then citizenship. But for many it is well worth the effort because it means they are guaranteed to be able to stay and live the life they have now made here in America. The […]
March 7, 2019
“The most egregious acts of racism occur within a context of compromise.” -Jemar Tisby Jemar Tibsy just dropped his first book The Color of Compromise and stopped in Chicago for a book launch party & live Pass the Mic recording. He opened his remarks by reading the introduction of his book and stating the reason […]
February 3, 2019
When I capture images I am often trying to remember a feeling, a moment framed in my mind, part of a story that can stand alone, or something that changed me. For me it is about being present in that moment & waiting for the frame that tells that story. Images are powerful and can craft, […]
January 5, 2019
I was grateful to be invited to do visual storytelling for a recent trip that a delegation from Westmont took to visit their sister city in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Our family hosted an exchange student last November so I was eager to visit Taiwan and meet her family! They met me first thing off […]
October 8, 2018
I read recently that BOTH tears & laughter are essential to create a lasting & deep friendship. Both require vulnerability and allowing yourself to be YOU & then allowing your friend to be themselves. I have watched Annikah & Sylvia navigate a true friendship over the last 4 years and I was excited to capture […]
September 2, 2018
The Student Conservation Association has 6 crews working throughout the Chicagoland area & I was able to capture them in action before they wrap up their summer programs. These crews of hard working young people are inspiring, knowledgeable, & passionate about conservation. They were working on invasive species removal, installing check steps so others can enjoy […]
August 10, 2018
I struggle to even put any words to all the history & questions we engaged with last weekend but I also sense that to not acknowledge the weighty truth I continue to reckon with seems too dismissive. I am so grateful for for the work of Equal Justice Initiative. If you ask me about the […]
June 28, 2018
When I was asked by World Relief to capture a portrait of a woman who empowers and advocates for other women for their #ThankGodForWomen campaign immediately this beautiful woman came to mind so I was excited when she agreed to allow me to capture her and ask some questions about her current role as a social worker […]
March 2, 2018
