Thursday, January 20, 2011

the city sleeps in flames

before i moved to Madison in june of 2009, i was already convinced that Chicago was the place for me. problem was, i had trouble convincing my roommate the same. without experiencing everything & everyone that i've met in Madison to date, i wouldn't be the person that i am today & i have no regrets of making that decision. someday i hope to set up shop in Chicago, at least for a few years. the energy in the city is extremely high, it's almost as though you could reach out & grab it. it intoxicates me.

here is a quick snapshot version of my day in Chicago with great friends!

all photos were shot in & around Chicago, IL on january 16, 2011
side by side
champagne on the train
city slicker
unpainted
 blue line
reckless
easy ride
clementine
oval shaped heart
yellow light
girl in the blue coat
touche
 trunk
 one
221
nice kicks
the gangs all here
deaths door
paparazzi
hesitation
still life

sky high

Thursday, January 6, 2011

have you seen the days of july?

i'm very grateful to have so many talented people surrounding me on a daily basis. & today i had the opportunity to photograph my friend Nicholas Villers' promotional photos for his personal project DAYS OF JULY. take a listen, it'll be music to your ears; literally. cd release party tomorrow, followed by a free EP!

  Latest tracks by Days Of July
sunny side /// madison, wi /// january 2011
twenty-one degrees /// madison, wi /// january 2011
no lifeguard, in july? /// madison, wi /// january 2011
shady shark /// madison, wi /// january 2011
little america /// madison, wi /// january 2011
i'm just a bill /// madison, wi /// january 2011
flag me down /// madison, wi /// january 2011

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

2010; you're so last year

it's 2011 & it's about time i start showing people what i can do with this sweet camera that i carry everywhere. if you can't already tell, i'm an aspiring photographer. but, i'm also privileged enough to be second shooting & assisting the amazing  RED GECKO STUDIO. if it weren't for Mandie, i would still be wondering if my dreams of becoming a professional photographer would ever come true. & now that i know anything is possible, i get the opportunity to share my treasured images with you! please ENJOY.
below; some of my top favorites in 2010 (it took me all too long to jump on the blog bandwagon) i promise not to let you down.
xoxo

dynamic disco /// madison, wi /// 2010
duck duck goose /// madison, wi /// 2010
to the top /// madison, wi /// 2010
orange your glad i didn't say banana /// madison, wi /// 2010
the finer things in life /// madison, wi /// 2010
LOOK, I'M BURNING @ the orpheum /// madison, wi /// 2010
reflect /// madison, wi /// 2010
to the weeds /// madison, wi /// 2010
olive juice /// madison, wi /// 2010
brotherly love /// madison, wi /// 2010
moon man /// sturgeon bay, wi /// 2010
all tied up /// madison, wi /// 2010
gray palette /// madison, wi /// 2010
rusty spoon /// north freedom, wi /// 2010
tie /// milwaukee, wi /// 2010
we shall wade it out /// portland, maine /// 2010
patience for the win /// madison, wi /// 2010
no cars allowed /// NYC /// 2010
disturbing the peace /// ephraim, wi /// 2010
DRESSDOWN @ the frequency /// madison, wi /// 2010
forget me not /// madison, wi /// 2010
on the record /// madison, wi /// 2010
no, that's my beer /// madison, wi /// 2010
pure & simple /// milwaukee, wi /// 2010
everlasting /// north freedom, wi /// 2010
seasick /// ephraim, wi /// 2010
clear as far as i can sea /// madison, wi /// 2010
these boots were made for a wedding dress /// madison, wi /// 2010
LOOK, I'M BURNING /// madison, wi /// 2010
i c u /// madison, wi /// 2010
yours truly /// madison, wi /// 2010
after this illusion /// madison, wi /// 2010
love in the new year /// madison, wi /// january 2011