Big arching antique windows overlooking River North set the mood for the location of Creative Women's Co. Chicago Retreat at the Freehand Hotel. A handful of laughing women were putting together swag bags full of goodies from local creatives to give the women coming in from out of town for the retreat. I was lucky enough to spend the weekend with those incredible women - seminars filled with talks about setting boundaries in your life and business by Heather Vickery of Vickery & Co., calligraphy sessions to learn how to express emotion through words led by...
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I met the amazing Jas and Megan from Chestnut Tower Apartments over the summer when I did their team headshots on the roof of the apartment building that they manage. These two ferocious ladies are so kind and inspiring to me - so when they asked if I wanted to photograph the adorable holiday party they were hosting for their residents at Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery in the north loop, I was like, uh, yeah?!
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The garden at William Hill Gallery on Chicago's south side was incredible; green, red, and shades of gray stones that decorated the walking areas and separated the various plants. I'd never heard of the gallery until this event but now I'm glad that I did - talk about a dream location! I can't even express how gorgeous this venue was to photograph Revolving Door Arts Teen Chapbook Series - the backyard area was perfect for sitting on blankets...
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