Saturday, November 14, 2009

The Other Side








So some of you might wonder what I do when I am not photographing weddings. Well let’s just say it is likely that is will have something to do with art and culture in Chicago. As a young girl back in the late 90’s when I was in college I studied both photography and theater and in my current life they both play a role. For many years I have been a member of the Serendipity Theater Collective as a writer and performer for their 2nd Story series and in October of 2007 I stepped up as the company’s managing director. What does that mean? It means I am a busy girl. It also means I am dedicated to the art form of story telling visually as well as on stage and on the page. And in my life I am surrounded by creativity all the time!!! So much so, sometimes it makes my head hurt and I have to remind myself to embrace and merge my creativity whenever I can. Thus has lead to photographing of local artists, musicians and actors. I have a unique perspective when I get behind the camera with a performer that comes from all of the hats that I wear. It’s exciting, fun and I can’t wait to do more of it. Here are some shots from my session with Cristina, a lovely local actress. Make-Up provided by Ebony Carrig.

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