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Yearly Archives: 2010

It’s all about the laughs!!: Chicago Engagement Photographer at Millennium Park

Many times a bride-to-be will ask for tips on getting ready for an engagement session.  As easy as it is to say, “Just have fun,” I have to admit that there are a few things that can be done to enhance an image. Laughter is by far the greatest accessory! I LOVE to laugh!!!  So…

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I want to attend Grace Ormonde’s book tour party!: Chicago Wedding Photographer

There’s an old saying in Spanish that goes…”Dime con quien andas, y te diré quien eres.”  Informal translation: “Tell me who you hang with and I’ll tell you who you are.” It’s great for everyone to make an assessment of where they want to be in life, whether be it for business or your personal life….

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Bartlett Family Lifestyle Session: Chicago Lifestyle and Wedding Photographer

About a year and a half ago I was invited to photograph the Persa and Franzone families together.  Guilia and Emanuela are sisters and from what I’ve gathered, they value their family immensely.  Yesterday, I was able to visit with the Franzones in their Bartlett home again.  There was a feeling of excitement that rushed…

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V, that’s me! : Chicago Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about who I was, am, and want to be.  I’m talking about names here.  When I was born my parents named me Veronica.  Not too long ago someone called me Vanessa (you know who you are, and you know that I don’t care and know that I love you…

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HERE’S TO NEW BEGINNINGS!: Chicago Lifestyle Family Photographer

As I typed the title to this first blog post I felt my hands start to get cold and tremble and the rest of my body brought on a bit of anxiety so as to not feel left out.  Aside from that, I am feeling incredibly excited, thrilled, exhilarated, animated, enlivened, electrified and fired up (that’s right. i…

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