Shot this dish for a an advertisement for Café Matou. Smelled sooo delicious. A little tip: If you don't have a the luxury of hiring a food stylist, pay attention to your garnishes, especially fresh herbs which have a tendency to wilt with hot food.
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12/30/2009
12/14/2009
Love at 40 degrees
I am just starting to dive into engagement and wedding photography, so I was thrilled that it warmed to a balmy 40 degrees this weekend and we could do some outdoor shots at North Avenue Beach on Lake Michigan. J & J, you were fantastic and thanks for showing us your waltz!
12/11/2009
Too Cold
I am so bummed that I can't do an upcoming portrait session outside. It is just too damn cold.
12/04/2009
Chicago: Hair & Makeup
Sarah is one of Chicago's best kept secrets and the stylist behind much of the gorgeous hair flowing around Lincoln Park these days...
Here she is working at our recent photo shoot...
www.elizabethlynchphotography.com
She's
fun, super pretty, and almost intuitive when it comes to a cut and color. She currently works at Avieve and makes house calls for hair and makeup. Check out her website: www.thelookchicago.com.
Gluten-Free Cupcakes
I am not a cupcake girl. But if I'm going to eat one, it's gonna be a gluten-free vanilla cupcake from Southport Grocery and Café. It's made with rice flour, which seems to yield a lighter and fluffier cake than wheat flour. Above: their wedding cupcakes.
Currently Craving: Grapefruit
Ginseng Tea and 102
12/03/2009
Portraits: Mom & Dad
My parents are currently on vacation with a "probable but not certain" internet connection, so I am taking this opportunity to post images of them in their bathrobes.
These were taken a few years ago when I started this series to document my version of midwestern suburban life. My inspiration is photographer Tina Barney and her book Theater of Manners. Though I do not have much on common with Ms. Barney, I like the intimacy and candid presentation of her subject matter.
Winter Eats: Beef Stew
Baby, it's cold outside! Time for hearty meals like beef stew. I like making stews/chilis/soups because they require minimal effort - you basically just prep, chop and put the ingredients together. (Yes, I'm a lazy cook.) Click here for a tasty and easy beef stew recipe.
12/02/2009
Chicago Eats: Kith and Kin
Ate at a new restaurant last night - Kith and Kin. Just what I was in the mood for: braised Swiss chard, chicken liver paté, and a gorgeous cod in coconut and lemongrass broth. No website yet, but click here for the metromix review.
