Chicago in Black and White

Last week we took a little trip to Chicago...  we visited the Art Institute of Chicago, checked out the infamous bean, and ate some ridiculously good Ethiopian food!  Here are a few of my favorite shots from the trip -- all in Black and White to help set off the textures of the city!

Changing Seasons, Changing Landscape

While everyone I know laments the oncoming winter months, I've been taking every opportunity to reexamine the midwestern landscape through black and white photography. Fall color is vibrant and beautiful, but it isn't until the leaves are down that it becomes possible to really examine line, form, shadow and light. Shots like these are why I think its worth it to brave the cold and get outside...

Stay warm and check back for more images from our adventures!

Took a trip to the land of Lincoln...

My husband and I took a little trip to Illinois last week... while we were there I explored a local nursery called Barkley Farms, spent some time with a cat, a dog and some horses, and enjoyed the relaxing pace of the country. Here are some of the photographs I took along the way...

Egg Display

Pattern of Succulents

Rosie's World

Foal in the Woods

Clementine's Snack