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Rich... what can we say about Rich? The question is what can't we say about Rich? Or was it what shouldn't we say about Rich? A recently retired bachelor (yes ladies, he's single) Rich needed a new profile photo for his company's web site.

After we did the basic "corporate headshot" we got to play around with some experimental lighting techniques. Using both wide lighting and some fixed lightl, I got some interested photos. I was interested in the "Time" magazine look, as seen on Gregory Heisler (www.gregoryheisler.com). Since every model is different, every photo had it's own life. Below is one of my favorites from today.

Today we had Adrienne and Lamar at the portrait studio for their formal engagement photos. This morning was also a horrible winter blizzard. Temperatures plummeted. We got about 4 inches of snow. The plows were out in force all day from morning until night. And yet, these two lovely souls still made it in through the storm for their scheduled appointment. They receive the trooper of the day award! I could think of no better way to spend the evening snow storm then by taking pictures of two people in love!

The couple took advantage of our portrait discount and received 50% off of their engagement portrait, by booking their wedding photography with Plum Tree Studio. Contact us today if you are interested in the 2008 discount!!! Their wedding will be in Wadsworth Illinois in April of 2009. Looking forward to a wonderful celebration of love.

Congratulations Adrienne and Lamar! 

See you in April 2009 for your wedding day!

This evening we had a Pet Portrait with Calvin, Janet and "Bucky" from Grayslake. Our gorgeous red headed friend (below) was 70 pounds of pure muscle and a ton of love and energy. He bounded around the studio, exploring everything he could. Sniff sniff, what's that? And that? And ohh ohh that too? What is it?!?!? His young nose was not yet used to the "other dog" smells in this world, and as we all know Plum Tree Studio is frequently visited by four legged buddies ready to smile for their annual portraits. 

As soon as his care givers sat down for their portraits, he promptly joined them on the floor (obviously ready for his evening tummy rub). To get his attention I did my usual "critter sounds" as I like to call them -- a few cat meows, some like arfs, then a bit of the quack quack, and finally closing with a general squeel. Buckey responded really well to the "go to the car?" sentence (since we all love car rides, photographer included!). After a few photos, Bucky realized that no real critters were actually in my throat and thus was bored of me. Overall, it was a great session for Bucky and his adopted parents! Woof Woof Buckey! 

Last weekend I photographed with Kristen Poilzzi and true to her own description, she was a bubbly, sincere and kind person, very open to new idea's and new poses. Kristen was very comfortable with her 5'10" physique and "worked it" in the photos, as we say in the biz. You can tell from the images below that she could replicate emotions as needed and gave a great deal of variety in poses and motions. Fab! Thanks girl!

Today we worked with Mia - spent a few doing both indoors and outdoor work. She was great to work with - full of life and personality! We now offer professional chicago fashion photography through our chicago illinois location. We also cater to the suburbs such as hickory hills and palos heights.