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Press Kit for Letta

Letta is a singer/songwriter that flew to Chicago to work with me on her first album.  We decided on a bohemian chic look for her branding, and used the Catalyst Ranch as our location.  I was fortunate to book an amazing crew for this production, and my stylist Beth Berlin, was able to pull a huge collection of clothes and accessories for Letta to try.

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Fashion Photography: Kirk James Collections at Dana Hotel Chicago

I loved shooting at the Dana Hotel, the space is this incredible marriage of texture and impeccable design.  The fashions were the perfect counterpoint to the space.

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Celebrity Portraits: Matt Alber

Matt is an incredible singer/songwriter, I especially like the photos of him with the guitar, they have this “traveling man” vibe that I really think suits him.

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Small Business Photography: His Stuff

His Stuff is a high-end men’s clothing store with very current fashions, for their branding I like the idea of select close-ups of their merchandise and some portraits of the owners.

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Small Business Photography: Scout

For Scout, I wanted to do a mini editorial story, featuring the furniture and the owner, who has amazing taste.

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Small Business Photography: Matthew’s Fan Company

For the Matthew’s Fan Company, I shot a series of “hero” images that mixed product and architectural photography.  His fans are like polished metal art.

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Fitness Photography: John Cotter fitness

John Cotter fitness

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Fitness Photography: Matt Blankenberger fitness

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Architectural Photography: David Cieslak Interiors and Staging

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David Cieslak Interiors and Staging

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Architectural Photography: Marty’s Bar

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Celebrity Portraits: Jeffrey Altergott

I got special permission to shoot at The Old Town School of Folk Music for my session with Jeffrey Altergott. He’s a singer/songwriter  and his current full-length release, Balloons (2009), contains the Billboard World Song Contest winning track, “Don’t Prove Me Right“.  Check him out.

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