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  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I'm amazed at how much my photography has improved.…
    December 19, 2012
  • The View from the Chicago River

    This post is sponsored by Chase - a strong supporter of the Global Cities Initiative, a program that helps foster…
    May 31, 2012
  • Three Years Old (Eleanor’s Yearly Photo)

    I took a monthly photo of Eleanor in the same Eames rocker, in the same spot in my living room,…
    May 2, 2012
  • Twelve Months Old (August’s Monthly Photo)

    I’ll be taking a photo of August sitting in the Eames rocker and wearing his pin each month until he’s…
    February 8, 2012
  • Santa Visited

    The kids have a new favorite toy, and so do I. And Santa filled our stockings with fun things. (I…
    December 26, 2011
  • ONA Brooklyn Camera Bag (Giveaway)

    ONA wrote to me after I had featured their Brooklyn Camera Bag in a roundup of cute camera bags, offering…
    August 30, 2011
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  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I’m amazed at how much my photography has improved. I still have a lot…

    December 19, 201236 commentsLibrary, Photography
  • The View from the Chicago River

    This post is sponsored by Chase – a strong supporter of the Global Cities Initiative, a program that helps foster local economic development. Learn more…

    May 31, 201248 commentsLocal, My Life, Photography
  • Three Years Old (Eleanor’s Yearly Photo)

    I took a monthly photo of Eleanor in the same Eames rocker, in the same spot in my living room, every month for two years.…

    May 2, 201229 commentsParenting, Photography
  • Twelve Months Old (August’s Monthly Photo)

    I’ll be taking a photo of August sitting in the Eames rocker and wearing his pin each month until he’s two years old. I also…

    February 8, 201237 commentsParenting, Photography
  • Santa Visited

    The kids have a new favorite toy, and so do I. And Santa filled our stockings with fun things. (I forgot to show you this…

    December 26, 201120 commentsHolidays, Photography
  • ONA Brooklyn Camera Bag (Giveaway)

    ONA wrote to me after I had featured their Brooklyn Camera Bag in a roundup of cute camera bags, offering one to me for review.…

    August 30, 20112348 comments'F' for Freebies, Photography
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