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You Can Go Home Again

Chicago, Illinois Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.  ~ from The Wonder Years When I was five, I flew from my birthplace in Poland, along with my mom and sister, to visit my grandmother in Chicago for a few […]

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Downtown Dome

Chicago, Illinois It was pouring when Eugene and I went on our photo adventure so we ducked into the Chicago Cultural Center to dry off. The Cultural Center is known for its gorgeous Tiffany Dome. Unfortunately, there was an event that afternoon so we couldn’t go into Preston Bradley Hall, but we could take photos from […]

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Farm Foundation

Marengo, IllinoisI had a great time driving around rural Illinois during my visit last month. I love the blue skies and green grass, but it’s bittersweet seeing farm buildings that are no more. As interesting as I may find these structures, I’m saddened that so many farms are gone.

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Chicago Suburbs, IllinoisOne of the most fun parts about taking family photos is seeing how big the kids can get in a year. I last photographed Allison for her baby portraits. Now she’s walking… and running. I met the family at this cool covered bridge. Allison is a walking machine. Brother Brendan likes to climb. […]

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