Glenwood Ave Arts Fest

Can't believe it's the middle of August already. I've had a wonderful run of shows this summer. It did get pretty hot for some of them but this weekend is going to be very nice. I'll be in the Glenwood Ave Arts Fest booth #48. This is such a nice show AND it's in my neighborhood, Rogers Park. I've tried to stock up on everything but still can't seem to catch up with inventory so stop by early for the best picks.

Next week, I'll be in the Bucktown Arts Fest booth #159. It'll be my first year in this show and I'm really looking forward to it. A lot of excellent artists and a good crowd of art collectors. Let's hope this beautiful weather continues.

I have a new fall and winter schedule coming up soon. If you plan on ordering holiday gifts this year please plan and order ahead. I get overwhelmed the closer we get and I don't want to disappoint anyone.

Just a few pics from the Evanston Lakeshore Show. I think I had the best view of the lake and lagoon.

Thanks again for all your support of my work and I hope to see you soon!

Ravenswood Art Walk

Today is the Ravenswood Art Walk and my door is open to all. Nothing like a deadline to finish putting up photos. The front of the studio is now complete and I'm loving it. Now it's time to sit back and open the wine.

Energizer Baby

This is going to be a short post but I have to share pics of this baby I recently photographed. Normally, when photographing a baby you have a narrow window either between naps or between feedings. I usually take my time and let the baby dictate the pace of the shoot. There have been sessions where the total time of shooting has lasted 15 minutes and then sometimes you get lucky and it can last almost an hour. Well this baby was like the energizer bunny! He kept on going, and going, and going...

The little boy just got his two lower front teeth and was happy to show my assistant and I his smile almost every time we asked.

The short period of time when a baby is able to sit up on their own and when they learn how to walk is a great time to photograph because you are able to hold their attention longer. Even though I certainly don't mind running around after children it's always nice when I can focus my attention on facial expressions and small details.

I was able to use various backgrounds and different vantage points while photographing this little one.

I also make a point to get the family involved in the photographs of the baby. The mother was not expecting to have her picture taken but I insisted and they turned out beautiful.

We ended up getting a TON of photographs of this little energizer baby and after 2 1/2 hours of shooting I had to call it quits. I really think he could have gone on but I was exhausted! Even though it turned out to be a long shoot with many background changes it was so much fun. They got a lot of photos to choose from and I got a lot of wonderful samples. He was great to work with--such a cutie! 

Peace,

Juana