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Chef Jacob Demars - Open Circuit Dining
Recently I had the pleasure of photographing Chicago culinary artist Chef Jacob Demars, founder of Open Circuit Dining. If you are lucky enough to snag a ticket to his private dining experience, your palate will not be disappointed!
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Chef Jacob Demars
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Apple roasted endive, roasted beet, candied walnuts and apple…
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Highlights from Culinary Care’s Corporate Cookoff Event
Two of my favorite things are food and helping others, so I was obviously thrilled to capture the inaugural Culinary Care Corporate Cookoff! 18 Corporate teams were paired with top Chicago chefs to create dishes judged by a tasting panel. The event was a total hit, and raised enough money…
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GIRL ON FIRE: Dora Madison Burge From NBC’s Chicago Fire
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Dora Madison Burge for Felix Magazine © Chicago Photographer Alissa Pagels
Here’s one of my favorite images from a recent photo shoot with Dora Madison Burge for Felix Magazine. Dora was a joy to shoot and I can’t wait until the issue comes out!
Photo: Alissa Pagels
Hair: Paula Heckenast…
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How to Find a Photographer For Your Fashion or Lifestyle Blog
So your fashion and lifestyle blog is picking up steam, and you’re ready to take your content and presentation to the next level - i.e. - hire a professional photographer. Congrats! Quality photography is a valuable way to present yourself and your brand professionally. So how does one go about…
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Lit Fest Event by LA Photographer Alissa Pagels-Minor
Community events and street festivals are a blast to photograph. Alissa Pagels-Minor, an event and commercial photographer based in Los Angeles, California, shares her favorite highlights from the annual Lit Fest event.
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The Ronsley Building Preview Event Photography
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Via CS Magazine: CS Magazine, LG Construction + Development, Antunovich Associates, Dreamtown Realty, Fredman Design Group and Guaranteed Rate invited guests to preview the new, high-end, condominium residences, The Ronsley, before the summer of 2016 launch. Guests experienced a night at the Ronsley featuring the best of River North, including…
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How to Prepare for Corporate Headshots
Whether your company has hired a photographer or you are booking your own, there are few things you can do to make the shoot a success
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What to Wear
Your outfit will largely depend on your industry, but dressing professionally is usually a must. Your headshot will be a representation…
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Fashion & Lifestyle Blog Winter Shoot
Working with bloggers is one of my favorite types of collaborations, especially when they are as cool as Madison! For her lifestyle and fashion blog, A Moment of Madness, we photographed some winter looks that could warm even the chilliest Chicago days.
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