Chicago is a pretty awesome city – loved, loved, loved the buildings! I wish we had brick buildings, water towers, and the history! I still love California though :) I didn’t get too much of a chance to explore the whole city – I really only explored about a 4-6 mile radius from the hotel. Most of my days were taken up by the workshop, and just hanging with other photographers and what not :) The first and last day we there were the days that I actually got to explore on our own. :)
I ate a lot, and the food there is GOOD. Really, it was hard to go to any food place and not have at least pretty good food. Most of the places were very good. :) A few places that we visited that I loved was Bijan’s (Bistro place open till 4am!!), Gino’s (GOOD deep dish pizza!), Nuts on Clark (mmm I crave their cheese popcorn now – thanks for the rec, Char!) and Downtown Dog (mmm Chicago style hot dog!).
Other “touristy” things we did included a visit to the Navy Pier, shop along the Magnificent Mile and taking an architectural boat tour which was fun because it rained the whole time we were on it (and of course, it didn’t rain at ALL before OR after the ride, only when we were on it!!) That was actually pretty relaxing, because I had been frazzled all week (my body is still on Central time!) and the rain cleansed my spirit :)
We encountered a storm on the way there
Justin & Michelle. (who are currently road tripping to their wedding and having a photographic adventure! I can’t wait to see their images from the whole thing :) )
Anne & Bill. (thanks for getting dirty for me :) )
Nic.
At which everyone but a few crazies like us stayed during the downpour. The chairs were all full in the beginning. :)
On the Chicago Tribune building, there are pieces of important landmarks from all over the world embedded in the walls of the building on the outside. It’s pretty awesome.
The only food item I got the chance to take a photo of – a cheese dog.
Farewell Chicago. Till next time. :)
Back in San Diego! But still not back in the office :) I have sooooooo many things to post/blog about, there’s not enough days in the week to do it!! lol ;) Upcoming these next two weeks – boudoir teasers (eight of them!), Chicago images, and more wedding teasers :)
Have you ever flown on a hot air balloon? I want to.
re: chicago.
AWESOME! I’ve had so much fun here so far, and wish I could stay longer and see more, but I simply can’t! I truly enjoyed my time here though, and must come back!! :D Plus, I’m super thankful of all the amazing people I’ve met here and all the things I’ve learned :)
re: my schedule.
Is soo off right now!!
re: old brick buildings.
I wish we had more of these in San Diego. :)
re: inspiration.
Life.
