This crazy, unpredictable weather has us thinking about charming indoor spaces. While the sun and rain battle it out, we’ll be exploring Chicago’s beautiful, hidden interiors. Indoor environments can add a geometric quality to your photos, complimenting the bold patterns found on the runways this Spring.
Read MoreA Uromastyx Named Vincent and the Girl Who Loves Him
I breathed a sigh of relief. The snake was opaque and couldn't be taken out of his tank. I had been losing sleep over the idea of photographing this particular situation and now it seemed like I was in a safe zone. WHEW! Instead, we moved to a tank labeled "Uromastyx". Crystal fearlessly picked up Vincent and packed him in a carry case with the help of one of the Zoo Keepers, Matt. As our crew exited the "zoo's kitchen" one of Crystal's fellow Junior Zoo Keeper pals was outside showing off a hissing cockroach to visitors with her bare hand. I stared in disbelief when she raised a hand to her lips to kiss the roach...
Read MoreShe bakes, she frosts and serves ice cream too.
Hayley sat on the counter and I arranged the pastries just so. We were deep in conversation. The topic: chocolate cake, decidedly our favorite. I was vividly describing to her the most recent slice I had eaten at a cozy place called Magnolia's in Hazel, Kentucky, simply amazing!! I could talk about cake all day. Hayley and her animated sister, Kate are pretty passionate about cake too. I found out...
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