Monica, Ombre at Sunset
Finally, I figured it out. The personal chord that Monica’s outfit struck in Megan is precisely the type of internal reaction I am hoping to spark in the people who read my blog. I cannot tell you how happy it made me to see that kind of reaction in someone looking at my photo. I never get to see that in real life because I’m separated from you readers by cyberspace. It’s why I include photos of brides jumping and little girls playing alongside the more typical street-style images like Monica’s or a PS11 at NYFW. This blog has evolved into a record of my journey as a photographer. In a very strange way what started off as a site dedicated entirely to other people became a blog about myself.
But let’s be honest here, the real credit goes to the over 1,100 individuals who have been featured on my blog. My job as a street-style photographer is to provide a platform for all the stylish people I meet to express their creativity. The people who are actually on my blog is where the primary focus should be. They’re the true stars. It’s why, whenever I’m asked in interviews ‘who inspires me,’ I always respond with, “the people on my blog.” That being said, as I get better at photography I’m trying to make the images beautiful too in terms of lighting and composition. I don’t want to be just “xeroxing other people’s outfits” as my mother so eloquently refers to it. Although to be fair, that kind of is what street-style blogging is about.
And most importantly, thank you for reading this tl;dr post!
xo,
Amy
Great photo and I love that girl's style. Thanks for sharing so much inspiration from the streets of Chicago with the rest of us 🙂 miss you girl!
This truly is a fun outfit from top to bottom, made perfect by the smile and stance of the wearer (monica). I've been enjoying your pictures for a few months now… this one is getting pinned!
This is a wonderful post, from the outfit to the writing, everything is spot on. I enjoy your blog because surprisingly, I find that Chicago just does not get enough love when it comes to street style with the city as a photographic setting and real Chicagoans as subjects (unless I'm just missing out). Also, sunsets are very much obsession-worthy. I love them too.
I'm obsessed with your photos and have to check here on daily basis now. I'm proud to say I'm born/raised Chicago but currently live in Dallas. I love everything about your photos, the sun creeping thru (I love sunsets too), the little girl playing in the fountain, the inner happiness (your passion) comes shining thru on all you do. I love the fashion, seeing the Chicago streets in background, you're a true artist, I love following you 🙂
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This was a great blog post. I found you through R29. I recently moved to Chicago from NY and your street style photos make me happy and excited to be a Chicagoan. Cheers!
Wow I must confess you make some very trenhnact points.