The photo above has not been retouched or processed in any way. I usually hate how streetlamps cast a strong orange glow over the photo and [attempt to] fix it with filters, but here I think it is precisely what creates such a striking image.
As my photography skills improve, I am beginning to truly understand the power of small details. The luminescence around the edges of Daniel’s hair, along with the sparkling of the fine snow dusted across his upper body, convinced me that this is a truly magical picture.
The sun had already set for the day and it was beginning to snow when I spotted Ainslee. Even though the lighting was poor and dominated by the orange glow of streetlamps, a flash would have ruined my ability to capture the contrast in textures between Ainslee’s white patent leather Dr. Martens and the fresh, powdery snow.
Looking fashionable during the winter in Chicago requires a wardrobe of statement coats. Brittney, who works at Akira Bucktown, looks killer in a bold leopard-print coat, wayfarers, and motorcycle boots.
