New Blog Address!

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After three years of blogging at blogger.com, I have upgraded my blog so that it is now located at my own address. Blogs will no longer be posted here at the blogger address, so please update your bookmarks!

http://blog.amyphotochicago.com

Happy Anniversary

March 12, 2010

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Today I am celebrating how fortunate, blessed, and thrilled I am to have one of the most unique and thrilling jobs out there. I cannot thank you enough, Ray, Erich and Helen, for this amazing opportunity. It has forever changed my life for the better :)

~amy

The New Face of Facing Winter

A Brighter Side of the Forest

March 6, 2010

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Justin Birchard and Jeff Goluszka of Facing Winter are two of the most genuine, caring, and special people I've been lucky enough to call friends. We have all gone through a shocking and hurtful time together, but are prevailing in our own paths of life. With our friendship renewed, and the replacement of their old bassist with their current one - Drew DeWaard - I've again become a part of the boys' musical journey as a fan and photographer.

I have been very privileged to have the new Facing Winter preview some of their latest material, along with some old favorites. Drew has exceeded my hopes for the band's rebirth - helping land opening gigs for bands like Rusted Root, and playing larger venues than before. They're continuing to pursue their desire to play cities outside of Chicago, and are doing so tactically and with more determination than ever before. Together, this new grouping has already begun exploring new avenues of musicality - evidence of which will be seen on their forthcoming album due for completion in just a few short weeks.

So... without further ado, here is the new face of Facing Winter:

The VERY talented, kind and fabulous new bassist, Drew DeWaard

Watch for the official announcement of the release of the forthcoming album, "Gifts From Gravity" at www.facingwinter.com.

Alexander Djordjevic

A Solo Performance

Steinway of Chicago - Downers Grove, IL

February 28, 2010

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Alex gave an unforgettable and beautiful show on Sunday, February 28th at Steinway of Chicago in Downers Grove, IL. His program included:

Für Alina by Arvo Pärt

Metamorphosis Two, by Philip Glass

Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, by Frederic Chopin

Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata", by Ludwig van Beethoven

Twelve Etudes, Op. 10 (complete), by Frederic Chopin

Encore: Elegie No. 1, S. 196, by Franz Liszt

Alex filled the performance room beyond capacity - something that had never been done at Steinway of Chicago by any other performer. He earned a standing ovation from his impeccable technique and interpretation of these intricate pieces. The performance reminded me of how truly lucky and blessed I am to have Alex as my piano teacher.

Many thanks to all who supported this talented musician and teacher through their attendance on Sunday. Please help show your continued support of Alex's art by purchasing a cd of him performing:

http://www.alexanderdjordjevic.com/products.html

Another Session With Carole

February 28, 2010

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Carole and I decided to work on a little bit of studio photos for her modeling portfolio. I've had some damask fabric in my office for over a year now that I've been meaning to use for a shoot, and finally figured out the perfect reason to use it! :)

We'll be doing a few more shoots together, and I'll keep be sure to keep everyone filled in on what becomes of this lovely lady's modeling career.

~amy