amy aiello photography: 01/14/10

Thursday, January 14, 2010

A Musician's Gathering
January 14, 2010
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Chopin used to have gatherings held at his house. Invited were musicians, poets, writers, artists and all kinds of other artistic types of people. I decided to try just the musician part of this for the first gathering, and invited some of my dearest friends (and their friends) over for a night of music, food and drink.

Many smiles were had, great music was played and listened to, and hugs were endless. Thank you EVERYONE for coming out. You made me SO happy!!!

Can't wait til next time!

xoxo

~amy

More photos from our little gathering can be seen on my facebook album:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=50636&id=1138585006&l=906932bb79

GYMNASTICS
NIU vs LaCrosse
January 10,2010
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I went to DeKalb on Sunday to shoot the gymnastics meet for fun with my friend Percy. He was INCREDIBLY kind to allow me to fiddle around with some really stellar lenses - MANY thanks to you my friend!! Let's do this again soon!!

WONDERFUL job to all the girls who competed. Made me REALLY miss the sport!!!

xoxo

~amy

There are LOTS more pictures from the meet!! Visit my facebook page's photo album to see them!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=50660&id=1138585006&l=e672e1274a

The Effects
Photo Shoot @ Johnny K's Studio
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Live Show @ Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL - January 9, 2010
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Saturday, I was given the opportunity to work with an insanely talented group of guys who form the band, The Effects (Lead singer - Joel; Guitarist - Jeff; Drummer - Aaron; Bassist - Chase). We met up at Groovemaster Studios (owned and run by the infamous Johnny K) to use this amazing space for our shoot together.

After the shoot, the band went to load in and do a sound check over at Bottom Lounge. I, along with David Silbaugh, his beautiful fiance Stacia, and Johnny's fabulous assistant Crystal, stayed behind and listened to some of Johnny's latest work (VERY neat stuff!!!). We all then made our way to the lounge in time for the show's start. The guys REALLY impressed the crap out of me with their playing! I can't wait to see them again when they come back into town :)

AND.... we'll also, hopefully, have the time to set up a more elaborate shoot (this one was put together on the fly).

Joel, Jeff, Aaron and Chase - THANK YOU for the fabulous shoot and amazing show.

Crystal - couldn't have done the shoot without you - you're just plain awesome!!!

David - a VERY special thank you to you for setting this who shindig up and believing in me.

Johnny - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Love your studio, and am so thankful for your generosity in allowing us to use it for the shoot. Can't wait to see the place come together as you envision it to be in the future!!!

xoxo to all,

~amy

THE SHOOT