Diane K. Miller, Naperville Portrait Photography

Float away

September 03, 2013 • Leave a Comment

I've long wanted to do a floating balloon shot. The idea came to me during a recent photo shoot in Naperville but why use a Naperville landscape when I was about to go on vacation where there were far more interesting scenes. I photographed the model and balloons near home. I had her on a hill so I was looking up at her and we took many photos of h...

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Chicago Photography Center Needs Your Help

August 30, 2013 • 3 Comments

Today I'm going to talk a bit about an organization that means a lot to me. You may have seen me mention the Chicago Photography Center before. I have taken classes there, had the opportunity to have my work hang in their gallery and am proud to serve on their board of directors. But Chicago Photography Center is so much more than a place to take c...

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On Rocky Peaks at the Badlands National Park

August 29, 2013 • Leave a Comment

The Badlands, with their rocky peaks and spires, dry barren landscape and gorgeous colors, literally scared the crap out of me. From the ground looking up, they are simply beautiful. But as we got higher and were on the top looking down I discovered a fear of heights that is really quite profound. My son, on the other hand, loved it. He loves to cl...

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It's a Bighorn!

August 26, 2013 • Leave a Comment

“It’s a bighorn!” she yelled, excitedly pointing out the window of the car. To the sound of squealing brakes, Dad quickly stopped the car so they can get a closer look. My sister and I buried in the toys that were on the back ledge of the car, barely able to dig ourselves out before it runs off into the woods. That is an excerpt from my childhood...

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Self Portrait Week - Five

August 23, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Last but not least is a self portrait by Jessica Chevalier of Lost in the Valley Photography. www.lostinthevalleyphotography.com

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