Holiday decorations add a festive vibe that can’t help but put you in a joyous mood. The color. The sparkle. The lights. It’s an annual tradition that I look forward to every year. Lucky for me, I’m in the position to capture this holiday magic for LondonHouse Chicago so we can share the spirit on…
Author: Amy Ulivieri
Chicagohenge Flight for the Fall Equinox
In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox marks the first day of fall in what are called the astronomical seasons. This event usually takes place on or around September 23 and creates a very photogenic spectacle in the city of Chicago. Thanks in large part to the foresight and wisdom of Chicago’s city planner, Daniel…
Eyes to the Sky! 2019 Chicago Air & Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is an annual tradition dating back to 1959. It has grown to be the largest and oldest free admission air and water show in the United States. The air show showcases daredevil pilots, parachute teams, and jets flying in formation. My husband Nick is a total aviation geek, and…
Chiberia: Arctic Temperatures in Chicago
Chiberia. Name given to area of extreme cold in mid-Western USA. Chicago + Siberia. This weather phenomenon term was coined in 2014 during an extreme polar vortex that pummeled the city of Chicago. That year, temperatures plunged as low as -42°F with windchill. We had not seen extremes like this again until this year. And lucky…
Snokeh in Chicago
I’m one of those people that actually enjoys winter. I like the cold – and love the snow. I think it’s remarkable how Chicago shines during every season, but there is something especially captivating about this city during winter. And in the event of a beautiful snowfall, I love to venture out and capture it!…
Photo Walk: Millennium Park
Creative work is an interesting business. The demand to deliver fresh content is high and the deliverables aren’t black and white – it’s basically a mountain of grey. And I say that in the most loving way. I enjoy the fact that it’s not a straight, flat path with hard rights and wrongs, but rather…
Fall Sunset from LondonHouse Chicago
Here in Chicago, we have a special solar event twice a year aptly named ‘Chicagohenge’. It’s a special alignment of the sun and our beautiful, tall city buildings. For a week or so around the Spring and Fall Equinox (around March 21 and September 21 most years), the sun sets due east and west of…
60th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show
This year marked the 60th annual Chicago Air & Water Show. Admittedly, my husband caused me to fall more in love with this annual event than I probably ever would have without him. For him, it’s like a kid at Christmas. His enthusiasm for photographing the show is contagious, and over the years I’ve challenged…
Tulips Along Michigan Avenue
Each year, when the seemingly never-ending winter finally gives way to the warmer temperatures of spring, we in Chicago begin to eagerly await the arrival of the amazing tulip display along Michigan Avenue. This annual tradition began over 20 years ago, and it’s one that requires a bit a forward thinking in order to succeed.…
LondonHouse Chicago Tea Service Photoshoot
Chicago, IL – – When I think of tea it almost immediately invokes a sense of calmness and tranquility. As if my body instinctively takes an extra deep inhale and extra long exhale. Tea seems like such a simple and peaceful escape, in a world that’s anything but. So when I recently had the opportunity…