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Hello friends! Summer is here, and I am loving it. I hope you are too! Sunshine and sandals… what more could we ask for?

Earlier this year, I was invited to a networking event. Of course, I hesitated. It was last minute, I would be attending alone, I hadn’t reprinted my business cards after I ran out… I was not prepared! But I knew this was something my business could benefit from. Plus, it was being held at a new, adorable floral shop I had been wanting to check out—Bev’s Blooms.

The pros outweighed the cons, so I went.

As a first-timer, I was a bit worried. Would I fit in? Would I feel awkward walking in alone? Happy to report… no regrets! The owner was incredibly sweet, I met a new potential client, and I connected with so many women who own their own businesses. It was inspiring, to say the least!

Side note: If you’re in the Wheaton area, you have to check out Bev’s Blooms!

Okay, back to Ariel.

She has a unique business, and ladies, you’re going to want to learn more about her and the incredible services she provides! Ariel is the owner of Core Bloom, whose mission is:

“Dedicated to restoring pelvic wellness and building lasting strength through expert physical therapy, evidence-based treatments, and mindful movement.”

Ariel is incredibly knowledgeable about women’s health. She helps women restore pelvic health while offering a variety of personalized treatment options. The best part? She travels to you.

From the moment you meet Ariel, you’ll immediately feel comfortable. Her bedside manner is warm, genuine, and compassionate. She is truly a joy to be around, and I am so grateful our paths crossed. Be sure to check out her website to learn more!

Even though I didn’t have business cards that day, Ariel reached out to schedule a brand photography session—and I am so glad she did. From our very first conversation, I felt connected to her energy and spirit. We met at her client’s beautiful home in Glen Ellyn. So I got to see treatment first hand.

Ariel was glowing. From the inside out.

Lesson learned: networking events are fun!

Every person I met that evening was welcoming, inspiring, and someone I’ll gladly keep in mind for future referrals. Ariel is an absolute gem, working in a truly unique niche—one that so many women could benefit from.

If you’re looking for compassionate, personalized pelvic health care, be sure to learn more about her services. I’m so grateful I stepped outside my comfort zone that evening because it led me to an incredible connection, a beautiful brand session, and the opportunity to share Ariel’s story with all of you.

Until next time, friends!

Meet Samantha, a Downers Grove Lifer.

It was the end of Summer of 2024. Samantha was looking for new headshots to match her new real estate career! Middle of September and it was hotter than hot, but we had a plan and we stuck with it! Meet in downtown Downers Grove and utilize the locations as the backdrop to her photos.

Samantha has a strong financial background and she coaches girls basketball. She is like a real life cheer leader. She is positive, fun and is always looking at the bright side. You really enjoy being around her!

Together, we walked around town, chatting and finding unique little nooks to bring some variety to her images. Downers Grove is full of charm and that wonderful small town appeal you look for in a community. She can tell you all about it! 😉. If you are looking for a wonderful realtor in DG, she’s your girl! She works out of the Downer Grove BHHS Chicago office. https://samanthaaycock.bhhschicago.com/

Well that is it for now folks. I hope you are enjoying 2025 so far! See ya next time!

Cheers-

Renèe

Hello there! Welcome back to my photography blog! Today, I’d love to share Beth Franken’s branded session with you.

Beth is a real estate broker in Oak Park, Illinois. She works at BHHS Chicago. She is a lovely person and has so many talents. Previously, Beth was a professional writer. She has worked in both the advertising and journalism fields. She then decided to take a chance and flip a house, and subsequently determined she had a knack for real estate! Of course she wrote about the experience and those articles were featured in the “Chicago Tribune.”

Beth has an eye for design, she is also fantastic with numbers. Beth always puts her clients’ need first, making her a wonderful asset to any real estate transaction.

During Covid 19, Beth bought a new property in Oak Park, restyling it and finishing the attic. It is where we met for her branding session. I was just in awe as I walked through her beautiful property! As an HGTV fanatic, it was so fun to see what you can do with an empty space. She enhanced an already lovely property by adding her beautiful design ideas.

Here is Beth. Isn’t she cute?! And check out this bright, beautiful reading nook!

Did you need a book, for the nook? Curated to perfection, this staircase to the third floor (formerly the attic) is jaw dropping!

The wall paper, the decor, the colors. Everything was Beth’s personal touch. She has got it, she really does!

It was an honor to be invited into Beth’s home in Oak Park and to photograph her newest masterpiece. I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek of her lovely home! Maybe some inspo for your next project! 😉

Click Here to Get to Know Beth and learn more about her real estate expertise.

As always, I thank you for reading. Until next time, take care!

xo
Renée

Hey friend, welcome back to the blog! This blog will definitely date my work and my relationship with a great friend. I’d like to introduce, Evelyn. She is a real estate broker at BHHS Chicago. The moment I met Evelyn, I would we would connect. She has killer style, a tell it like it is personality that I admire, and she is a great listener! We’ve been friends for some time and she trusted to me to take some photos of her back when I started to dabble in photography in 2019. She was so sweet to trust me, still learning the ins and outs of a DSLR camera!

I remember the date we booked for our session. It had rained a bit, it was not exactly a sunshiny kind of day, but we walked around Oak Park and made the best of what we could (with the light and humidity!)

So here are some of the images from that session…it makes me realize, there is growth with each session, each year, every new gadget and technology you invest in too!

Four years later, Evelyn was ready to update her headshot. We were able to use a fancy condo building that was for sale by BHHS at the time. A change up from her previous location. Again a rainy and dreary day. I remember raindrops on the windows and NO LIGHT coming in the unit…of course. Again, we made the best of this high end location. Evelyn looking all so fancy as all we really needed anyhow!

This year, Evelyn was once again looking to update her headshot. We were brainstorming on location ideas. An idea came to me, there is an adorable new cafe/lounge in Westchester called Aviator. I always admired those Pinterest cafe photo shoots and would love an opportunity to actually create one! Luckily, Aviator agreed to host us! We picked a good time in between serving cappuccinos and espresso martinis- there was a break in customers.

Told ya, she has killer style. Thinking back on the sessions with my friend, I think about growth. How much you can you improve at something without even really noticing. Practice, fine tuning, retrying and trying again. We are all improving, growing, learning something new each day, each year. Evelyn, too, has grown in real estate. I watched her, from new to the business, to now helping repeat clients buy and sell homes. I know she loves helping them achieve their real estate dreams. She gives good advice and will not beat around the bush just to get a sale. A friend, a realtor you can trust!

Evelyn’s Website is HERE. Click to read more about Evelyn and her real estate services.

Until next time!

Renée