Art In The Windy

This was my last outing in a public place... 🌺 I knew a good dose of nature was everything I’d be yearning for once #ShelterInPlace would be enforced, so here I am, a week into laying low and already yearning for it. 😆 Truth is, #SocialDistancing is hard for me... I support it fully right now, but having always been an outdoorsy person, I love being social, I love exploring, I love eating at new restaurants, working out of cafés, going to the gym, having small talk with strangers, hugging my homies, going out to vibe to a good DJ, working photo gigs... none of this right now easy for me. I know we’ll get through this tho. 🙏🏼 If you don’t catch me here, make sure you follow @thesilverroom, where I’m spreading all the love for culture & community that I can! We’re all in this together, loves. ♥️ Oh, and enjoy my nature pics from #Brilliance, the orchid exhibit at @chicagobotanic , they bring me life! 🌺 (at Chicago Botanic Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-JAp05gxRS/?igshid=cibzqc9n2rxv

I can’t even begin to describe the how AMAZING it smelled while shooting @skylytecandles at @blossomsanytimechicago 💐 Two beautiful women-owned local businesses I’ve been so honored to work with. 📸 ——————————————————————— (at Blossoms Anytime) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hnQ_fhNW2/?igshid=53xutaqrh3ig

Happy Birthday Chicago! 🌇 Something about this city spews creativity & innovation, and I’m grateful to be part of it (most of the time). Cheers to my favorite love/hate relationship! 😋 ———————————————————————— (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Ufkh4FAA6/?igshid=373pv4is4305

Surrendering & Evolving. 🙏🏼 Learning to find comfort in vulnerability. ———————————————————————- (at Flyboy Universe - Nevermore Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PQzGLheet/?igshid=jfa51dn4ahp9

I’VE BEEN PUBLISHED! 🤗 I always knew I’d be in a book, and I know there’s much more to come. This one is beautiful because it carries my photos of @rootworkgallery’s “My Womb es mi Altar: Afro-Latinadad Visions of the Sacred”, including artists @thischica @gloeone & @liz_go_gomez 🤗 Grateful & Honored. 🙏🏼 —————————————————————— (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Hi6uBl97q/?igshid=11nyqu347uwgp

Wishing a beautiful Happy Birthday to my Amiga, lady love, my Tribe sis, my Pisces G, @va.ness.ahhh! 🧁 Having recently launched @_bcollective, this Mujer has made nothing but boss moves since I’ve met her, with style & grace ALWAYS. 🌹 Send all the love! (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9FDZjxFP4H/?igshid=im0hpmw2le5e

I got to shoot this beautiful #Pisces perform live almost 5 years ago at the #TasteOfChicago... I got to briefly meet her after, got star struck, mumbled some shit, and basked in her aura as she walked away nicely. Lol! Happy Birthday @erykahbadu! You a forever favorite. 🎶 ————————————————————————— (at Taste of Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CkVHSBsVt/?igshid=h5019rpk4yr6

How are you celebrating #FatTuesday tomorrow? ⚜️ I had the pleasure of shooting @houndstoothchi’s “French Corner” Mardi Gras POP UP Menu, and it’s delicious!🍴Brought to you by their culinary team that includes award winning Louisiana Chef @chefdaviddickensauge, the menu carries house-made beignets, gumbo, catfish po’ boy, a Chicago Creole dog & more. Check it out! 👨🏻‍🍳 —————————————————————- (at Houndstooth Saloon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8-SGAKFH0l/?igshid=1tz3dkj8vny11

We’re hitting 50 degrees this weekend, and now I’m out here flashing back to Miami, ready to be extra AF. Lol! 😎 In all seriousness tho, I’m so ready to soak up the sun and hope you all catch some Vitamin D too! ☀️ ————————————————————— (at North Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B81u_d_F7Ot/?igshid=14wtt61t2jv0u

Have you been to @grownfolksstories yet??? 🎤 Brought to you by @thesilverroom, this monthly series has been going for over 9 years and continues to grow! Hosted by @kwhit_it, you'll hear real stories, of all kinds, told by real people. Sign up’s start at 6:30pm, Storytelling at 7pm. 🎤 Come thru! —————————————————————— (at Green Line Performing Arts Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zN6nkl7Q0/?igshid=oysfuqmdux0m

Be a pillar of love & healing, and honor all who do the same around you. ✨ Follow my girl @veenbalance_massage, featured by @fuseherfly’s #WomenInWellness Wednesdays! 💖 @veeveenation is a licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master/teacher that’s dedicated to wellness. (Also in school studying clinical mental health, Jussayin) ☯️ Follow all of the above! _______________________________________________________ (at Earth, Milky way) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wSkWMhxhi/?igshid=hurc0qyzz9ra

“Any woman who is in control, who is in touch with her femininity and sensuality, is a woman that is empowered.” -Shakira 🌹 #Mood _______________________________________________________ (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8iCmavFQZw/?igshid=16cnomsfz59r6

This cafe has been giving me so much life this Winter @botanicalcafechicago 🌿☕️🌿 The Botanical Salad & Matcha Latte w/ Coconut Milk are 👌🏼 ___________________________________________________________ (at Botanical Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XbmKNhuHX/?igshid=1x48j2m6xvpsz

#AquariusSeason is always about shadow work for me. It’s my opposite sign on the zodiac, and it’s in the middle of winter where I always feel out my true element. ☀️ Ironically, this is also the time when I create the most art. 🌌 In balancing the light & dark within myself, this #LeoFullMoon is brightening up so much more than the night sky, it’s making energy lighter, and love on all levels abundant... hopefully for us all. 🖤🤍 Make sure to go out and have some fun this weekend, it’s the Leo way. ♌️🌕✨ _______________________________________________________ #ShadowWork #ShadowPlay #yinandyang #LeoSun #HibernationMode #livebythesunlovebythemoon #SpiritualSolitude #Rebirth #GoingWithin #DivingDeep #loveyourself #fullmooninleo #HazelEyes #AugustBaby #WinterDaze #leosbelike #midwintersun (at Earth, Milky way) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8RVBhFB9d5/?igshid=pvpac5i0mf3n

A few months ago I had a dope sesh with @blackfuckinjuju and never got to share em! 💜 This man keeps it cozy & light, and deserves all the #TBT love. 🦁 Follow his photography page @notir.vm & find ya girl on there soon. 😎 _________________________________________________ (at The Chicago Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8PDEk_hr4s/?igshid=78uckhsy7env

Just thought to bless your week with this adorable little blue eyes Latina. 🤗 Her Mama & I created a little #WinterONEderland for her 1st Birthday last month, and it’s just too cute not to share! ❄️ _____________________________________________________ #BabyAmelia #BabyLatina #PuertoRicanBeauty #BlueEyedBaby #babysfirstbirthday #ChicagoBaby #BabyPortraits #creativeportraits #ChicagoPhotographer 📸 #AngieStarPhoto (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HM_2Qh5tG/?igshid=1tglxoy8nzf89