Starting a new project or business is terrifying. This project is something that I have wanted to do for awhile, and I have finally gathered the courage to start. I am so grateful for the positive feedback and enthusiasm Show Pony has received. My intention with this blog is to support and celebrate small business owners. When I started my business I knew absolutely nothing about the process. I literally failed math in high school and I have a BA in photography from a university that only requires a pulse to attend. I was not exactly positioned to succeed, let alone turn a profit.Continue Reading
On the Menu: Jeri’s Grill
Frank Di Piero is one of the coolest people I have met in a long time. I have driven by Jeri’s Grill a million times, but this was the first time I stopped in. It all started when a photo location fell through the day before we were scheduled to shoot. We were essentially being rejected from every diner in Chicago when I was fortunate enough to speak to Frank on the phone. After explaining the project and assuring him we were not doing “that crazy Columbia College photo student stuff” he agreed to allow us to use his restaurant.Continue Reading
