Chicago Blizzard 2011 - Chicago Area Photographer

The third largest snowfall in Chicago's history, with a recorded 20 inches and even bigger snowdrifts. What a great opportunity to take some shots. Since my #1 job is mom and the safety of my lil monsters, I had to make it work. Propping up my camera by the window I got these shots.

I really wanted to capture the snow that was falling side ways and blowing around...

snow falling side ways

Wind gusts reached 53 mph.

the next morning... covered in snow but still standing.

blowing snow

"Creating art out of every day life," a friend said about my work. This is what I enjoy the most about photog and here is a perfect example. Doesn't even look like snow, more like sand on the beach: the irony!
My fav shots of this blog.

trying to capture the blowing snow...

The calm after the storm.

Not bad for reporting from my window ;)