The Click Chick Photography

Holiday Giving = Better Living

2010-11-23T13:30:00.001-08:00

First, I am pleased to announce that I will be doing a charity match program for the remainder of 2010. Show me a receipt of any donation made to a non for profit of any kind, and I will deduct that from any package purchased before 12/31/10, up to $35.00

If you need a suggestion, please consider donating to a worthy dog! Fifty has two legs on the same side of his body (left front and left back)! I had a chance to meet, and be amazed by him at a One Tail at a Time event this summer. He is very mobile, and very happy, but the guy needs a prosthetic leg to help his body stay balanced, and prevent any issues brought on by over-compensation. Donations will be accepted below.

Thank you, and Happy Holidays!

Park it!

2010-10-08T06:32:00.000-07:00

I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon with Colin and his Mom and Dad. They wanted to celebrate his 2nd birthday with some photos, and I gladly obliged them! Enjoy.

Go Baby GO!

2010-08-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

Every so often, the click chick gets a day off. Saturday, August 21st was spent enjoying the lovely day, in a lovely place, with lovely people.

The Arlington Million

Big thanks to S. Carpenter for getting us in the paddock. It was a rare treat that I will not soon forget.

The horse that got us "in"

Whatta jock!

Cooling off after a hard run.

See ya next year!

ONE TAIL AT A TIME.....2nd ANNUAL REUNION!

2010-07-18T01:54:00.000-07:00

Today The Click Chick headed out for a day with One Tail at A Time

http://www.onetail.org/

The event was excellent, the people were friendly, and the dogs were fun to be around. Please consider supporting One Tail at A Time in the future.

.....Just a few samples from the day.
Please scroll to the bottom of the blog for the full album.

Enjoy, and thanks again for letting me spend the day with you!

Enjoy!

For whom the wedding bell tolls.....

2010-07-16T16:54:00.000-07:00

CONGRATS SCOTT AND LINDSAY!

welcome to paradise

Did we just.........yep!

Made in the shade

Hey! You in the back....this is serious!

Take a look at me now

He ain't heavy, he's my brother

Full frontal family

Hooray! We get to eat soon!

The new daughter

The new son

Where my girls at?

The boys' club

What goes up, must come down. Sometimes it comes down in style....

It was a nice day for a white wedding

To have and to hold.

I wish you all the best in your new life. Enjoy your vacation!

Scott and Lindsay's shower!

2010-06-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

Though Saturday’s forecast called for showers in our area, they were only partially right. I spent the afternoon photographing a wedding shower for Scott and Lindsay. They were surrounded by friends and family in a lovely café in Elmhurst…….

I took the opportunity to get a few shots of the couple and the Mom's before the party started.

Guests started to arrive very quickly. The room was quickly full of people, gifts, and joy.

I am looking forward to Scottie and Lindsay's wedding in a few weeks.

Best wishes, and thank you for your business!

Goodbye, Hello........2010 Graduate!

2010-05-23T19:50:00.000-07:00

Time to say goodbye to High School, and hello to a new world. Before things start moving at the speed of college, we braved the 90 degree heat and captured the day, the feeling, and the moment. Enjoy, and congrats to Miss J.

Woah! Contest finalist?!

2010-05-04T11:19:00.000-07:00

Please consider voting for one (or all) of my photos in the club equestrian Rolex photo contest.

Go here: www.clubequestrian.com

Then: hover the mouse on the "photo" tab, and a drop down menu will appear.

Go to "Photo Contest",

then click "vote for favorites"

I have three photos that made it to this level. They are in the second to last row, entitled "Thrillseekers, Spur of the moment, and Always take the time to say thank you. "

I appreciate the consideration!

Fun and Funds!

2010-04-19T13:10:00.000-07:00

My first donated photo package was won by the lovely and friendly Kate. We got really lucky with the weather, and everyone (man and beast) was in a good mood. Enjoy!

Sue's first taste of grass for the year.

Sue, being a reining QH. Too bad she's an OTTB.

Ut Oh.....here comes Mom. Fun time is almost over......

Sue, giving her opinion.

Looking sharp. Squiggy is doing his best trying not to wig out.

Squiggy: "If I close my eyes real tight, she just dissapears!"

Nice candid of the fur-family

His royal majesty, Prince Squiggy of Lemontonia

Squiggy is afraid of Sue. During this series of shots, Squiggy went to his inner "happy place"

to avoid a meltdown. It was pretty funny.

The very sassy inmate, Bertha.

.........and a big thank you to Kate for supporting the American Cancer Society.

BirthRight----Chicago metal band

2010-03-20T21:26:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhhhhhh yeah. First time out of the constraints of the practice space! I was lucky enough to get a chance to photograph these guys tonight. Not only were they fun subjects for me, they provided a brand of musical entertainment that stays crunchy in milk. A quick sample of my "artsy" shots here, and as always, scrooooool down to the bottom of the blog for the full album!

Great article! Enjoy!

2010-03-18T14:30:00.000-07:00

Found this gem, and thought I would share it. Who doesn't want tips on how to look great in photographs?
Enjoy the article, but be sure and enjoy some of this weather too!

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Yelp--ART ATTACK! Glitch Gallery, Flight 112, and Effigy Salon

2010-03-08T10:45:00.000-08:00

Yelp had a threesome----event. This space in Elmhurst (just 10 giant steps from the train tracks) houses some fine wine, hair that is devine, and art of all kinds. Check it!

Looks lovely!

Hello my name is......ready for the weekend.

Flight 112--a nice relaxing place to get lost in conversation, and wine.

Glitch Gallery. Where the walls DO talk.

Pure weekend joy!

Gettin spiffy with it!

The two happiest dudes at the party.

Flight 112 staff

YELP'S OFFICIAL BLOG

http://communityblog.yelp.com/2010/03/yelp-chicagoland-elites-celebrate-local-creativity.html

Scottie Long @ Flight 112/Glitch Gallery

2010-03-05T21:48:00.000-08:00

Just a few fun shots of Scottie Long @ Flight 112

3-5-2010

Guess the song in the following shots, and win a prize!

Not enough Scottie for ya?

Get more at: http://www.myspace.com/scottielong

March into spring with The Click Chick!

2010-03-01T13:36:00.000-08:00

Chicago winter seems to span 6 months..........oh wait, it does! Never you mind, spring is about to...well, spring!

With March here, and the first official day of spring exactly 20 days away, I am pleased to announce my first special! With the new life, a warmer sun, longer days, and all of the colors we have missed so much in bloom, who isin't in a better mood?

Planning a garden this year?

Any soon-to-be graduates in the family?

Sports superstars getting warmed up for the season?

Celebrating anything from life in general to a major milestone?

Book a 2010 photo session between now and March 20th and get one free hour for every hour you purchase! Include a link to this post in your email, or mention the code "SPRING20"

xoxoxo

Rachel J
Theclickchickphoto@gmail.com
630-254-8044

Yelp! @ The Lucky Monk

2010-02-18T22:06:00.000-08:00

Check out the official blog post at:

http://tinyurl.com/yl4c2ve

This is how they roll at the 'monk. Fresh, untapped kegs just for us.

How it's done.......

The first and only time I have seen empty glasses at a Yelp event. Don't worry, it sure didn't last long. Shout out to the brewmaster in the background!

Checking in to check it out.

Nom noms! Pizzas, mini burgers, hummus, salads, and all the fixings one could want.

Like moths to a flame, Yelpers to a freshly tapped keg....

....and to the fantastic food!

Schmoozin' and boozin'

The pink ladies

The 2010 lineup

X marks the spot.....for beer

The J Squad

Nikki after dark.

It's alright, Nikki.....just blame it on the.......

Check out the rest at: http://picasaweb.google.com/TheClickChickPhoto/YELPTheLuckyMonk#

2010 HIGH SCHOOL GRADS

2010-02-17T09:23:00.000-08:00

The season is nearing, your dreams are growing, the many applications are filled out, and you are officially in whirlwind mode.

Before that big gust of life sends you forth, take a look back on everything. Pull out the old yearbooks and read the goofy things your friends wrote, have a good laugh at your first crush, wonder why picture day always seemed to land on a bad hair day, and enjoy the memories. Life is about to get busy, and you will soon find a whole new world, very different than the one you know now.

Before you take that sassy, serious, or scared walk across the stage, consider a photo session with The Click Chick to mark this great transition.

Contact me today for a consultation and booking! I have a lot of ideas, and I would love to hear yours too!

Yelp!

2010-02-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.yelp.com/

Some of you may know that I am a long time member of Yelp. Yelp's motto or tagline if you will is "Real people, real reviews."

I logged in the first time 3 years ago to write a scathing review of an abysmal dining experience. Since that first review, I have written about the good, the bad, and the ugly all around me. I eventually became an elite member, after a nomination by one of my peers. Being elite is a reward of sorts....a reward for contributing your time and effort to this helpful and (mostly) honest database. (I say mostly because where there is the internet, a troll is sure to be.) Elite members of Yelp are able to enjoy all sorts of lovely parties, complete with sustenance, libations, laughs, and wonderful hosts and hostesses. I have seen galleries, party rooms, and private clubs that I would not have been able to experience otherwise. I have tried bizarre food and drink, received bags of swag, handfuls of chocolates, an entire pie (ask Charlie about that one) and countless interesting conversations with other Yelpers.

So, why is this on my photography site?

Because I was asked to photograph some suburban elite events, that's why! I am excited for a lot of reasons. First, I will get to meet more people. I am terrible with names, though. I am "one of those" people that assign nicknames right away. Some people love it, some loathe it. Let's all hope I don't get punched on my first go, eh?

My first event is on Thursday, February 18th. If anyone needs me, I will be cleaning my lenses, charging my battery, and clearing off the SD card.

www.yelp.com

Heidi and Limerick

2010-01-18T20:29:00.000-08:00

I spent a cold, but fun day with these two lovely women. Limerick and Heidi have overcome some monumental things in their short lives. The connection and understanding really comes through in the photographs where they interact.

Catch the rest at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/TheClickChickPhoto/HeidiAndLimerick#

Pics from the chick

2010-01-13T20:13:00.000-08:00

Services

2010-01-13T13:27:00.000-08:00

The Click Chick is currently offering the following services. Of course, if you have an idea that is not found on this list, please feel free to contact me to discuss the options.
-Yearly school portraits

-Sports teams, both individual and group portraits

-Family portrait

-Musician PR kits and album photos

-Graduations

-Pre-prom

-Engagement

-Pre-wedding portraits (I recommend this be done at least two weeks before the wedding. Get your trial run on your hair/makeup, and dress exactly as you will on your wedding day.)

-Commitment ceremonies

-Weddings

-Pets of all types (I am very comfortable working with horses, dogs, cats, reptiles, and rodents.)

-Pregnancy

-New baby or child

-Advertisements

-Live sporting events

The Click Chick, 2010

2010-01-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to my little internet home!

My name is Rachel, and I am a 29 year old female with an artistic eye, sense of humor, and a desire to capture and preserve your special moments via digital photography. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, engagement, commitment ceremony, the birth of a baby, or just want to chronicle a day in the life; I would be delighted to be there for you. The Click Chick does not discriminate, so contact us with confidence. It would be an honor to share your special moments.

Click Chick Photography is working on getting a larger client base, so I am offering outstanding rates for the 2010 Winter/Spring season. I have additional offers for weddings and commitment ceremonies, so please contact me if you are an interested 2010 bride or groom.

My introductory package is currently priced at $100 per hour, and it includes the following:
1. A one on one consultation with The Click Chick before the session. This may be in person, or over the phone, whatever is appropriate for your needs.

2. I will travel to your location to take the photos. A reasonable trip charge for clients further than 25 miles from 60005 will apply.

2. A high resolution CD or DVD of all of the images taken during our session.

3. Images will be delivered to you within 7 business days, and will not have any disfiguring, or restrictive copyrights.

I will be happy to process and edit your photos for an additional charge.

Stay tuned for samples of my work, testimonials from past clients, and more posts from The Click Chick!