Portraits: West of Chicago

There are so many incredible things happening just West of Chicago. VoyageChicago is all about supporting creatives and risk takers – from makeup artists, fashion designers and music producers to chefs, entrepreneurs and more. In our Portraits series we try to celebrate their work by sharing some of our favorite shots we’ve come across. We’ve share shots from West of Chicago below.

Paul Joseph Beauty Salon

We love a blonde with an AVEDA LIP! All NEW formula 💄👄💇🏼‍♀️ – – – #AvedaCut #AVEDA #AvedaColor #Blonde #AvedaBlonde #AvedaHair #AvedaSalon #Naperville #NapervilleSalon

A post shared by Paul Joseph Salon (@pauljosephsalon) on Feb 21, 2018 at 7:14pm PST

Photographer Devin Tryon

Keep it positive. 📸 @george.taylor21

A post shared by Devin Tryon (@devintryonphoto) on Feb 21, 2018 at 4:24pm PST

Zazú | Salon & Day Spa

This Girl Is On Fire 😍🔥😍 Red Hot Balayage by @lexymarie_artistry (Lexy) At Our Naperville Location #naperville #chicagosalon #napervillesalon #chicagohairsalon #chicagohairstylist #chigram #insta_chicago #zazusalons #rivernorth #westloop #goldcoast #oldtown #lincolnpark #chicagoblogger #modernsalon #americansalon #behindthechair #hairbrained #imallaboutdahair #maneaddicts #hotonhair #haircolor #hairgoals #hairofinstagram #balayage #chicagobalayage #balayagedandpainted #btc #fire

A post shared by Zazú Salon and Day Spa (@zazusalons) on Feb 20, 2018 at 10:20am PST

Photographer Kate Deters

Embracing the slow shutter. Megan and Dustin frozen in time! #engagement #slowshutter #weddingphotographer #chicago #chicagogram #frozen #timestops #frozenintime #lovelove #photography #photographyislife #photooftheday

A post shared by James Abril (@james_abril) on Feb 19, 2018 at 4:12pm PST

Photographer Rachel Mae

The dreamiest wedding✨

A post shared by R A C H E L M A E PHOTO (@rachelmaephoto) on Feb 21, 2018 at 9:15am PST

Hairstylist & Makeup artist Jezabel Garcia

.B E L L A 📸 B L O N D E. · · · · #zazusalons#chicagohairstylist#napeeville#blonde#blondehair#blogger#chicagoblogger#hair#balayage#wavyhair#hotonbeauty#dowhatyoulove#lovewhatyoudo

A post shared by Jezabel Garcia (@_beebella) on Jan 18, 2018 at 9:54am PST

Fitness & Nutrition Influencer Colleen Turner

As I get older … I feel the need to work balance every day . No weights necessary, just my body , knowing all about my own body and how it is functioning , every muscle working together . It’s almost therapeutic, . . . #balance #core #healthyaging #true #healthy #selfcare #nutritionmatters #stayingthecourse #everyday

A post shared by Colleen Turner (@mightyturnerfitness50) on Feb 17, 2018 at 9:50am PST

Photographer Kim (Loch) Rensburg

#tbt to fall in the city with these two! Please bring spring! 🌷☘️

A post shared by Kim (Loch) Rensburg (@kimberlyrensburg) on Feb 22, 2018 at 7:47am PST

Photographer Laurie Baker

Spent my weekend shooting this gorgeous family in their new home! ❤️🐶 . . . . . #chicagolifestylephotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #chicagofamilyphotography #chicagofamily #chicagolifestyle #chicagolifestyleblogger #clickpro #clickinmoms #lifestyleblogger #napervillefamilyphotographer #napervillephotographer #wheatonphotographer @foodie.coffee_lover #ellebakerphotography

A post shared by Laurie Baker (@ellebakerphoto) on Feb 20, 2018 at 10:20am PST

Megan | Fashion & lifestyle influencer

Snows all melted and this is probably the last REAAAALLY cold day til next winter so I’m posting my very last blizzard picture because this sweater is just ridiculously soft 😍 @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2uJ8P

A post shared by Megan | Passion For Fashion (@meganchristiine) on Feb 21, 2018 at 1:25pm PST

Maria | Pastry Chef and cake designer

#ganache#ganachingcake#milkchocolateganache#besweetbymaria

A post shared by Be Sweet by Maria (@besweetbymaria) on Feb 15, 2018 at 3:28pm PST

Candace Sims Photography

Warmer weather in the forecast?! 🤗💜 Yes, please!!!www.candacesimsphotography.com • • • • • • • • #chicagoweddingphotographer #engagementphotographer #elopementphotographer #destinationphotographer #destinationwedding #napervilleweddingphotographer #napervillebrides #chicagobrides #denverbrides #Romanticwedding #whimsicalwedding #bohowedding #Classicwedding #theknotchicago #theknotdenver #wedchicago #engaged💍

A post shared by Candace Sims Photography (@candacesimsphoto) on Feb 15, 2018 at 4:01pm PST

Next Level Quarterback training

Sluggo work with 8th grader @kadencobb2. #NextManUp

A post shared by Next Level QB (@nxtlevelatx) on Feb 15, 2018 at 4:32pm PST

Interior designer Paige Ronchetti of The Room Kit

One drawback of jumping from room-to-room with our projects is that half of the house looks insane at any given time. I’ve learned that little things can make our process feel less like a tornado of chaos, and one of them is making the bed. Even if the rest of the room is a hot mess (what you DON’T see here is the mountain of dirty clothes to the left and the empty dresser behind me, waiting to be sold), being able to see some of the pretties makes it easier to live with tools and random lumber. ✅

A post shared by The Room Kit – Paige Ronchetti (@theroomkit) on Feb 16, 2018 at 6:20am PST

Interior Design & Renovation by Chad Esslinger

Install day in Naperville! Rugs, pillows, lamps, and accents make a house a home! #interiordesign #naperville #installday

A post shared by CHAD ESSLINGER DESIGN (@chadesslingerdesign) on Feb 15, 2018 at 8:11am PST

Hairstylist Michelle Soberon

>>SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE BEFORE>> Nothing more satisfying than chopping off some overprocessed dull lifeless ends!! #hairbymicheeexhair

A post shared by Michelle Soberon (@micheeexhair) on Feb 8, 2018 at 7:48am PST

Make up artist Sandra Lisette

Need my eyebrows done but das okay 💁‍♀️|dope hoodie from @Ill_state_ink_tattoos

A post shared by S L G (@sandralisettemua) on Feb 1, 2018 at 7:01pm PST

Strength Coach Christina Montalvo

Training with back pain? Let’s talk about it for a second… • Your first instinct will always be to move less. Depending on where your back discomfort is stemming from- this is likely a bad idea. • Our bodies were built for movement. I, too, am battling the desire to just not want to move- but I can promise you that my back always feels better after intentional movement when I’m not being an idiot. (Today was not one of those days, unfortunately. But we live and learn, ya know?) • Sitting still is not the answer. Move. Walk if you have to. Strengthen what’s weak. Mobilize what’s tight. Keep on keepin’ on. • Thank you to everyone who held me accountable for my own training tonight! I survived. 💪🏽😅 • • • #ironphoenixstrengthclub #ipsc #theconfidenceproject

A post shared by Strength & Anti-Diet Coach (@christina_montalvo) on Feb 15, 2018 at 8:33pm PST

Midwest Strength + Performance Gym

We’ve got a #new class schedule at MSP! Be sure to stay up to day with new classes and times at mspgym.com. (Link in bio) #mspgym #wolfpack • • • • #steelmace #fitness #workout #chicagofitness #onnit #getonnit #athlete

A post shared by Midwest Strength + Performance (@mspgym) on Jan 23, 2018 at 9:54am PST

Heartwoods Design | Custom furnishings

Can’t WAIT to get started on this MCM beauty! I’m in love!

A post shared by Heartwoods Design (@heartwoodsdesign) on Jan 30, 2018 at 3:44pm PST

Model & Blogger Michelle Swoons

When the lighting is on point #yaaasss #lumi #drugstoremakeup

A post shared by M 💄 chelle (@michelleswoons) on Feb 9, 2018 at 9:34pm PST

ADDA Construction Inc

Front porch and custom columns for my client in West Chicago #contractorsofinstagram #carpenter #carpentry #cedarcolumns #frontporch #trex #treillis #cedar #satisfiedclient

A post shared by ADDA Construction Inc (@addaconstruction) on Feb 11, 2018 at 3:53pm PST

Blogger & Youtuber Lauren Ellis Young

If you know me you know my obsession with all natural beauty products… head over to my YouTube channel where I am talking all about natural highlighters that really work! Link in bio 👆🏽 • • • • • • #fblogger #blogger #views #laurenyoungfitness #chicagoblogger #lifestyleblogger #healthandwellness #healthylifestyle #thejourney #linkinbio #followｍe #naturalcosmetics #naturalbeautyproducts #highlighters

A post shared by Lauren Ellis Young (@laurenellis_y) on Feb 9, 2018 at 3:00pm PST

Timberwolf Slabs | Wood work services & supplies

Open For Business #woodshop #woodworking #woodworker #liveedgeslab #liveedgewood #liveedgetable #liveedge #liveedgefurniture #woodburning #brandingiron #woodgrain #spalted #spalting #spaltedbirch

A post shared by Timberwolf Slabs (@timberwolfslabs) on Jan 19, 2018 at 7:23am PST

Outlet | Dance Company

Another successful night of rehearsals in the book! Love working with these lovelies 💚 #outletdanceco . #dance #dancer #fun #choreography #modern #contemporary #love

A post shared by Outlet Dance (@outletdanceco) on Jan 24, 2018 at 9:36pm PST

Makeup artist & Hairstylist Kasia

🍭😀Monday funday 2d:3d eyes #saturday #saturdayeye #blueeyes #beautifuleyes #lashextensions #lashes #extensions #beautifuldestinations #lovelashes #wonderlashes #wonderlash #yourlashes #chicagolashesextention #chicagolashes #crazy #crazylashes #drytini

A post shared by Chicago_Makeup&hair&lashes (@kasia.kate.demel) on Feb 6, 2018 at 9:05am PST

At Temp Mechanical | heating and air conditioning company

Have an addition to a home that needs heating or cooling? Or is a room in your home struggling to keep up? Mitsubishi mini splits is a great alternative and great in efficiency! Contact At Temp Mechanical today! #mitsubishiminisplit #hvac #remodels

A post shared by At Temp Mechanical (@attempmechanical) on Aug 23, 2017 at 4:39pm PDT

Sound engineer Andrew Dewar

A sneak peak at the audio from the @jessicaallossery live from studio session with @doordieproductions . Videos should be live in the next few weeks!

A post shared by Andrew Dewar (@andrewndewar) on Jan 20, 2018 at 4:54pm PST

Tasty Catering | High quality caterer for corporate needs, events, weddings & more

The holiday season is in full swing and our chefs are working happy and hard to make your holiday parties nothing but fantastic! #tastyholidays #behindthescenes #inthekitchen #beststaff #holidayseason

A post shared by Tasty Catering (@tasty_catering) on Dec 5, 2017 at 10:03am PST

Deco | Interior Architecture

#decisions #black #or #white #marble #interiordesign #architecture #warehouse #chicagodays #suburbs #honed #polished #yellow #thursday #choices #whynot #decor #decochicago #stonework #homespa #master #bath #perspective #lofi

A post shared by dēco (@decochicago) on Dec 7, 2017 at 5:44pm PST

Friends of Cycling | Organization to promote, support, and improve cycling

It was a great morning to bike to the Friends of Busse Woods habitat restoration workday. And a warning to all the buckthorn near grove 13 – your days are numbered! #getaroundbybike #volunteersrock #optoutside #fceg #habitatrestoration #bussewoods

A post shared by Friends of Cycling Elk Grove (@fceg_bikes) on Jan 14, 2018 at 9:32am PST

Motif Events | Design, innovate & create

"I do not look upon these United States as a finished product. We are still in the making." – FDR #usa #madeintheusa #madeinchicago #madebymark #doyourjob #unitedwestand #makersgonnamake #litebrite #cnc #itslit #doesntanybodymakerealishanymore

A post shared by MOTIF EVENTS INC. (@motif_events_inc) on Feb 15, 2018 at 9:06pm PST

Midaco Corp | Machine shop

This week we had a crisp and sunny 8 degrees in Chicago! Perfect time to load up a monster Automatic Single/Dual Shuttle Pallet Changer System with two 160”x 88” aluminum pallets, Light Curtain mirror sensors and 4 receivers capable of handling 32k lbs. Ideal for Bridge Mills and VMCs that don’t move in “Y-axis”. Eight guys and 2 flat bed semi trucks later, this delivery is ready to roll! See MIDACO at IMTS Sept 10-15, 2018, at McCormick Place in Chicago, South Hall booth #339347 www.midaco-corp.com

A post shared by MIDACO CORP (@midacocorp) on Dec 29, 2017 at 8:44am PST

Classy Daisy Boutique

Get this look▪️ Classic Skinny Jeans paired with Teresa Top▪️ click on bio to shop ⬆️ @bee_marss is wearing small top and size 3 jeans ▪️free shipping on orders $50+ use code FREESHIP▪️20% off your next purchase when you buy and tag us . . #trendy #boutique #fashion #fashionblogger #fashionaddict #croptop #igfashion #instagood #anastasiabeverlyhills #instadaily #latinablogger #chicagostyle #chicagofashion #dress #dresstoimpress #dresstokill #dressyourface #vestido #ootn #ootd #whatiwore #likeforlike #moda #beautiful #like4like #musthave #Instafashion #vegas_nay #skinnyjeans

A post shared by Classy Daisy Boutique✨ (@classydaisy.boutique) on Feb 7, 2018 at 4:13pm PST

Nail Artist Zindy

Ombré Love 💝 ❤️💖✨ HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! Hope your man takes u to see 50 shades movie 🔥 lol Enjoy ladies!! 💋 #nailsbyzindy #nails💅 #ombrenails #nailsmag #nailsofinstagram #acrylicnails #nailsofig #nailstudio #nailsaddict

A post shared by Nails By Zindy (@nailsbyzindy) on Feb 14, 2018 at 10:37am PST

Photographer Jamilla Yipp

Love seeing this Family grow!

A post shared by Jamilla Yipp (@jamillayippphotography) on Jan 24, 2018 at 12:26pm PST

Trim Tech Designs | High end, custom cabinetry and custom trim work

Love how this spacious master bathroom turned out. Cabinets built and finished @trimtechdesigns

A post shared by Trim Tech, Inc. (@trimtechdesigns) on Feb 16, 2018 at 10:15am PST

Jeffrey Manning | Aurora Yoga Center

Saturday morning sun! 10:30am class ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ #ayc #aurorayogacenter #yogaisforeverybody #yoga #yogapratice #yogalove

A post shared by Aurora Yoga Center (@aurorayogacenter) on Jan 28, 2018 at 9:03am PST