City Portraits

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 all around Chicago below.

Chicago Fabrications | design-build company

Got these bad boys in stock and plenty other walnut! #walnut #liveedge #liveedgewood #liveedgewalnutslab #8/4 #chicago @chicagofabs #sexy

A post shared by Chicago Fabrications (@chicagofabs) on Mar 7, 2018 at 9:07pm PST

Fitness influencer Vanessa Albarran

Yasss boo! “What is the greatest lesson a woman should learn? -That since day one, she’s already had everything she needs within herself, it’s the world that convinced her she did not.” We are powerful, no matter where we come from, what color we are or language we speak, or what we do or what we wear, what’s important is that we have a choice to carve a life for ourselves – the way we want – Cheers to being stronger and wiser as we head into the new day and also to my strong and resilient queens! Let’s reduce the gender gap and empower women. We have no choice but to be respected🤗 ~ Happy International Women’s Day 🌸💕~ . . . .

A post shared by Vanessa Albarran (@_vanessaaxo) on Mar 7, 2018 at 9:14pm PST

Photographer Peter Hinsdale

hope everyone had an awesome sunday • ftg. @amgonz14

A post shared by Peter Hinsdale (@chippercentral) on Mar 4, 2018 at 4:00pm PST

Cescrow photography

Chilly night but worth it! #neon #neonlights #nightphotography #neonsign #chitown #neonpink #neonlightstour #neonparty #neongreen #chicago #neons #neonsigns #neonart #neonlight #neonhair #chicagomodel #neonoir #neonlove

A post shared by Crow (@cescrowphoto) on Mar 7, 2018 at 9:37pm PST

Anna Brown Studio | modern clothing made in Chicago

FW18 Sandwina sweatshirt // team @jingyulin_ @molliegloss @erinschremp #fw18

A post shared by ANNA BROWN (@anna_brown_studio) on Mar 7, 2018 at 8:03pm PST

Model Morgan Dunn

The struggle to find coffee, so we used iced tea 🤷🏻‍♀️

A post shared by Morgan Dunn (@metalliquin) on Mar 7, 2018 at 8:12pm PST

Zach Brake Photography

Cute love, sweet love.

A post shared by Chicago Wedding Photographer (@zachbrakephotography) on Mar 7, 2018 at 7:11am PST

Photographer Nicole Harrison

Studio portrait of Chicago based artist activist Tyesha @tita_thomas | Chicago IL 2017 – 📷 Nicole Harrison @iamnicoleonline

A post shared by Studio West 51 (@studiowest51) on Mar 7, 2018 at 8:17pm PST

Food bloggers Jeff & Kate

Squid ink spaghetti with crab. #pbrcdinnerparty

A post shared by Jeff 🔪& Kate🍴📸 | Chicago📍 (@pbr_and_caviar) on Mar 7, 2018 at 8:23pm PST

Lifestyle bloggers Maria & Stacy

Man guys, I was really getting used to the warmer weather. 🙄 Guess it’s time to break out the gloves again! Luckily these are adorable, warm and they’re touchscreen compatible too. So I never miss a blogging beat! Hehe PS they’re only $16.90 👏🏼 Linked below via @liketoknow.it 📸 @amychatkolar ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ http://liketk.it/2uSFy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #liketkit #ltkunder20 #ltkunder50 #ltkunder100 #realoutfit #realoutfitgram #leathergloves #ltkcurves #coldweather

A post shared by Maria & Stacy | Duo Style Blog (@hashtagsandhandbags) on Mar 5, 2018 at 7:39pm PST

Artist & animator Haley Minnick

Its amazing how many pieces of paper you can fold when you don’t want to do homework 😈🙇‍♀️😈

A post shared by Haley Minnick (@babys_rabies) on Feb 19, 2018 at 7:39pm PST

Hairstylist Analicia Hunter

Refreshed Razor Bob and Glossed with @redken #shadeseq styled with @love_kevin_murphy #hairresort spray on Mattie with @beccacosmetics makeup

A post shared by Analicia Hunter (Wilson) (@analiciahair) on Mar 3, 2018 at 2:56pm PST

Lash tech Khay

Im the coldest ❄️ #icy

A post shared by ™LashedByKhay👁🔮✨ (@its.khaila) on Feb 13, 2018 at 5:06pm PST

Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger Becky Ziegel

Halfway through the week! The weather is starting to feel like spring and I’m loving it 😍 Get my outfit details by following me on the @liketoknow.it app or go to the link in my bio ☝🏻 http://liketk.it/2uOmf #liketkit

A post shared by Becky Ziegel (@becky_ziegel) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:42am PST

Yoga instructor & reiki healer Juliana Provvidenza

Feeling loved in all @athleta! Hi @loafingyogi, you’re pretty cool. #acroyoga #acro #yoga #yogi #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #yogainstructor #athleta #athletaambassador #powerofshe #sponsored #shopsonfremont

A post shared by Badass Yogi (@chillyogi) on Feb 14, 2018 at 5:16pm PST

Bridal Boutique By New Name

Know anyone who would have fun helping bride-to-be's find their perfect dress, is great with customer service, loves all things sparkly, wants to gain some arm muscle…. AND wants to support New Name and the women we walk alongside in the Chicagoland area- share or tag this post! New to the Boutique- Beaded strapless bodice- mermaid style! In ivory.

A post shared by Bridal Boutique By New Name (@bridalboutiquebynewname) on Feb 22, 2018 at 8:03am PST

Lifestyle Blogger Gabby Jones

why am I so happy?! BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY SALES THIS WEEKEND — link in bio to the best deals the weekend✨ (also if you look really close, you’ll see tiny 🍸 on my shirt)

A post shared by Gabby Jones (@keepingupwithgjones) on Feb 19, 2018 at 3:50pm PST

Photographer & filmmaker Chris Hershman

Shot from the @eyespyoptical Spring lookbook.

A post shared by Chris Hershman (@chrishershman) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:53am PST

Metric Coffee Co | Coffee roaster & retailer

The Roaster Dairies. • • • • • Ever look through the glass at our #metricwestfulton café and wonder what lies beyond? Well February 24th, we’re hosting a tour consisting of education and live roasting modulars, and of course, there will be FREE coffee. Register on our website today! #alexfinallyspeaks #alexsfirstwords #alexisart #pleasedonttouchtheart

A post shared by Metric Coffee Co. (@metriccoffee) on Feb 11, 2018 at 1:12pm PST

Food & Lifestyle blogger Megan | Bunny en Blanc

Happy National Chocolate Soufflé Day! I’m excited to celebrate tonight with these individual soufflés! #chocolatesoufflé #nationalchocolatesouffléday

A post shared by Bunny en Blanc (@bunnyenblanc) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:22am PST

Nutritionist & dietitian Mary Kate

Lots of you are asking for work out ideas … here's a #fullbodyworkout that'll leave you burnin 🔥🔥🔥 – 5 ROUNDS for time 1. 20 burpees 2. 20 dumbbell push press standing or sitting (15lbs choose your weight) 3. 20 wall balls 4. 20 push ups 5. 20 weighted steps (15lbs choose weight) ✨✨✨HAPPY sweating!!!

A post shared by @ froyotofitness on Feb 27, 2018 at 4:32pm PST

Clata | Cultural theater organization

Here’s the team of CLATA! We are getting ready for the fall with full force! . . . #CLATA #latinas #theater #teatro #chicago #meettheteam #teamwork #festival

A post shared by CLATA (@latinotheater) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:26am PST

Passion House | Coffee shop

Some people just get it. – – – – lovely #coffeeshot from @erikamattinglyphoto @gildedgal 📷 – – #passionhouse #PH #PHresh #coffee #logansquare #coffeeshot #muglife #coffeeshop #coffeetime #coffeeoftheday #coffeelover #coffeeeee #coffeeaddict #drinkmorecoffee #coffeeshopvibes #chicago #coffee #butfirstcoffee #devourpower #coffeeislife #chicagocoffee #coffeebreak #coffeelovers #brewpass #coffeehouse #☕️ #312 #coffeegram

A post shared by Passion House Coffee Roasters (@passionhousecoffee) on Feb 21, 2018 at 7:19am PST

Custom Wedding Stationery designer Gracie Nunez

Your wedding invitation is so much more than just some junk mail that your guests will throw away. I create keepsakes that you will cherish for the rest of your lives. After the wedding, the food is gone, the flowers will die, and the cake gets eaten. Things you do get to hold onto are your photos and your paper goods! Let me create something special that you can look back on, show your children, and remember how wonderful your big day was. . . . #littlefoxpaperie #venueillustration #weddingmap #custommap #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #customweddingstationery #customweddinginvitations #bridetobe #engaged #bespokestationery #pursuepretty #chicagobride #chicagoweddings #windycitybride #chicagoweddingvendors #chicagoweddingprofessionals #chicagoweddingstationery #chicagoweddinginvitations #midwestwedding #southernbride #weddinginvitations #weddingstationery #paperlove #chicagosmallbusiness #risingtidesociety #tuesdaystogether #communityovercompetition #weddingstationeryboss #weddingplanning

A post shared by Gracie Nunez (@littlefoxpaperie) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:33am PST

Travel blogger Christina DiSalvo

I've been hibernating for a while, but now it's grind time! 3 days left in #Chicago…where to next? 🤔 . .. … …. ….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . 🌍🌴☀ #travel #wanderlust #gypsy #gyspsyfeet #needsun #nomad #digitalnomad #traveler #onthego #newcity #explore #exploring #solotravel #travelbug #travellife #traveladdict #travelgram #instapassport

A post shared by Christina DiSalvo (@wanderlustinghippie) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:38am PST

Bloggers & Yoga instructors Caitlin & Dani

Put on some lipstick and live a little 💄🎀✨ Click the link in our bio to see our everyday makeup tutorial or copy and paste this link to shop our favorite items from @physiciansformula 👉🏼 http://liketk.it/2uOuq #liketkit @liketoknow.it

A post shared by Caitlin + Dani (@onceuponadollhouse) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:17am PST

Life coach & blogger Danielle Lyles Barton

Resilience doesn’t make me extraordinary. It makes me quite ordinary, actually. It makes me… alive. Claiming resilience is like showing you all my battle wounds, 1 by 1. It inherently highlights the pain, adversity, trauma, &heartache. Claiming resilience reminds you of all the things I chose to get up from. I wonder, when did I first learn resilience? . Was it the time I became a yoga instructor to share this healing gift w/ people like me &had my poc class discontinued bc it was “reverse racism”? The time I was a 4.0 student &still got denied from every grad school I applied to? What about the time I moved to Korea &found myself homeless? Perhaps it was the time I leaned into vulnerability, expressed my love, &was met with discontent? The time I insensitively did the same to someone else? How about the time I planned to move to Chicago for a man I loved &was dumped on a snowy December eve on the 95th floor of a famous Chicago building? Oh, it had to be the time I was 15 &the claiming of my virginity was conspired among boys in some dark, back room? Or the time my ‘no’ was ignored as a young adult? Well, resilience definitely had to make it’s way to me the time in 2017 when my body was misused &consent was thrown out the window, again, right? Perhaps the time a doctor diagnosed me w/major depression… or the time a therapist diagnosed me w/ anxiety? The time my family broke my heart? . I keep trying to go back further in history, but these are the moments that stand out to me. Seeing them all together like this makes me feel uncomfortable &overwhelmed, so I can only imagine how you must feel. I suspect you feel a bit surprised, too? I know my life looks full & colorful & rich on the gram. But that’s because my life is incredibly full, wildly colorful, &deeply rich. It’s not just one or the other. These moments, these pivotal moments, still happened &I’m still healing &learning from them. Truth be told, these stories are WHY my life is so full & colorful & rich. They fuel me. Everyday. Every. Day. Everything I do is bc I’m still healing Her. I am healing for Her. I AM Healing For Her . And that’s what I call: Resilience. 📸: @deunivory

A post shared by Danielle Lyles Barton (@daniellelylesbarton) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:14am PST

DJ & Producer Audaz

B L E S S E D 🙏💖 – – – #watchout #world #model #chicagomodel #adventures #beautiful #day #health #fitness #fitnessaddict #workout #cardio #gym #train #training #me #instalife #instahealth #strong #motivation #determination #lifestyle #chicago #edmlife #djlife #plurlife #club #nightlife #futurehouse #basshouse

A post shared by AUDAZ (@dj_audaz) on Feb 28, 2018 at 5:48pm PST

Adamm Photography

“9/11 was an inside job,” “Aliens are real” 👽 . . Model: @alycat42 . . #insidejob #aliens #aliensarereal #hippie #hippiestyle #fashionistastyle #conspiracy #conspiracytheory #midwestmodel

A post shared by Adamm (@adamm_photography) on Feb 21, 2018 at 10:18am PST

Food photographer & stylist Emory Hall

what I love the most. tiny objects

A post shared by emory hall (@urhungrygirlfriend) on Feb 14, 2018 at 3:28pm PST

Toni | Patisserie & Café

Don’t show up empty handed to your Oscar viewing party this weekend. Give us a call to place your #customorder 630-789-2020.

A post shared by Toni Patisserie & Café (@tonipatisseriecafe) on Feb 28, 2018 at 2:48pm PST

Holistic practitioner & yoga instructor Jitka Robinson

Welcoming first day of a new month and the full moon 🌕 with a juicy class filled with sparkling vibes of renewal, mindfulness meditation and reiki touch during relaxation✨ Happy students = Happy teacher 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 . . . #yogafriends #reiki #connection #fun #shine #movement #chicagoyoga #fullmoon #yoga #namaste #grateful #happiness #yolo #practice #candleyoga #chicagoloop #stressrelief #balancebyjitkarobinson #thankful #blessings #mindfulness #meditation #holistic #inspire #wellness #lovemyjob #ayurveda #ayuryoga #enjoythemoment #bliss

A post shared by Balance by Jitka Robinson (@jitkarobinson) on Mar 1, 2018 at 6:03pm PST

Brow Shaping & Lash Extensions artist Ana

💖 . . . #eyebrows #chicagoeyebrows #chicagoeyebrowexpert #anastasiabeverlyhills #bestbrowsinchicago #browwax #chicago #eyebrowspecialist #chicagobeauty #pritiskin #chicagolashes #magmile #magnificentmile #beauty #chicagobrowartist #makeup #browwiz #browrecovery #archaddicts #bentonbrows #anastasiabeverlyhills #anastasiabrows #browwiz #lashoutbella #unicornbrows #waxstudio #browsbyash #satinsmoothpro #oldtown #goldcoast #goldcoastbeauty @archaddicts @satinsmoothpro

A post shared by ANA | EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY (@lashoutbella) on Feb 10, 2018 at 7:56am PST