As a Creative Director I am always longing to find the one photographer that can read my mind, that not only brings my vision to life but embraces that vison and takes it to higher grounds. A photographer and artist that becomes a true partner, elevates my concepts... and makes them better than I could have ever imagined. This year I found that photographer in Cleo Sullivan. Her work takes my breath away and her sensibility and quirkiness compliment mine oh so very perfectly...Since we first met in January we have collaborated on four big photo shoots for my clients NIVEA and Milk. I wanted to share a selection of photographs with you. From our global "Skin To Skin" Campaign ( I heart those Baby feet) and a collection of intimate portraits of the artist Rihanna ( who is very cool, kind + smart) both for the German Skincare Company NIVEA to a spread of 9 extra-ordinary teenage girls for the got milk? campaign-here they are. Enjoy! Thank you for being amazing, Cleo!  xxx

Opening a package of Belgium chocolate from Tammy at the Cake-Factory made me remember that lovely evening we had with her and British Photographer Martin Wonnacott. Martin is one of the most talented and sought after commercial “shooters” in the world of liquor and liquids. He moved from London to NY two years ago, and is booked so much that he has only been able to leave his studio in Manhattan twice so far:  once to get married in Vegas, and then to come for a visit to Chicago. I understand why, as it is quite beautiful what the man can do with booze besides drinking it....( Look what he created for my client Herradura Tequila.) Anyhow, the night I am talking about here, 12 of us started gathering for cocktails at BINTH studio and ended with a long and lavish dinner at one of my favorite restaurants: Sepia. Great place, rustic yet contemporary.

Cheers! (I tip my hat to you Martin and Tammy, thanks for the chocolate…)