This is a photo of my 10 month (actually 10 1/2) pregnant wife, Danialle. Seven days later, our beautiful daughter, Adelaide, was born.

Knowing that Danialle could go into labor at any moment, I wanted one last opportunity to photograph my amazing wife’s progression. At sunrise, we grabbed some photo gear, jumped in the car, and made our way to Montrose beach, in Chicago. It was a very cold morning.

To me, this photograph captured the moment perfectly.

And the following photograph was taken after we finished the session and headed back to our car. The impetus for taking this photo was realizing, very soon, we would be joined by a third shadow.

Today marks the 8 month birthday of my daughter, Adelaide.

Developmental milestones:

• Has two emerging bottom/front teeth
• Recognizes her name when called
• Crawling over small obstacles
• Stands (with assistance) at coffee table, bathtub, etc.
• Feeds herself finger foods like cereal “puffs”

I am a proud father.

I finally had a chance to attend one of the recurring modular synthesizer meet-ups organized by the Trash_Audio duo (Justin McGrath & Surachai) and Xart Studios in Chicago.

Everyone is encouraged (but not necessary) to bring their modular/synth/keyboard/drum machine/etc and allow others an opportunity to play with gear they may not be able to otherwise. It also gives people a local forum to discuss electronic music instruments.

Two words: Modular Madness.

Notable modular synthesizers at this meet included: MacBeth | Wiard | Doepfer | Serge | Buchla

Here are a few photographs taken during the night. Enjoy!

During a recent headshot shoot, my wife Danialle took this photograph of me and our daughter Adelaide together. Isn’t she downright adorable? I am a very proud father; pony shopping next week.

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Our little Addie is growing like a weed (3.75 months), she is finally big enough to sit in her mega-rad Bumbo Seat. This thing is awesome. Every time I look at Addie sitting in it, I get the urge to buy a Roomba (vacuum cleaning robot) and attach it to the bottom of the Bumbo Seat. Not only would it be hilarious to watch Addie cruise around the apartment autonomously, the floors are getting cleaned during the laughter. +2!

Don’t let the bottom image fool you – Addie loves her Bumbo SO MUCH it makes her angry.

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This is Gretchen and Justin, and they’re getting hitched this coming March, in New Orleans.

Gretchen and Justin both work with my wife, Danialle. Danialle’s wedding gift to them was an engagement photography session with her über-awesome photographer/husband (ahem!). We started the e-session (that’s what the cool kids call it these days) in downtown Chicago and ended-up in the West Loop – Chicago’s meat packing district.

Thanks to Gretchen & Justin for willfully allowing me to drag you two all over Chicago.

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Here are some images I shot as second photographer for wedding photographer, Anthony Yoon. The ceremony was performed at Alice Millar Chapel, located on the Northwestern University campus, in Evanston. The reception was held at the Mission Hills Country Club, in Northbrook.

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Last Sunday, Danialle and I took Adelaide to her first zoo, the Lincoln Park Zoo. The Lincoln Park Zoo is open every day and admission is FREE. It was a gorgeous day and the zoo was filled with people – LOTS of people.

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This guy whispered, “I will destroy you.”

I really wanted to pet this kitty.

PetSmart does not have this scratching post in stock.

Not impressed with the human exhibit.

This winged rascal kept buzzing people while searching for stray food.

Full page spread for “Zoo Mothers” magazine.

Addie attempts to memorize the order of the species.

For John Waters

Yeah

If I were to be reincarnated, please let me be a howler monkey.

Addie’s first carousel ride…

…she loves it!

Time-lapse 001 from Chadd Foy on Vimeo.

Since aquiring a gently used Canon G9 (Thanks to Craig and his list!), I’ve been putting the video function to work and would like to share the fruits of its labor. I will be sprinkling the blog with random video goodies. Enjoy!

This shot was taken last summer during a photo walk down Lincoln Ave, near the Biograph Theater (where bank robber John Dillinger was shot by the FBI).