Categories: Exploration

Back to the Damen Building with Steve.

In February, I had a post showing a few shots from  a Sunday afternoon when I visited a building in the Pilsen area of Chicago.  More than a year before, I spotted the old boarded up grain silo on the train heading to Chicago Midway Airport where I was heading to New York to reunite with my friend Alina and the photographers at the VII seminar.

I made a point that morning to remember the spot and planned to find my way there when I returned to Chicago.  It was during that trip to New York when I was offered an opportunity to work in SE Asia. Ten days later I was back on a flight, this time heading to Thailand.

My plans were postones, but not forgotten.

It was exciting to finally make it to the building in February, but nightfall was fast approaching.  I once more planned to make it back, this time with a friend and more light.

Last Friday  photog friend Steve and I found the “entrance” and set started shooting. The sun was finally out after what seemed like a winter of only gray days.  Despite the slush from the snow, I had a great time exploring the area and taking Steve’s headshots. Afterward we headed to a delicious Mexican restaurant called Abuelo’s Mexican Grill. YUMMM, perfect way to end the afternoon.

**Check back soon for shots from the area.

To my friend who doubted, I wore boots that day.

Maggie Rife Ponce

Maggie Rife Ponce is the owner of Rife Ponce Photography. She specializes in day-in-the-life family photography, chicago wedding photography, and portrait photography.

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