As visual artists, a big part of our job is to see things differently.  To see the world and capture a moment, a perspective, an expression that communicates the essence of something bigger.  It’s an awesome job, but sometimes we need a little jolt, we need to actually see different things, so that we can […]

It kind of started as a joke.  One of those jokes that, you know, contains a kernal of truth.  “I’m the finder,” I would say at that inevitable moment during the day when Kamran would look for something and not be able to find it.  You know, little things, like the salt shaker or the […]

Kamran and I have been working on a little behind-the-scenes surprise that may or may not involve an awesome new website.  BUT this means we have to face the fact that we need some new photos of ourselves.  For the longest time we’ve put off having this done, but now that we have a brand […]

Excitement is building over here in Ann & Kam-Land!  After two long years, Kamran’s parents are finally coming back to visit!  We’ve been spending most of our free time trying to decide what fun Chicago activities we’re going to do with them when they come, but we’re mostly looking forward to just hanging out and […]

This afternoon we’re leavin town for a wedding in Milwaukee.  This one is special, though.  This weekend we get to shoot the wedding of my little cousin, Laura.  I’m so excited to see my family, take lots and lots of pretty pictures, and mostly party like crazy.  It’s been a wild year, and we have […]