Billy Sheahan Photography November 2009 Postcard
In the mid 1940s, Paris, France was struggling to regain it’s footing as the fashion capital of the world. Materials and fabric shortages, not to mention food shortages, conspired to drive Parisien designers to near extinction. In 1945, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue hired Richard Avedon to photograph the Paris Collections in the way it was [...]
Chicago and New Orleans and everything in between
Well it’s turning out to be a busy and productive Fall here at Billy Sheahan Photography. Lots of long days but plenty to show for it. I’ve been shooting like someone’s going to take away my camera. Incredibly prolific time these days. Everything from beauty to music to advertising and even a television commercial. And [...]
The Last Month
I’m pretty sure this is the longest I’ve gone in years without writing in my blog here. Exactly a month ago was the last entry. I’ve learned that sometimes it’s just not possible to accomplish everything on one’s to do list and still get enough sleep to remain healthy. There is simply: What do I [...]
The Embarrassment of Photography Riches Week
It seems like everything is arriving late in Chicago this year. We’re all still wondering if we’re done with rainy 50 degree days yet and it’s mid June. And I finally got a few days of freedom for the first time in I can’t remember how long. My Memorial Day Holiday had to wait until [...]
