Vanessa Bly Photography

05/29/2026

Tomorrow ! Come share your vision for the next public art initiative at Steelworkers Park — a gathering space! We cannot do this work without community voices. See you tomorrow !

05/16/2026

Big congratulations to the SFDS class of 2026 !!!

Yep I do these kinds of events too! 😅

Been shooting 4 days straight and I’m literally living off an energy drink right now. 😭😭😭😭😭

Shout out to my church bestie Jen, peace be with you all!

05/01/2026

Happy 12th Birthday to one of my favorite models!! 🥰 I’ve been taking her photos for as long as her mom has been cutting my hair! Love watching her grow! 💛

04/15/2026

Just had a great conversation with my colleague about how cool and authentic our team at NU is. I’m really honored to do the work I do and always feel like I won the lottery working for and Julius, alongside our awesome team!

Yesterday I had the chance to take some photos at a summit while Sera spoke about her work and (surprise!) told a room full of people about her fellowship!

12/11/2025

I’ll be taking the photos with Santa! Come see us next Thursday!

Hello Community Partners, We are excited to invite you to join us on Thursday, December 18, 2025, for our Annual Winter Wonder Fest, taking place at the Salud Center, 3039 East 91st Street, Chicago, IL 60617, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This festive celebration has become a cherished tradition in South Chicago, and we look forward to welcoming families, neighbors, and partners for an evening filled with joy and connection. This year’s event will include music, a family-style dinner, ornament decorating, and free family photos with Santa. Winter Wonder Fest is designed to bring the community together, uplift spirits during the holiday season, and spread kindness to families who may be facing challenges this time of year. Please take a look at the attached flyer for additional event details and share them within your networks. If you would like more information or are interested in supporting our Toy Drive, which helps ensure every child who attends receives a special gift, please contact Program Manager Tiarra Owens at [email protected] or by phone at (773) 734-9181 ext. 2030. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to supporting South Chicago families. We hope to celebrate with you soon!

12/07/2025

One of my fave halls to photograph at ! Bella Luna ! Had the pleasure of shooting there again last month for Greater Southwest's SSA #3 holiday networking event! Always a blast the space is gorgeous and the staff is sweet 🥰

12/07/2025

It was a really nice day in the neighborhood! I'm going to try and attend as many local holiday events as I can-- Let's see how this goes!!

Photo collection by Vanessa Bly Photography

10/23/2025

They’ve finally announced it! With the help of we were able to pull off a surprise proposal for these two Texans! Congrats!! 💍

10/14/2025

It was an absolute honor to work with and this year on their 2nd annual Chicago Bird Photography Contest and Exhibition! From going through the submissions, making educational panels, printing, framing and arranging catering, I think this team worked incredibly well to bring together an amazing show! Check out the photos at Big Marsh Park’s Ford Calumet Environmental Center during regular hours! 11559 S Stony Island Ave

10/11/2025