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Sharon Gaietto Photography Sharon Gaietto is a Professional Photographer that specializes in portrait photography. Helping preserve your memories, for lifetimes to come.

On the banks of the Red CedarBack on the MSU campus, yesterday, for family weekend.
10/18/2026

On the banks of the Red Cedar

Back on the MSU campus, yesterday, for family weekend.

Yesterday, I went on the Chicago Architecture Center tour of Historic Wicker Park. I had no idea the neighborhood was fi...
10/17/2026

Yesterday, I went on the Chicago Architecture Center tour of Historic Wicker Park. I had no idea the neighborhood was filled with so many beautiful and unique homes. I learned that brothers Charles and Joel Wicker had purchased and developed the land (1870), wanting to offer Chicago residents an escape from the urban core. Many of the early residents were German, Polish and Scandinavian immigrants.

“The avenue known as “Beer Baron Row”—Hoyne Avenue between Pierce and LeMoyne—became home to the families of successful brewers and industrialists, who constructed lavish mansions in the Queen Anne, Italianate, and Romanesque styles. Many of these grand homes still stand, each with its own tales to tell.” - wickerparkchicagoneighborhood.org

At times I felt like I had gone back in time. To see these homes from the late 1800s was truly a remarkable experience. The Halloween decorations were an added bonus! I highly recommend taking a walk around Wicker Park. You will not be disappointed.

Yesterday, I took an impromptu tour of the Uptown neighborhood. I was on my way to the lakefront and passed Clifton Aven...
10/16/2026

Yesterday, I took an impromptu tour of the Uptown neighborhood. I was on my way to the lakefront and passed Clifton Avenue while driving down Wilson Avenue. I had passed this street numerous times and had made a mental note to stop one day soon. Well, today was the day. I first enjoyed the numerous murals on both sides of Clifton Avenue. I then walked along Broadway, Lawerence, Wilson and Sheridan. My 20 minute stop quickly turned into an hour. I went by numerous music venues (which I spent plenty of time and money in my 20s), like the Riviera (aka the Riv) and Aragon Ballroom. Uptown is a vibrant neighborhood surrounded by beautiful art, architecture and people. So much more to explore in Uptown!

*Before anyone asks how I missed photographing the iconic Green Mill, just now that will be a separate outing, at night and preferably a bit rainy.

Continued my spooky stops for the month of October with a visit to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Evanston. The cemete...
10/15/2026

Continued my spooky stops for the month of October with a visit to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Evanston. The cemetery was consecrated in 1859. A couple notable people buried here includes Jane Byrne (Chicago’s first and only woman mayor) and Charles Comiskey (baseball player, manager and owner of the White Sox). The Cuneos are buried here, as well. They were a wealthy family that owned a press company and other commercial enterprises. Their mansion in Libertyville became the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. While visiting, I had two coyotes hang out a bit, not too far from me and a Red-tailed Hawk perched on a tombstone. It was quite the wildlife experience.

When looking into ghost stories relating to Calvary Cemetery, one story kept popping up. The story of Seaweed Charlie. From the late 1950s through the 1990s, there were many reports of a man struggling in Lake Michigan. He wore a military flight suit and some say it looked like he was entangled with lakeweed or maybe even a parachute. He would crawl over the boulders and cross Sheridan Road. Many drivers have claimed to have swerved to avoid him. He would then disappear at the locked east gates of the cemetery. The ghost is believed to be that of Lt. Laverne F. Nabours, a WWII veteran and flight instructor at Glenview Naval Air Station. While piloting an FH-1 Phantom jet on May 4, 1951, he experienced engine failure and crashed into Lake Michigan. He was last seen alive, waving for help and clinging to the wing of the aircraft. His body washed ashore four days later, just yards from the east gates of Calvary Cemetery. The sightings of Seaweed Charlie (aka Lt. Nabours) ended when the gates to the cemetery were accidentally left open overnight. Charlie was finally able to walk through.

Sometimes the eyes just want to close. So, you have to shut it down for the night and start again tomorrow. Here are a f...
10/14/2026

Sometimes the eyes just want to close. So, you have to shut it down for the night and start again tomorrow. Here are a few from last night’s sunset near Diversey Harbor. The light and colors are always changing.

Sunrise this morning was well worth the early alarm. Though, with a 6:59am sunrise, it’s getting easier to make it to th...
10/13/2026

Sunrise this morning was well worth the early alarm. Though, with a 6:59am sunrise, it’s getting easier to make it to the show. And what a show it was!

Yesterday, I completed a goal that I set out to achieve over a year ago. I could not have done it without the love and s...
10/12/2026

Yesterday, I completed a goal that I set out to achieve over a year ago. I could not have done it without the love and support from family and friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate each and every one of you!
2nd photo credit: Laura Pellikan (Thank You!)

Chicago lost a legend yesterday. I was in 7th grade when the Bears won the Super Bowl. That team was everything to every...
10/11/2026

Chicago lost a legend yesterday. I was in 7th grade when the Bears won the Super Bowl. That team was everything to everyone and Coach Ditka could do no wrong. He will forever be Da Best!

After picking up my runner’s packet for the big race, tomorrow, Chris and I walked over to Soldier Field. We then took in an amazing sunset at the Museum Campus. On our walk back to the car the columns were a glow. I have no doubt the Bears will be getting a little heavenly help against the Packers, tomorrow.

Enjoyed glass pumpkins and fall leaves at the Morton Arboretum, on Friday. Thanks Jaime Schmitt and Laura Pellikan for j...
10/10/2026

Enjoyed glass pumpkins and fall leaves at the Morton Arboretum, on Friday. Thanks Jaime Schmitt and Laura Pellikan for joining me!

Took in Thursday’s sunset at Montrose Harbor. While finding a new spot to shoot from, I was surprised to find a rather c...
10/09/2026

Took in Thursday’s sunset at Montrose Harbor. While finding a new spot to shoot from, I was surprised to find a rather cute face looking up at me.

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