Here are some of my favorite images that I made during the month of October. As much as I love the emotions that the North side of Chicago exuded for the Cubs, I will honestly say, I’m happy the baseball season is over!
October has been full of many new experiences (and mistakes) that have kept me humble. Being able to hash out ideas and issues with members of the Tribune’s photojournalism department has been a huge help in my personal growth. Speaking of members of the Tribune’s photojournalism staff… I’m excited to say that I have been given the opportunity to stay at the Chicago Tribune a little longer! I have accepted a two-year residency and I will be further exploring Chicago until 2018.
I seriously can’t believe this is thing! Something in my spirit told me, prior to coming to Chicago, that when I arrived I would stay here a while. I can’t say that I didn’t hesitate with that thought after the first couple weeks. But after I was reassured that I was doing a good job (both by my boss and mainly, myself) I went back to my initial thought.
So, here I am. Twenty-three years old, six-months exactly out of college with two-years worth of stability. I can only thank God, my work ethic and the powers that be for this opportunity.
Cheers to Life-After-College!
Seamstress, Dorina Karakosta, shows Anne Carmean the changes she made to Carmean’s wedding dress in a private dressing room at Dimitri’s Bridal Couture, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Chicago. “I did good,” Karakosta said reassuringly to Anne. Dimitri’s Bridal Couture supplied the dress, veil and jewelry, free of charge, for Carmean’s wedding, which was provided by the Wish Upon A Wedding Chicago Chapter.
Yuliana Gomez, left, holds he mothers hand during a protest downtown outside of the Chicago Public School Headquarters, Thursday, October 6, 2016, in Chicago. Chicago charter school advocates gathered to protest a provision that would cap the number of charter schools in the city under a contract with the Chicago Teachers Union. (Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune)
Pedestrians walk passed a car riddled with bullet holes sitting in front of the Chicago Police Department, located at 1438 West 63rd Street, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in the West Englewood Neighborhood. Two women that occupied the vehicle were shot in the head at 67th Street and Racine Street early Thursday evening.w (Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune)
A Chicago Police officers secures police tape at the scene of a shooting, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Englewood. One person was killed and five others were shot at 67th Street and Winchester Street, Monday night. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
Pedestrians walking on East Ohio Street use their umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain of an afternoon thunderstorm, Thursday, October 6, 2016.(Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune)
Le Bouchon’s, “Return of the Mac” macaroni and cheese at the 3rd Annual Chicago Mac & Cheese festival in the University of Illinois in Chicago Forum, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in the University Village neighborhood. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
Personal trainer Darryl Lee and one of his client’s dog, Jack, enjoy a light jog at Lincoln Park during a crisp early afternoon, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
Cherish Smith, 7, giggles as a cluster of leaves shower her before a memorial rally for Laquan McDonald, Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Chicago Police Headquarters. Cherish and her mother, Zerlina, attended the rally for McDonald, who was 17 when he was shot and killed by Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke two years ago.
Cynthia Lane, a mother who lost her son to a police involved shooting, is comforted during a memorial rally for Laquan McDonald, Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the Chicago Police Headquarters. Lane’s son, Roshad Mcintosh, was 19- years-old when he was shot by Chicago police officers in 2014, on the city’s West Side. “I miss him,” Lane said as she fought back tears. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
New White Sox team manager, Rick Renteria, left, and White Sox general manager, Rick Hahn, during a press conference, Monday, October 3, 2016, at U.S. Cellular Field. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn named White Sox bench coach, Rick Renteria, the new team manager replacing Robin Ventura. (Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune)
Erik Mendez hands out free signs that read, “#$@& CURSES,” outside of Wrigley Field, before the start of Game 2, of a National League Division Series. (Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs fan celebrate in the street after the Cubs beat the Dodgers, 8-4, during the first game of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
A man jumps from a light pole on N. Sheffield Ave. and West Addison Street following the Cubs win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-0, at Wrigley Field, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Wrigleyville. The Cubs will advance to the world series. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
Seconds later, the man was caught by the crowd.
Nancy Parra writes her name on Wrigley Field with blue chalk following the Chicago Cubs win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Wrigleyville. The Cubs won the NCLS and will advance to the world series. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky III (44) reacts after being charged with a foul against Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) during the first half of a preseason game at the United Center, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Chicago. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
Charlotte Hornets guard Ramon Sessions (7) defends Chicago Bulls guard Jerian Grant (2) during the second half of a preseason game at the United Center, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Chicago. The Hornets beat the Bulls in overtime, 108-104. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan (0) dribbles passed Charlotte Hornets guard Ramon Sessions (7) during the second half of a preseason game at the United Center, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in Chicago. The Hornets beat the Bulls in overtime, 108-104. (Alyssa Pointer/ Chicago Tribune)
