notable work
National Aids Foundation Lead Photographer
Served as the principal photographer for the 2022 Pride In The Park event organized by the National AIDS Foundation, overseeing comprehensive photography coverage throughout the duration of the three-day festival.
Babes Only Lead Photographer
From 2019 to 2023, Colleen held the position of lead photographer for Babes Only, a non-profit organization committed to the empowerment of women. Throughout her tenure, Colleen diligently captured moments at over 100 Babes Only events, contributing to the organization's mission through her photographic expertise and dedication.
My Queer Life Portrait Project 2022 & 2023
Colleen initiated the 'My Queer Life' portrait project, aimed at showcasing individuals identifying as queer within the vibrant city of Chicago. In 2022, she photographed a total of 15 subjects in a single day, facilitated by sponsorship from Impulse Chicago. The following year, Colleen earned a residency at South Facing Windows, enabling her to capture portraits of 10 individuals and culminate the project with a final gallery exhibition, generously sponsored once again by Impulse Chicago.
Photography Panel Dorothy's Chicago 2024
In 2024, Colleen orchestrated and chaired a photography panel at Dorothy Downstairs in Chicago, IL. The panel featured four esteemed photographers and attracted an audience of 80 individuals, showcasing Colleen's adept organizational skills and her ability to curate engaging and impactful events.
Photography Panel Soho House Chicago 2022
In 2022, Colleen spearheaded and hosted an exclusive all-women's photography panel at Soho House Chicago, in partnership with Babes Only. The panel boasted the participation of four distinguished photographers and achieved a sold-out status, underscoring Colleen's adept event coordination and the widespread interest it garnered within the community.
Reviews & Recommendations
Mary Tres @marytrespass
Soul Fitters @soul_fitters
Mary Tres @marytrespass
"I've had the lovely opportunity of working with Colleen on several projects. From the perspective of a stylist, she has been able to articulate her visions in a way that still provides me with ample room to explore garments and accessories to build upon. This makes the project much more collaborative as opposed to feeling like a task. She is very prompt in her replies and always arrives on set in a timely manner. As a model, she has always made me feel comfortable and is very intuitive when breaks are needed. She also clearly communicates when edited images will be ready and I have never needed to follow up. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Patricia @patwicia_
Soul Fitters @soul_fitters
Mary Tres @marytrespass
"Working with Colleen has always made me feel at ease. She always has such great ideas for shoots and it helps me strengthen my own creativity. I feel so confident whenever Colleen shoots with me and her ability to make me feel safe and beautiful is very sweet. I would love to keep shooting with her and I look forward to seeing more of her work."
Soul Fitters @soul_fitters
Soul Fitters @soul_fitters
Soul Fitters @soul_fitters
"Colleen is truly a master of her craft. All I ever have to do is give her my vision and she turns it into a reality. She's always a joy to work with, and I would highly recommend anyone and everyone to do the same!"