Gold Grid Studios

10/16/2020

to our Lead Photographer, Vanessa! Wishing you the BEST on your birthday today. 🎂 🥂 If you've gotten to work with Vanessa for your event or headshot session, leave her some in the comments! ❤️

08/03/2020

Step 4: Support. Buy local, buy black-owned. If you don't know who or where, do the research. There are plenty of options out there, even if you don't personally know about them.
Here are a few of our faves:
- There are 3 locations for this gorgeous coffee shop, and we love it for the live music entertainment, the cozy ambiance, and some really great coffee.
in Hyde Park. If you're looking for some delicious southern-style soul food, you have to try Soul Shack! Their jerk BBQ and mac 'n cheese will blow you away!
Currency Exchange Cafe is one of our favorite architectural spaces on Chicago's South Side! The interior is completely made of re-purposed materials, WITH original hand-painted signs from its original iteration. Here, you can try everything from American, Mexican, and even Filipino-inspired food!

07/30/2020

Fifth Third’s immersive event at Field Museum had thematic decor, cuisine, and floral that complimented the venue. The thoughtful attention to detail by a fabulous team including Field Museum Special Events (whose catering is always delicious) … made the event uniquely tailored to the space.
Check out all the highlights from this event here:
https://bit.ly/field-museum-event

07/21/2020

"While any ballroom can be set up as a networking area, the closed-off nature can feel more stifling and less natural. This can make interactions feel less organic.

By giving guests immersive spaces to interact with, huge dinosaurs to talk about, and all the thoughtful details to go with it, Field Museum Special Events created an engaging, educational event. A cultural destination like this can provide the necessary space, but also abide with social distancing to keep your guests safe."

Check out our latest Case Study about an immersive event at Field Museum here:
https://bit.ly/field-museum-event

07/14/2020

"When we say “collision spaces”, we mean spaces that provide spontaneous interaction. Generally, these can be highlighted with smaller seating areas, gorgeous furnishings, and inviting decor. On the second floor of The Field Museum, guests primarily enjoyed dinner at high-tops and inside of these furnished alcoves. This arrangement encouraged interaction, while showcasing the view from the second floor.

We have ideas about how these intimate seating arrangements can easily be adjusted to respect the needs of social distancing as well! Check out our latest Case Study featuring an event at Field Museum:
https://bit.ly/field-museum-event

07/07/2020

During the ongoing Black Lives Matter events and protests, Field Museum (currently closed to the public) released a compelling press release standing with The Black Lives Matter movement. The museum states, “We also, as a natural history museum, are aware of how museums have helped contribute to this inequality. Museums like ours have perpetuated structural racism through questionable collecting practices, misguided portrayals of Black and Brown people, and by denying people of color a chance to decide how their stories are told. We have only recently begun to address this legacy and make necessary changes. We have a long way to go.”

We hope you check out our latest Case Study, where we talk about why it is so important to choose our vendor partners wisely, and how a cultural destination like Field Museum might be a great option for hosting your event.

Field Museum Special Events partnered with Fifth Third Bank to host an engaging, immersive event. We'll detail the aspects that made this event a success.

06/18/2020

Did you know that there is an "Improve my Appearance" setting on Zoom? Yep, that exists. You’re welcome. And, you can easily turn off and on this setting. We show you how in our latest Case Study exploring 8 Tips on How to Look Good on Zoom! Check out our latest Case Study by clicking the link!
https://bit.ly/how-to-look-good-on-zoom

06/16/2020

We are living in difficult times, and we want to do all we can to help! Given the climate of video conferencing, Zoom calls, and remote working, our gift is an entire gallery of unique Zoom backgrounds! You can download all of them for free (and sans watermark) by visiting this link:

06/11/2020

Tip #5 for How to Look Good on Zoom: Wear a plain, solid-colored top.
However, don’t wear bright white or dark black (white can be too bright, and black can make you look like a blob.) Avoid patterns, which can distract from your face.

Check out the whole list of 8 Tips for How to Look Good on Zoom by checking out our latest Case Study, right here! https://bit.ly/how-to-look-good-on-zoom

06/09/2020

Tip #4 for How to Look Good on Zoom: Consider wearing a touch of undereye concealer and a bit of powder – guys and gals alike!
Your camera will absolutely show the oil on your skin and the slight dark circles under your eyes. Mediocre computer cameras, and even splurgy webcams can be pretty unforgiving. Amazingly, adding a tiny bit of makeup can do wonders without going through a full makeup routine!

Check out our full list of tips by hopping over to our latest Case Study!
https://bit.ly/how-to-look-good-on-zoom

05/29/2020

If you’ve been asking for some advice for how to look good on Zoom, you are not alone! That feedback loop you get when looking at yourself on video conferencing platforms is real. It’s hard not to keep fluffing your hair, straightening your posture, and adjusting the camera.

So, we’ve compiled a series of quick and simple tips to help you look your best on Zoom! Check out our latest Case Study linked below!

Your on-screen impression is important, so we've applied our photo expertise to give you 8 quick and simple tips for how to look good on Zoom!

05/18/2020

Now that the temperature is getting warmer, we only thought it worthwhile to give another tip on how to prepare for your Real Estate photos! Only this time, we are talking about landscaping:

"Tip #9: Your outdoor landscape needs love, too. Stash away your poolside toys, and ensure the lawn has recently been cut and pruned before your photography begins. Rake leaves and sweep them off of outdoor patios if your session is in the fall."

To see all our tips for how to prepare for your real estate photography, click our latest Case Study! https://bit.ly/how-to-prepare-for-your-real-estate-photog