Designer and Photographer

I am a designer with a bachelors degree in art from Northern Illinois University. Chicago is my home base. I have a passion for capturing and working with images. Photoshoppin’ is my favorite kind of shopping.

With over 20 years of experience in the field I have had the opportunity to work on many types of projects. This includes, but is not limited to P.O.P. retail kits, brochures, trade show booths, packaging, ad slicks, social media graphics and national promotions. I am currently learning how to code and develop my designs for e-mail blasts.

I’m a mom of twin teenage girls and hanging on for the ride. I love anything that keeps me outdoors which includes gardening, hiking and distance running. I am a legacy runner of the Chicago marathon having run it seven times. I’m always planning my next trip which will include either my camera gear, running shoes or both.

I’ve always had a love for nature but after visiting a friend in Alaska, I was hooked. I had seen by first bear in the wilderness. I now wanted more than the little speck in the middle of the frame snapshot, I wanted the ultimate photograph. My travels have taken me to Alaska, Canada and the northern woods of Minnesota to photograph all types of bears. www.cindygrothphotography.com

Feel free to email me about design and photography ops, good photography spots, cool races or gardening tips.