Monica studied fine art photography at Texas Woman’s University where she degreed in journalism, following up with post-graduate photo studies at the School of the Art Institute and Kendall College. She became a food stylist/food photographer and feature writer and has done work for the Chicago Tribune, Communication Arts, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Newcity and many commercial clients. As a Northwestern University artist-in-residence, Monica taught seminars on using the camera as a creative problem-solving tool. She is a member of Perspective Fine Art Photography Gallery, a not-for-profit, community-oriented cooperative. Monica grew up in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.
