Denise Riesen is an award-winning photographer with more than 20 years experience in commercial/real estate photography, candid portraits, special events, and fine art photography. Her artistic experience is inspired by her travels and ability to capture compelling images in non-traditional ways. She has created a variety of decorative handmade products and gift items using her photography images, which are featured in boutique stores, galleries and tourist markets throughout the United States. Denise also enjoys collaborating with fellow artists, and customers, to develop new ideas and products. She has worked as a gallery manager, photo editor, and curator for a number of exhibits in Chicago and New York City, and currently works as a freelance photographer, artist and product developer based in the Chicago area.