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Every post-it note in this photo is her father's handwriting. Illinois photographer Hilary Higgins (@hilaryhiggins) made this portrait of her mother six months after his passing, surrounded by the notes and the yellow daisies he brought her every anniversary.

Across personal, editorial, and commercial work, she's spent 20 years helping people see themselves the way their loved ones do.

Her billboard is now on display in Illinois as part of The Fifty.

Link in bio to see the first 25 photographers selected.

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Today marks one year since we lost my Dad.

He was undeniably cool, generous, talented, and one of the most fun people to be around. He was also humble. Incredibly humble. An Irishman through and through.

He was the funniest guy in the room without trying to be. He didn't have to try. He just was.

He was a father figure in many ways to many people over the years, but I always felt like the lucky one. I got to call him Dad. The best Girl Dad there ever was.

His belief in me held me steady through the shakiest times. His humor and playfulness made me feel free and brave — full of wonder, even when things were hard. His integrity was simple and unshakable: he never judged anyone by their worst moment.

My Dad was quiet and proud. He built friendships that lasted over 50 years, and put the work in to keep them. He taught me to look for people I could admire for who they were, not what they had or where they came from. He could spot fakeness a mile away, and did so often.

He treated my mother with love and respect. I never once heard him raise his voice at her in anger. Or at me, for that matter. We were cherished. In 11 years of illness, she never left his side. She is my superhero.

Pat Higgins was, indeed, a wonderful man. A wonderful father, husband, friend, uncle, athlete, coach, teacher and human being. If you're looking to feel close to him or honor him, you can do so by showing up for the people you love and treating one another with patience, dignity, humor and curiosity. That was his way. His strength of character is his legacy.

He will always be with me and I'm very open to talking about him. I know he meant a lot to a lot of people, and to each person, whether we’ve met or not, I thank you. Please keep telling me old stories about how cool he was. Every one has been a joy.

Love you, Daddio. Rest well. 💚

Images shot on 120mm with Bronica Zenza Sq. on various film stocks throughout his last year of life. (Besides the selfie and throwback)

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Just in time for fall fashion season, we’re thrilled to introduce our Women of Style 2026: Sophisticated with a dash of swagger, these Chicago trendsetters prove that style is indeed a state of mind. Link in bio for the full fabulous story on each of these incredible Chicagoans ✨️✨️✨️⁠
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Chicago’s most fashionable season starts now: Presenting The Style Issue of Modern Luxury CS, out today. Cover star Gal Gadot steps into a new kind of heroism in "The Runner," opening up about motherhood, vulnerability and why she’s increasingly drawn to complex, imperfect characters. Inside, our annual Women of Style feature celebrates the dynamic personalities shaping Chicago across fashion, culture, wellness and more. Plus, discover our ultimate guide to Logan Square, the city’s best sushi, fall’s must-see cultural moments and plenty more to inspire the season ahead.⁠
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Link in bio to read the digital edition.⁠
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Cover credits: ⁠
Photography: @tal_abudi�⁠
Styling: @shiranmania�⁠
Wearing: @maxmara⁠
�Hair: @sagidahary⁠
�Makeup: @tehillagottlieb⁠
Nails: @fine__studio_ �⁠
Writer: @phebewahl�⁠
Videographer: @roscoeraz⁠
�Video Editor: @caspertell.y�⁠
Location: @thejaffahotel

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💒 Life advice: when you find someone’s half-eaten burger on your wedding night at the karaoke bar (irrelevant: near Tupac’s final moments), share it with your lover. More found footage from @gwenstefaniofficial’s freshly developed rolls from Vegas & beyond. 🎞️

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In April, everything was in its right place 🐇

Music: @itsunclecarol

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Greetings Chicagoland friends and creatives! My two esteemed studio mates, @eatpomegranate and @hilaryhiggins, and I share a lovely space in Avondale; we’ve recently opted to open it up to the occasional rental. I say happy new year in this video because I filmed it earlier and forgot to post. Feel free to share this with friends or reach out with inquiries. #studio #rental #chicago #photography #video

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With all this Lollapalooza talk…. thought we’d catch up on some old snaps from when Post Animal have played! Can you believe they’ve had the honour to play and the crowds have been blessed 3 times!! Plus an aftershow of their own at @sl33pingvillag3 ⚡️

Slides 1-8 — 2018 🪩
Slides 9-10 — 2021 🌠
Slides 11-14 — 2025 🔮
Slide 15 from the Sleeping Village Lolla Aftershow!

See the Lolla Aftershow setlist below ⬇️

Caving In
Gelatin Mode
Schedule
Safe or Not
(jam outro)
You Know Better
Ralphie
Post Animal
In a Paradise
How Do You Feel
When I Get Home
Goggles

Encore:
Alabaster
Dirtpicker
You Were Not There

aaaaand were jealous 🥲

#postanimal #postanimallollapalooza #postanimaliron #postanimalmusic

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@worldwomanfund x @maxmara - photo by @hilaryhiggins #proudguestspeaker #candacejordan #candidcandace

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In honor of #internationalwomensday and hosted by @maxmara in partnership with @worldwomanfund, I was honored to be a speaker alongside @helen_berkun and @olia_chicago . Thank you @thedashshot for including me! What a beautiful group of guests and speakers and for such a wonderful cause! 👍👏💪🙏❤️ (Great to see photog @hilaryhiggins again too!❤️)#worldwomanfoundation #maxmarachicago #candacejordan #candidcandace

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Each month, Open Photo Share is a chance to show off ongoing work, get valuable feedback and resources, and connect with the local photo community. Thank you to @doddchicago for hosting and @hilaryhiggins for the photos!

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Thank you for joining us in 2025! We proudly hosted 14 in-person events and webinars as part of our dedication to supporting one another’s growth and success. Our strength lies in our members — creative individuals who share a passion for photography and a commitment to elevating the profession through shared knowledge, hands-on workshops, and protection of photographers’ rights.

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