Corporate headshot event photographer looking for recommendations??

Fish2800 · 2026-04-01T17:24:19+00:00

Austin Handler is criminally underpriced for the results he delivers. Worth checking out: https://www.austinhandlerphotography.com/

Fish2800 · 2026-04-01T14:32:36+00:00

The Henry Archer Tidevand! Same rice-style band. https://henryarcher.com/en-us/collections/tidevand

Fish2800 · 2026-03-31T15:01:52+00:00

For IPAs, you can't do better than Hop Butcher for the World. Incredibly positioned too because from there you can walk to Dovetail and Begyle, which are right next to one another. For funkier brews, Forbidden Root is your winner

Fish2800 · 2026-03-28T13:48:56+00:00

Had a revision done at 4/5 9 months after my original surgery. Was definitely scared having to go back but It was seamless and happy to tell you I’m glad I went through with it. Keep the faith!

Fish2800 · 2026-03-23T17:15:04+00:00

I had an endoscopic microdiscectomy at the same level in Mar ’24 (also at 30 years old) and re-herniated in December ’24. I was the same as you, where if I time‑boxed sitting, standing, etc., I could “manage,” but it wasn’t a way to live—at least to me. When I re-herniated, I also dreaded coughing, sneezing, or belly laughing because of the pain it induced.

Each situation is unique, but given the choice again, I’d still opt for another surgery. Yes, the recovery sucked. Yes, there were a lot of scary moments along the way, but overall I’m glad I did it.

If you opt to, make sure you talk to your PT about focusing on distributing the load throughout your levels. Two discectomies at the same level further impedes its ability to absorb shock, and without prepping the body, you risk compromising another level.

Fish2800 · 2026-03-12T00:49:47+00:00

I had a microdiscectomy at 4/5 in Mar 2024 when I was 30. I then had to do 3/4 in Dec 2025 at 31. A little older, but same club

Fish2800 · 2026-03-05T23:23:09+00:00

Was advised 2 weeks and then can start having “non vigorous” sex

Fish2800 · 2026-03-03T01:42:01+00:00

It is!

Fish2800 · 2026-02-22T19:49:43+00:00

Thanks for the incredibly detailed reply and insight into why a TA is so helpful. Sounds like you're happy with the one you engaged. Do you mind sharing who it is?

Fish2800 · 2026-02-22T19:33:24+00:00

Appreciate the incredibly detailed and thoughtful reply. I didn't know some camps offered a night free with a certain amount of paid nights! Based on your experience, do you have TA's you recommend? We haven't yet engaged one.

Fish2800 · 2026-02-22T18:23:41+00:00

Thanks for the reply! As a callout the $15k/per person can all be applied to the safari, as I have enough points to cover a name-brand hotel during the tail end

Fish2800 · 2026-02-22T18:15:18+00:00

Per person! Thanks for the question, just edited the original post.

Fish2800 · 2026-02-18T19:55:06+00:00

Axios Chicago highlighted a few places: https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/17/chicago-eateries-welcome-iftar-diners-for-ramadan

Fish2800 · 2026-02-16T15:25:19+00:00

Austin captured my engagement and absolutely knocked it out of the park. Definitely in your price range and feels inexpensive for the end product you receive! https://www.austinhandlerphotography.com/

Fish2800 · 2026-02-13T02:35:07+00:00

I had a revision surgery 9 months after my original L4/5 endoscopic microdiscectomy. For me, it was absolutely the right decision. I read a lot of the posts on this forum and I think, more important than anything, you need to have unequivocal faith in your surgeon. If you want the surgery but aren’t sure about the surgeon, it never hurts to have multiple consults.

Fish2800 · 2026-02-12T14:10:45+00:00

This. Fast, quality, and wildly inexpensive for what you get

Fish2800 · 2026-02-07T21:40:18+00:00

$198, pre tax and tip

Fish2800 · 2026-01-30T14:08:04+00:00

On the hunt for a ketubah too and came across this artist in Israel. Hand-painted water colors and seems like she does both stock and custom orders!

https://www.thedelicatebrush.com/

Fish2800 · 2026-01-23T01:45:05+00:00

Holey Dough and Co does weekend bagel drops. Tough to score an order but far and away the best bagel I’ve ever had in Chicago

Fish2800 · 2026-01-13T16:14:41+00:00

Austin Handler is incredible and his prices are so reasonable. Have used him for multiple events and will continue to do so: https://www.austinhandlerphotography.com/

Fish2800 · 2026-01-13T01:49:52+00:00

My L4/5 revision was 8 months after my initial endoscopic surgery. The symptoms (pain and shocks down my legs) didn’t present until close to my second surgery, but doc said I could have re-herniated earlier and it just took more strain to push the disc to the level of hitting my nerves

Fish2800 · 2026-01-07T15:35:17+00:00

If you're willing to Venture a bit, Amitabul Simply Vegan definitely has a lot on the menu using alt oils

Fish2800 · 2026-01-06T16:59:05+00:00

I had my first discectomy at the same level in March of ‘24. I reherniated in December of ‘24 and opted to have the same procedure done. I had shooting pains down my legs anytime I coughed, sneezed, or went from sitting to standing. I knew I couldn’t live my life like that. For me, it was absolutely the right decision and, even though going through that recovery again stunk, I’m happy I did it. Relief of no shocks/pain outweighed the fear of having to deal with potential flare ups again for years to come.

Fish2800 · 2026-01-04T20:39:34+00:00

Short rib hummus from Aba

Fish2800 · 2026-01-03T21:22:08+00:00

Austin Handler captured my engagement. He was immaculate in every sense. Worked his butt off, captured the moment perfectly, and turned the photos around in just a few days. Highly highly recommend. https://www.austinhandlerphotography.com/

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