Marilyn Monroe is in the hotel... I repeat Marilyn is in the hotel (part ONE)

I say this as a joke, but seriously, look at my GURLLLLL. I mean, REALLY.

Just a quick background. She's a fellow creative in my tribe. The one I will talk ideas with because she REALLY does GET IT, but also because she is always down for ALLLLLLL of my crazy photo ideas. She questions very little of what I do and it's soul-filling to create with another maker. And the usual- I love her little family, and that she is a fellow fun mama, who tells it like it is and gets the work, the goofy, and the craziness of life. Did I mention, she gets it- before I even ask... So, she was honestly the perfect person to have a session at this AMAZING PLACE...

If you haven't heard about the Graduate Hotel chain, you are DEFINITELY missing out on amazing hotels. I first came across the hotels when I happened to be in Lincoln for a really fun outdoor concert last spring. I wanted to know more just with the sign of the hotel and its location (mainly as an option if I didn't want to drive back to Omaha in the dark). But it has become clear that this particular hotel is more than just a comfy bed for a weary drifter. These hotels are much more than even your modern boutique hotels... I guess I should just show you... (Side note for those of us that are based out of Omaha, you might want to consider an overnight stay at the Graduate Lincoln if you can't make your way back after a night in Lincoln). For those that aren't in Nebraska, check out the chain options across the country, because they are perfect for your next visit near a college https://www.graduatehotels.com/... And I might have a new travel bucket list to try and hit a lot of them since they are so different in each one! I fell in love with the one in Lincoln... Read on and check out these pics...

 

(Those that are unaware of this information, Johnny Carson was from Iowa and went to school at University of Nebraska Lincoln, thus his influence here)

The lobby was kind of my favorite...

The rooms and the details... I mean, there's so much that it was hard to capture

 There's golf simulators in this lounge area... What a fun treat to do this if you happen to be staying in the area!!!

And this motto... 

We were there to work, but tiki bar... Again, let me repeat, TIKI BAR!!!!

 

This would be part one...

Thank you, Graduate staff for showing my amazing friend and this retro photographer a couple of amazing spots that REALLY MADE this shoot. I can't begin to say thank you enough to all of those involved last Sunday- Josie, AJ, Dana, Dave, and there were a couple of others that I didn't catch names. If you are lucky enough to get the staff that I just referenced, they were not just really sweet, but they were very attentive and aware that our outfits needed extra recommendations and accommodations. Their input was spot on- as you will see in the next post...

XOXO, Kerry