Shooting One Handed
I recently had to have surgery on my left shoulder and now my arm is in a sling for the next 6-8 weeks (hopefully 6). Being right handed I guess I am a little lucky. It would be a much … Continued
Buckingham Fountain
I am typing this post one handed on my iPad as I am recovering from shoulder surgery. My left arm is in a sling and my shoulder is under ice and I am not super comfortable so I figured writing … Continued
Chicago’s Lyrics Opera House
Chicago’s Lyric Opera House. If you have been to this building you know it has a long corridor outside that stretches the length of the building with these columns and lights. I was shooting with my film camera as well … Continued
Finding Inspiration: No Guilty Pleasures
“I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. If you fucking like something, like it…..” – Dave Grohl I teach 5th grade, thats my day job. 5th grade, the last stop before middle school. Do you want to know what one of … Continued
Kindness is Badass
Kindness is Badass? Yea, yea okay, it is, it is badass, I can agree with that. If you think about it, it’s true. The concept of being “badass” is usually someone who goes against the grain, and is that what … Continued
Nintendo in Chicago
I am a product of the the late 80’s/ early 90’s which means I am a huge Nintendo fan. I grew up with the NES and still have my original Legend of Zelda cartridge (the best game ever!). However, despite … Continued
Skyscraper Reflection
I have been making myself photograph the same area of Chicago lately. The same section of the city and the same streets week after week. I initially started doing this because I was fascinated by this small section of the … Continued
Chicago Union Station
Earlier this summer I spent some time photographing the Great Hall in Chicago’s Union Station. This is really one of the hidden gems of the city. Often uncrowned today as most visitors are in a rush to catch their … Continued
Flamingo Reflection in the Loop
I have found that if you want a busy city that is filled with millions all to yourself than the best times to go shooting are early on weekend mornings when the weather is less favorable. Chicago’s Loop is always … Continued
Lasalle Street on a Foggy Saturday Morning
Early mornings after the rain are one of my favorites times to shoot in the city. The streets are empty and the lighting is beautiful. This is one of my favorites streets in Chicago, Lasalle street.