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Fine Art Photography Degree Is Not A Waste
Negative comments about my useless fine art photography degree come reeling in. Why would you be interested in learning about film photography when it’s on the brink of extinction? Just another dreaded question I hear and contemplate day in and day out. Here I am, 16 years later, still photographing film and still loving it.…
Read MoreLumineers Concert At Pabst Theater
The Lumineers kick off their world tour at The Pabst Theater. After picking up our will-call tickets, we enter the historic theater. Phones must be locked in the provided cases, ALL recording devices are prohibited. We head for the bar and I order the biggest can of White Claw I’ve ever seen. After mingling in…
Read MoreNew York Street Photography Project
This New York street photography project was started in 2001. Thinking it was complete for ALL these years, finally I realize it’s ongoing. The project isn’t complete, it may never be. But this is what I have SO far. Through the streets of New York, I capture life as I see it through my lens.…
Read MoreAmsterdam Bicycles Photography Project
Good luck taking photographs in Amsterdam without capturing at least one bicycle. It’s difficult, they are EVERYWHERE. I embraced it and created the project, Amsterdam Bicycles. More of this story to come soon… I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will be times of triumph and times…
Read MoreBoston Fine Art Photography
A new perspective on Boston Fine Art. Each of us has a unique vision of what art is and isn’t. I stroll through the streets and create this Boston fine art photography. More of this story to come soon… I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will…
Read MoreNotre Dame de Paris
A new perspective of Notre Dame. I’m speechless as I enter this medieval Catholic cathedral. My fascination with architecture brought me here to Notre Dame de Paris. More of this story to come soon… I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will be times of triumph…
Read MoreChicago Film Photography
I love to shop in Chicago, but I love wandering more. I wander the city with no real agenda. The end result, this Chicago film photography created with my Leica M6. More of this story coming soon… I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will be…
Read MoreJay Pritzker Pavilion Live Music
Music under the stars! Could it get any better? My camera in one hand, beer in the other. I’m consumed by a Frank Gehry design, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion live music creates the perfect evening. I’m fascinated by architecture, in fact, that was my original college major. More of this story to come soon……
Read MoreChicago Starbucks Plugged In
Opportunity arises to get some work done at this Chicago Starbucks. Whether I work from my hotel room at The Ritz-Carlton or a local coffee shop, it feels refreshing to be in the windy city. Everywhere I look, people are plugged in at this Rush Street Starbucks. They stare at their phones with headphones on.…
Read MoreMichigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky
Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky This is Rocky’s story: His sign reads, “Hi, I’m Rocky. Me and my friend lost everything in a fire. Anything helps us get on our paws & feet again. God bless & thank you.” Rocky’s landlords weren’t appropriately fixing the problems in his home. This resulted in a fire.…
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