From the Archives: One Year Ago

I spent part of the long holiday weekend consolidating my image library and doing some necessary backups I had overlooked.  During one of the culling processes, I came across the above image, taken nearly a year ago, from a cross country trip. This photo, taken just outside the tiny town of Winnemucca, accurately depicts the [...]

Cloud Action

Got out last night to shoot for a bit along Montrose Point.  The sun had already begun its descent and was creating some interesting light over the harbor to the west.  The lake was still choppy from the cold front which moved in three days ago, but there were no breakers along the point, just [...]

Kodak Ektar 100

Had the wonderful opportunity this week to work with a young and energetic actor and musician named Sam.  A recent graduate of the prestigious Chicago Academy for the Arts, he came to me seeking updated headshots to help him kickstart his professional modeling career. The setup I used was simple, yet effective; black muslin backdrop, [...]

Spring in Chicago

Took a day trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden yesterday with the Athertons.  While I was expecting some color to be on display as a result of the above average rainfall and mild temperatures, it was amazing just how lush and green everything looked.  From tulips to tropical, the gardens abounded with a dazzling display; [...]