Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’

Pastor Corey Brooks: A Man on a Mission

The Hotel that was frequented by prostitutes and drug addicts before being shut down

Meet Pastor Corey Brooks through the eyes of the camera. Pastor Brooks has received national attention over the past few months for pitching a tent on the roof of an old hotel that was frequented by drug addicts and prostitutes in hopes to replace it with a community center.


December Wallpaper from Chicago… 100% snow-free

December's Desktop Wallpaper

Hope you enjoy December’s Desktop Wallpaper — a snow-free long exposure image from the shores of Lake Michigan.


Yellowstone, Death Valley and Chicago Workshops announced!

Playing chess in Chicago

I’m excited to announce my 2012 workshop lineup, which includes Yellowstone/Teton National Park, Death Valley and Chicago!


Making of The Image Part 2.

Original

Today’s blog is all about what goes into my processing. Selecting a final image to work with has a lot to do with composition, exposure and feel.


Chicago June Workshop

I’m happy to announce my Chicago workshop coming this June 19th-20th . My game plan is pretty simple- to have fun teaching eight willing participants the in’s and out’s of how I go about taking photos.


A Trip to Chicago

Millennium Park, Chicago, Kajsa Stolberg

I spent a few days last week with John, scouting out the sites for the Chicago workshop later this year. I’m here to report a solid line-up of shooting opportunities for the workshop.


Put your boots on and shoot

Montrose beach basket ball court

One of my favorite times to photograph Chicago is during the holidays.


Photo Contest links

Chicago Bus Stop night image

Here is a quick list of photo contest links.


Bean me up Scotty!

Cloud Gate or The Bean

This past weekend I spent some time scouting out places for my next Chicago workshop (details still in the works). One of things I really enjoy about Chicago is the nightlife.


My Chicago Sunset

Cat Island- Traditional sunset

  On the night of my arrival back in Chicago I was welcomed with a wonderful sunset view from my back deck.  I’m going to tell you a dirty little secret about sunsets and professional photographers…”we secretly enjoy shooting them.” Sure, you’re not going to find them in our portfolios. And why would you since [...]