Photos, videos, & stories by Vincent D. Johnson
As I go through the archive of images I have, number one I’m grateful for the digital age. Besides making getting images to the publications I shoot for easier (not to mention no longer having to drive to office after … Continued
The last full moon of the decade rising over Lake Michigan, as seen from the shoreline of Chicago, Illinois. I rarely get out to shoot pretty pictures like this. After watching the almost full moon come up over the lake … Continued
Why My First Front Page For A Major Daily Newspaper Was A Huge Letdown Or, how incredibly awkward the situation created by the Chicago Sun Times photo staff layoff was. First I want to go on record, I’m completely grateful that … Continued
#OnAssignment; Highlights from Leo vs. U-High Chicago basketball playoffs IHSA 2A Regional Final Turns Into Upset. For the second game in a row I’ve been pleasantly surprised with an exciting game when the Chicago Tribune/Daily Southtown sent me … Continued
Super Moon over Chicago’s Willis Tower Sure it’s been awhile since the Super Moon rose up over Chicago, but when I was photographing it I had an idea last minute idea for a time lapse video and I’m just … Continued
Ten years ago this April I took these photo as the last of the Robert Taylor/Stateway Garden housing complexes were taken down at about 38th & State St. If you look closely you can see Comiskey Park in the background … Continued
It’s no secret that Chicago has a problem. The stories are all over the local news and even make the national headlines in different months, but depending on who you are and where you get your news the reason for … Continued
South Side Catholic League and Me; St. Rita vs. Rich Central So being a near south sider and catholic high school grad myself I’ve ended up by luck, or design of my photo editors, shooting quite a bit of sports involving … Continued
Chicago area high school football 2016 – Week 1 It’s that time of the year again, high school football season. So of course 7 weeks into a 9 week regular season I’m going to play a little catch up this … Continued
Photography Fun at Northerly Island My boys said they wanted to go on an adventure tonight, you know, just your average Tuesday school night. So we hopped in the truck, drove 5 minutes and hung out at Northerly Island on … Continued