Civil War reenactment – Dollinger Farm Minooka
Civil War Days At least a few times a year I end up on assignment at an event I wish I would have done a “take your kids to work day.” Last October that was when the Joliet Herald News … Continued
Chicago Area High School Football 2016 – Week #2
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
Just Your Average Tuesday Night In Chicago
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
High School Football Starts Again – 2016
In the Chicago area, high school football season kicked off with American Fork fans from Utah traveling to watch the Cavemen play Hinsdale Central. The photographer, on assignment for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries, was tasked to capture fan-centric images for a feature story. Despite a tight deadline, the vibrant atmosphere and unique fan perspectives were documented, showcasing the community’s passion for the sport.
That Bridge – Gritty
That Bridge – Gritty, In the City of Stone There’s a certain grittiness to Joliet that I have always loved. The city has several nicknames, The City of Stone, The City of Steel, The City of Champions & Prison City and … Continued
Flashback: White Sox World Series Championship 10 Years Later
White Sox World Series Flashback; 10 years to the day Back in 2005 my wife and I, who are Cubs fans, happen to live in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, about 5 blocks west of Comiskey Park. Yes I … Continued
That Bridge
That Bridge – Joliet Playing tribute to photographer Mark Hirsch’s “That Tree” project, which was later made into a book. I had to revisit what was my first long term attempt at documenting a single subject, the old Rock … Continued
The Shit Show That Is The Family Portrait
The Shit Show That Is The Family Portrait Let me just say… Family portraits can be a real shit show sometimes. Especially when they are your own family and you are doing the photography. In general getting a group … Continued
This is what I do – Part 5
Not Doing What I Want To Do As I’ve mentioned before, when things happen I want to document them visually. However sometimes life calls us to not do the thing we feel compelled to do. On a rainy night in … Continued
This is what I do – Part 4
Always ready. Always Steady. This Is What I Do. Holding it together while blood is covering your own eyes isn’t a big deal for me. However I know plenty of parents who might look at this photo and wonder how … Continued