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That Bridge – Everything Else
27 Jun 2021

That Bridge – Everything Else

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That Bridge | 0

In the years since I shot these photos of That Bridge, I haven’t been back to photograph it that much since. However at the beginning of 2021 I wrote a script and started doing filming for a movie about Joliet’s … Continued

bridge, Des Plaines River, Illinois, Joliet, Rock Island R.R., train bridge
That Bridge – That Girl
3 May 2021

That Bridge – That Girl

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That Bridge | 0

The top image of the little girl with the basket picking dandelions, still warms my heart to this day.

casino, dandelion, Des Plaines River, Harrah's, Joliet, little girl, riverboat, That Bridge, train bridge
A Photo From Above… Of My Friend The Bishop
29 Apr 2021

A Photo From Above… Of My Friend The Bishop

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, That is What I Do | 0

One of my greatest joys is sharing my photographic talents with friends and family. I think so many people associate photography of themselves as one of two ends. It’s either professional portraits or regular snap shots and selfies. So, when … Continued

bishop, Indianapolis
On assignment for the 1st time in 171 days
29 Aug 2020

On assignment for the 1st time in 171 days

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, High school sports, Photojournalism | 0

I took a photo from the top of the bleachers, little did I know it would be my last assignment for 171 days.

Chicago, Covid-19, cross country, Crusaders, Marist H.S., pandemic, Red Hawks
Family Photos From The Summer of 1918
23 Jul 2020

Family Photos From The Summer of 1918

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Flashback | 0

During our current worldwide pandemic I took a look back at photo album from my family’s archive and got a look at what one part of the country looked like before the second wave of the Spanish Flu took hold. It looked normal.

1918, 4th of July, Covid-19, historical photos, Illinois, Joliet, Spanish flu, summer
Blue Angels over Chicago for Covid-19 workers
12 May 2020

Blue Angels over Chicago for Covid-19 workers

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Chicago, Photojournalism | 0

The Blue Angels flight team flew over the city of Chicago and a few surrounding suburbs, specifically over hospitals, to show support for the healthcare professionals. Luckily that flight path was right over the top of my house so with … Continued

Blue Angels, Chicago, Covid-19, flyover, Illinois, jets, Navy
Flashback: A Battle Of The Unvictorious
26 Apr 2020

Flashback: A Battle Of The Unvictorious

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Flashback, High school sports, Photojournalism | 3

As if the specter of a winless season wasn’t enough, a dreary fog set a somber mood in as two football teams took the field for their last chance at winning.

Biggsville H.S., fog, football, Galva H.S., high school, Lincoln Trail Conference, Union, Wildcats, winless, Yankees
A how to guide for scanning in old family photos; tips, tricks, and more
7 Feb 2020

A how to guide for scanning in old family photos; tips, tricks, and more

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: My Personal Work, Photography tips & tutorials | 0

Scanning a box or three of old family photos can be a daunting task, here’s what I’ve learned in 25 years of doing it. First let me save you some time, there are three ways to go about scanning in … Continued

family, family photos, genealogy, history, Lightroom, negatives, old photos, scanner, scanning
Best of Photojournalism: 2012
12 Jan 2020

Best of Photojournalism: 2012

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Photojournalism | 0

One of the last years I was sent out to cover a lot of community events. High school sports as always has a big showing in my best of the year.

basketball, best of, community journalism, football, high school, photojournalism, sports, track
Best of Photojournalism: 2011
29 Dec 2019

Best of Photojournalism: 2011

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Flashback, Photojournalism | 0

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

best of, Chicago, comunity, journlaism, newspaper, parade, photojournalism, Pioneer Press, sports, suburbs, Sun-Times

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