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The First Time I Picked Up A Camera
3 Sep 2022

The First Time I Picked Up A Camera

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That is What I Do | 1

I just realized this photo of me is from the very first day I pickup up a camera and started taking photos

110 film camera, Branson, first, Missouri, photography
On Assignment: The Weeknd
26 Jul 2022

On Assignment: The Weeknd

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, Commentary, Photojournalism | 2

Despite the amazing visuals I can’t say concert photography is what it’s made out to be in most cases.

Chicago, concert, music, Soldier Field, The Weeknd
On Assignment: Pritzker Pavilion Side Project
17 Jul 2022

On Assignment: Pritzker Pavilion Side Project

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, Chicago, Photojournalism, Places | 0

as I was waiting between songs to move to a different position, I gave myself a secondary assignment…

Chicago, concert, Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion
On Assignment: Abortion Protests Chicago
14 Jul 2022

On Assignment: Abortion Protests Chicago

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, News, Photojournalism | 0

Since SCOTUS Put Abortion Rights To The State Level, I’ve Been Assigned To Cover More Pro & Against Abortion Rallies. Here’s Some Recent Images From Them. A March for Life rally at Federal Plaza in Chicago’s downtown took place on … Continued

abortion, activism, Chicago, downtown, march, news, photojournalism, protest, rally
Taste of Chicago 2022 in Photos
10 Jul 2022

Taste of Chicago 2022 in Photos

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

Was asked to go out and photograph the Taste of Chicago this weekend, do to a little snafu I was photographer number two for the news service I was shooting for, so these photos will probably never see the light … Continued

Chicago, food fests, Grant Park, Illinois, summer, Taste of Chicago
Fuller Park’s Twin Basketball Courts
7 Jul 2022

Fuller Park’s Twin Basketball Courts

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Chicago, Illinois H.S. Hardwood & Hoops, Places | 0

Fuller Park would still be worth the trip if it had only one gym that looked that nice.

basketball courts, Chicago, Chicago Park District, field house, Fuller Park, vintage
This Day Was Inevitable: The Highland Park 4th of July Shooting
4 Jul 2022

This Day Was Inevitable: The Highland Park 4th of July Shooting

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, News, Photojournalism | 0

This lone sandal and a stuffed-animal left behind with a fancy $900 stroller had more of a feeling that the “Rapture” had happened here.

4th of July, Highland Park, Illinois, mass shooting, photojournalism, tragedy
Girls Rock Title IX
23 Apr 2022

Girls Rock Title IX

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Commentary, High school sports, My 2¢, Photojournalism | 0

Before Girls Could Play It’s crazy to think that women’s sports was not always a thing in schools in America. Until Title IX was passed in 1972 I can’t help but feel that most of the thinking at the time … Continued

Andrew H.S., Bulldogs, girls sports, Illinois, Richards H.S., Softball, Thunderbolts, Title IX, Tony Baranek
150 of the Best High School Gyms in Illinois
26 Mar 2022

150 of the Best High School Gyms in Illinois

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: High school sports, Illinois H.S. Hardwood & Hoops, Places | 0

From 820, down to 150 Gyms. Here are some of the finalists and what it might make take to make it into the book. There are over 800 high schools in the state of Illinois and with every school year … Continued

basketball, best of, high school, Illinois, list
The Curved Wooden Beam Gyms
16 Mar 2022

The Curved Wooden Beam Gyms

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: High school sports, Illinois H.S. Hardwood & Hoops, Places | 0

What do 3 basketball gyms & a church have in common? A unique look from the 1950s & 60s.

architecture, basketball, best of, Bremen H.S., gymnasiums, Hebron H.S., high school, Illinois, sports, St. Joseph H.S., Tinley Park H.S.

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