Favorite Sports Photos: “The Kick” Joliet Catholic vs. Morris 1999
it feels like this game is still being played and in just seconds you’ll hear the roar of the crowd, but you don’t know from which side that roar will come from.
Violence Not Covid, Created Empty Stands in 2021
While 2020 and Covid had made empty stadiums common place, the reason there were no fans allowed at the Simeon vs Phillips game was for a more immediate safety concern.
That Bridge – Everything Else
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
That Bridge – That Girl
The top image of the little girl with the basket picking dandelions, still warms my heart to this day.
A Photo From Above… Of My Friend The Bishop
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
On assignment for the 1st time in 171 days
I took a photo from the top of the bleachers, little did I know it would be my last assignment for 171 days.
Family Photos From The Summer of 1918
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.
Blue Angels over Chicago for Covid-19 workers
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
Flashback: A Battle Of The Unvictorious
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.
A how to guide for scanning in old family photos; tips, tricks, and more
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