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Concert Photography Does Not Make You A Good Photographer
20 Mar 2023

Concert Photography Does Not Make You A Good Photographer

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, Commentary, Photography tips & tutorials, Photojournalism | 0

If you see a photographer’s portfolio and are blown away from all the great concert photos they have, take this into consideration.

Somebody sets up tens-of-thousands of dollars worth of lighting equipment for them

concert, Kelela, music, photography, photojournalism, Thalia Hall
Best of Photojournalism: 2021
9 Dec 2022

Best of Photojournalism: 2021

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

NOTE: You’re not seeing the date wrong. Turns out I never posted this back in January of 2022, so I figured Dec. of 2022 would be fitting. 2021 a year in 4 months For reasons I think few people would … Continued

2021, best of, photojournalism, sports
On Assignment: The Weeknd
26 Jul 2022

On Assignment: The Weeknd

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Behind the Photo, Commentary, Photojournalism | 1

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, My Personal Work, 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
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
In The Right Place For Game Ending Play
8 Nov 2021

In The Right Place For Game Ending Play

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

I was in the perfect place for a game ending photo. Lucky? As they say luck is all about how you position yourself.

Batavia H.S., Brother Rice, Bulldogs, Caravan, Crusaders, football, High schools, Mount Carmel, photography, photojournalism, playoffs, Tigers, Wheaton Warrenville South
Favorite Sports Photos: “The Kick” Joliet Catholic vs. Morris 1999
28 Oct 2021

Favorite Sports Photos: “The Kick” Joliet Catholic vs. Morris 1999

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

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.

favorite photos, field goal, football, High schools, Hilltoppers, IHSA, Illinois, JCA, Joliet Catholic, Morris High School, playoffs, Redskins
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.

Brother Rice High School, Chicago, cross country, Crusaders, Marist High School, Red Hawks
Winter Full Moon over Lake Michigan
12 Dec 2019

Winter Full Moon over Lake Michigan

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

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

Chicago, full moon, lake Michigan, moon rise, skyline, sunset, water, winter

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