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Pointing the Finger at The Foo Fighters (Soldier Field,  Chicago 2026)
9 Aug 2026

Pointing the Finger at The Foo Fighters (Soldier Field, Chicago 2026)

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

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters likes to point a lot during his shows. Here’s a look at a side quest I made during their show at Chicago’s Soldier Field in August 8, 2026.

concert, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet over Illinois 2024
16 Oct 2024

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet over Illinois 2024

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

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet over Illinois 2024 The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet showed up in the early dusk skies over the Northern Hemisphere and as badly as I wanted to find some time and get out into the country to do some photos of … Continued

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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 | 1

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
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
Super Moon Over Chicago
24 Feb 2017

Super Moon Over Chicago

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

Super Moon over Chicago’s Willis Tower   Sure it’s been awhile since the Super Moon rose up over Chicago, but when I was photographing it I had an idea last minute idea for a time lapse video and I’m just … Continued

Chicago, Super moon, time lapse, tutorial, Willis Tower

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