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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

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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

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Why My First Front Page Photo Was A Letdown
15 Mar 2017

Why My First Front Page Photo Was A Letdown

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

Why My First Front Page For A Major Daily Newspaper Was A Huge Letdown Or, how incredibly awkward the situation created by the Chicago Sun Times photo staff layoff was. First I want to go on record, I’m completely grateful that … Continued

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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

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A Year After A Murder
15 Feb 2017

A Year After A Murder

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Chicago, My 2¢, Photojournalism | 0

Murders in Chicago can easily be overlooked on an individual basis, unless of course its circumstances fill a certain narrative one is using to rail against the system, or the community where this is happening (see screen shot below). However the … Continued

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