The Curved Wooden Beam Gyms
What do 3 basketball gyms & a church have in common? A unique look from the 1950s & 60s.
Two Firsts Are The Newest Gym Visits Added
Morgan Park Academy, The Nation’s First & Oldest High School Basketball Team What does a place called “Horse Thief Hollows”, one of football’s greatest coaches, a college known for its brains not brawn, the YMCA, and a military academy have … Continued
5 Chicago High School Gyms For The Price Of 2
Schurz & Steinmetz High Schools Each Have Multiple Cool Old Gyms Carl Schurz High School is quite possibly one of the overall most impressive high school buildings I have ever been in. Completed in 1910 it is a sight to … Continued
Gym Added: Pekin HS’s Hawkins Gym
Pekin’s Hawkins Gym is the latest addition in the search for Illinois’ Best High School Gyms
Southern Illinois H.S. Gym Tour Dec. 27 & 28, 2021
Nothing like waiting to finalize things at the last minute, but plans are 100% confirmed, I will be traveling to Southern Illinois to photograph at least three of the state’s best high school gyms. (What makes a gym the best? … Continued
New Trier – The Last Night At Gates Gym
Gates Gym witnesses its final game. Built in 1928 the Gates Gymnasium at New Trier High School’s Winnetka campus witnessed its final game Thursday night December 16, 2021. The aging structure which has issues with asbestos and lead paint will … Continued
Best of Photojournalism: 2012
One of the last years I was sent out to cover a lot of community events. High school sports as always has a big showing in my best of the year.
Shooting High School Sports; Why You’re Not Always Going To See The Best Photos
In High School Sports, The Best Photos Don’t Always Make It To The Paper In the world of professional sports photography you live & die by your ability to get the pivotal moment of a game captured in your frame. We … Continued
Highlights from Leo vs U-High basketball regional finals
#OnAssignment; Highlights from Leo vs. U-High Chicago basketball playoffs IHSA 2A Regional Final Turns Into Upset. For the second game in a row I’ve been pleasantly surprised with an exciting game when the Chicago Tribune/Daily Southtown sent me … Continued
Highlights from St. Joseph vs Fenwick
Highlights from St. Joseph vs Fenwick It’s always fun to get a good assignment to shoot. Yet so many times when you cover a game that is suppose to be a good match it doesn’t live up to the hype. … Continued