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.
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.
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
Best of Photojournalism: 2011
As I go through the archive of images I have, number one I’m grateful for the digital age. Besides making getting images to the publications I shoot for easier (not to mention no longer having to drive to office after … Continued
Winter Full Moon over Lake Michigan
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
Why My First Front Page Photo Was A Letdown
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
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
Super Moon Over Chicago
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
Ten Years Gone – Stateway Gardens & Robert Taylor Homes – CHA Deomlition
Ten years ago this April I took these photo as the last of the Robert Taylor/Stateway Garden housing complexes were taken down at about 38th & State St. If you look closely you can see Comiskey Park in the background … Continued
Chicago has a __________ Problem
It’s no secret that Chicago has a problem. The stories are all over the local news and even make the national headlines in different months, but depending on who you are and where you get your news the reason for … Continued