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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 tutorial | 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
Just Your Average Tuesday Night In Chicago
5 Oct 2016

Just Your Average Tuesday Night In Chicago

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: My Personal Work | 0

Photography Fun at Northerly Island My boys said they wanted to go on an adventure tonight, you know, just your average Tuesday school night. So we hopped in the truck, drove 5 minutes and hung out at Northerly Island on … Continued

Chicago, family, fun, kids, lake front, lake Michigan, Northerly Island, photography, portraits, skyline, sunset
That is what I do – Part 1
7 Oct 2015

That is what I do – Part 1

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: That is What I Do | 3

I don’t know how else to explain it better than these five words “that is what I do” and that is what this blog will be about. Still not sure what I’m talking about? Scroll down. The first time I … Continued

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