I had a really deep conversation today about the existence of God – in a dope house with a bunch of junkies. Good conversations happen in the strangest of places. We concluded that there probably isn’t any God, at least…
Year: 2014
Featured Photographer: Diane Arbus
“Nothing about her life, her photographs or her death was accidental or ordinary. They were mysterious and decisive and unimaginable except to her. Which is the way it is with genius.” -Richard Avedon Against the advice of many friends, Diane…
Street Photography and the Law
Street Photography and the Law – (Extra Bonus: The camera as a weapon) “I saw that the camera could be a weapon against poverty, against racism, against all sorts of social wrongs. I knew at that point I had to…
People of State Street: Derow Young
Don’t point, don’t stare, come say hello to the man in the chair. Derow Young was so kind for agreeing to sit for some portrait work during today’s street photography workshop. Derow is 53 years old and lost his legs…
Automotive Photography and Cruise Nights
Cruise Nights have become a popular activity in recent years. I love looking at all the classic cars. Last year I was hired to photograph the top cars from the 2013 Tinley Park Cruise Nights for their new 2014 t-shirts.…
Featured Photographer: Don McCullin
Donald McCullin is another hero of mine. McCullin is an internationally known British photojournalist who has produced powerful images of war and urban strife for many years. This is a powerful documentary that illustrates the work, efforts, and lengths that…
