From 2008 through 2016, I documented homelessness on the streets of Chicago’s Loop area. I did what I could to try to ease the suffering of those who suffered from serious mental disabilities. I wish our society had the funding…
Month: March 2026
Human Abstract – Back
Human Abstract – Back I was walking through the crowd at a Chicago Blues Fest many years ago when I noticed this image waiting to be captured. I could see the composition and the light as I walked behind the…
Eighteen shots, two usable photos
Over the weekend, I worked on a photoshoot for a project that I’m working on. During the shoot, I took 18 captures. Out of those 18 captures, only two were usable images. Neither image is a Rembrandt, but they are…
Bones. Life On The Llano
I had my first photo shoot yesterday with a new subject for my Life On The Llano project. I was going to cover the No Kings protest, but I opted for the quiet of my documentary project instead. Bones has…
Dear Diary – March 28, 2026
It’s early morning, and the wind is still blowing. I was hoping it would have settled down by now. We had a doozy of a windstorm all day yesterday with winds reaching 60mph. I feel sorry for the people out…
Getting Serious About Street Photography: Becoming Visually Literate
Getting Serious About Street Photography: Understanding Universals If you are looking to communicate your worldview more effectively through imagery, I would HIGHLY recommend taking a long look at perception theory. Perception theory is a body of knowledge that shows us…
Reflection – Mather Tower
Reflection – Mather Tower – 75 E Wacker Drive New buildings now block this view.