Word is: The Chicago Police have been shaking down drug addicts by pulling them into the alleys, and then strip searching them. Totally illegal, but cops commit more crime than criminals, by far. They lie on the stand every day.…
Heroin Addiction Harm Reduction Supplies Needed
Alley Angels Needed! 1. Sterile gauze 2. Neosporin ointment As many of you know, I’ve been working on a heroin project for the past year. I’m currently focusing on long-term addicts who have developed severe abscesses on their bodies, due…
Pretty Lady With A Bow – GritStreet
I spent about an hour following this lady, while watching her talk to herself as she went about her business. I found a place, and waited for her to enter the scene. Question: How would one have captured the expression…
What Is “Pushing” Film? (caution – video contains rats!)
I’ve received multiple requests to do a video on pushing film: what it means, and why one would ever want to do such a thing. I had a few friendly visitors show up to help me explain…
B&W digital skies are extremely problematic…
My trip down to St. Louis really put the zap on digital photography for me. I took several shots that I really like, but the sky in each image looks like crap. I’m having a hard time with the look…
How to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography
Here is a short video with a few quick tips on how to overcome the fear of shooting candid street photography. My thanks to St. Louis street photographer, Paul Kolesnikov for recording this video. Chicago Street Photography Workshops and Photo…