A few weeks ago I posted about how much I love to print out my work and why you should be printing your photos as well. This week I want to bring up another way I improve my photography. I let my work be judged. I have found that entering competitions, exhibitions and juried art Read More …
This week I’m going to take a little “Smoke break” from my typical Wednesday blog post. I will leave you with this photo taken on the streets of Madrid. Next week expect me back with a post on judgement!
Print, matte frame and repeat. In the digital era people often wonder why I still bother to print out my work and go through the time, effort and expense of printing. There is a pigment ink printer and its expense cartridges, paper, buying mattes, archival mounting tape, lint free gloves and frames. Not to mention all the Read More …
I love my home town of Chicago. It is one of the best places to just hang out and shoot street photos. This photo was captured near Millenium Park. I noticed this gentleman sitting on a bench early in the day. He has a unique style that I wanted to capture. The fact that he made Read More …
Its official I am obsessed! Obviously I am obsessed with photography. That is a simple one, but I am coming to realize I am obsessed with a a women. I love looking at pictures of her, but really I love looking at the photos she took. Her name is Vivian Maier, and I am not a bit ashamed that I Read More …
I love old San Juan Puerto Rico. The diverse cultural influences on the oldest city in the United States really makes this city a photographer’s paradise. Ever corner you turn, or small cobblestone street you go down provides you with tons of photo opportunities. I can’t wait to head back this summer if I can and hope to Read More …
Most photographers get into photography because they are passionate about it. What drives this passion? Fun. It is important for me to have fun when out shooting. This past summer my daughter and I attended the Waukegan Air Show and had lots of fun taking photos of the airplanes. I was able to use Read More …
Every photographer runs into difficulty when they travel. The trip will never go exactly as envisioned, but if you are prepared then you can make the best of any situation. For example the image above. Last spring while visiting Spain, my family planned to visit the Alhambra palace. I had visions of getting their early Read More …
For Christmas this year I received a couple of great gifts. Two books; Vivan Maier Out of the Shadows and Street Photography Now. I think it is important for me to include these sort of items in my Behind the Shot blog. I am always looking at great photography and love to see and learn from Read More …
I love classic and vintage things. There is something about the way they are built and designed that will never be replicated. I collect and use vintage cameras, have owned vintage motorcycles and cars and drive a ’73 BMW 2002 almost daily in the summer time. One of the vintage events I regularly attend an event called Read More …