Kick converging parallels to the curb

In architectural photography, converging parallels, also called “keystoning”, can make buildings appear as if they’re going to topple over – which usually isn’t a good thing if you’re creating commercial photos for a realtor, developer, or construction company. If you’re…

My Etsy store is now open!

I finally did it! I’ve opened an Etsy online marketplace where you can browse and buy some of my featured photographs.  Some are framed, a few are large scale canvas gallery wraps, and there is even a limited edition 2014 Desktop…

The Fall Spectrum

The colors of fall were spectacular in Chicago this year. So much so, that Amy and I spent a few hours gathering all the leaves we could, in every shade we could find in order to do document the extreme variance…

#ChicagoLandamarks | Osaka Garden in early fall

The first time I visited Osaka Garden was this past summer, and the light wasn’t good at all. It was mid-afternoon and the most photogenic angles had the foliage in heavy shadow. As a side note, it’s funny how I’ve…

Chicagohenge – an equinox sunset.

For a few days around and during the autumnal and vernal equinoxes, the sun puts on a spectacular show as it seemingly rises and sets between the soaring skyscrapers of Chicago’s east/west streets. Since the first time I captured the…

Over Gotham

Last night was a wonderful night to shoot from one of my favorite spots – high above the city firmly planted on a rooftop. Through a client contact I was able to gain access to the roof of a 22-story…

Top 10 Storm shots from 2013

Well, the storm season in Chicago is coming to an end. As of September 1, meteorological summer is over. Despite the inconsistent storm activity this year, there were a few beautifully photogenic storms that I had the opportunity to photograph…

Inside the Doane Observatory

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I love  science, space, and technology – so when I saw the “barn doors” of the Doane Observatory wide-open from the bike path, I was giddy. At that moment, I remembered…

Labor Day Weekend storms

It’s been pretty dry around here for the better part of a month, but the late season storms experienced put on quite a show, and gave the area it’s much needed rain. On Friday evening (top row) the area was…

Photographing the Chicago Air & Water Show

I was honored to get an invite from Chris at ‘Out of Chicago‘ to detail my tips and tricks for photographing my favorite event of the year – The Chicago Air and Water Show, going down this August 17-18 at…