Adler Planetarium: Destination Solar System

I’m so excited to finally show you some photos from the most out-of-this-world photoshoot I’ve executed to date! The project was for the Adler Planetarium, and the goal was to create captivating images for their upcoming premier show, Destination Solar System. The…

Out Of Chicago Conference Announcment

I have some exciting news – I’ll be a feature presenter  at the inaugural Out Of Chicago Conference this coming June. Over the two day conference, you’ll can choose from six different photo classes taught by 16 amazing photographers, choose from an array of photo walks…

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation

This past Saturday I donated a canvas gallery wrap to the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation‘s annual Bear Tie Ball. I was really happy to learn the winning bidder paid $550 for it, but was even more shocked when I learned that Bear Necessities…

Chiberia 2014 – The Polar Vortex Experience

The landscape of Chicago was destined to resemble the arctic before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve. That day began and ended with a rather healthy snowstorm, followed by more of the same on New Year’s Day. By…

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…