Waiting for our Train
A quick selfie while waiting to board the train in Manchester after our long flight from the US. The end of a long walk to the train station in Manchester. Arriving at Leeds train station
Ready to Go!
One more flight to go. Then it’s train time to Leeds. Dublin Airport is a nice airport, but it’s a really long walk, including to the airplane. We’re a bit north of Chicago in Manchester, where our flights end. We’ve lost about 2 hours of daylight at this latitude, and we’ll lose even more daylight…
A Lost Roll of Film: What Old Photographs Can Teach Us About Time
While developing film in my darkroom, I discovered faces I hadn’t seen in over twenty years—my wife, our firstborn, and family gathered in Florida. That forgotten roll became a time capsule, reminding me that photographs grow more meaningful with time, preserving the love and connection that define our lives.
Little Red School House in Fall
A beautiful walk this morning at Little Red School House. Fall is in full swing for the oaks.Turns out this was the last day the trees would look like this. I drove through this are a day later and the leaves were mostly down. How things change fast.Â
Cramp!
Being in the marching band is not easy...#marchingband #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography
The view from my office today
Sometimes when I’m on a project, I get the chance to see the view. This is a view from the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. From one end of the floor, I could see an alley, and at the other end was this view.I don’t always have the chance to take pictures on my time, but…
Fall Moon Rise
Something special about the light at this time. We’ve now passed the fall equinox on Sept 22. The days are getting shorter, and the sun’s elevation will reduce; the light will get even prettier at sunset. I was working on photographing a couple of high school seniors for an extended senior session a few weeks…
Why I love working with the old tech
It's a unique experience using an 8x10 camera for portrait photography, despite its size and the time it takes to use it. This deliberate method fosters intimacy and attention, allowing subjects to express themselves more naturally. The process highlights the beauty in imperfection and encourages a deeper connection between photographer and subject.