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…

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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…

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Orange Matrix

Pete’s perfection from the fresh market ribbon cutting. The breakfast matrix has you. I was with the chamber for the ribbon cutting for Pete’s Fresh Market in Orland Park. I was so amazed at how organized every product was for this grand opening. I wonder if it looked as good as this by day’s end.…

Testing Paper – Paper Negative Portrait

I’ve been testing different papers, and Brooke was a wonderful subject. Interesting results: some papers have lower contrast with loss of detail, yet others are the opposite. Still no verdict on using VC filters with the paper. It appears to cost an additional stop and a half on the exposure. Yikes!! ISO 6 to iso…