Creative process posts

Tiny snowflakes remind me to carry a macro lens March 8, 2018
Seeing tiny snowflakes embedded in ice makes me wish I still carried my iPhone macro lens with me. This photo is a bit blurry, but you kinda get the point. The macro lens would have really zoomed in on a…
Take a wider pano than planned February 16, 2016
When you are shooting a panoramic with your camera, do you ever wonder when you should stop sweeping across? When I was photographing this scene of the Chicago River, Initially, I was drawn to frozen Chicago River, and how part…
How to worry less by taking more photos October 2, 2014
Yeah! Take more photos! Taking photos makes you more observant of your surroundings. Pausing and considering things around you gives you perspective. Often I can get too wrapped up inside my head about life and worrying. To get outside of…
Encaustic photo tutorial October 11, 2011
Wanna learn how to make encaustic photos? Here I’ll show you how to transfer photos onto wax! Far out! Gesso setup These are 10×15 inch pine boards. And yes, I have lots of storage in my shelf by the window.…
Why do we photograph our cities? January 28, 2009
Walking down the corridor in Chicago’s Grand Avenue station, the train starts flying by. One of the windows on the train is totally smashed. The pattern created is incredibly exquisite with beautiful lines emanating out from one spot. I didn’t…