Rules
Breaking the Rules
(Photographic Rules, that is)
After Sunset in Lincoln Park
There are many common rules for photos. And most of them are worth breaking! (more…)
Breaking the Rules
In Memory of David
In Memory of Cantor David
A Legacy
David and Goldie
Cantor David Brandhandler, passed away on Thursday, June 2. He was 102 years and 352 days old. It was my honor to photograph and film him in his home along with Goldie, his loving wife, in January of this year. Some of you may recall this earlier blog post about them – click here. Such an amazing man.
(Included in this current blog post are photos that were not in the previous post from January.) (more…)
Take Your Camera!
Take Your Camera!
Italian Restaurant in Chicago
Tutto Fresco, Chicago
You’ve heard me say this before: Take your camera with you…any camera. (more…)
Good Photo?
What Makes a Good Photo?
Or what makes a photo good?
Or both?
Graham Nash at City Winery
Like most people, I look at lots of photos every day. Some are mine and most are not. We all are exposed to a lot of photos nowadays…probably more than ever. (more…)
Drew
Drew
Black and White Portraits
Drew
Photo tip: It’s easy to take photos when you have a good subject. Why not try making it a black and white photo?? (more…)
Rabbi Funnye
Rabbi Funnye
A Portrait
Rabbi Capers Funnye
Here’s one of the advantages for me of taking photos: It definitely gets me out and about, meeting people and seeing things. (more…)
It’s Spring
It’s Spring
Ya Gotta Love It
Spring Tree on Lake Michigan
One of the BEST things about Chicago is the weather. Yep…you heard me. Nothing is better than experiencing the change of seasons here. And now we’re into Spring after an unusually mild winter…for a change! (more…)
Van Gogh
Van Gogh
Art Institute of Chicago
Bedroom from the Yellow House
Not too many people realize that Vincent Van Gogh painted three copies of the bedroom in the Yellow House he rented in Arles, France. For the first time in history, the three paintings are in display in the same place…at the Art Institute of Chicago. Also, they have created a life-sized replica of the bedroom (see photo above). (more…)
Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
Where I went on Sunday
Found on the Ground
Not exactly everyone’s cup of tea…I admit it. However, as part of my Spertus project, I decided to go to Waldheim Jewish Cemetery since it certainly should be considered a part of Jewish Life in Chicago. Such history and culture. Over a hundred years old. So, I walked and explored with two ready cameras, looking up, down, and around. Did not see ONE other person walking around the entire time I was there and while that was a little weird for me to experience, it also provided a unique solitary atmosphere!
Hmm…which one of these images should I use for my project? (more…)
David, the Cantor
David, the Cantor
102 Years Old!
David, the Cantor
Photography is much more than just taking pictures. It’s the chance to interact with people, places, and things in our world….and in our imagination. I feel fortunate that I have had the opportunity to meet David, the Cantor. He is 102 years old, born in Trondheim Norway in 1913 and arriving here before his Bar Mitzvah. Amazing man…and his wife, Goldie, too! (more…)
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