Rules
Breaking the Rules
(Photographic Rules, that is)
There are many common rules for photos. And most of them are worth breaking! (more…)
There are many common rules for photos. And most of them are worth breaking! (more…)
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…)
You’ve heard me say this before: Take your camera with you…any camera. (more…)
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…)
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…)
Here’s one of the advantages for me of taking photos: It definitely gets me out and about, meeting people and seeing things. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)