Inside My Dreams
Many photographers glean inspiration from art, fashion magazines, and everyday life around them. My go-to for insta-inspiration? The Pottery Barn catalog. “Wait a minute, you’re a portrait …
22 Jul
Downtown Noir | Luis
Downtown Noir | Luis
Luis educated me about the history of the buildings in downtown Champaign as we walked around, pausing quietly in front of old theaters and in …
21 Jul
Chicago Sunset
Chicago Sunset
I had a fun photo shoot with Luis in downtown Champaign today. Not quite the same as downtown Chicago, but I thought I’d post a …
14 Jul
Six months of work…
Six months of work…
Someone at church came up with the brilliant idea to have a talent “Olympics” of sorts – featuring visual arts, baking, athletic events, and “Jeopardy.” …
08 Jul
Baby Jensen
Baby Jensen
His mom labored long and hard to bring him into the world. Her first child. The first grandson in the family. But finally he came …
05 Jul
Thought Shot | Work
Thought Shot | Work
A lot of thoughts have been churning in my mind lately about the nature and purpose of work. I enjoy working hard. If I don’t …
02 Jul
Light After the Solstice | Emily
Light After the Solstice | Emily
Every once in awhile you meet someone who quietly impresses you. I’ve had few interactions with Emily but I always note how articulate and confident …
29 Jun
My Printer Is Back From The Dead…
My Printer Is Back From The Dead…
Once upon a time when I was a bright-eyed senior in high school, I went to the bank and carefully withdrew the thousand dollars …
26 Jun
A Watermelon Picnic | The Wheelers
A Watermelon Picnic | The Wheelers
Days like today remind me of why I want to have a family. The hard work notwithstanding, I don’t think I could live my life …
21 Jun
Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes
She’s so cute you can’t help kiss her face. And toss her up in the air. And make her laugh. She’s one of the happiest …