Some time back a friend of mine stumbled upon this abandoned church north of Dayton, Ohio. The Union Falls Gospel Church. It was in an amazing state of decay. There were still pews, a pulpit and a piano inside. Barely …
Unseen Prayers
I was photographing a wedding in downtown Milwaukee when this image appeared to me. Guests were just starting to arrive and I had a few minutes to take a short break at the back of the church and check on …
Salsa on the Square
When summertime hits Cincinnati, the activity downtown naturally skyrockets. You can pretty much tell what day of the week it is by the music you hear or events you see on Fountain Square. If it’s salsa music you’re hearing, it …
It’s About Time
Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph a new addition to this couple’s family. A beautiful eight-week-old little girl. The father is older, and I had been enjoying photographing him and his wife loving on their new little girl. At …
Vineyard Growth Cycle
The process of growing grapes and turning them into great wines has always been a fascinating one to me. It’s not only filled with plenty of decisions to be made about what to do in the vineyard, but also what …
Miss Ivalee
I was driving back to Cincinnati from Atlanta, and since I had never been to Nashville before, I thought I would take a couple days and hang out on Broadway Street. I forced myself to wander around with the camera …
Dark Side of the Bridge
Naperville, Illinois is a beautiful city, and along the river, there’s a wonderful variety of areas to photograph. I saw this covered bridge that crosses over the DuPage River and loved how distinctly different the view was from either side. …
Refueling
Creativity can be draining. If you work in the realm of creativity, no matter what kind—you know this to be true. I get asked often, how do you prevent things like: writers block, lack of ideas, or being uninspired. There …
Summer Muse
A few years ago I rediscovered what I like to call, “Improvisational Photography.” No real plan, no preconceived idea of what I need to be doing. It’s my way of playing. I usually put word out and take volunteers. One …
A Thousand Bytes
While in Chicago, I went downtown to visit a friend that worked at the Apple Store. Steve Jobs had just passed away earlier that week, and in front of the store was a memorial to him. A crowd had gathered, writing …