Saving the Once Discarded
It's been a while since I posted to this page so here goes. It's been over three decades but finally got my storage locker cleaned out....
Analog Concert Photography - Again
It's been decades since I used a film camera at a concert, though the thought had crossed my mind on a number of occasions, but given the...
When Bands Actually Show Up
Sly Stone, an amazing performer is sometimes remembered for not showing up for his shows, most notably where he was scheduled for a free...
Coming Full Circle
It has certainly been a long time! The last time I photographed a performance at Chicago's Soldier Field, The Rolling Stones were...
Theft of Intellectual Property
Musicians, artist and photographers are often the victim of theft of their creative work. Music for many years has seen the decline of...
Big Festivals and Small Clubs
Summertime is festival time in Chicago! The festivals range from neighborhood street fairs to huge productions such as The Chicago Blues...
Looking Back
The 1970's were a time of unparalleled musical creativity which would prove to have great influence, not only on that generation of...
Finding My Way
My return to performance photography was not something I had not consciously considered as a way of occupying my time as I get older. It...
Equipment I Use Today
Back in the day, as I like to call it, capturing a moment under adverse conditions proved challenging. Dim lighting and low film...
The Concert Photographer's Tools - The Early Days
I am often asked what it was like to photograph some of the greatest musicians of the time during one of the most exciting periods in...