Category: Photography

Helicopter adventures over Chicago… Shooting from a moving helicopter, 2,000 feet in the air, above the city, at night, is HARD! My previous heli flights over Chicago were all during the day. I took for granted that when it’s bright outside, and your settings are right, it’s relatively easy to get a sharp shot. But…

200 BUILDINGS. 48 HOURS. Exclusive access to hidden gems and architectural treasures… The Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago is a free public event that offers behind-the-scenes access to 200 buildings across Chicago. And since I’m a huge fan of architecture + design (and love exclusive access to cool stuff) this is one of my…

As you change your point of view, your views bring about a change in you. Chicagoans love little more than a rooftop bar with sweeping city views. Lucky for us, we can now add another rooftop destination to our repertoire. Wednesday, April 29 marks the official opening day for Cerise Rooftop, located inside the Virgin…

“Art is an evolutionary act. The shape of art and its role in society is constantly changing. At no point is art static. There are no rules.”  ― Raymond Salvatore Harmon For the past eight years Nick and I have lived overlooking the BNSF train tracks, situated just north of Pilsen. Upon moving in, we…

Nick’s client work had us back up in a helicopter on Saturday afternoon. The weather and light played in our favor for a property he needed to photograph on the north side of the city. I’m always up for a flight, so I tagged along. Below are the shots I captured. SOME HIGHLIGHTS… Top row,…

A Collection of Panoramic Photos As human beings, we have the blessing and the curse that we’re able to adapt to almost anything. No matter how extreme the circumstances you’re in, they become normal.” – Kevin Powers Since starting this blog, I’ve been inspired to do some digging through old photos. While doing so, I…

Aerial Views of Chicago from a Helicopter “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ― Roald Dahl For the past 11 years I’ve had the distinct privilege to…