Shame

Chicago, IL

Sitting in Federal Plaza, even our infamous Flamingo is holding her head in shame. I've seen this sculpture hundreds of times, but never before in this context. Could Calder actually forsee this future? 


Sony A7Cii @ f4 | 1/125 | 40mm | ISO 125

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic (adapted)

Photographed 3/28/26

The Boarders

Federal Plaza

Chicago, IL

Not often does one just happen onto a scene that is framed just perfectly.

Walking back to the train with my buddy Steve after photographing the area around Lollapalooza, we came across these guys waiting their turn to skateboard. "Don't move!!" was our first reaction and these guys were really chill and complied. We each grabbed a quick photo.

Absolutely my favorite of the day and one of my favorites of the year.

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/125 | 28mm (42mm equiv) | ISO 640

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron (adapted)

Photographed 8/4/24

Federal Plaza Portraits

After a photowalk with some photographer friends, a fortuitous meeting with a couple of photography groups yielded an opportunity for my first model shoot ever.

Tea

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/250 | 28mm | ISO 320 & 200

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron (adapted)

Iris

Sony A7IV @ f4 | 1/1000 & 1/1250 | 28mm | ISO 100

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron (adapted)

Waiting

South Side Drill Team
Federal Plaza
Chicago, IL

Taken 10/3/15 during the Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.