I'm So Bad at This.

After each event this summer, I had good intentions of writing a blog post.  Now here it is October and my last post was Spring.  So here are a couple of highlight from the summer's events.

Stephanie and John were married in June.  The wedding was outdoors at Arrowhead Gold Club in Wheaton.  They had a great day for an outdoor wedding and it was fun being a part of their day.

Stephanie and John were married in June.  The wedding was outdoors at Arrowhead Gold Club in Wheaton.  They had a great day for an outdoor wedding and it was fun being a part of their day.

Steve and Melissa's wedding was in July.  Another nice day so we could go outdoors for some images.

Steve and Melissa's wedding was in July.  Another nice day so we could go outdoors for some images.

Their reception was at the Haley Mansion in Joliet.  In addition to the outdoor grounds, the mansion itself was a great place for portraits.

Their reception was at the Haley Mansion in Joliet.  In addition to the outdoor grounds, the mansion itself was a great place for portraits.

Hopefully I can be better with the posts as the year progresses.

Winter Time

It's time for Winter to be over!  No more snow that needs to be shoveled!   No more sub zero wind chills!  No more ice that I slip and slide on.   I'm OK with Winter-ish, but NO MORE WINTER!

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NCHS Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Brunch

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This weekend was the annual Naperville Central High School Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Brunch.  This was the 20th F/D and I have been the photographer for 19 of them.

When I was working in the school district, it was always fun to see the former students as they progressed through the High School.  The past few years, those former students have been the parents of the students at these event.  There were even several parents who's weddings I had photographed.

 

Hearts For Valentine's Day.

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One day while taking a walk, I noticed a leaf shaped like a heart.  Having my camera, I took a picture of it and I called it Nature's Heart.  Now whenever I find a a heart in nature I add it to my collection.

One day while taking a walk, I noticed a leaf shaped like a heart.  Having my camera, I took a picture of it and I called it Nature's Heart.  Now whenever I find a a heart in nature I add it to my collection.

Be An Olympic Photographer

I've often wondered what it would be like to photograph a huge sporting event like the Olympics or Superbowl.  Well now I'm getting the feeling vicariously through Jeff Cable who is an official photographer for the Winter Olympics.

Here is his blog if you want to check it out.

 

New Website

Today I activate the new website.  Of course if you are reading this blog, you are already at the new website!  I'm excited about the new look and feel and hope everyone likes it.  Hopefully I can keep up with the blog to share some of my images and thoughts.

Getting away from the midwest weather

After a few days in Phoenix for Imaging USA, we flew to Hawaii to visit with Sue's brother and his wife.  This is such a relaxing place.  I'm sure I will find lots to photograph.

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Day 1 of Imaging USA 2014

Today I have been at Imaging USA in Phoenix.  I attended some sessions and reinforced some ideas and skills that I have had for years.  I also looked at all the new gear on the trade show floor.  Tomorrow will be another full day of learning sessions.

Packing and repacking.

I've been working all day getting ready for the PPA Imaging USA in Phoenix  AZ.  It will be nice to see all the new stuff, see some old friends, and hear some speakers.  Plus getting out of the ice and cold to a warmer destination doesn't hurt either.  I've pared the camera bag down to one camera body and one lens.  I'm going very minimalist on this trip.

Getting Started

This is me getting started with the blogging experience.  It may be a complete flop, or it may be something that continues to evolve.