Category Archives: Midwest
10-9-11 Analog Photo Seminar Wrap-Up
Today’s Analog Photo Seminar was a real treat. Three large-format photographers talked about their personal journeys in photography, the creative process, and developing their values through their method of photography. There were not as many attendees as hoped for, but
10-9-11 Analog Photo Seminar Wrap-Up
Today’s Analog Photo Seminar was a real treat. Three large-format photographers talked about their personal journeys in photography, the creative process, and developing their values through their method of photography. There were not as many attendees as hoped for, but
Photo-Community: Portrait Gallery and COPA show
Tonight I got to spend a little time taking in a pair of nifty photo exhibits currently on display in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. The first was a 4-person show at the Portrait Gallery in the Marshall Building and the
Photo-Community: Portrait Gallery and COPA show
Tonight I got to spend a little time taking in a pair of nifty photo exhibits currently on display in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. The first was a 4-person show at the Portrait Gallery in the Marshall Building and the
High-Speed Rail Rally (photos)
Some snapshots here, from a rally today at the Talgo factory, near 30th and Townsend, in Milwaukee. Governor-elect Walker has been less than supportive of the federally-funded development of a section of high-speed rail between Madison and Milwaukee, WI. Though
High-Speed Rail Rally (photos)
Some snapshots here, from a rally today at the Talgo factory, near 30th and Townsend, in Milwaukee. Governor-elect Walker has been less than supportive of the federally-funded development of a section of high-speed rail between Madison and Milwaukee, WI. Though
Endorsements for Tomorrow’s Election
UPDATED 11-02-10, 6:19 a.m. Rachel and I got out to Tom Barrett’s last rally, last night at 10:00p. If I wasn’t completely sure of Tom before, I sure am now. We heard his speech, full of optimism and hope for
Endorsements for Tomorrow’s Election
UPDATED 11-02-10, 6:19 a.m. Rachel and I got out to Tom Barrett’s last rally, last night at 10:00p. If I wasn’t completely sure of Tom before, I sure am now. We heard his speech, full of optimism and hope for
Two unrelated topics: UMOS and Sassy Cow
1. Last week, on behalf of a location-scouting client, I had the chance to visit the dairy farms of the Sassy Cow Creamery, in Columbus, WI. Sassy Cow is a local, two-farm milk producer. In Milwaukee, you can find their
Two unrelated topics: UMOS and Sassy Cow
1. Last week, on behalf of a location-scouting client, I had the chance to visit the dairy farms of the Sassy Cow Creamery, in Columbus, WI. Sassy Cow is a local, two-farm milk producer. In Milwaukee, you can find their
Trail Run: The WORS Border Battle!
as always, any relevant links are at the end of this post… This past weekend, I participated in the WORS Border Battle event in River Falls, competing in the 5K Trailrun. I came in 2nd place in the Men’s 30-39
Trail Run: The WORS Border Battle!
as always, any relevant links are at the end of this post… This past weekend, I participated in the WORS Border Battle event in River Falls, competing in the 5K Trailrun. I came in 2nd place in the Men’s 30-39
more photos from Greenfest Chicago…
Here’s some more photos from the May 22-23, 2010 Chicago Greenfest, with lots of photos from the Eco-Fashion Show (featuring Organic Vintage Wear, Dawn Joi, and Toby Tyler)! Enjoy!
more photos from Greenfest Chicago…
Here’s some more photos from the May 22-23, 2010 Chicago Greenfest, with lots of photos from the Eco-Fashion Show (featuring Organic Vintage Wear, Dawn Joi, and Toby Tyler)! Enjoy!
So many great, green businesses! (Chicago Greenfest)
Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the Chicago GreenFest. The GreenFest was a trade-show at Navy Pier, featuring businesses from the city, region and around the country. What makes these businesses stand out, is their commitment to
So many great, green businesses! (Chicago Greenfest)
Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the Chicago GreenFest. The GreenFest was a trade-show at Navy Pier, featuring businesses from the city, region and around the country. What makes these businesses stand out, is their commitment to
Greenfest in Chicago, via my cel-phone
I spent this past weekend at Navy Pier, in Chicago, participating in the GreenFest, sponsored by Global Exchange/Green America. I was there promoting myself, as a photographer with green values, wanting to serve the businesses who are directly in the
Greenfest in Chicago, via my cel-phone
I spent this past weekend at Navy Pier, in Chicago, participating in the GreenFest, sponsored by Global Exchange/Green America. I was there promoting myself, as a photographer with green values, wanting to serve the businesses who are directly in the
PhotoCommunity: Milw Photo-Tweet-Up
On April 20th, 5:30p-8:30p, the first Milwaukee Photo-Tweet-up is going to take place! It should be a swell time to chat, network, commiserate and drink coffee! The Tweet-up will be taking place at Gravity Marketing, LLC, located at 704 S.
PhotoCommunity: Milw Photo-Tweet-Up
On April 20th, 5:30p-8:30p, the first Milwaukee Photo-Tweet-up is going to take place! It should be a swell time to chat, network, commiserate and drink coffee! The Tweet-up will be taking place at Gravity Marketing, LLC, located at 704 S.
tear sheet: Sweet Water Organics/MyMidwest
Here’s the lead spread from a story shot for the current issue of MyMidwest, the in-flight magazine of Midwest Airlines. It’s a story about local green business-start-up, Sweet Water Organics. It was a lot of fun to shoot and I
tear sheet: Sweet Water Organics/MyMidwest
Here’s the lead spread from a story shot for the current issue of MyMidwest, the in-flight magazine of Midwest Airlines. It’s a story about local green business-start-up, Sweet Water Organics. It was a lot of fun to shoot and I
Local Biz: Mutually Assured Success
Had three very nice opportunities to meet and greet this week. Acrobash, a large creatives networking event occurred Wednesday night; the Social Media Breakfast and a meeting with Peggy Morsch happened on Thursday morning. All three events were very good,
Local Biz: Mutually Assured Success
Had three very nice opportunities to meet and greet this week. Acrobash, a large creatives networking event occurred Wednesday night; the Social Media Breakfast and a meeting with Peggy Morsch happened on Thursday morning. All three events were very good,
This is WI (well, part of it anyway)
I shot these photos in central WI, in an area that has a high concentration of organic-certified and/or sustainable-farming minded farmers. I went there for a self-project and met some really nice people living by their values. It was wonderful.
This is WI (well, part of it anyway)
I shot these photos in central WI, in an area that has a high concentration of organic-certified and/or sustainable-farming minded farmers. I went there for a self-project and met some really nice people living by their values. It was wonderful.
Photo-Community: Gallery Night (and farmers’ market)
Just a few snap-shots to share from this past Friday’s Gallery Night. Though Rachel and I didn’t get to many shows, we did get to the two we really wanted to see: David Burnett’s “Soul Rebel” at the VP Photogallery
Photo-Community: Gallery Night (and farmers’ market)
Just a few snap-shots to share from this past Friday’s Gallery Night. Though Rachel and I didn’t get to many shows, we did get to the two we really wanted to see: David Burnett’s “Soul Rebel” at the VP Photogallery
2 days, 200+ miles, 3 non-profits
Last week, before the New Year’s holiday set in, I had the great opportunity to visit with and photograph three south-east Wisconsin non-profits. I was photographing on behalf of Forward Community Investments, a neat organization who I wrote about here.
2 days, 200+ miles, 3 non-profits
Last week, before the New Year’s holiday set in, I had the great opportunity to visit with and photograph three south-east Wisconsin non-profits. I was photographing on behalf of Forward Community Investments, a neat organization who I wrote about here.
Local biz: Barthel Fruit Farm
Today I had the great opportunity to visit the Barthel Fruit Farm in NW Mequon. This fruit farm sells strawberries, apples, pumpkins, pears & plums and herb plants and seedlings. The Barthel family has been growing fruit since 1839! Having
Local biz: Barthel Fruit Farm
Today I had the great opportunity to visit the Barthel Fruit Farm in NW Mequon. This fruit farm sells strawberries, apples, pumpkins, pears & plums and herb plants and seedlings. The Barthel family has been growing fruit since 1839! Having
What makes Milwaukee special…
There are many things that make Milwaukee a great place to live: Lake Michigan, the Sausage Race at Miller Park, the State Fair, the Riverwest Coop, and some great thrift stores, to name just a few things. This past weekend
What makes Milwaukee special…
There are many things that make Milwaukee a great place to live: Lake Michigan, the Sausage Race at Miller Park, the State Fair, the Riverwest Coop, and some great thrift stores, to name just a few things. This past weekend
Current SE-WI Photo Exhibitions
Boy-o-boy, there’s a whole lot of neat shows going on right now in SE-WI. While I don’t know that I’ll make it to all of them, I sure hope I can make it to some of them… Current WI Photo
Current SE-WI Photo Exhibitions
Boy-o-boy, there’s a whole lot of neat shows going on right now in SE-WI. While I don’t know that I’ll make it to all of them, I sure hope I can make it to some of them… Current WI Photo
Kickapoo Valley
A few weeks ago, my parents, siblings, significant others and I went to Ontario, Wisconsin for the first-ever “Freund Family Vacation”. Having grown up on a WI dairy farm, there was neither time nor funds for a vacation back when
Kickapoo Valley
A few weeks ago, my parents, siblings, significant others and I went to Ontario, Wisconsin for the first-ever “Freund Family Vacation”. Having grown up on a WI dairy farm, there was neither time nor funds for a vacation back when
PREVIEW: SE-WI from the air
Yesterday I went up in a Cessna with a friend for about 2 hours. Though the time was limited, we managed to fly over a surprisingly large chunk of South-Eastern Wisconsin. Here’s a few of my initial files! Photos made
PREVIEW: SE-WI from the air
Yesterday I went up in a Cessna with a friend for about 2 hours. Though the time was limited, we managed to fly over a surprisingly large chunk of South-Eastern Wisconsin. Here’s a few of my initial files! Photos made
