Inside a Mental Hospital – The Cook County Jail

India, 42, suffers from manic depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. She has spent almost all of her adult life in jails and prisons. John Gress for The New York Times

“Have you ever been to jail before?” a Cook County Sheriff’s employee asked me as we began our journey into the jail.

“I’ve been in a correctional institution four times, but this is only my second time in a county jail!” I responded. I know you’re wondering…. no I wasn’t incarcerated!

Music Video: ‘Say Something’ covered by Marcus & Megan

Chicago Music Video Directors

This was my third cover video for singer Marcus Matteo. This time featuring Megan and pianist Patrick. The first two videos were one take live performances where as this was done as a typical music video, where the artists sing along to their recorded track, allowing me to experiment with several different shots and it […]

Chicago Corporate Videographer: The Winemaker

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My whole career as a Chicago videographer has focused on telling stories. For some time I have wanted to do a corporate video project that showcased another craftsman and their love for their life’s passion. This is that story.

A Chicago Cocktail Crawl

Bartender Charles Joly of the Aviary in Chicago

I love it when an assignment not only gives me an opportunity to do what I love – shoot environmental portraits – but it gives new insights about the city I call home.

When the New York Times magazine asked me to shoot a series of images showcasing Chicago bars and bartenders I was shown five great places to tie one on, all with a unique knot.