Its Obama!

Four years ago I photographed election night from a scissor lift on the President’s left, and this year was more of the same. However last time we seemed so far removed from the crowd, that I was in disbelief until the next day. Being there last night made me think of the last four years and it made me imagine what the next four years will bring.

Biden and Ryan quarrel

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) debates Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan (R) during the U.S. vice presidential debate in Danville, Kentucky October 11, 2012. REUTERS/John Gress

Smiling Joe had me smiling this morning when I found out I had the front page of the New York Times.

Chicago Magazine Food Photography: Not your average BBQ

Chicago Magazine Food Photography of BBQ

Just how serious is America’s java addiction? According to the National Coffee Association, 64 percent of the population ages 18 and older consume at least one cup daily, up from 58 percent in 2011 and 56 percent the year before. But why relegate such impressive consumption to mugs in the morning? Chef Brendan Neville of Chicago’s Bite Café uses it to make his homemade barbecue sauce.

PGA’s Ryder Cup Outreach Program

I was hired last week to shoot public relations photos for The PGA of America at the Boys and Girls Club in Bellwood, Illinois, just west of Chicago. It was a lot of fun seeing these kids react to winning a golf skills competition.