Until She is Adopted, I Will Photograph Her Every Season

“What if she never gets adopted?” My little girl had to ask. “Then we’ll have one hell of a story to tell.” I had to say. It’s a terrible analogy but one you’ll all understand. My friends who are realtors... Continue reading →

Ron Hawking’s Holiday Cheer at Phillips Men’s Wear

Ron Hawking visited Phillips Men’s Wear in Barrington, Illinois, dressed to the 9’s, to deliver his newest cd’s and sing a little bit of holiday cheer. Continue reading →

Whiskey Photo Shoot & Styling

Not being a whiskey drinker wasn’t part of the equation. The magnificent bottles and rich colors would surely add up to a not-to-be-forgotten photo shoot. The work was created for Taster’s Club, the first whiskey subscription company in the world.... Continue reading →

Barrington’s White House Photography and Video Update

Here is a construction update from Barrington’s White House. In these photographs and video you can see the old craftsmanship that is found within the walls of this old house that is about to become Barrington’s first community center. ... Continue reading →

A Photography Story (+ a new camera review)

As the “White House Photographer” my photography friends are a little jealous, until they hear the # of hours I’m putting into this volunteer project. It has become my labor of love. What my photographer friends don’t realize is that... Continue reading →

When Great Friends Come to Dinner

Having all been born at the same hospital, delivered by the same doctor and then having all grown up together, we reunited with a trivia game about our home town with the backdrop of awesome food, wine and 70’s music.... Continue reading →

An Interview with Pepper Construction’s Sustainability Engineer

In managing the communications for Barrington’s White House Project, the restoration of Barrington’s landmark on Main Street through a public/private partnership, here is one of the questions that is often asked, “Why should the building be LEED Certified?” I interviewed... Continue reading →

Just One Day on Martha’s Vineyard

Just one day on Martha’s Vineyard. We rented a jeep and took it up island but had to have it back by 4:30 because the president’s secret service had it booked. Just as well, the ferry was at 5:00 and... Continue reading →