What the Photo!?

Somewhat pretentious insights into my photography and the influences that inspire me.

Doors Open Milwaukee Autumn in Wisconsin brings a sense of tradition for many. As the air cools, some look forward to the changing leaves, while others anticipate the return ofRead More...
Vroom Vroom Photography Even as a child, I was fascinated by classic cars—not for their engine size or speed, but for their style. The cars from the late ’80s andRead More...
The DIY Spirit of Photography Disposable cameras first appeared in 1949, introduced by Photo-Pac to make photography affordable. It cost $1.29 (about $16.52 today) and featured 8 exposures of 35mmRead...
The Thrill of the Hunt Someone once told me, “I don’t use a gun to hunt animals—my weapon is a camera.” I’ve always appreciated that sentiment. My love for animalsRead More...
Photographer’s Origin Story Photographer’s Origin Story For context, the Sony Mavica—short for Magnetic Video Camera—debuted in 1981 as the world’s first “still video camera,”...
What Makes a Good Photo? Okay, I admit it—I don’t know what makes a photo good. I’ve been taking pictures my whole life, starting with my Mickey Mouse camera andRead More...