Basis of the Blog

This blog is an extension of Candid Captures. The intent, depending on the day, may be one of several different things. There will likely be entries directly related to a specific event that I was hired for, yet, there may be many entries just related to my personal photography or the equipment I use.

Hopefully there may be something here of interest to you and will peak your interest to check back every once in a while.

Saturday, December 22, 2018

They match! #bowling #plaid


How cute... Dominka matched her socks to shoes! #bowling #parksidelanes


Three “pinheads”.... I mean, bowlers.. #bowling


Bowling! #bowling #parksidelanes


Victor is taking a serious interest in photography. I think he has a future. #canon5dmarkii #cooperhawk #canon50mm #canon50mm14


Photography has been something I have enjoyed for about 30 years. I remember my first camera, a Chinon 35mm film. That camera took fantastic pictures. It literally was the camera that launched what has become at time, an obsession. These days, I truly flirt with my camera’s. Based on how life is at the moment, I will pick one up, or not. The last two weeks i have made it a goal to take one every where I go. Here was a shot of the table located directly behind me at #coopershalk , though the reflection of window to my side.. They had no idea. Love these type of sneak shots. #canon5dmarkii #reflection


Tonight we had dinner at what has become one of our “traditions” when going out with out with Andrzej , Victor , Edyta & Szymon. It’s probably the only time we sit and talk. We have a rule, no phones out. This seems to be an impossible feat for one of them. Seems there is always mysteriously a reason to take it out to check on “this or that”. Despite that, the evening was enjoyable. Szymon is holding a wine glass here. No, he did not drink, it was a prop. Hopefully by the time he is legal, he will appreciate the time we worked hard to spend time together... #cooperhawk #celebration #canon5dmarkii


Sunday, December 16, 2018

I know it’s not even officially started, but can winter just pass us by so I can take this back out? I couple more days like today and I just might anyway! #968


Lot going on here I imagine. It must have been a great girls moment.


This spot is probably one of the most popular spots to photography from in Naperville.... #napervilleriverwalk #naperville #portrait


It amazes me just how many places there are in such a small downtown (naperville) to use for backdrops. Here @edyta_brown begins to gain her color back after feeling a bit sick..


I have to say, she is a real trooper... Despite feeling under the weather, she still can put on a great smile and strike a pose. (With a bit of coaching from me :) )... #streetphotography


I think this couple was surprised that after taking a picture of the entire family, i suggested they step out and get one of just them two....


While taking a shot of @edyta_brown on the Riverwalk Bridge, a family asked if i could use her camera to take a picture of there family. After doing that, I asked if they minded if I took one with mine. This is one of the ones I delivered to them... I think I feel better about it they even do... #streetphotography


Meet Suri & Sara.. Two very nice folks we met today in Naperville... #streetphotography


Ventured out today and landed in downtown Naperville. It was amazing weather for mid-December and there were people all along the Riverwalk. We met this mom & daughter taking pictures. Suri (mom) was assisting her daughter (Sarah) with a photography project for school. Maybe it was due to taking my Dslr with me for the walk, they stopped me and asked a question... After helping out a bit, I asked if she minded being my day’s picture... Here it is. Of course I have a lot more of @edyta_brown .. coming up next.. #streetphotography


@szymonbak , out for a stroll... a long stroll... always better to look back on this with humor.. #warsaw


Szymon was not even posing.... @szymonbak


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