Tag Archives: Photography

Todd Baxter Is Chicago’s Best Photographer

Seriously.  At least to me. Yesterday, the news broke that I was leaving Element 79 for the CCO job at OLSON in Minneapolis.  As part of this transition, I needed to take a press photo.  A tough gig given I’m … Continue reading

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The Inexorable March of Time In Portraits

“I like reminiscing with total strangers. Granted, it takes longer…”  Steven Wright This past week, a remarkable collection of photographs began popping up online. A personal project of Argentinian photographer Irina Werning, her series recreates old photos with remarkable exactitude … Continue reading

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A Monday Morning Visual Quiz

Look closely at this photograph.  Check out the color, the rich lighting and resolution, those freaking awesome goggles.  How old do you think it is? Would you guess fifty-seven years?  This portrait of a railroad worker taken in the roundhouse … Continue reading

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How Exactly Do You Sell A Book These Days?

    Also Available In MP3 and Kindle Books demand a considerable amount of time and attention; so how do you go about trying to sell them?  Traditionally, publishers send authors on book tours to generate word of mouth interest, which … Continue reading

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