Probably my most iconic shot. Printed and featured in multiple places. I took over 700 photos trying to get this one. If there was a Mt. Rushmore of CR shots this is my Washington.
I can’t remember but I think this girl’s name was Rachel? Or Hannah? I don’t know but she showed up for an instameet and helped me get this one-of-a-kid shot of the tree.
FUN FACT! This image is upside down. Of course it is. It’s a reflection of the Vet’s building in the Cedar River. But when you flip it upside down it gives the bubbles sitting on the water a starry effect. So when I sold this print at the market I didn’t sign it, leaving the buyer the option to hang it either way.
This one was featured by the Discovery Channel! Taken from the Quaker Bridge as a storm rolled in. I was also able to capture a time-lapse of the whole thing.
This one doesn’t look real - the cloud almost perfectly covers CR, but it was just by chance (and determination) that I was here for this exact moment. It was given it’s proper shine; printed on a 6’x8’ canvas and displayed at the entrance of SPS Printing in Hiawatha (RIP, shoutout to Anna)
One of my most iconic CR shots, a farmer’s market best seller. Definitely my favorite of the Five Season’s Tree.
My one and only shot of the Paramount, ever. I snuck in the side doors as a show was letting out, raced up the stairs and made a break for the top of the balcony for a full shot of the interior. As I was turning around to take the photo an usher stopped me and asked me to find an exit. I said I only need one shot, then I took this and left.
Odd as it may be, I think this might be my favorite. A few reasons: I took it absolutely blind, driving into the sun down the middle of 2nd Ave and sticking the camera out the window, basically closing my eyes and praying that I the subject centered. It was, as you can see. I also love the edit, I was going for a Blade Runner 2049 feel (which I hadn’t even seen at the time but was a fan of the aesthetic) the muted tones and heavy shadows, and the futuristic orange pallet. Lastly it’s taken in front of Need, likely on the way there after work if I recall, andnow a nice canvas of the photo still sits right behind the slice window, the busiest walk-up pizza window in the midwest. All comes full circle.