The Creative Wander Blog
Stories and news from the creative journey
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“Infinity Hallway”, Austin Art Boards Winner, 2017
ATX - December 2017. With over 2 million Austinites in the metro area, The Austin Art Board competition calls itself the largest outdoor gallery in Texas.
Audi Quattro At Hotel Van Zant
ATX - February 2016. This was a great gig for my vintage lens set. I’ve long worked with manual lenses, and I’m proficient with my camera - so the challenging lighting conditions didn’t make me nervous. I did have to move quickly in the fading light, and I likely took twice as many shots to nail a moment than a faster more modern kit.
Dirty Furry: Crawl into the Light
CHI - April 2014. What is an episode but a slipstream to the end. Fleshy time sitting in wasted harmony with no choirs rising angelic. Burn alone through the membranes of your own ignorance. Made on a Mac.
The Black Crowes (Almost) Last Show
The band is having fun and the audience is in to it. What more is necessary for a good show? Nothing really, and by that metric it's a successful night.
Tesla at House of Blues
Diesel screams electric tonight at House of Blues Chicago. Music legend powerhouse Tesla sets to take the stage for a night of panty dropping, head banging, Rock and Roll. Its been a long time since Tesla was a household name turning out wide airplay singles and music videos, but every level of the venue is packed to the seams with rabid fans dying for a taste triumphant.
Courtney Love at House of Blues
The real question is whether or not this is a show full of Gen X and Y burnouts seeking some revival of lost youth, or if Courtney Love's star power has successfully bridged the generation gap to a new audience looking at her with fresh eyes removed from 20 years of context and controversy.
2 Days on Porter Ridge
BTOWN - May 2013. On Friday afternoon a friend back home in Indiana posted they need extras on location for the reality show Porter Ridge finale they’re shooting tomorrow morning…So Roger Lou and I decide to drive down from Chicago to be on set by the 7am call time Saturday.
International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago (2012, 2013)
CHI - March 2013. In 2011 I began my apprenticeship at Motion Video Inc as a do-everything Production Assistant. An early notable corporate work experience was the International Home and Housewares Show held annually at McCormick’s Place.
Fight for 15 Music Video & Extended Media Campaign [2012 - 2013]
CHI - November 2012. I was brought in for a long-term editing contract with Stand Up! Chicago and their extended Fight for 15 campaign, now with national recognition for their efforts this social justice movement is gaining momentum.
2012 Illinois Secretary of State “Life Goes On” Organ & Tissue Donor Drive Commercial
CHI - May 2012. Secretary of State Jesse White urged all Illinoisans to join the state’s organ and tissue donor registry, following the unveiling of an ad campaign.