Author Archives: Craig

About Craig

I have a passion to create, and I'm fascinated with the tools and technologies of creativity. I strive to produce images that are graphically simple and technically precise in order to render beautiful photographic fine art prints. I work with a variety of digital transformations to create a finished image that reflects my artistic interpretation.

New Fine Art Photo – “Come Dance with Me”

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Craig

I’ve grown to love the surprise of creating fine art photography using motion. I have some general ideas about the finished image, but the actual outcome is always a bit of a surprise. Besides the model, this photo features tulle, an LED … Continue reading →

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One of my Favorite Places

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Craig

  This photo is from one of my favorite spots. It’s a simple snow fence along the I-155 Townline Road exit. Part of what makes the setting unique is the sodium vapor street lights that are along the exit ramp. … Continue reading →

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Exposure Choices in Digital Photography

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Craig

These two photos were taken minutes apart, but look vastly different. Which one is correctly exposed?  Got your answer?  OK, keep reading for the rest of the story. Now, what if I tell you both pictures were taken in the dark at … Continue reading →

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“Nightwatch” for the Peoria Art Guild’s “Urban Underground” Show

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Craig

My fine art photograph “Nightwatch” was accepted into the Peoria Art Guild’s 2014 “Urban Underground” show which opens Saturday, June 28th.

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Playing with Light

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Craig

I like to play with lighting effects in my fine art photography. This is actually a simple arrangement of a very large umbrella and a smaller round reflector hanging in front to create the “circle within a circle” effect.

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