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Father-Son Tennis Doubles
The Cincinnati Tennis Club hosts a national father–son doubles tournament, and I was lucky enough to be asked to photograph the three‑day event. It was my first time shooting at the club, and I was impressed with its layout and dedication to the sport.
Diana Lynn School of Dance
Let us dance
Another year goes by, and it’s another picture day at the Diana Lynn School of Dance. The two‑day shoot went smoothly, with plenty of great photos captured. For this year’s blog entry, I decided to try something a little different — I created a few AI‑generated backgrounds and, using the power of Photoshop, blended some of my own images into them.
Photographers are supposed to hate AI (since it draws on the countless images we’ve shared online to create its own), but it’s here to stay. Rather than resist it, I think we photographers should embrace it — as another creative tool to expand what’s possible.
Music To Code By
We all have our favorite music to listen to. For me, it’s 70s and 80s rock. It takes me right back to my college days, and I still love the beat. My go‑to band is Boston—every song on their first album is solid. But plenty of rock bands can get me air‑guitaring by their second song.
As I got older and developed my photography workflow, I realized how hard it was to merge my love of music with processing digital images. Picture trying to edit 2,500 wedding photos while AC/DC’s Back in Black is blasting. Concentration becomes a challenge. I’m shuffling images from 3–4 different cameras, setting keywords, hunting for the perfect white balance, bouncing between Lightroom and Photoshop—and meanwhile Steven Tyler is screaming in my ear.
Several years ago, I heard an interview between a Microsoft tech and a programmer who was also a musician. The conversation centered on the music he listened to while working. His dilemma was the same as mine: how to focus while listening to music you love. He explained that he eventually composed the perfect music to program by.
I thought, maybe this is it. I jumped onto Spotify, typed in “Music to Code By,” and suddenly found all kinds of playlists and artists creating exactly what I needed. It was the perfect companion for navigating my complex workflow. I was in heaven. Many Sunday mornings were spent moving my mouse across two monitors while listening to “Music to Code By.”
First Place
Snagged 1st place in a club contest with this shot. Theme was Rule of Thirds, about 30 entries total. Big thanks to the judge for the nod.
Smash Point
Union Terminal After Hours
Being granted access to Union Terminal after hours was an unforgettable experience. With the crowds gone and the grand rotunda silent, I had the rare chance to photograph its sweeping Art Deco architecture in complete stillness. The play of light across the mosaics and vaulted ceilings felt almost cinematic, as if the building itself was posing just for me.
Beneath the soaring Art Deco dome of Cincinnati’s Union Terminal
From beneath the soaring rotunda of Union Terminal, under the strips
Union Terminal’s grand rotunda from the catwalk.
River Roots
Cincinnati just wrapped up a weekend of celebration along the Ohio River with America’s River Roots. The festival featured live music, bourbon bars, performing arts, and scenic riverboat cruises. While most of the festivities took place on the Ohio side, the Kentucky riverbank offered the most striking vantage point for photography.
The parade of riverboats
Belle of Cincinnati passes Paycor Stadium (Go Bengals)
The Belle of Memphis passes under the John A Roebling Bridge
The Belle of Louisville visiting Great America Ballpark
I Joined a Club
As the years go by, I’m taking on fewer paid photography gigs and moving closer to full retirement. Yet my love for photography remains strong, and I still find joy in capturing the world around me. Part of that joy comes from spending time with others who share a passion for the art. That’s why I joined the Cincinnati Photography Club. Staying involved in local photography activities helps keep my creative energy flowing and motivates me to keep exploring and pushing my limits.
Northside Walkabout
A couple of photographer friends and I took a walk through the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati. Armed with my camera, I captured a few shots of this iconic district.
Diana Lynn School of Dance
Picture day at the Diana Lynn School of Dance went smoothly. After all the dance pictures were handed over to Diana, I thought I’d have a little photoshop fun with one of them.
Scarlet Symphony
A Week in Barbados
My wife and I spent a week in Barbados in January of this year. The trip was meant to be 100% relaxation—a few drinks on the beach, some time around the pool, and exploring what Barbados has to offer in terms of cuisine. Even though relaxation was on the menu, I brought my camera along to capture just a small portion of what Barbados had to offer. We stayed at The Crane, Barbados’ oldest resort. The resort’s property ended at a rocky cliff that met the Atlantic Ocean.
Cliffside Serenity
With the help of a professional tour guide, my wife and I spent a day exploring several of the island's attractions. Along the way, we encountered some rain and one of Barbados' resident wildlife species, the Green Monkey.
Monkey Mist
Known for its historic significance, sugar cane, and rum, St. Nicholas Abbey, along with its beautiful gardens, made for an interesting stop. Learning about how the sugar cane was prepared and processed was particularly fascinating to me.
Facade of History
My favorite stop had to be Bathsheba Beach on the east coast of Barbados. The beauty was breathtaking—photographs never do it justice. I could have sat there for hours, watching the waves playfully tickle the rocky shore.
Whispers of the Waves
The final stop on the tour was one of Barbados' premier natural attractions, Harrison's Cave. Its unique geological features challenged my photography skills as I tried to capture the scenic beauty with the aid of artificial lighting.
Natures Cathedral
Other stops were included in our tour, and I captured many more photos during the six additional days of relaxation we enjoyed. Barbados is a stunning country, easily making it onto anyone's bucket list who loves basking in the sun while listening to the ocean's waves.