Lake Michigan, April 2021.
From the video 3 days of photography along Lake Michigan.
Watchtower
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lake michigan
Land of ice
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Lake Michigan, February 2021.
Tree by the lighthouse
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Michigan, April 2021.
From the video 3 days of photography along Lake Michigan.
Spring Tree
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Indiana, March 2023.
From the video High key, low contrast photography at Lake Michigan.
Trees of Lake Michigan
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Michigan, March 2023.
From the video High key, low contrast photography at Lake Michigan.
High key, low contrast photography at Lake Michigan
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Another day of photography at Lake Michigan, another day of high key, low contrast images. This time, though, I get to use two new toys!
Tree by the lake
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Michigan, April 2021.
One stick in the snow
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Lake Michigan, February 2021.
From my last year's explorations in snowy Michigan.
Image of the Month, December 2021: "The fence of winter"
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The Great Lakes are one of my favorite places to photograph during the winter. The conditions can be extreme, but that's what makes them so special. I lost count of how many times I froze at the shore taking photographs. What I do remember, though, is the feeling of gratitude afterwards. It is a very humble experience, to battle the elements. To discover how fragile we are.
This fence is almost the perfect metaphor for this feeling: we can try to put up gates, but there's no stopping nature. And that's just such a beautiful feeling.
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Remember: there are two sizes to choose from, 6x6 and 8x8 (inches). In both cases, the matt and frame are 12x12 (this means a bigger margin for the 6x6 print).
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artist contract
A new image will be released every month and offered at a reduced price during that time. After 30 days, it will be sold at full price. They will never be on sale at any time in the future, the rate during the first month will be the lowest, ever.
want to know more?
You can find more information about how I create my images and all the details about pricing on The Art and Craft behind my prints.
Ruins of Lake Michigan
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Lake Michigan, April 2021.
One of my favorite images of 2021. In fact, it was April's Image of the Month. An image made during a camping trip to beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Old pier, Lake Michigan
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On my way back from a 3 day trip to Lake Michigan, I stopped by Silver Lake State Park. Just to check it out. There was a lighthouse and a beach, so I figured it was worth a quick visit.
What I found there was little piece of heaven (for photographers, at least): a beautiful foggy strecth of the lake, a cool lighthouse, and some sticks from old piers in the water. Just perfect.
Image of the Month, April 2021: "Ruins of Lake Michigan"
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The pandemic didn't make traveling easy these last few months, so I've been working more locally. There's always somewhere new to discover nearby.
In my case, that was the Great Lakes. I'm very fortunate to have them so close and yet, I had never gave them the attention I know now they deserve.
I spent quite a few days camping along Michigan's west coast, all along Lake Michigan's shore. I found landscapes much more beautiful than I would ever imagine. And they have delivered big time.
Some of the images I was able to make there are some of my favorites. Among them, April's Image of the Month, "Ruins of Lake Michigan".
I made this image during a camping trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. It wasn't meant to be a photography trip, but rather a few days to disconnect from daily life. And yet when I saw this scene I couldn't help it but to try to make an image with the very limited gear I had with me.
You can watch the video of this trip here: Camping in Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan.
artist contract
A new image will be released every month and offered at a reduced price during that time. After 30 days, it will be sold at full price. They will never be on sale at any time in the future, the rate during the first month will be the lowest, ever.
want to know more?
You can find more information about how I create my images and all the details about pricing on The Art and Craft behind my prints.
3 days of photography along Lake Michigan
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I finally got my camera back from the shop, so I had to go somewhere and try it. I decided to go back up to Lake Michigan, where I camped for 3 days. I visited spots I'd never been to, like Ludington, Muskegon, Holland or Grand Haven.
Even though the first night I could barely get any sleep due to what probably was the most powerful thunderstorm I'd ever seen, the rest of the road trip was pretty much perfect. It was cold and wet, conditions I love for myself... and for photography. I even ran into some fog the last day.
Camping in Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan
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As much as I like the cold winter, warmer weather means camping season, and I wanted to start early. We spent a few days camping in Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan, and even though it was colder than I was expecting (it even snowed!), the trip was a success. Rachel and I got to spend time together, relax, experience nature, see beautiful places, and I even had time for some photography.
Warming Up
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With two trips coming up in the next few weeks, I wanted to break out of my comfortable daily routine and get out to make some images. I visit Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes, where I find much better conditions than I was expecting.
Photographing the unseen in St Joseph, Michigan
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This is the video of the day trip to Michigan I talked about in last week's newsletter. I went there trying to capture the cold, and there's no better place to do so around here than Lake Michigan.
Our nomadic lifestyle
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We are on the road again, and we share a few thoughts about the nomadic lifestyle we've had over the last 2 years. From Chicago, Illinois, where I also make some images.
A day in the life (of a photographer), part I
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In this video I show you everything I do since I wake up to when I go to bed. Everything related to photography, of course. It was a fun day with some pretty images to be made as well.
A very productive day at Lake Michigan's south shore
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I'm back after a couple of weeks without videos. This time, from Lake Michigan, my favorite place to photograph in Indiana.
It was a long but very productive day. I revisited old places and used my newest lens for the first time.
Lifeguard Tower, Michigan City, February 2018
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Camera and Lens: Bronica SQ-Ai, Zenzanon PS 80mm f/2.8
Film stock: Ilford HP5
Speed: 800
Developer: Ilfotec HC
This unreleased image is part of my project America Untitled that is being exhibited this month.
I made this image on a very, very cold day in Michigan City, Indiana. The beaches along the shore of Lake Michigan looked like anything but sand beaches where people get tan or children play, and all the equipment used during the summer by visitors and staff were like out-of-place artifacts.
This lifeguard tower stood out to me, and I think it made for a compelling image.