Shot on Film: Bryce Canyon Utah 1997

Back in 1997, I loaded up my 1996 Ford Bronco with my family and headed West.  We didn’t take a map, we weren’t in hurry and leisurely drove wherever we thought would be of interest and fun for the kids.

The only camera I packed was my bullet proof Minolta x570 and three lenses.  A JC Penny 35-70, JC Penny 70-200, and a Minolta 50 1.7.  This image is shot handheld with the 50 1.7, probably a f8 or f11 on Fuji G film.

 

The JC Penny lenses I later learned were manufacturer by Vivitar and sold to JC Penny under private label. The quality of which was absolutely first rate.  I still have them.  Back in the day, JC Penny had an extensive professional camera department, as most department stores did in the late 70’s.  I miss that today.

 

My trip lasted about 6 weeks, covering Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California, Oregon and Idaho.  I shot over 100 rolls of film, and have recently been scanning and printing them.  This one was just selected at random.  It’s not perfect, but not bad for a quick grab shot!  Makes me want to order some fresh 35mm film and head out West.

The image below was scanned full frame using a Minolta DiMage 5400 dedicated film scanner, no adjustments applied.

Shot on Film: A Bygone Era - St. Louis 1964

This was among a set of slides from the summer of 1964.  This particular family traveled South, then West that year for vacation.  I am certain that this was shot by the young man of the family, using his Argus 35HFM / half frame camera, which he is seen holding in many of the slides. 

I love the way one can flash back in time when you look at an old photograph. Imagine what the onlookers were thinking as the St. Louis Arch was being constructed.  It’s still considered and engineering feat and is truly a national landmark.  If you look closely, you can see a number of spectators in the background.  No one taking selfies, no one texting, and no one on a cell phone. The biggest distraction may have been someone with a transistor radio.  A bygone era indeed.

 

This image was scanned using a Minolta DiMage 5400.  The color reversal slide film is Kodachrome 64.  Stay tuned for hundreds more that were shot on film, in a bygone era.

Creative Spotlight: Kings Landscaping

With the first snow fall of the year, I thought I would reflect on warmer days.  We had the opportunity to work with Mark & Noel King, this past summer.  We love shooting for them.  Their team is amazing to work with and we always have a blast.

What you can expect on a Kings Project, is almost likened to landscape art.  The projects are always of the highest quality, the fit and finish are near perfect and every time I'm on sight I think, 'how could it be any better than this?'

 

The designs are practical, functional and beautiful.  Below are just a couple of highlights from one of our favorite shoots this year.  

Creative Spotlight: Expressive Interiors - out door living!

Creating beautiful interior living spaces is what Expressive Interiors is known for.  However, Marietta Calas doesn’t stop her design work there.  She completes it by making your outdoor experience something to really look forward to.  Comfortable, elegant, luxurious! 

Not just Expressive Interiors, it's Expressive Exteriors too.  Just a few highlights below from a late summer photo shoot. 

Random 010: Expressive Interiors

When is a powder room, not just a powder room?  When it’s been designed by Marietta Calas of Expressive Interiors.  

Creative Spotlight: Michael Hershenson Architects –

We had the opportunity to revisit some work that we had done a few years back.  This particular project, was created by Michael Hershenson.  This work has been featured in our marketing materials and website for years and is a consistent favorite in our portfolio. 

Michael and his team are wonderful to work with.  Google them and take a look at their vast body of work.  They can handle anything, from creating your new estate to renovating your existing space whatever it may be.  

 

Below are just a few highlights from the shoot.  

Creative Spotlight: Key Interiors - Virginia Tile

We met up with Debby Hill, Director of Design from Key Interiors, Inc., for a commercial photo-shoot a couple of weeks ago.  The photography tells the story.  Commercial/Retail spaces that have heavy foot traffic can often present quite a challenge for the design team. The Designer has to make sure that the floor layout, product visibility, selection workspaces, all work and flow together for unmatched customer experience.  Those staffing the space need easy access to product samples, implementation, and client consultation areas.  

The fit and finish of materials, cabinets, workspaces were all superb and especially robust.  

 

Notice too, the commercial will-call area for the construction professional.   Here, the commercial client isn’t left to feel as though their business is an afterthought.  Impressive will-call counter and meeting spaces for product reps and craftsman along with demonstration areas for product and installation tools complete the project.  

 

Overall, the end result is what one comes to expect when working with an excellent design and build team.  If you have a commercial or retail space that needs freshening or evening a complete remodel, give Debby a call.  Key Interiors is Chicagolands premier commercial design/build firm.  Below are a few highlights.