My first photographic inspiration years ago was an exhibit by Ansel Adams at the Art Institute in Chicago. The photography gallery is under the main stairs as you walk into the Art Institute. The images were all Black & White. Most of them were 8×10 prints mounted with white museum board mats. This is the […]
Always be prepared to photograph an activity or event that you did not expect. The town I live in, Des Plaines IL is growing and building like many towns. An entire city block is being demolished for redevelopment. New business’s, housing, and parks. They have just about finished demolishing the old buildings. This photo is […]
#Dam Removal progress Des Plaines IL . Earlier this year May 22, 2016 I paddled the Des Plaines River Marathon for 18.5 miles starting at Oak Springs Road down to Euclid. The paddle was enjoyably slow down the Des Plaines River. Being in a high population density area, I was totally surprised how civilization had […]
A real estate friend of mine sent me an email asking me to photograph a million dollar + property he was going to sell. I was eager to learn more about the photography he would require. I did not hear from him, and when I did see him I asked about the property he wanted […]
This week I photographed a small business in Itasca: United Steel & Fasteners Inc. They manufacture railroad track fasteners and track switches at this facility. I was unable to do a site check of the facility. It is a luxury to be able to go on site and walk through the facility and discuss the […]
Washington DC is a fascinating city to walk. You can take several forms of transportation from double decker buses, water taxis, buses etc. Walking is by far my favorite. This is a walkway of the EPA Building. Stan Kotecki © Photo.
I just had the opportunity to visit Washington DC during the 4th of July weekend. I usually get up early and take a walk for about an hour taking my camera of course. On my walk I ran across DC’s Chinatown. It is only about a half of block long. I thought the graphics on […]
Stan Kotecki Photography Exhibit-Featured at the North Suburban YMCA July 6 to August 3 Reception at the Y Located at 2705 Techny RD in Northbrook on Thursday, July 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Be sure to stop by and see some of my latest photography! Stan Kotecki © Photo. stankotecki@comcast.net www.stankotecki.com
Stock Photography Vs Original Photography. Do you use stock photographs? Why? They have a distinct look, which does not compliment your printed material or web-site. How often have you seen the same image used by different corporations for there use? I realize that there is the issue of the cost of hiring a photographer, […]
Saturday May 7, 2016 Stan Kotecki will conduct a 1 day Photography Workshop at the Des Plaines Methodist Campground. Founded in 1860. Listed on The National Register of Historic Places in 2005 as the Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground. This Historic community was inspired by the unique circle of cottages at Martha’s Vineyard. The Campground […]
