Comments for i am a working artist http://blog.idmphotography.com photographs, thoughts, and musical insights from ian d. merritt Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:57:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Farnsworth House II by Kris http://blog.idmphotography.com/farnsworth-house-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-2365 Kris Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:57:11 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=4067#comment-2365 Wow, wish I could have been there to see it. Love the house and I love what you were doing there. :) Wow, wish I could have been there to see it. Love the house and I love what you were doing there. :)

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by Kris http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-2364 Kris Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:54:36 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-2364 Hi, Exactly same for me as for Nathaniel : came here after a Google image search while seeking out pictures shot with this lens. I have a 50mm 1.4 and love it but quite often it’s just not wide enough sometimes. I'm convinced now. And thanks for sharing! :) Hi,

Exactly same for me as for Nathaniel : came here after a Google image search while seeking out pictures shot with this lens. I have a 50mm 1.4 and love it but quite often it’s just not wide enough sometimes. I’m convinced now.
And thanks for sharing!

:)

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 35 by Leonard http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-35/comment-page-1/#comment-2348 Leonard Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:27:20 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2732#comment-2348 Great shots with the 1.8 well done Great shots with the 1.8 well done

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 35 by Trevor Sowers http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-35/comment-page-1/#comment-2287 Trevor Sowers Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:56:53 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2732#comment-2287 Love your art!!! Love your art!!!

]]> Comment on tractor parade by tim http://blog.idmphotography.com/tractor-parade/comment-page-1/#comment-2276 tim Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:03:29 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=4001#comment-2276 marbles was the best (it'll never be spears to me). it was a longer bike ride from bean road but still a frequent spot. and the East vs. West portion is an important distinction (they were separate towns for well over a hundred years). my stepdad lives on Lake Rd. and it feels weird to be on the other side now. the million dollar homes that keep popping up are an annoying distraction as well marbles was the best (it’ll never be spears to me). it was a longer bike ride from bean road but still a frequent spot.

and the East vs. West portion is an important distinction (they were separate towns for well over a hundred years). my stepdad lives on Lake Rd. and it feels weird to be on the other side now. the million dollar homes that keep popping up are an annoying distraction as well

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by Nathaniel http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-2251 Nathaniel Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:46:59 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-2251 I'm a little late to the party here, but I stumbled upon this post with a Google image search while seeking out pictures shot with this lens. I'm definitely sold on it now. I have the 50mm 1.4 and love it to death; but quite often it's just a little too telephoto, so I always have to keep my 18-135mm handy. I'd love to wander around with just a 28 and a 50 :) Thanks for sharing! I’m a little late to the party here, but I stumbled upon this post with a Google image search while seeking out pictures shot with this lens. I’m definitely sold on it now. I have the 50mm 1.4 and love it to death; but quite often it’s just a little too telephoto, so I always have to keep my 18-135mm handy. I’d love to wander around with just a 28 and a 50 :)

Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on moving photography, stylish by Moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/moving-photography-stylish/comment-page-1/#comment-2245 Moe Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:30:33 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3960#comment-2245 dude i really see you doing more of this, your style really feeds into this so well... keep doing it and I will gawk ;) dude i really see you doing more of this, your style really feeds into this so well… keep doing it and I will gawk ;)

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 7 by 50MM F 1 4 | Electronics Find http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-7/comment-page-1/#comment-2194 50MM F 1 4 | Electronics Find Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:16:13 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=673#comment-2194 [...] 50mm f 1 4 blog.idmphotography.com [...] [...] 50mm f 1 4 blog.idmphotography.com [...]

]]> Comment on seeing old friends by Chrissy Bruzek http://blog.idmphotography.com/seeing-old-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-2188 Chrissy Bruzek Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:49:44 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3910#comment-2188 Ian, that is such a sweet ending to that post. Love it. Great photos, too, as always. Ian, that is such a sweet ending to that post. Love it. Great photos, too, as always.

]]> Comment on seeing old friends by Megan http://blog.idmphotography.com/seeing-old-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-2187 Megan Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:03:51 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3910#comment-2187 Great shots and story! Great shots and story!

]]> Comment on seeing old friends by Moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/seeing-old-friends/comment-page-1/#comment-2186 Moe Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:59:36 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3910#comment-2186 very nice, love the shots! will have to check out the rosebuds and well Bon Iver is great! very nice, love the shots! will have to check out the rosebuds and well Bon Iver is great!

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 39 by Moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-39/comment-page-1/#comment-2180 Moe Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:57:33 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3875#comment-2180 great shots!! great shots!!

]]> Comment on freelance portraits by Mobs http://blog.idmphotography.com/freelance-portraits/comment-page-1/#comment-2118 Mobs Mon, 23 May 2011 14:07:25 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1474#comment-2118 Really good stuff you have! Came across you work on a search for Canon 5D and 24-70 f/2.8 L USM. Really good stuff you have!

Came across you work on a search for Canon 5D and 24-70 f/2.8 L USM.

]]> Comment on desolate by Moe Martinez http://blog.idmphotography.com/desolate/comment-page-1/#comment-2110 Moe Martinez Mon, 16 May 2011 04:33:38 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3685#comment-2110 I love this post, im always looking at things trying to figure out and you made a good point ... dont be afraid, create! Been really living in my head lately (photo wise ) but am getting excited things are going to happen, or they are happening already! I love this post, im always looking at things trying to figure out and you made a good point … dont be afraid, create!

Been really living in my head lately (photo wise ) but am getting excited things are going to happen, or they are happening already!

]]> Comment on portraits, cars, where i wanna go by Mike http://blog.idmphotography.com/portraits-cars-where-i-wanna-go/comment-page-1/#comment-2107 Mike Fri, 13 May 2011 15:31:33 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3603#comment-2107 I love that you put this all in writing. This is the first step - can't wait to see where this ride takes you Ian. I love that you put this all in writing. This is the first step – can’t wait to see where this ride takes you Ian.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-2083 ian Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:10:58 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-2083 Hey Andrew! The second photo is in focus but that focus is not on the subject's face. At f1.8, all lens' create a very thin z-plane (x being vertical, y being horizontal, and z being your third dimension or depth) on which to focus. For example, when focusing on a subject's face at f1.8 you can focus on the middle of the nose and have the tip of the nose and the cheeks behind the nose drop out of focus quite quickly (depending how close you are to the subject). With the 28mm lens, the z-plane of focus is actually bowed slightly as there is a curved distortion that happens at that wide a lens so that the z-plane is not actually perpendicular to the lens the further you get away from center of the image. Does that make sense? As far as the bokeh is concerned, the lens has very little to do with the background. The distraction you see stems from the background itself as the city streets of Chicago are quite busy. I tend to dodge and burn some of my backgrounds in photoshop to make them pop or disappear. This time I burned them slightly to make them distinct. Bokeh is defined not only by the quality of the glass but also by the length of lens. If you are looking for the most smooth bokeh, I suggest using a long zoom and if you are looking for the busiest or chunkiest bokeh, wide angle lens should suffice. A lot of it is in the physics of lens'. I hope that helps you out! And remember, if you are using this lens on a camera with a field of view crop factor (non-fullframe) you will get different results as the physics of the lens length will change according to the x# attached with your camera. Cheers, -Ian Hey Andrew!
The second photo is in focus but that focus is not on the subject’s face. At f1.8, all lens’ create a very thin z-plane (x being vertical, y being horizontal, and z being your third dimension or depth) on which to focus. For example, when focusing on a subject’s face at f1.8 you can focus on the middle of the nose and have the tip of the nose and the cheeks behind the nose drop out of focus quite quickly (depending how close you are to the subject). With the 28mm lens, the z-plane of focus is actually bowed slightly as there is a curved distortion that happens at that wide a lens so that the z-plane is not actually perpendicular to the lens the further you get away from center of the image. Does that make sense?

As far as the bokeh is concerned, the lens has very little to do with the background. The distraction you see stems from the background itself as the city streets of Chicago are quite busy. I tend to dodge and burn some of my backgrounds in photoshop to make them pop or disappear. This time I burned them slightly to make them distinct. Bokeh is defined not only by the quality of the glass but also by the length of lens. If you are looking for the most smooth bokeh, I suggest using a long zoom and if you are looking for the busiest or chunkiest bokeh, wide angle lens should suffice. A lot of it is in the physics of lens’.

I hope that helps you out!

And remember, if you are using this lens on a camera with a field of view crop factor (non-fullframe) you will get different results as the physics of the lens length will change according to the x# attached with your camera.

Cheers,
-Ian

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by Andrew http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-2082 Andrew Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:22:19 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-2082 Hi, Actually, I have some questions if that's ok? The second shot doesn't seem to be in focus, is it just that this lens is soft at 1.8, or are you maybe focused on some point other than the models face? Its hard to tell, but maybe his jacket looks in focus? Also, te bokeh from these street shots is very distracting, the OOF sections are very busy, is this typical of what you get with this lens, or was if just a bad day? Thanks A Hi,

Actually, I have some questions if that’s ok? The second shot doesn’t seem to be in focus, is it just that this lens is soft at 1.8, or are you maybe focused on some point other than the models face? Its hard to tell, but maybe his jacket looks in focus?

Also, te bokeh from these street shots is very distracting, the OOF sections are very busy, is this typical of what you get with this lens, or was if just a bad day?

Thanks

A

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-2078 ian Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:35:46 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-2078 Thanks Steve, it's been my go to lens for a while now. It's small and compact on the camera so I can take more discrete photos with my 5D. great for traveling. Thanks Steve, it’s been my go to lens for a while now. It’s small and compact on the camera so I can take more discrete photos with my 5D. great for traveling.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by Steve http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-2066 Steve Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:25:37 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-2066 Well done Ian; love the shots on FF. The beautiful soft background blurring in your pix just convinced me to pickup the 28 1.8 :) Well done Ian; love the shots on FF. The beautiful soft background blurring in your pix just convinced me to pickup the 28 1.8 :)

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 32 by Liar Benson http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-32/comment-page-1/#comment-1983 Liar Benson Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:23:32 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1930#comment-1983 Too many pimples. Too many pimples.

]]> Comment on men and their toys by Bob http://blog.idmphotography.com/men-and-their-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1913 Bob Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:49:07 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3257#comment-1913 These are great Ian and when you're on your photo journey for your new site, please keep an eye out for a fire-engine red 1969 Dodge Polara. Our grandpa and subsequently my parents had one (currently what my dreams are made of). So glad you're back. I used to check this every day. These are great Ian and when you’re on your photo journey for your new site, please keep an eye out for a fire-engine red 1969 Dodge Polara. Our grandpa and subsequently my parents had one (currently what my dreams are made of). So glad you’re back. I used to check this every day.

]]> Comment on men and their toys by Brother http://blog.idmphotography.com/men-and-their-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1912 Brother Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:26:20 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3257#comment-1912 The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads - they all adore you. They think you're a righteous automotive journalist. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads – they all adore you. They think you’re a righteous automotive journalist.

]]> Comment on my first day back by Elisha http://blog.idmphotography.com/my-first-day-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1878 Elisha Wed, 26 May 2010 21:33:50 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3099#comment-1878 Ian, this post is really amazing! I LOVE the pic of your family. That is one little Teddy will have up in his home forever. Ian, this post is really amazing! I LOVE the pic of your family. That is one little Teddy will have up in his home forever.

]]> Comment on looking back at my 20′s in polaroids part 2 by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/looking-back-at-my-20s-in-polaroids-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1863 ian Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:59:50 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3182#comment-1863 Indeed... A Cosby sweat-ahhh. 40 poured. Indeed… A Cosby sweat-ahhh. 40 poured.

]]> Comment on looking back at my 20′s in polaroids part 2 by Roger http://blog.idmphotography.com/looking-back-at-my-20s-in-polaroids-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1862 Roger Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:56:53 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3182#comment-1862 Wow. Why didn't you tell me I wore a Cosby sweater? Jackass. Here's to Jon. Cheers. Wow. Why didn’t you tell me I wore a Cosby sweater? Jackass. Here’s to Jon. Cheers.

]]> Comment on looking back at my 20′s in polaroids part 1 by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/looking-back-at-my-20s-in-polaroids-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1861 ian Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:01:24 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3132#comment-1861 and btw roger... more than one pic from that night is in there, you just might not recognize them all. fuzzzzzzzzy. and btw roger… more than one pic from that night is in there, you just might not recognize them all. fuzzzzzzzzy.

]]> Comment on looking back at my 20′s in polaroids part 1 by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/looking-back-at-my-20s-in-polaroids-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1860 ian Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:43 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3132#comment-1860 i consider myself humbled by you're comments. thanks kids. i consider myself humbled by you’re comments. thanks kids.

]]> Comment on looking back at my 20′s in polaroids part 1 by Roger http://blog.idmphotography.com/looking-back-at-my-20s-in-polaroids-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 Roger Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:09:46 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3132#comment-1859 I absolutely love the fact that at least one of the "Lo mein / Jim Beam's / keg tossing night" photos made it into here. I loved those cameras, that wall, and all these people. If I were you, I would stop regretting spending the money on film. This is an amazing collection of friends, memories, and smiles. Cheers. I absolutely love the fact that at least one of the “Lo mein / Jim Beam’s / keg tossing night” photos made it into here. I loved those cameras, that wall, and all these people. If I were you, I would stop regretting spending the money on film. This is an amazing collection of friends, memories, and smiles. Cheers.

]]> Comment on looking back at my 20′s in polaroids part 1 by evablue http://blog.idmphotography.com/looking-back-at-my-20s-in-polaroids-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 evablue Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:21:28 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3132#comment-1858 this is awesome! good times! good memories are never a waste of money. if you saved all your money, you might not have had these memories to begin with. :) this is awesome! good times! good memories are never a waste of money. if you saved all your money, you might not have had these memories to begin with. :)

]]> Comment on my first day back by dambro http://blog.idmphotography.com/my-first-day-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1849 dambro Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:31:48 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3099#comment-1849 i am big follower of your blog. but this entrance is just breathtaking, inspirational. congratulations!!! i am big follower of your blog.
but this entrance is just breathtaking, inspirational.
congratulations!!!

]]> Comment on my first day back by Roger http://blog.idmphotography.com/my-first-day-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1848 Roger Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:09:49 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3099#comment-1848 Good looking family you go going there, buster. Lemme know if you ever want me to swing by with a beer for you are a bottle of wine for Cath. Yeah, I know where my skills lie. Good looking family you go going there, buster. Lemme know if you ever want me to swing by with a beer for you are a bottle of wine for Cath. Yeah, I know where my skills lie.

]]> Comment on my first day back by Moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/my-first-day-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 Moe Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:58:02 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3099#comment-1847 I'm glad that you finally got to write a post about your baby! You guys look so freaking happy and proud, I love it! I’m glad that you finally got to write a post about your baby!

You guys look so freaking happy and proud, I love it!

]]> Comment on beijing revisited – 1/3 by Ez Agnew http://blog.idmphotography.com/beijing-revisited-13/comment-page-1/#comment-1844 Ez Agnew Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:33:48 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2995#comment-1844 Dude! Congrats! Love the crazy food photos, mmmmmmmm seahorses. Dude!
Congrats!
Love the crazy food photos, mmmmmmmm seahorses.

]]> Comment on out the window by blog SFMoe » Blog Archive » Indianapolis Weekend http://blog.idmphotography.com/out-the-window/comment-page-1/#comment-1842 blog SFMoe » Blog Archive » Indianapolis Weekend Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:53:36 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3072#comment-1842 [...] The car though not an MG reminded me of the post Ian put up the other day "out the window". [...] [...] The car though not an MG reminded me of the post Ian put up the other day “out the window”. [...]

]]> Comment on corned beef heaven by SFMoe http://blog.idmphotography.com/corned-beef-heaven/comment-page-1/#comment-1838 SFMoe Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:23:38 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=3036#comment-1838 this was the first early breakfast outings of the year and it was sooo worth it ... killer shots ... and that breakfast rueben still scares me ... it might just eat me! this was the first early breakfast outings of the year and it was sooo worth it … killer shots … and that breakfast rueben still scares me … it might just eat me!

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 2 and 3 by John http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2-and-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1835 John Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:15:40 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=551#comment-1835 was looking up pictures of neil young for a project and Katrina's photo cam eup in the results. her beauty is mesmerizing and i had to know who is this? Anyways, thats how I ended up on this page! nice photos, lovely, lovely girl. John was looking up pictures of neil young for a project and Katrina’s photo cam eup in the results. her beauty is mesmerizing and i had to know who is this? Anyways, thats how I ended up on this page! nice photos, lovely, lovely girl. John

]]> Comment on hong kong revisited-1 by SFMoe http://blog.idmphotography.com/hong-kong-revisited-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1822 SFMoe Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:09:38 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2793#comment-1822 oh these are great, I really loved being in Hong Kong, it was an interesting experience, with the heavy western influence where you almost forgot where you were for a minute, but then the heavy asian culture would hit you right in the face. I really wish I had been into photography as I am now when I was there, but It was memorable. oh these are great, I really loved being in Hong Kong, it was an interesting experience, with the heavy western influence where you almost forgot where you were for a minute, but then the heavy asian culture would hit you right in the face.

I really wish I had been into photography as I am now when I was there, but It was memorable.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 35 by Natalie http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-35/comment-page-1/#comment-1819 Natalie Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:06:05 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2732#comment-1819 I love Shannon! I can't wait for BFF portraits! I love Shannon! I can’t wait for BFF portraits!

]]> Comment on detroit rock city, 2010 by tim http://blog.idmphotography.com/detroit-rock-city-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1802 tim Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:00:50 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2584#comment-1802 i want that van. and i want the depot really bad. just like i want this DC landmark that has fallen into disuse: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Coliseum. imagine the possibilities of a non-corporate development approach to some of these landmarks? performance space, mixed use and mixed income housing, something positive for the community. something other than an aging landmark currently waging a losing battle with the sands of time. i want that van. and i want the depot really bad. just like i want this DC landmark that has fallen into disuse: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Coliseum. imagine the possibilities of a non-corporate development approach to some of these landmarks? performance space, mixed use and mixed income housing, something positive for the community. something other than an aging landmark currently waging a losing battle with the sands of time.

]]> Comment on inside detroit by tim http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1801 tim Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:41:35 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1801 the two shots of the woman in the gold sequined dress, caught in several pensive moments, possibly boredom derived, are great bookends for the rest of the work. my two favorites, definitely. the two shots of the woman in the gold sequined dress, caught in several pensive moments, possibly boredom derived, are great bookends for the rest of the work. my two favorites, definitely.

]]> Comment on college graduation v7.4.1.2 by Kevin http://blog.idmphotography.com/college-graduation-v7-4-1-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1800 Kevin Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:04:31 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2699#comment-1800 Whoa...when did Jack get himself a video camera? Oh wait, continually since 1982. My bad... Whoa…when did Jack get himself a video camera? Oh wait, continually since 1982. My bad…

]]> Comment on detroit rock city, 2010 by Bridget http://blog.idmphotography.com/detroit-rock-city-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1799 Bridget Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:04:26 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2584#comment-1799 This is the neighborhood we lived in for 6 years - great shots of the train station - it represents the city and her woes in many ways. We still know lots of people down there, for when you are ready to take the inside tour :) Nice work! This is the neighborhood we lived in for 6 years – great shots of the train station – it represents the city and her woes in many ways. We still know lots of people down there, for when you are ready to take the inside tour :) Nice work!

]]> Comment on inside detroit by moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1791 moe Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:02:29 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1791 I have to say that my favorite is IMG_3249, the optical illusion just makes me smile. The post as a whole really impressed me with how you managed to just capture the work the models do without really just making it about the "girls". That said, my eyes just keep going to that first picture, she really is just stunning and I hate to say that even if i could see the whole of the car, I still wouldn't be all that interested in it over her. One Question though; Is it a Volvo? I have to say that my favorite is IMG_3249, the optical illusion just makes me smile. The post as a whole really impressed me with how you managed to just capture the work the models do without really just making it about the “girls”.

That said, my eyes just keep going to that first picture, she really is just stunning and I hate to say that even if i could see the whole of the car, I still wouldn’t be all that interested in it over her. One Question though; Is it a Volvo?

]]> Comment on inside detroit by Flynn http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1790 Flynn Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:20:05 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1790 Loooooove this post! Loooooove this post!

]]> Comment on inside detroit by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1742 ian Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:34:23 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1742 your creations, as a company, have been vastly superior to those of your competitors. it truly stands out when i'm walking the floor. i love that we work in the same industry sometimes yet our jobs are not tied to it. totally weird. thanks for looking sir! your creations, as a company, have been vastly superior to those of your competitors. it truly stands out when i’m walking the floor. i love that we work in the same industry sometimes yet our jobs are not tied to it. totally weird. thanks for looking sir!

]]> Comment on inside detroit by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1740 ian Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:28:26 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1740 i'm a big fan of capturing people in more intimate moments when guards are dropped. It's the artist in me. thanks for checking out the blog! i just read your Jalopnik article the other day. well put! i’m a big fan of capturing people in more intimate moments when guards are dropped. It’s the artist in me. thanks for checking out the blog! i just read your Jalopnik article the other day. well put!

]]> Comment on inside detroit by Do You Come with the Car http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1739 Do You Come with the Car Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:52:22 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1739 Beautiful shots - my favorite is the one of the Chrysler girl caught unawares in a quiet moment. It's so hard to be "ON" for hours on end, nonstop. Beautiful shots – my favorite is the one of the Chrysler girl caught unawares in a quiet moment. It’s so hard to be “ON” for hours on end, nonstop.

]]> Comment on inside detroit by zach http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1734 zach Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:07:34 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1734 Show talent has a special niche on Earth, and you simultaneously captured their beauty, surroundings, and quiet bubble gum insanity. cheers. Show talent has a special niche on Earth, and you simultaneously captured their beauty, surroundings, and quiet bubble gum insanity. cheers.

]]> Comment on inside detroit by Shnerfle http://blog.idmphotography.com/inside-detroit/comment-page-1/#comment-1730 Shnerfle Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:15:03 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2629#comment-1730 Oh, Ian. Somehow you managed to make that NOT sleezy. Thanks for recognizing the difficulty those "poor girls" are put into. I'm sure they really appreciate your sympathy. And your sandwich. Oh, Ian. Somehow you managed to make that NOT sleezy. Thanks for recognizing the difficulty those “poor girls” are put into. I’m sure they really appreciate your sympathy. And your sandwich.

]]> Comment on detroit rock city, 2010 by Joe M500 http://blog.idmphotography.com/detroit-rock-city-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1724 Joe M500 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:06:35 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2584#comment-1724 Whenever you want to take a run to Detroit (even a leave-early-in-the-morning-return-at-night trip) to take more photos, I am game. Weekday, weekend, whatever... I. Am. In. Whenever you want to take a run to Detroit (even a leave-early-in-the-morning-return-at-night trip) to take more photos, I am game.
Weekday, weekend, whatever… I. Am. In.

]]> Comment on detroit rock city, 2010 by moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/detroit-rock-city-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1722 moe Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:02:28 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2584#comment-1722 that van is awesome! nice shots dude that van is awesome! nice shots dude

]]> Comment on horses by Joe M500 http://blog.idmphotography.com/horses/comment-page-1/#comment-1713 Joe M500 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:55:00 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2546#comment-1713 Wow, loving the horse photos! I still remember the very minute of the very night that my friend brought the Operation Ivy "Energy" vinyl over and placed it on my turntable during a party in 1989. Life changing. Wow, loving the horse photos!
I still remember the very minute of the very night that my friend brought the Operation Ivy “Energy” vinyl over and placed it on my turntable during a party in 1989. Life changing.

]]> Comment on giving thanks by emily http://blog.idmphotography.com/giving-thanks/comment-page-1/#comment-1712 emily Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:21:41 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2451#comment-1712 Hi Ian, Funny you should comment on "Death in the Family" - nice comments, by the way. I had intended to let you know earlier that the family pics in the north west kingdom were very appealing. Keep taking those beautiful pics. I was especially attracted to your portraits of your grandfather. Hi Ian,
Funny you should comment on “Death in the Family” – nice comments, by the way. I had intended to let you know earlier that the family pics in the north west kingdom were very appealing. Keep taking those beautiful pics. I was especially attracted to your portraits of your grandfather.

]]> Comment on horses by CM http://blog.idmphotography.com/horses/comment-page-1/#comment-1711 CM Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:03:28 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2546#comment-1711 I'm biased because I love these horses as much as Ian, but I have to say these are my favorite photos...in a long time. For christmas I get to pick two out to get printed (big!) and hang in our dining room. Nice work! I’m biased because I love these horses as much as Ian, but I have to say these are my favorite photos…in a long time. For christmas I get to pick two out to get printed (big!) and hang in our dining room. Nice work!

]]> Comment on horses by Mike http://blog.idmphotography.com/horses/comment-page-1/#comment-1707 Mike Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:53:19 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2546#comment-1707 Shouldn't there be a condo there or something? It's almost surreal with the buildings in the back. Nice photos as usual. Shouldn’t there be a condo there or something? It’s almost surreal with the buildings in the back. Nice photos as usual.

]]> Comment on taking over at lunch, flickr style by east side bride http://blog.idmphotography.com/taking-over-at-lunch-flickr-style/comment-page-1/#comment-1693 east side bride Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:36:15 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2508#comment-1693 RAD. RAD.

]]> Comment on taking over at lunch, flickr style by TheeErin http://blog.idmphotography.com/taking-over-at-lunch-flickr-style/comment-page-1/#comment-1688 TheeErin Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:40:48 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2508#comment-1688 Hi John, The way to get in on a photo meet-up or host one of your own is to join ChiFlickr Chicago Meetup Club: http://www.flickr.com/groups/chicago_meetup/discuss/72157622858581279/ C'mon in! Hi John,

The way to get in on a photo meet-up or host one of your own is to join ChiFlickr Chicago Meetup Club:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/chicago_meetup/discuss/72157622858581279/

C’mon in!

]]> Comment on taking over at lunch, flickr style by John http://blog.idmphotography.com/taking-over-at-lunch-flickr-style/comment-page-1/#comment-1687 John Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:57:22 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2508#comment-1687 Dude, where do you find out about these Meetups? I'd be all over them in a second. Dude, where do you find out about these Meetups? I’d be all over them in a second.

]]> Comment on taking over at lunch, flickr style by Kate Gardiner http://blog.idmphotography.com/taking-over-at-lunch-flickr-style/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 Kate Gardiner Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:44:02 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2508#comment-1686 Keeping Chicago photography competitive, as always ;) Keeping Chicago photography competitive, as always ;)

]]> Comment on taking over at lunch, flickr style by WindyCitizen.com http://blog.idmphotography.com/taking-over-at-lunch-flickr-style/comment-page-1/#comment-1685 WindyCitizen.com Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:18:25 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2508#comment-1685 <strong>Story featured on WindyCitizen.com...</strong> Your story was featured on WindyCitizen.com Here is the link to vote it up and promote it: http://www.windycitizen.com/node/24379... Story featured on WindyCitizen.com…

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]]> Comment on the standard hotel, la by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/the-standard-hotel-la/comment-page-1/#comment-1668 ian Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:27:50 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2354#comment-1668 i totally forgot about the tongue video... crap. next year? i totally forgot about the tongue video… crap. next year?

]]> Comment on historic downtown la on a friday morning in december by LC http://blog.idmphotography.com/historic-downtown-la-on-a-friday-morning-in-december/comment-page-1/#comment-1667 LC Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:43:48 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2413#comment-1667 It's great to see this side of LA. My mom's side of the family are third generation angelenos, and this would have been the city that she and my grandparents, aunts and uncles grew up with. Also it reminds me of the theater district in Chicago, as well as stretches of Milwaukee avenue. It’s great to see this side of LA. My mom’s side of the family are third generation angelenos, and this would have been the city that she and my grandparents, aunts and uncles grew up with. Also it reminds me of the theater district in Chicago, as well as stretches of Milwaukee avenue.

]]> Comment on the standard hotel, la by moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/the-standard-hotel-la/comment-page-1/#comment-1666 moe Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:55:04 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2354#comment-1666 great photos, sucks though that the hotel managed to forget to make the rooms comfortable to stay in!!! great photos, sucks though that the hotel managed to forget to make the rooms comfortable to stay in!!!

]]> Comment on the standard hotel, la by Shnerfle http://blog.idmphotography.com/the-standard-hotel-la/comment-page-1/#comment-1657 Shnerfle Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:17:33 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2354#comment-1657 The pics make is look better than it was. A great photographer can make ANYTHING look good. He failed to mention the giant tongue video or the crap water pressure or the general feeling that the hotel was infinitely cooler than you (I) would ever be. The pics make is look better than it was. A great photographer can make ANYTHING look good. He failed to mention the giant tongue video or the crap water pressure or the general feeling that the hotel was infinitely cooler than you (I) would ever be.

]]> Comment on the standard hotel, la by Sara L. http://blog.idmphotography.com/the-standard-hotel-la/comment-page-1/#comment-1656 Sara L. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:16:57 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2354#comment-1656 Ian, your review hits the nail on the head. When I stayed there last year, I loved the decor of the common spaces of the hotel. But the room felt "rode hard, put away wet." The minimalist design just highlighted its impracticality. On the other hand, when I called down to room service after I had finally stopped throwing up last year, they really took care of me. I just asked for a tray with stuff for someone who'd been sick. They sent toast, oatmeal, sliced bananas, tea, and a flower. Ian, your review hits the nail on the head. When I stayed there last year, I loved the decor of the common spaces of the hotel. But the room felt “rode hard, put away wet.” The minimalist design just highlighted its impracticality.

On the other hand, when I called down to room service after I had finally stopped throwing up last year, they really took care of me. I just asked for a tray with stuff for someone who’d been sick. They sent toast, oatmeal, sliced bananas, tea, and a flower.

]]> Comment on the standard hotel, la by Shnerfle http://blog.idmphotography.com/the-standard-hotel-la/comment-page-1/#comment-1655 Shnerfle Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:04:32 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2354#comment-1655 Those pics make it look better than it was. He didn't mention the non-existent water pressure or giant tongue video or the general feeling that no matter what, you (I) would NEVER be hip enough to fit in. FAIL. Amazing shots, though. Those pics make it look better than it was. He didn’t mention the non-existent water pressure or giant tongue video or the general feeling that no matter what, you (I) would NEVER be hip enough to fit in. FAIL.

Amazing shots, though.

]]> Comment on the standard hotel, la by Flynn http://blog.idmphotography.com/the-standard-hotel-la/comment-page-1/#comment-1654 Flynn Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:03:00 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2354#comment-1654 GREAT photos. I've never been to the Standard but these pics make me wanna go. GREAT photos. I’ve never been to the Standard but these pics make me wanna go.

]]> Comment on the standard hotel, la by Flynn http://blog.idmphotography.com/the-standard-hotel-la/comment-page-1/#comment-1653 Flynn Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:02:11 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2354#comment-1653 GREAT photos! I've never been there but these pics make me wanna go. GREAT photos! I’ve never been there but these pics make me wanna go.

]]> Comment on photo crew or posse or something by Kendra http://blog.idmphotography.com/photo-crew-or-posse-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 Kendra Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:21:08 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2240#comment-1581 You three have became like older brothers I never had until now. I love it so much! You would be lucky to have those two but I'm really lucky to have you three. You three have became like older brothers I never had until now. I love it so much! You would be lucky to have those two but I’m really lucky to have you three.

]]> Comment on annual holiday sale by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/annual-holiday-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-1580 ian Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:19:21 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2264#comment-1580 you got it sir. you got it sir.

]]> Comment on annual holiday sale by tim http://blog.idmphotography.com/annual-holiday-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-1579 tim Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:31:01 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2264#comment-1579 definitely need to pick me up some of these for my chicago friends. keep us posted on where, etc. definitely need to pick me up some of these for my chicago friends. keep us posted on where, etc.

]]> Comment on annual holiday sale by emily grimes http://blog.idmphotography.com/annual-holiday-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-1578 emily grimes Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:52:48 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2264#comment-1578 well, i'm speechless! the magnets are so clever!! well, i’m speechless!

the magnets are so clever!!

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits by Niki http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits/comment-page-1/#comment-1570 Niki Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:48:33 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?page_id=2057#comment-1570 You can take my portrait. Your work is beautiful. You can take my portrait. Your work is beautiful.

]]> Comment on photo crew or posse or something by Robert Burke http://blog.idmphotography.com/photo-crew-or-posse-or-something/comment-page-1/#comment-1550 Robert Burke Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:30:50 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2240#comment-1550 Ian - your urban destruction site is on my morning run route and I've often wondered why they never finished the job - lucky for you. Ian – your urban destruction site is on my morning run route and I’ve often wondered why they never finished the job – lucky for you.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 33 by Moe http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-33/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Moe Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:52:34 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1959#comment-1457 oh wowzers i love these!! oh wowzers i love these!!

]]> Comment on i turned my camera on itself by CM http://blog.idmphotography.com/i-turned-my-camera-on-itsel/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 CM Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:09:11 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2129#comment-1456 Ian- great job in making the mundane into art...honestly, you do a terrific job of focusing in the right places, angling it just so and capturing an aspect to make it look pretty amazing. I'm biased, I know, but I think this is a wonderful set of photographs. Ian- great job in making the mundane into art…honestly, you do a terrific job of focusing in the right places, angling it just so and capturing an aspect to make it look pretty amazing. I’m biased, I know, but I think this is a wonderful set of photographs.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 34 by hannah http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-34/comment-page-1/#comment-1455 hannah Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:44:22 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=2113#comment-1455 Love the jersey shot. Lots of women have them, but only a few can back them up as real fans. From one to another, lookin good, Jenni. And absolutely amazing shots all around, Ian. Love the jersey shot. Lots of women have them, but only a few can back them up as real fans. From one to another, lookin good, Jenni. And absolutely amazing shots all around, Ian.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 33 by sammy http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-33/comment-page-1/#comment-1451 sammy Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:57:05 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1959#comment-1451 damn, i remember her -- she used to work at filter... damn, i remember her — she used to work at filter…

]]> Comment on what is the difference between jam and jelly? by Amanda Czerniuk http://blog.idmphotography.com/what-is-the-difference-between-jam-and-jelly/comment-page-1/#comment-1447 Amanda Czerniuk Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:40:33 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1901#comment-1447 Great pictures and great blog overall! Not sure why I love the apple pictures so much but I think that I must be hungry... Thanks for sharing. Great pictures and great blog overall! Not sure why I love the apple pictures so much but I think that I must be hungry… Thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 32 by Will I Am http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-32/comment-page-1/#comment-1441 Will I Am Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:57:11 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1930#comment-1441 I love this girl, and you done well with her. She is fearless, this is fact. I love this girl, and you done well with her. She is fearless, this is fact.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 32 by Paul McRae http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-32/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Paul McRae Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:13:43 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1930#comment-1440 Kendra is such a wonderful young lady. And so pretty too. Kendra is such a wonderful young lady. And so pretty too.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 32 by Tony Webster http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-32/comment-page-1/#comment-1439 Tony Webster Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:16:40 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1930#comment-1439 Wow, she not only feels naked without her camera -- she looks it. I don't think I've ever seen her without her Canon! Awesome photos, love the detail. Looks like I need to pick up a 28mm. South Loop, FTW! Wow, she not only feels naked without her camera — she looks it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her without her Canon! Awesome photos, love the detail. Looks like I need to pick up a 28mm. South Loop, FTW!

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 32 by Kendra http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-32/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Kendra Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:42:06 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1930#comment-1438 One thing when looking back on this, I realize I have more zittiers then I thought I did which makes me feel this weird odd confidence about being that way. Mmm, well thank you for taking them I really enjoyed being a part of this, glad we could learn and lesson each other up, you've got a friend in me! Can't wait to shoot it up and talk again. One thing when looking back on this, I realize I have more zittiers then I thought I did which makes me feel this weird odd confidence about being that way. Mmm, well thank you for taking them I really enjoyed being a part of this, glad we could learn and lesson each other up, you’ve got a friend in me! Can’t wait to shoot it up and talk again.

]]> Comment on what is the difference between jam and jelly? by ian http://blog.idmphotography.com/what-is-the-difference-between-jam-and-jelly/comment-page-1/#comment-1436 ian Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:56:42 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1901#comment-1436 hey emily! it was great to see the gang at the gallery. i have my calendar marked for next tuesday as the soonest get-together will not be taking place this tuesday. as for your TECHY Question. Q. What are you using to make the edges blurry? A. Good old down home straight from the camera depth of field. The 28mm lens is fairly fast at f1.8 and with that gigantic f-stop comes that minimal z-axis focusing plane. i love the way it looks. someday, i'll plunk down for Canon's 50mm f1.2 or find a used version of their 50mm f1.0. that would be the cat's pajamas... thanks for stopping by! -ian hey emily! it was great to see the gang at the gallery. i have my calendar marked for next tuesday as the soonest get-together will not be taking place this tuesday.

as for your TECHY Question.
Q. What are you using to make the edges blurry?
A. Good old down home straight from the camera depth of field. The 28mm lens is fairly fast at f1.8 and with that gigantic f-stop comes that minimal z-axis focusing plane. i love the way it looks. someday, i’ll plunk down for Canon’s 50mm f1.2 or find a used version of their 50mm f1.0. that would be the cat’s pajamas…

thanks for stopping by!

-ian

]]> Comment on what is the difference between jam and jelly? by emily grimes http://blog.idmphotography.com/what-is-the-difference-between-jam-and-jelly/comment-page-1/#comment-1434 emily grimes Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:54:12 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1901#comment-1434 Hey Ian, I confess that I have not read ALL your entries, but these pics and the accompanying photos kinda hit home! Techy question: what are you using to make the edges blurry? Your pics, titles and comments are lively, witty and sophisticated. It was good to see you Friday. Hey Ian,
I confess that I have not read ALL your entries, but these pics and the accompanying photos kinda hit home! Techy question: what are you using to make the edges blurry? Your pics, titles and comments are lively, witty and sophisticated. It was good to see you Friday.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 31 by Kendra http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-31/comment-page-1/#comment-1433 Kendra Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:41:23 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1850#comment-1433 YAY Joe. YAY Joe.

]]> Comment on photogs and twitter part 1 by diPta http://blog.idmphotography.com/photogs-and-twitter-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1431 diPta Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:32:57 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1064#comment-1431 Definitely my 24-70mm f/2.8. i first used it with a 40D, but when i switched to fullframe, it totally brought me to life. So yeah, 24-70, my most used lens! Definitely my 24-70mm f/2.8. i first used it with a 40D, but when i switched to fullframe, it totally brought me to life. So yeah, 24-70, my most used lens!

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 31 by Ira http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-%e2%80%93-31/comment-page-1/#comment-1430 Ira Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:23:34 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1850#comment-1430 These are great pictures of Joe, and he's a great guy. These are great pictures of Joe, and he’s a great guy.

]]> Comment on you’ll always be mini golf to me. by craignewman http://blog.idmphotography.com/youll-always-be-mini-golf-to-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1423 craignewman Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:40:15 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1834#comment-1423 As usual, awesome photography. But your game must be crap with a camera dangling in your shot all the time. As usual, awesome photography. But your game must be crap with a camera dangling in your shot all the time.

]]> Comment on Portrait Photography by LEM http://blog.idmphotography.com/portrait-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-1218 LEM Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:58:31 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1739#comment-1218 Just yesterday, I was having this same conversation with my dog on our walk. And today, I read your words. All that will be are facebook photos- Good work, IMG. Just yesterday, I was having this same conversation with my dog on our walk. And today, I read your words. All that will be are facebook photos- Good work, IMG.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by dt http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 dt Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:22:37 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-1104 I have no idea how much longer we can keep this up, but I love it, we may have lost our hairlines, but at least we haven't lost our cool, buddy I have no idea how much longer we can keep this up, but I love it, we may have lost our hairlines, but at least we haven’t lost our cool, buddy

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by Jess http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 Jess Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:53:24 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-1084 Is this the Ian Merritt from VT? I think I heard from Edie B that you lived here. Small town - I saw your pics on Facebook (I went to high school with Elizabeth) and your name caught my eye. Just a friendly Chi town hello.... Your pics look great. - Jess Is this the Ian Merritt from VT? I think I heard from Edie B that you lived here. Small town – I saw your pics on Facebook (I went to high school with Elizabeth) and your name caught my eye. Just a friendly Chi town hello…. Your pics look great.
- Jess

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 24 by elizabeth burke http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-24/comment-page-1/#comment-1077 elizabeth burke Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:34:51 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1390#comment-1077 random thoughts did you ever get to Lounge Ax before it was demolished? have you read Anthony Bourdain's book "Nasty Bits" - if not, I believe you and Catherine would love it - it was the reason I went to Italy in May - I was reading it on a bus when my friend Becky texted me to say she was watching the Anthony Bourdain was hanging out with my friend Dario the butcher in Panzano . . . i thought it was an odd coincidence and checked flights to Italy which were $385 roundtrip to Florence - needless to say I booked a flight within 12 hours have you ever listened to the following - Joseph Arthur (Kevin Burke led me to this one - Dear Lord - an addictive song) or The Beautiful South (old saint louis friend find) I confess that I have never been to Hog Doug's - criminally negligent - yet true - there I have said it random thoughts

did you ever get to Lounge Ax before it was demolished?
have you read Anthony Bourdain’s book “Nasty Bits” – if not, I believe you and Catherine would love it – it was the reason I went to Italy in May – I was reading it on a bus when my friend Becky texted me to say she was watching the Anthony Bourdain was hanging out with my friend Dario the butcher in Panzano . . . i thought it was an odd coincidence and checked flights to Italy which were $385 roundtrip to Florence – needless to say I booked a flight within 12 hours

have you ever listened to the following – Joseph Arthur (Kevin Burke led me to this one – Dear Lord – an addictive song) or The Beautiful South (old saint louis friend find)

I confess that I have never been to Hog Doug’s – criminally negligent – yet true – there I have said it

]]> Comment on nature photography (i’m new at this…) by Bryce http://blog.idmphotography.com/nature-photography-im-new-at-this/comment-page-1/#comment-1076 Bryce Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:30:33 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1551#comment-1076 Hey, Great photos. I may need to read the fine print, but where were these nature shots taken? We've gotta hang soon dude. --Bryce Hey,

Great photos. I may need to read the fine print, but where were these nature shots taken?

We’ve gotta hang soon dude.

–Bryce

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 28/29 by Bones http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-2829/comment-page-1/#comment-1075 Bones Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:21:38 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1673#comment-1075 Maybe it's just me, but I think I dig the 28mm more than the 50mm. Better scope for "Street" portraiture and with the f1.8, it's still faster and sexier than a clerk working the returns counter at Nordstrom. Maybe it’s just me, but I think I dig the 28mm more than the 50mm. Better scope for “Street” portraiture and with the f1.8, it’s still faster and sexier than a clerk working the returns counter at Nordstrom.

]]> Comment on farmers market, on a saturday by maria whelan http://blog.idmphotography.com/farmers-market-on-a-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-1057 maria whelan Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:21:28 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1654#comment-1057 I bought a jar of those pickles - yummy!!!!!!!! I bought a jar of those pickles – yummy!!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on night walking with a posse of photographers by Bones http://blog.idmphotography.com/night-walking-with-a-posse-of-photographers/comment-page-1/#comment-1004 Bones Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:15:27 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1635#comment-1004 I love the first three, the third is just delicious, I can actually hear the traffic. I love the first three, the third is just delicious, I can actually hear the traffic.

]]> Comment on night walking with a posse of photographers by Robert J. Burke http://blog.idmphotography.com/night-walking-with-a-posse-of-photographers/comment-page-1/#comment-982 Robert J. Burke Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:47:56 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1635#comment-982 I could look at a thousand more of these Ian. I could look at a thousand more of these Ian.

]]> Comment on 50 Portraits – 21 by Lauri http://blog.idmphotography.com/50-portraits-21/comment-page-1/#comment-948 Lauri Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:35:37 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1274#comment-948 Aw, he looks awesome. Great job. Aw, he looks awesome. Great job.

]]> Comment on nature photography (i’m new at this…) by Noodle http://blog.idmphotography.com/nature-photography-im-new-at-this/comment-page-1/#comment-652 Noodle Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:57:44 +0000 http://blog.idmphotography.com/?p=1551#comment-652 Still managed to get an automobile shot in, huh... Always working, that Marmot. Still managed to get an automobile shot in, huh… Always working, that Marmot.

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