Recent Work

Chicago Fire Department firefighters respond to a 3-11 alarm fire in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, Ill., on Monday, July 1, 2013.

Chicago Fire Department firefighters respond to a 3-11 alarm fire in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, Ill., on Monday, July 1, 2013.

Chicago Fire Department firefighters respond to a 3-11 alarm fire in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, Ill., on Monday, July 1, 2013.

Chicago Fire Department firefighters respond to a fire in a residence on the 7800 block of S. Normal Ave. in Chicago, Ill., shortly before 2AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2013.

Artwork is projected onto the exterior of the Field Museum in Chicago as part of Italian artist Marco Nereo Rotelli’s “Divina Natura” on Monday, June 24, 2013. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST during the EcoBoost Challenge event at Arlington Park Race Track in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Friday, June 28, 2013. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Martha Rago, who works for HarperCollins in New York, checks out books on display during the American Library Association's annual conference at McCormick Place in Chicago on Sunday, June 30, 2013. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

During the lunchtime rush, waitress Sarhonda Coleman, left, takes an order from Tina Watkins, of Chicago, at the White Palace Grill in Chicago on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Film Scans

Bloodshot Bill performs at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill., on October 21 2012. Tech info: Leica M6TTL, 50mm F2, Fujichrome 400x rated at 1600 iso.

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion performs at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill., on October 21 2012. Tech info: Leica M6TTL, 35mm 1.4, Fujichrome 400x rated at 1600 iso.

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion performs at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill., on October 21 2012. Tech info: Leica M6TTL, 35mm 1.4, Fujichrome 400x rated at 1600 iso.

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion performs at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill., on October 21 2012. Tech info: Leica M6TTL, 35mm 1.4, Fujichrome 400x rated at 1600 iso.

The Black Lips at The Empty Bottle

Some recent film work. Shot with a Leica M6TTL, Tri-X pushed to 3200, developed in Rodinal.

July 6, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - JARED SWILLEY, left, and IAN SAINT PE, center, of The Black Lips perform at The Empty Bottle. (© Andrew A. Nelles)

July 6, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - JARED SWILLEY of The Black Lips performs at The Empty Bottle. (© Andrew A. Nelles)

July 6, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - JARED SWILLEY of The Black Lips performs at The Empty Bottle. (© Andrew A. Nelles)

July 18, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - COLE ALEXANDER of The Black Lips performs at The Empty Bottle. (© Andrew A. Nelles)

July 6, 2012 - Chicago, Ill, U.S - IAN SAINT PE, right, of The Black Lips performs at The Empty Bottle. (© Andrew A. Nelles)

Recent Work

Dental Hygienist Amy Thomas treats Mike Dunlap of Evanston, Ill., during a free dental, medical and vision care clinic at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Ill., on Friday, June 8, 2012. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Dr. Chris Martin examines Bessie Johnson, of Gurnee, Ill., during a free dental, medical and vision care clinic at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Ill., on Friday, June 8, 2012. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Les and Leah Axelrod at their home in Highland Park, Ill., on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Les, 83, and Leah, 82, celebrated their 61st anniversary in March. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

The Dundee Scottish Pipe Band including Wes Williams, center, of Crystal Lake, Ill., performs outside of Family Pride Dry Cleaners in West Dundee, Ill., on Saturday, June 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Family Pride Dry Cleaners owner Faye Williams hugs Jeff Beatty, center, of West Dundee, Ill., outside of Family Pride Dry Cleaners in West Dundee, Ill., on Saturday, June 9, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

The Outer Minds perform at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, May 24, 2012. (Leica M6TTL - CV 35mm 1.4 - Tri-X at 1600 in Diafine)

Mark Sultan performs at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, May 24, 2012. (Leica M6TTL - 50mm Summicron - Tri-X at 1600 in Diafine)

Film Scans: Concert Stuff

Cheetah Chrome of Rocket From The Tombs performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on December 7, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 3200iso developed in Rodinal, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.

David Thomas of Rocket From The Tombs performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on December 7, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 3200iso developed in Rodinal, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.

Nikki Darlin of Those Darlins performs at Schubas in Chicago, Ill., on October 6, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 1600iso developed in Diafine, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.

Nikki Darlin, left, and Jessi Darlin, right, of Those Darlins perform at Schubas in Chicago, Ill., on October 6, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 1600iso developed in Diafine, Leica M6TTL with a CV 35mm 1.4.

King Khan, left, and Bloodshot Bill, right, of Tandoori Knights, perform at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Ill., on November 26, 2011. Tech notes: Tri-X rated at 1600iso developed in Diafine, Leica M6TTL with 50mm F2 .

King Khan, Mark Sultan, Film Scans

King Khan performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on July 11, 2011. Leica M6, 90mm Summicron. Tri-X rated at 1600 developed with Diafine.

Mark Sultan performs at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Ill., on October 21, 2010. Leica M6, CV 35mm 1.4. Tri-X rated at 1600 developed with Diafine.

Last Roll of K64

With the recent heat wave, I decided to stay in a bit and finally scan a few frames of the last roll of Kodachrome 64 that I shot back in December.

 Ft. Sheridan. Dec 2010. Leica M6 - Kodachrome 64

  Montrose Beach. Dec 2010. Leica M6 - Kodachrome 64

 Ft. Sheridan. Dec 2010. Leica M6 - Kodachrome 64

John H. White

Sen. Durbin

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.,) left, attends a meeting regarding home foreclosures, at the Neighborhood Housing Services office in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

Tech notes: Leica M6TTL/CV 35mm 2.5 lens/Tri-X rated at asa 800 developed in Acufine

I picked up a Leica last week and have been shooting/developing film for the first time in awhile. I really missed developing negs.

The Residents - Logan Square Auditorium

Street View

E. Illinois St., Chicago, Ill.
Sunday, January 24, 2010.

King Khan and BBQ Show

The King Khan & BBQ Show perform at the Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Montrose Beach