Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Fried Chicken


Fried chicken with a glass of champagne at One Sixty Blue in Chicago. (Tribune Photo by Andrew A. Nelles)


On the page:
Link to story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/dining/chi-1112-fried-chickennov12,0,380855.story

Monday, November 16, 2009

More Basketball Preview Shots

Burlington Central High School basketball player Shane Larkin. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Friday, November 13, 2009

Basketball Season Preview Portraits

Burlington Central High School's Jordan Maisto. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Hampshire High School's Chrissy Heine. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

ECC Basketball

Elgin Community College's Andrew Smith (#15) jumps for a shot past Harper's Avery Roche (#42) during the first half at Elgin Community College, in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)
Elgin Community College's Brett Manning (#14) shoots around Harper's Jordan Mack (#34) and Paul Sanders (#21.) (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Nearing the end of the season

Glenbard North's Evin Natick (#22) maneuvers past Carl Sandburg's Zach Schwer (#19) during the second quarter at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Ill., on Friday, November 6, 2009. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Chicago Tribune)
Carl Sandburg's Jermell Harris (#8) slips from the grasp of Glenbard North's John Pullia (#41) during the first quarter at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Ill., on Friday, November 6, 2009. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Chicago Tribune)

Link to the gallery: (buried deep in this huge gallery) http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/football/chi-prep-playoffs-second-round-photos,0,5985939.photogallery

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Volleyball Loss

St. Charles East's Samantha Szarmach (center) and Maisey Mulvey (right) console each other after their loss at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles on Saturday. St. Charles East High School was defeated by Cary-Grove High School. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Link to the gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1871681,gallery_sce-cg-vb_el110809.photogallery

Friday, November 6, 2009

Volleyball Win

Erienne Barry (from left), Samantha Szarmach and Kristin Fricano celebrate after their victory over York at Geneva High School in at Geneva High School, in Geneva, Ill. on Thursday, November 5, 2009. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Link to gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1868916,gallery_ste-york-vb_el110609.photogallery

Monday, November 2, 2009

Monsters of Folk

From left, Mike Mogis, Conor Oberst, and M. Ward, of the Monsters of Folk, perform at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, October 30, 2009. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to article: http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/10/concert-review-monsters-of-folk-at-the-auditorium.html

Mobile Food Bank

Ricardo Fernandez of Waukegan accepts food from volunteers at a mobile food pantry last week in Zion, a stop on Lake County officials' bus tour of food pantries in the county. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / October 22, 2009)

Link to story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/chi-ride-a-long-30oct30,0,4417663.story

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Football Playoffs

St. Charles North quarterback Jake Bergren (#6) advances for a 66-yard scoring run during the fourth quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, October 31, 2009. St. Charles North High School defeated South Elgin High School. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
St. Charles North's Michael Ghanem (#43) is taken down by South Elgin's Robert Sayasane (#10) during the fourth quarter. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
St. Charles North players celebrate their playoff victory over South Elgin Saturday at Streamwood High School. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Friday, October 30, 2009

Humboldt Park

One of Humboldt Park's many murals, "Birds of Latin America" at Division Street and Rockwell Avenue, was painted in 1980 by muralist Gamaliel Ramirez and local youth. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Link to the story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/Chicago_IL/chi-humboldt-profile_chomes_1030oct30,0,7700968.story

Friday, October 23, 2009

Morton Grove - Enterprise Art

Here are a few photos from an article that ran today, it's was a profile on the town of Morton Grove, I was assigned to shoot a few locations, and find some people out and about, here are some of the finds.

Kathy Bailey, of Wilmette, Ill., rides her horse Sumo, on the North Branch Trail System near the intersection of Beckwith Rd. and Austin Ave. in Morton Grove, Ill., on Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Casey Lesz walks his dog, Teddy, through St. Paul Woods, a forest preserve in Morton Grove. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Deer roam through St. Paul Woods, a forest preserve in Morton Grove. (Andrew A. Nelles/Photo for the Chicago Tribune)

Link to the story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/Cook_County_IL/chi-morton-grove-profile_chomes_oct23,0,5168052.story

Overtime Win

Elgin High School's Emmanuel Martinez (#6) and Giovanni Hernandez (#14) rush to Carlos Moreno (#13, left) to celebrate Moreno's game winning goal in overtime at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Elgin High School defeated Huntley High School 1-0 in overtime. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to gallery: http://yourseason.suntimes.com/boys_soccer/1838851,102109elgingal.photogallery

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Burlington Central Wins

Burlington Central's Kaitlyn O'Reilly (#18, left front,) Molly Harrison (#3, left of center,) Stephanie Sipinski (#8, right of center,) and Stephanie Holthus (#1, right front) celebrate after their victory at Burlington Central High School in Burlington, Ill., on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Burlington Central High School defeated Hampshire High School. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Burlington Central players cheer their victory in the first game at Burlington Central High School in Burlington, Ill., on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1837746,Gallery_Burlington-Volleyball_EL091021.photogallery

Wilco - UIC Pavilion

Wilco performs at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)
Wilco's bassist John Stirratt performs at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to the story: http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/10/concert-review-wilco-at-uic-pavilion.html

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Volleyball

Streamwood High School's Danielle Bender (#1) dives for the ball while competing against Montini High School during the Huntley volleyball tournament at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, October 10, 2009. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Dance

Dance instructor Daniel "Bravemonk" Haywood, of Chicago, Ill., dances during the ribbon cutting festivities at Dance Force Studios in Huntley, Ill., on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Saturday's ribbon cutting and open house featured dancing in the parking lot, viewing of the new facilities, and other activities. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Powder Puff

Larkin juniors Cynthia Martinez (left) and Amber Conde (right) go for a catch during Larkin High School's powder puff game at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The juniors defeated the freshmen 30-8. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Proposal

Eric Anderson, and his fiance, Rachel Clark, pose at a bus shelter located at N. Sheridan Rd. and W. Surf St. in Chicago, Ill. on Monday, October 5, 2009. Anderson paid for an advertisement at this bus shelter that asked his girlfriend to marry him. (Photo for The Chicago Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles)

The Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-talk-bus-stop-proposaloct06,0,3591127.story

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Elgin High School Gets the Town Jug

Elgin High School's Jordan Dean (#5) shakes off Larkin's Anthony Dimiceli (#13) during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill. on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Elgin High School defeated Larkin High School, winning the town jug. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Elgin High School's Michael Riggio (#82) raises his helmet while celebrating with teammates after their victory. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Elgin High School's Hector Hernandez (center front) mimics drinking from the town jug with teammates after their victory. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to the story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/highschools/1804875,Elgin-upsets-Larkin_EL100309.article

Link to the Photo Gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/-1,gallery_elgin-larkin-fb_el100309.photogallery?index=8