Windy City

I love Chicago.

I'm on my way to the Eddie Adams Workshop but I flew into the Windy City for a few days to hang out with some of my former colleagues from the Northwest Herald before heading to New York. Today Lauren and I spent the day in the city having some fun and seeing some sights. I didn't do a bunch of touristy things while I was living here because, well, I wasn't a tourist. Now that I'm back for a few days I wanted to see the city with a different agenda.

After lunch at my favorite Turkish restaurant (read: hole in the wall), we picked up a few things at Calumet before stumbling across a really cool, old paper storage building. There was lots of great light lurking so we decided to hang out for a while and make a few frames.

Later we took the L down to the loop to check out the Sky Deck at the Willis Tower formerly known as the Sears Tower. After you've had the chance to check out the city from 1,353 feet above the ground you'll be convinced that it's hard to find a better view. We wrapped up the night with an outstanding sushi dinner at Tank in Lincoln Square with a group of former colleagues before heading back to the suburbs.

I'm headed to New York City in the afternoon. One great city after the next is the way to go. EAW XXII here I come.

-JCE

www.jcedmonds.com (BRAND NEW)

NEW website

My new website launched today!

In addition to a completely new design there is also some new work on the site. It has been a long, three month process but I'm really pleased with how everything worked out.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the site, the work and anything else that your heart desires. Feel free to email me at justin {at} jcedmonds {dot} com

-JCE

www.jcedmonds.com

Super Joe!

"A flash bulb from a fan goes off as former Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic speaks during a ceremony to honor his retirement after 20 years with the organization at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. The 13-time all-star led the Avalanche to two Stanley Cup Championships during his career."

"Super Joe, super Joe, super Joe," the crowd chanted tonight at the Pepsi Center as they came in swarms to honor the man who helped bring the first professional sports championship and Stanley Cup to Denver.

I've been covering all things Sakic and Avalanche for the Journal De Quebec this week. Between my assignments, putting together a new portfolio for my upcoming trip to EAW, and running errands I've been so busy that I haven't had time to post.

My assignment really only involved the Sakic ceremony, and not the game, so I'm done. There are zero open ice positions to shoot from and I didn't bring any long glass so I'm not going to shoot any of the game. I'm actually writing this from the photo workroom at the Pepsi Center and I have to head out so I'm going to cut this short. I leave on Sunday for 12 combined days in Chicago and New York so I'll have plenty to post soon.

-JCE

www.jcedmonds.com (new website coming soon)