Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton, Illinois is one of the best Forest Preserves in DuPage County for hiking, biking, birding, fishing and boating. With 887 acres, this is one of the most popular Forest Preserves in the area.

McKee Marsh at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warenville, Illinois has a great 3+ mile long trail for hiking, biking and running. A great spot for birding! We saw an Eastern Blue Bird, Tree Swallows and Blue Jays. Long Live Film! Captured with Nikon FM10 on Lomography Metropolis 35mm Film and 50mm lens.

Fuiji Film 400 has been around since 1976. It has a long lasting history of being one of the best color films on the market. I’m testing it out here on a early spring day with sunshine!

Film versus digital photography - which is better? They both of their strengts and weaknesses. There is nothing like film with its grain and nostalgia.Digital is also nice, being more cost-effective and instant. This is a comparison of both film and digital photography.

Dog Day at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL, is one of the best days of the month. We had so much fun taking Kai out to explore so many trails at the Arb. She loved it! We can’t wait until the next one.

Big Rock and Heritage Trail at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL on 35mm film. This 1 mile loop is one of our favorite hikes at the Arb with some of the best views, and a landmark spot (Big Rock has been a landmark spot for generations).

A review of the Camp Snap V103 Camera. This small digital camera has retro film vibes and is screen free so that you can focus on capturing memories. And how to instal Camp Snap filters.

I am so excited to share my new logo design with you. This was created by J.J. Fiero aka Mr. Daggomit. JJ has such a miniamilist analog style, he also designed my logo for The Disc Golf Photographer.

Exposure: A Free Field Guide for Understanding how Exposure works with a DSLR camera. This guide is perfect for you if you want to learn more about the exposure triangle: shutter speed, aperture and ISO. This will help you to get more comfortable with learning how to use manual mode on your camera.

The Oak Park Conservatory is truly a Chicagoland hidden gem. It’s a great escape especially in the winter time. I drove by this conservatory for years on highway I-290 heading to Chicago. It always looked so interesting to me and was on my bucket list for years. I cannot believe how unique this place truly is. They have three showcase rooms: the Mediterranean Room, Tropical Room and the Desert, the level of detail put into every space here is incredible.

Orchids by Hausermann is the largest Orchid grower in the United States. They have been in business for over 100 years and are located in Villa Park, Illinois. You can take a self-guided tour through their greenhouses on their 3 acre property. This is a nice indoor activity with a big outdoor vibe especially on a winter’s day.