I love taking photographs. I love the challenge of getting a photograph “right”. Not everyone agrees on what is “right”. For me, the original is rarely good enough. I believe it can always be improved. Thus, I often edit my photographs. If I was a better photographer that would not be necessary!

I have a wide range of photographic interests. Capturing Chicago is probably at the top of my list. There is so much to explore. People, Landscapes, Architecture, and Motion and Emotion are just some of the subjects I enjoy. On this website you will find in addition to Capturing Chicago, Abstract Photography (both in camera and post-camera), scanned Cancelled Postage Stamps (note the fine and often excellent artwork), Glass Art, Blended Images, Travel Photography, Flora and Fauna (AKA friends and family), and Drone Photography. Whenever possible, I will include something moving in the photograph either still or blurred e.g. images from Circus Sarasota which display the great physical performances seen at contemporary circus. Throw in humor, once in a while.

Finally, I continue to explore new types of photography and editing…. I hope to bring the viewer and the photographer face to face for a meeting.

Most recent edit: October 1, 2024.

Jeffery Semel

jefferysemelphotography.com