4×5 of the week…Marvin
…(my mom). I do wonder what it’s like to be him; he’s seen and done so much. When his good friend Loyal V. comes over to the house, sometimes they…
MKE Creatives: Feb 2016: Love-In at Draft & Vessel
…was there, too, and gave away some of her “saucy, nerdy, contemporary” romance novels. There were two local politicians in attendance, too. Incumbent Shorewood Trustee, Tammy Bockhorst, and candidate for…
Troy Freund Photo…in ACTION!
A little over a month ago, I acquired the Nikkor 60mm AF-S/G Macro lens. It sure is a beaut and its close-focus point of 9 inches is pretty extraordinary. Until…
MKE Creatives: Aug 2016: Creativity and Civil Rights!
…attendance at the meetup were: Lisa (storyteller and brand strategist), Paul (serial entrepreneur and marketing specialist), Rosie (photographer, fine artist, and first-time author), Michelle (video and audio production), Paul (storytelling…
Local First Milwaukee – Sixth Anniversary Party!
Last night, the North Point Lighthouse hosted the 6th anniversary party of Local First Milwaukee (“Our Milwaukee” for the first 5 years)! I’ve written about Local First Milwaukee often here,…
on assignment: Cardinal Stritch University
Today I was lucky enough to photograph the introduction of Cardinal Stritch University’s new president, Dr. James Loftus. He was welcomed to the university by the board of trustees at,…
community: Urban Ecology Center Photo Club
Last night I participated in the Urban Ecology Center’s Photo Club’s “Guest Critique Night.” I was invited to come in and give short critiques on the members’ photos. It was…
Flashback: 1997 NYC Proof Sheets
…favorite shots from them. Enjoy! The square images were made with a Hasselblad 903SWC, a really incredible wide-angle camera. The 35mm images were shot with a Nikon N90s. Best, Troy…
Local First Milwaukee: Third Thursday at Outpost Co-op
…materials, energy efficient features, vegetables grown on-site, rain-gardens surrounding the building, a charging-station for electric cars – really, they’ve thought of pretty much everything! They worked with Retailworks, another LFM…
MKE Comicbook: Social Issues and Heroes In The Night
…a gay main character), Justice League: New Frontier (for touching on all the major issues during the 1940s-60s), and Superman: Red Son (for its alternate-version of Supes!). +++ Check this…
Pride of Milwaukee: Farm a Sea of Green
…challenges. Policy makers need to support solar panels, sure, but urban ag, too, to address climate change.” Nick’s crops (mint, basil, parsley, and others) have been popular at places like…
MKE Creatives: Dec 2016: Kerri Grote on HECK YES and OH SH*T
…some good discussion and some ideas… -“beware of “practical”.” -“everybody’s path is different, everybody’s circumstances are different.” -“having a job that gives a certain sense of “security” doesn’t mean the…
MKE Comicbook: March 2017: Women Creators and Characters!
…heard mentions of Invisible Woman, Magik, Psylocke (2x), Jayna (of the Wonder Twins) (2x), Storm (2x) and Jubilee (2x), Sailor Moon, Wonder Woman (2x), Betty (from Archie Comics) (2x), Judge…
MKE Creatives: Nov 2015: Lauren Fox on novel-writing
…Re: being a full-time writer…Q: “Have you made a regular schedule to work by, or…?” A: ”The kids are in school now, so from about 9:15-3:00 is my writing time.”…
Photo-Education: Milwaukee, October/November
Oct 9, 2011, all day: Analog Photo. Seminar LOTS of info HERE. Oct 13+20, 2011: 6:30-9:00p: “Don’t Be Afraid of Your DSLR” at Mike Crivello’s Cameras. “Don’t Be Afraid of…
MKE Comicbook: Dec 2016: Controversial Comics
…sharing their current favorite comicbook. Here’s what they shared: Dillon – Unbeatable Squirrel-Girl, Molly – Black Panther, Jihann – Detective Comics, Amber – Moon-Girl and Devil-Dinosaur, Chris – Spider-Woman, Andy…
Personal: More 4×5 Portraits – Paul, Emily
…recently made three new portraits. I’ve got two of them to share with you today! I’m continuing to make portraits of my friends. Here, meet Paul T. and Emily G….
Local First Milwaukee: โฆwell
…Services, a new, registered, tax-return preparer, -Fran Jackson, partner relations manager at VISIT Milwaukee, -Jenny Wagner and Pam Foti, senior care consultants, at the Vesta Senior Network, LLC, -Ed Sheehy,…
WI Recall Rally: Feingold for Mitchell and Barrett
…knew! Both Feingold and Mitchell emphasized that this recall DIDN’T have to happen, but Scott Walker, through his divisive approach, his right-wing policies, and his constant give-aways to donors caused…
NEWS FLASH: Troy on the Auction Block
…very unique item for all those businesses who’d like new photography, but may not currently have the budget. TFP, LLC is offering a “Day Without a Creative Fee.” The winner…
Photo-Community: Vivian Maier at Portrait Society
…see a screening of “The Vivian Maier Mystery”, a BBC-produced documentary about this “folk artist” street photographer of 1950s-60s (to the 2000s) Chicago. The show looks great – the prints…