Local First Milwaukee – Sixth Anniversary Party!
…away, bearing a new design by member superstar Lone Shoe Graphics (who is, with Unbox Interactive, redesigning the Troy Freund Photography website). There were short talks from staff member Nancy…
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
Had a chat tonight, via Twitter, with a fine fellow out in New York City, on the topic of Coney Island and what a fine photo-subject it made. Those brief…
MKE Comicbook: Social Issues and Heroes In The Night
This month’s MKE Comicbook meet-up at Anodyne Coffee was another interesting evening. This evening we had two great topics to share in. As comicbooks have a recognizable history of taking…
What 2014 looked like, personally
Personally-speaking, 2014 was a mixed bag. It was a year of trying to make some “new starts”, and of trying to maintain some momentum, too. There were many good times…
Our Milwaukee: Home to Keen Businesses
…Quinn, our Urban Strategies, started the meeting with some encouraging news about the growth of Our Milwaukee membership. Judy Waterman, of Indulgence Chocolatiers, told us all about the amazing array…
MKE Creatives: Sept and Oct: Boulevard Theatre and Bounce Milwaukee
…of a local theatre company to bring about change in a community. The Boulevard (BLVD) has spent thirty-one years putting on shows (many WI premieres), inspiring emerging actors AND other…
MKE Comicbook: March 2017: Women Creators and Characters!
…in comics – a collection of 1950s-era LOVE AND MARRIAGE, which he said is “like an i-Ching of bad comics!”, featuring lots of lovelorn women whose men have gone to…
MKE Creatives: Nov 2015: Lauren Fox on novel-writing
…meeting of new friends, everyone gave a quick introduction and Lauren took the floor. She did her undergrad studies at UW-Madison and eventually ended up at Smithsonian magazine. All along…
Photo-Education: Milwaukee, October/November
…Your DSLR” is a two-night seminar introducing many basic photo-concepts to new DLSR owners. This seminar is hosted by Mike Crivello’s Cameras, located in Brookfield at 1811o W. Bluemound Road,…
JobCampMKE, 53rd St. School and BLVD THTR
…job, trying to get the next job and to build a strong network of contacts to keep work coming in. While at the JobCamp, I met a number of great…
MKE Comicbook: Dec 2016: Controversial Comics
The December MKE Comicbook was one with a fun topic – “Controversial Comics”, and was very well-attended! Since we had some new faces, we started out with introductions, with people…
Personal: More 4×5 Portraits – Paul, Emily
I’ve been working hard to break out my 4×5 camera more regularly and have recently made three new portraits. I’ve got two of them to share with you today! I’m…
Local First Milwaukee: …well
…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
…are beautiful and so well-done. My only complaint is that I wish there were MORE of them! This evening was like a Gallery Night outing – basically too busy to…