By the end of the 1800s, Chicago had become a center of architecture and gained a reputation in the international community, thanks to the 1893 Columbian Exposition. In this atmosphere of growth and opportunity, Albert opened a camera store in 1899, which today is operated by Albert’s grandson.
My first job was in a camera store some thirty years ago. We prided ourselves in providing knowledge and help along with selling cameras and film. A visit to Central Camera is like going back in time. Yes, the technology and the equipment has changed, but the staff’s knowledge of and genuine love for photography is a welcome change from the cookie-cutter camera displays and bullet-point marketing of most of today’s retail stores.
This photo was taken during the NAP 2007 meetup last weekend. A group of photobloggers on a walking tour of Chicago’s loop made a “must-stop” here. Jonathan Greenwald, who specializes in candid urban portraits, is shown entering the shop. I learned a lot just watching him do his thing while we walked about for a few hours. Jonathan has some great street photography on his photoblog, Shrued. Check it out.
Click on picture to enlarge. Photograph © 2007 James Jordan.
3 comments:
Hey James. I am really digging this shot. The treatment makes it feel as if it's 1987 and not 2007. This definitely works for me.
I had a blast in Chicago and it was really great to meet you. Thanks for the kind words in the post!
Cheers!
Wonderful shot, James. I can't believe that we didn't meet up at the meet-up. We were on different walks though. I loved this store. They saved me with some fast B&W film.
I do so enjoy visiting your site. Great photographs and lots to learn!
Regards, Ghone.
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