First night out in Snow

Zora's (th Birthday + Her first Chicago Theater Production

Happy 9th Birthday ZORA!!

SKY HIGH!!

..So this is one of the views from our 10th floor apartment in Evanston.

Obama wins!!!

Words can not explain how truly excited I am about the future, not just of America but the entire world as a whole. There is no doubt that Barack Obama winning, holds special place in the hearts of Blacks and other non whites. But i think the larger point is that The majority of people in our country thought him to be the better person to be the leader of the most powerful nation in the world. I live and work in a very liberal "college town", surrounded by progressive (mainly white) people who have begun to ask the tough questions about how they view people unlike themselves. They are beginning to release and move away from the beliefs held by their parents. They seem to be experiencing a sense of '-racist beliefs are becoming more burdensome to carry.' Economics has forced many people, of all backgrounds to interact in more venues than ever before. In that close proximity, communications are happening that allow us as nation to recognize that America has to consider it's place on the world stage.

The hard work is still yet to come, and I truly hope that we remain as engaged in our government today as we were up to the election. President Elect Barack Obama represents many things, but he is but one person. We've got to do our part to be better for our own sake as well as for our children.


...more to come.

New look....new hustle...

Okay...so I'm toying around with my blog trying to get it right. I'm probably going to be rearranging things over the next few posts until I feel good about what i see. ALSO, I've decided to to try the GOOGLE ADS gadget. It's an interesting concept that presents ads that are somehow relevant to my blog, or at least the words that I type. Each click potentially makes me (very little) money. I figured everyone would be fine with that. After all there may be an ad you find interesting. If so click it, if not just scroll past and continue reading. However, if the ads prove to be offensive, tacky, or otherwise "not cool" let me know. This Blog is ultimately for you.

Gab and I are supposed to be attending a "swing" class. No not a "swingers" class for you alternative lifestylers...but a dance class that teaches the art of the "swing". Wish me luck!! I like to think that I'm pretty decent on the dance floor, but as I age I find myself quite comfortable with the simple, side-to-side two step.

I'll be sure to let you know how it goes.

peace...

Saturday Night...

Well, another day has past and I'm still trying to figure it out. What, you ask? Life!

Now I know that doesn't put me in some exclusive category of rare individuals, but I'm serious guys...some days I feel lost. I've been told that I'm a step ahead of most folks in that I have discovered that which makes me happier than a fly on shit. PHOTOGRAPHY...but the question still remains of how to create a sustainable income with that passion. The catch of course is how to accomplish this without losing the purity, and sheer enjoyment factor in the process. I will continue to wrestle with this idea. All the while I will continue to strive to be a better person, husband and father. My plans for this blog is to provide images for others to enjoy, despise, or covet. I hope that through talking about my work, my motivations for shooting, as well as my feelings about the finished image, that i will develop a more pronounced understanding of who I am as a photographer, and how to find my audience and exploit it relentlessly until I have created a brand that I am proud of.

That's my girl...Zora!

So everyone knows that Gab and I have a daughter Zora. And anyone who knows Zora, knows that she is indeed a very gifted kid. This shot was done at night in the city. We often go out shooting and I will be sure to post some of her images soon.

I finally did it...

Okay, it's here...Greg Ponder's official Blog. It's been an idea that i've been toying with for some time now. I've always wanted to share my images and mental musings with the world, and this seems the cheapest, most effective way to accomplish this in the short term...