I went to the Taste of Chicago on the afternoon of the 3rd with friends and we ate giant turkey legs (like baby dinosaurs) and watched the fireworks on the lakefront. I bought a remote shutter and used it for the first time.I sort of just winged the exposures for the fireworks, I’ll be sure to reference some online in the future. Anyway, the whole day was a really fun time, one of the funnest I’ve had in a while. Enjoy!
Hi, everyone! I'm Dean Santarinala, a 23 year old photographer from Chicago, Illinois. I have worked as a photojournalist and designer since 2006, but art has been a love of mine ever since I can remember. On my blog, I try to share the best of my personal adventures and professional work... and hope that all of you enjoy my posts!
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Blake Dewitt and two minor leaguers? That's a pretty decent haul for the Cubs, who seem to be slowly jettisoning everything off the ship. #
Blake Dewitt and two minor leaguers? That's a pretty decent haul for the Cubs, who seem to be slowly jettisoning everything off the ship. #



Nice eye buddy.
This is the first year maybe in my life I didn’t go to the taste (I still did, I ran in for a second last week)
Last year there was alot of gang trouble on the third, glad to see you had enough street cred to stay safe.
Yeah, it was pretty crazy getting out of there. It was like all of the hood from Chicago decided to show up at the end. I didn’t bring a bag so I held onto my camera tight and was ready to smack a bitch in the face with my tripod.
PS. I RAN INTO BRAD VEST! He is so cool. :P
that last pic was such a creepo shot.
you’re a creepo shot.