Design Eye Studio Photography

Design Eye Studio Photography Don Eric is a Chicago Photographer that enjoys capturing all the moments that this city and neighboring areas have to offer.

At a young age I remember spending a lot of time in my uncles darkroom as he showed me how to develop film and use different cameras. I learned a great deal from him and around five years of age, I seemed to always carry around a 110 camera. In high school, I was the photographer for our school paper. After those days I spent day after day taking photos, trying “new” ideas and found a happiness th

at I was able to express through photography. Within my early twenties it was all abruptly taken away as someone broke into my car and stole every piece of equipment that I had owned at the time. Unfortunately, that left a sour taste for a bit but I eventually recovered from it and kept on with photography. I enjoy shooting with both digital and film. They equally have their pros and cons and I just find it a delight to capture that special moment. Although I may photograph many bands, that hasn’t stopped me from shooting other things that I find interesting on a daily basis, from people to random macro shots and strange lighting found on the streets. I prefer to keep my developing pretty simple but I will occasionally add another layer to make a certain photo POP. Some of the past photography that I’ve done ranges from lawyers, national/local bands, corporate events, couples, roller derby, fashion, sure microphone, theatre, pets, children and even some food. My “go to” camera:
Canon 60D
Canon 18-135mm
Sigma 28-105mm
Canon 50mm
Speedlite 430EX II flash

For fun:
Hasselblad 503cx
80mm
metz 32CT3 flash

This is merely a basic list of what I use on a regular basis and doesn’t include hoods, filters, viewfinders, lenses, etc.

Perfect love
05/17/2026

Perfect love

05/02/2026
In 2009 I hosted a party. Different people showed up but these 2, that didn't know each other had the right idea.
04/11/2026

In 2009 I hosted a party. Different people showed up but these 2, that didn't know each other had the right idea.

2009 I had a Ski party. These 2 showed up. Don't know each other but their clothing was spot on!
04/11/2026

2009 I had a Ski party. These 2 showed up. Don't know each other but their clothing was spot on!

Sometimes it's just about the flowers.
04/08/2026

Sometimes it's just about the flowers.

CHEERS! 🍻
04/07/2026

CHEERS! 🍻

Monkey see, monkey do OR I ordered food and it wasn't delivered so they sent a second delivery... BUT that was stuck too...
04/04/2026

Monkey see, monkey do OR I ordered food and it wasn't delivered so they sent a second delivery... BUT that was stuck too.

03/29/2026

Thoughts on my beard? You can also see my nostrils but you can't pick both. 😁
03/22/2026

Thoughts on my beard? You can also see my nostrils but you can't pick both. 😁

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