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My love of all things photographic began at the tender age of 5 when I managed to drop my father's new Canon AE-1, breaking off the winding knob. After it was repaired I went on to use it, and some other cameras, to make photographs for the next 22 years.

In addition to my interest in the practice of photography, I also spend lots of time wondering about the nature of photography itself. I recently completed a doctorate in philosophy in which I focused on the study of aesthetics. My dissertation used photography as a central example in exploring the relationship between the experience of art and the rest of life.

I live and work in Chicago along with Allison, my wife, Eleanor, my daughter and a couple of felines. I love to travel in pursuit of both photography and ultramarathons, my other hobby.

photoblog

Unlike many other photoblogs, I don't provide comments on my images, and I don't have a place to leave them. I interpret the concept of a photoblog to be primarily visual. I spend lots of time in the world of language every day, and photoblogs represent a respite from that for me.

Thanks for taking the time to look around, and I hope you enjoy the images.

Best,
Joe Kallo
quietglow@gmail.com
AIM: iiquietglowii
Twitter: kallo