Remembering Wm. Bullion
Photographer Steven Townshend, aka Distant Era, remembers friend and collaborator Wm. Bullion as the heart of Chicago theatre.…
A Very Star Wars Birthday with Deana Vazquez
Distant Era photographs and composites a personal Star-Wars-themed birthday poster for cosplayer and LARPER Deana Vazquez.…
Rare Wolves: Photographing a Developmental Reading
In late March, we photographed a developmental reading of Rare Wolves by playwright Gaby Labotka, presented by Coalescence Theatre Project and City Lit Theatre Company. In a sense, this reading represented a…
Personal Brand Session with Sarah Moore: Game Designer, Actor, Producer, Writer, and Friend
Distant Era photographs a personal brand session for Sarah Moore: professional game master, actor, producer, writer, and friend.…
Birthday Witches with Deana Vazquez
Distant Era celebrates the birthday of Deana Vazquez in a woodland photo session with a coven of friendly witches.…
Photographing Paintings with Artist Liz Radford
Distant Era photographs the paintings of artist Liz Radford and the process behind photographing art for faithful color and even light…
SKATE SHOOT!
Distant Era bestie Lauren Fields stars in her very own, all-star SKATE SHOOT!…
Book Portraits with Author Hannah Batsel
Distant Era is proud to present the portraits made for author Hannah Batsel, for her upcoming book THE KNIGHT OF LITTLE IMPORT, and for her personal brand…
A Conversation With Featured Makeup Artist Rose Nobs
We discuss makeup and life with The People of Light and Shadow featured makeup artist Rose Nobs…
Mini Session with Deana Vazquez
A birthday mini session as consolation for a rescheduled shoot…