Steve Becker Phoblog

UIC Match Day

stevebecker1 — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:28:36 +0000

On the third Thursday of every March, medical students across the country learn their residency fate. After four years of 80 hour work weeks, intense training courses, and countless up-all-nighters, students submit their top residency picks to an all-powerful computer in Washington, D.C., which, much like the Wizard in the Emerald city, eventually churns brief letters announcing placements of the anxious students. Unlike the Wizard, these placements are decided through a sophisticated algorithm system that considers variables like class rank, grades, and recommendations from residency programs where the students interviewed earlier in the year.

For many, this is one of the most important moments in their life. It can mean separation from friends, family, or a long term boyfriend, girlfriend, and even spouse. It will determine what the students will practice as doctors and shape the way they live the rest of their lives.

Extreme emotions circulated through the crowd. Alas, the final person to learn his match broke the tension with a giant leap in the air, happy to know his residency, perhaps even more excited about the added cash bonus he received for being last in line!

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Sneak Preview-UIC Magazine Portraits

stevebecker1 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:23:26 +0000

UIC Medical school third year student, Jermaine White poses for a portrait Wednesday, March 17th, 20103/ . White is scholarship recipient being featured in the magazine.

Associate Professor of Radiology, Neurosurgery & Bioengineering, Director of MR Physics, Dr. Xiahong Joe Zhou poses for a portrait at UIC’s Outcare Patient Center, March 17th, 2010.

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It is fantastic when a creative team just clicks in to the process and produces beautiful results and has a great time doing so!

stevebecker1 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:48:05 +0000

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Behind the scenes with Avatar Cinematographer Maurio Fiore, winner at the 2010 Academy Awards!

stevebecker1 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:15:42 +0000

I was hired by Columbia College to photograph Maurio Fiore, the talented cinematographer for the history making film, Avatar. He was a great guy, very laid back and approachable. On Sunday Fiore won a Academy Award for his cinematography in Avatar.

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Cruise West makes retirement one big Adventure for this incredibly active and intelligent group!

stevebecker1 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:00:19 +0000

It’s not easy coming home to the worst snow storm of the year after a week guest lecturing amongst the brilliant pristine beaches and striking aqua waters of the Sea of Cortes, Mexico with Cruise West. It was a fantastic trip! I admire the guests youthful spirits, endless energy, and appetite for adventure. There was harmony on the boat. The guest thirst for knowledge was constantly satiated by the experienced, top-notch staff. How lucky am I, teaching and sharing my passion–Photography, while experiencing the beauty, fun, and rejuvenating qualities of nature’s finest. Thank you Cruise West!! It was an honor working with all of you. I had a blast with the guests and really learned more of myself, by giving of myself. Special thanks to the EL’s on the boat and Sheri and Troy on land.

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Grammy Nominated R&B Artist Omarion

stevebecker1 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:31:55 +0000

Omarion has come a long way since his boy band days with B2K. The multi-faceted talent displayed his skills at a Make a Wish Foundation Event where I was allowed to capture a portrait of the singer, dancer, writer and producer.

Thanks Omari-

Posted in Portraits Tagged: Omarion; Make a Wish Foundation; Portrait; Singer; Songwriter; Producer; Writer: Dancer; Actor: braids

Cheers to 2010!! Happy New Year to All!

stevebecker1 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:24:28 +0000

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Recent Editorial Feature-Chicago Cosmopolitan and Mother of Four

stevebecker1 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:52:09 +0000

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Amazing light brings dimension to actor Burton Nance’s headshots.

stevebecker1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:09:46 +0000

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Good Luck Jeff Altergott!

stevebecker1 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:58:18 +0000

A good friend and client, Jeff Altergott is in the running for Billboards World Music Contest.

Check out his page, song, and photos from our shoot at Billboard’s site, here!

Don’t forget to vote!

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