Bob Veigel

Bob called me on a Saturday and shared an opportunity that he had to be featured in a national publication regarding a letter he wrote regarding cigars. He needed a portrait to accompany the letter.

My family was planning dinner at The Oyster Bar in East Peoria and invited Bob to meet us there. On the back porch late on a Summer afternoon I was blessed to capture the essence of Bob in his joy for life and cigars.

I have known Bob over 4 years through our mutual interest in cigars and fine spirits. Our group of about 20 guys have been meeting monthly as The Gentlemen's Cigar Society of Central Illinois. Many of my fellow club members will be featured in this blog over the upcoming months. I have forever impressed with their passion for life, their interest in cigars, great spirits and for their fellow club members.