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Sentral Michigan Avenue, 808 S. Michigan, viewed from Lake View Park near DuSable Harbor

Explore Chicago

Understanding Chicago’s Division: Community Areas, Neighborhoods, and Wards

Resource Guide: Best Practices for Storing, Organizing, and Retrieving Your Chicago Photo Assets

Clyburn Retail Corridor Ave with Partial High-Rise Skyline in the Background

Serving the Local Community: How Photographers Can Offer Their Services to Chicago’s Local Businesses

Downtown Alley Loop Chicago

Street Smarts: Safety and Etiquette Tips for Shooting in Busy Chicago Neighborhoods

McKinley Park Residential Architecture: Stunning Upper Views of Two & Three Flat Buildings

Finding Your Niche in Chicago: How to Specialize in a Particular Area, Community, or Landmark

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The Monroe Building, at the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street.

Checklist for Businesses: Preparing for a Neighborhood Photo Shoot

The Legacy at Millennium Park appears to rise out of the University Club of Chicago.

Explore Chicago

The Legacy at Millennium Park, the most underrated piece of the Chicago Skyline puzzle

McKinley Park Lagoon: Early Summer Morning Tranquility

Explore Chicago

Industry and Tranquility in McKinley Park

Dusk over the North Shore Channel in Lincoln Square, Chicago

Dawn & Dusk in the Windy City: Capturing Chicago’s Ethereal Hours

Twilight Serenity: Montrose Moonrise Point in Chicago

Explore Chicago

5 Hidden Gems to Experience Chicago’s 2023 Air and Water Show

A view of Lake Point tower from the crowds of people at the Navy Pier being shaded by the green trees on a sunny day in Streeterville, Chicago.

People and Stories: Capturing the Heart and Soul of Chicago

2021 Chicago Skyline Seen from Near North Side

Explore Chicago

The Chicago Skyline: A Tapestry of Architectural Marvels

Reflective Pause at Montrose Moonrise Observation Point, Chicago

Explore Chicago

Montrose Moonrise Observation Point? Yes, it’s a real place. And the Chicago Skyline views are mesmerizing.

Architectural Details at the Schoenhofen Brewery Historic District, Lower West Side, Chicago

Details Matter: Delving into the Nuances of Chicago

Mellow Summer Porch in Edison Park

The Colors of Chicago: Incorporating Neighborhood Palettes into Your Designs

Shadows of Progress: LaSalle's Silent Evolution

Chicago’s Skyline: An Analytical Approach to Visual Hierarchies

Kaleidoscopic Journey: L Train Amidst Chicago's Icons

Chicago’s Urban Topography: A Comprehensive Guide to Neighborhood Aesthetics

People Waiting at the CTA L Morgan Station, West Loop Near West Side

The Aesthetics of Politics: How Quality Imagery Can Elevate Your Campaign

Connecting Communities: Chicago Aldermen Embrace Authentic Imagery

The Sociocultural Impact: Addressing Gentrification through Authentic Imagery