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One of Chicago’s true gems is the historic Rookery. Designed by Burnham & Root, it was home to their offices and completed in 1888. At 12 stories tall, it’s the oldest highrise [...]

Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) is not a new concept but it’s not something we often see with architectural images. I get that it can sometimes feel a bit gimmicky but it can be fun to [...]

Sunbursts can add a bit of drama to your architectural images, both cityscapes, and more detailed shots. Here are a few steps to follow to make the most of these types of shots: Stop down your [...]

Chicago has so many great locations to photograph. One of our favorites for abstracts, in particular, is the Spertus Institute. It’s also a location we’ll be checking out during the [...]

It’s rare one location works well for both cityscapes and abstracts, but the Studio Gang-designed pavilion along Lincoln Park’s nature boardwalk is one of those ideal locations. [...]

There are a few ways to create a photo series. We’ve discussed the one-subject/one-day method (I need a better phrase to explain that!), and we’ve talked about creating a series based [...]

One of our favorite ways to compose architectural subjects is to frame them. There are many ways to do this, from abstract takes to cityscape views. Let’s go through a few examples to give [...]

We’re thrilled to have Nick Sinnott guest blogging for us today! And just in time for Chicagohenge! If you’re not familiar with Nick, he’s co-owner and director of the R.S. [...]

One of my favorite subjects to photograph are staircases, especially a good spiral staircase. And one of the best in Chicago is at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA). Located just off [...]

Soon we’ll be off to Los Angeles for our 3rd workshop in this architecturally rich city. While we have many amazing locations planned we can’t make it to absolutely everything, given [...]