Community Meet-Up: Full Moon Fire Jam

Join the Chicago Photography Classes community for an evening of creativity, connection, and photography at the Full Moon Fire Jam at Foster Beach!

This family-friendly community gathering brings together talented local fire artists who perform with a variety of fire props. The combination of movement, light, and atmosphere creates incredible opportunities for photographers of all experience levels.

Whether you’re interested in learning how to capture motion, experimenting with longer hand-held exposures, practicing low-light photography, or simply spending an evening with fellow photography enthusiasts, this meet-up offers something for everyone.

What You’ll Photograph

• Fire performers and flow artists
• Long-exposure light trails
• Action and movement photography
• Environmental portraits
• Sunset and twilight scenes along the lakefront
• Creative abstract images using motion and light

Recommended Equipment

• Camera or smartphone
• Wide-angle and telephoto lenses
• Extra batteries and memory cards
• A sense of adventure and creativity!

Meet-Up Notes

This is a relaxed community gathering designed to encourage learning, experimentation, and socializing with fellow photographers. CPC instructors such as Gerri Whitley, Andy Kranyik, Nick Sinnott and many other community members will be available to share tips and techniques at the beginning of the evening. You can also view this video to help you cull and edit your images after the event.

Come enjoy a unique Chicago tradition, create memorable images, and spend time with the CPC community.