For the past decade, my wife has been deeply immersed in the art of glassblowing. It’s more than just a hobby for her; she calls it her “therapy.” Her creative sanctuary is Ignite Glass Studio, located at 401 N. Armour Street in Chicago. Once a month, on the first Friday, the studio hosts “Fired-Up Fridays,” […]
Spring is a magical time for photographers. Nature wakes up from its winter sleep, offering vibrant colors, dynamic landscapes, and golden hour tones that are perfect for capturing the beauty around us. To help you make the most of spring this year, we’ve curated a list of incredible subjects, iconic locations, and pro tips for […]
Most of the United States offered a rare and stunning sight recently as the night sky played host to a breathtaking total lunar eclipse. With clear skies gracing us through the night around Chicago, we couldn’t have asked for better conditions to witness and photograph this celestial wonder. From its initial moments before midnight to […]
The Many Moods of Monochrome Chicago’s art scene just got a little richer with the grand opening of the “256 Shades of Gray” photo gallery at the Within Sight Gallery, located within Chicago Photography Classes. This highly anticipated exhibition, which opened on March 20th, 2025, brings together a stunning collection of monochrome photography that is […]
John Granata is a photographer who prefers to remain behind the camera rather than becoming the subject of his own work. With 35 years of experience, he seeks to capture the “1,000 words” each photograph holds. Throughout countless conversations with visitors and customers at shows across the country, he emphasizes that the essence of his […]
Fall foliage is a beautiful and highly anticipated seasonal phenomenon that not only captures the attention of nature enthusiasts but also photographers looking to capture the vivid colors of autumn. The vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow delineating the lush foliage of trees always make for a picturesque view, and photography offers the opportunity […]
5 Minutes Sunsets & Sunrises 2025 Updated for March ’25 By: Nick Sinnott 5 Minutes that’s all the time you’ll get the photograph Chicagohenge, so you better be prepared! Chicagohenge is a phenomenon when the Sun is rising and setting between the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago. Since the streets in the Loop are plotted directly […]
Fall foliage is a beautiful and highly anticipated seasonal phenomenon that not only captures the attention of nature enthusiasts but also photographers looking to capture the vivid colors of autumn. The vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow delineating the lush foliage of trees always make for a picturesque view, and photography offers the opportunity […]
Thank you for supporting Chicago Photography Classes and hope that these tips on photographing the 2023 Chicago Air & Water Show will help you enjoy this weekend’s event. Over the last 20 some years, I have tried to see every show, and it is worth it every time. I have photographed the show from Oak […]
Juried by Sandro Miller Curated by Federica Ghidelli and Denise Orlin May 4th – August 30 2023 WithINSight Gallery 4001 N Ravenswood ave, first floor Show’s statement: “Who sees the human face correctly: the photographer, the mirror, or the painter?” – Pablo Picasso Can a photograph show us the true essence of a human […]
Juried by Susan Burnstine Curated by Federica Ghidelli and Denise Orlin January 19th – April 21st 2023 WithINSight Gallery 4001 N Ravenswood ave, first floor Show’s statement: Over these past few years our sense of place may have shifted. While we were once rooted in our home towns and usual […]
5 Minutes Sunsets & Sunrises 2022 Updated for September ‘22 By: Nick Sinnott 5 Minutes that’s all the time you’ll get the photograph Chicagohenge, so you better be prepared! Chicagohenge is a phenomenon when the Sun is rising and setting between the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago. Since the streets in the Loop are plotted directly […]
Thank you for supporting Chicago Photography Classes and hope that these tips on photographing the 2022 Chicago Air & Water Show will help you enjoy this weekend’s event. Over the last 20 years, I have tried to see every show, and it is worth it every time. I have photographed the show from Oak Street […]
While ChicagoHenge is over until the autumnal equinox, we want to give you some of the many things you can plan to photograph April – May around Chicago. We hope this gives you some motivation to go out a shoot some of these amazing sites! Early to Mid-April Cherry Blossoms! Jackson Park and around […]
It is a pleasure and an honor to be invited to teach at this year’s Out of Chicago Live! online conference this year. When I have taught at their conferences before, I have lectured on Lightroom, Luminar and liquid photography. This year, I am focusing on Macro Photography. I have already presented the first part […]
Chicago Photography Classes presents “The Power of Color” The show is curated by Federica Ghidelli and Denise Orlin. Special Juror: Jane Fulton Alt The show opens on Friday, January 7th at the WithINSight Gallery 4001 N Ravenswood ave, Chicago. ARTISTS The images in the show: If you would like to see High-Resolution Groupings […]
The Women’s Roundtable presents “Through the Eyes of Women” The show encompasses everything from the shores of Lake Michigan, election coverage, architectural abstract, alternative processes, travel, and much more. The show is curated by Denise Orlin. The show opens on Friday, April 30th at the WithINSight Gallery 4001 N Ravenswood ave, Chicago. Please […]
“Wow is that ceiling high and beautiful” saying to myself (as well as everyone else) as I walked through the front doors of Medinah Country Club years ago. For those that have experienced the grand entrance at Medinah Country Club, you probably said the same thing as you walked into the building. Taking it all in without […]
