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Photographing the Art Institute of Chicago

Article by Wendy Bright Images by Angie McMonigal   Even though the Art Institute of Chicago (Michigan & Adams) is a familiar place to many of us, I would suggest that, for photographers, there are fresh challenges to ...
by Wendy Bright
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America’s Favorite Architecture Top 150 List

I was doing a little research to see if I had photographed the best architectural buildings in Chicago when I came across this list of America’s Favorite Architecture from the American Institute of Architects. Chicago has...
by Chris Smith
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Photographing Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park

  Surrounded by a city of skyscrapers pointing to the sky, the Pritzker Pavilion is an idiosyncratic explosion of form. Opportunities abound for photographers to find unique and stunning views of this Chicago showpiece. Pr...
by Wendy Bright
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Photographing the Milwaukee Art Museum Exterior

One fun and easy road trip for Chicago-area photographers is to Milwaukee, a 1.5 hour drive north on I-94. And one of the most exciting sites to see and photograph is the Milwaukee Art Museum (700 North Art Museum Drive), right...
by Wendy Bright
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Photographing the Rookery Building Atrium

The Rookery, at Adams & LaSalle in the city’s financial district, is one of the most beloved buildings in Chicago. This early skyscraper—considered the oldest still standing—seems like a sturdy fortress or castle ...
by Wendy Bright
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Photographing the Architecture of The Chicago Cultural Center

Even though this monumental building occupies a city block (Randolph to Washington, Michigan to Garland) along one of the most popular drags in Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center’s jewel box interior remains something o...
by Wendy Bright
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