Travel Photography: A Photographer's Guide to Chicago
Join Scott Kelby and Larry Becker to learn where to go, what to see, and what to photograph in Chicago! In this class Scott shares an in-depth look at 21 visually rich locations to photograph in and around Chicago. Throughout each lesson Larry Becker asks the kinds of questions you are thinking to get Scott’s answers to the gear and camera settings he used, post processing techniques, insider tips for each location, and all the important information you’d want to know before you go. Be sure to download the PDF that includes all of the addresses for each location mentioned in the class.
Release Date: 2019-12-12
Lessons
Elks National Memorial Building
Join Scott and Larry as they introduce the class and discuss what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 13 mins 56 seconds
Lake and Wells Self Park
Once you get to the parking garage you are in a good position to shoot down on the city.
Duration: 7 mins 57 seconds
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
A big beautiful cathedral you can shoot from the inside and out.
Duration: 9 mins 43 seconds
London House Rooftop Bar
A classic Chicago location that gives you a view right down the river.
Duration: 5 mins 9 seconds
Palmer House Hotel Lobby
A historic hotel that is absolutely beautiful.
Duration: 5 mins 35 seconds
St. Clements Church
A very beautiful church with lots of opportunities for great shots.
Duration: 4 mins 51 seconds
Adams & Wabash L Station
The station for the elevated train line that offers several locations for shooting.
Duration: 7 mins 57 seconds
Chicago Skyline
The classic city skyline that screams out Chicago.
Duration: 5 mins 15 seconds
The Chicago Theater Marquee
A live performance hall with a stunning neon sign and several opportunities for photographing.
Duration: 3 mins 42 seconds
Aqua Tower Building
A stunning modern building with different views from all around it.
Duration: 1 mins 51 seconds
The Chicago Cultural Center
Free entry gives you access to shooting the beautiful interior.
Duration: 4 mins 22 seconds
Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate Sculpture
Commonly called “The Bean,” this awesome sculpture is an icon of Chicago.
Duration: 6 mins 29 seconds
Trump International Hotel & Tower
The fourth tallest building in the USA, and a classic Chicago icon.
Duration: 1 mins 57 seconds
Riverwalk View
There are a lot of interesting views and buildings that come together from the view on the riverwalk.
Duration: 3 mins 42 seconds
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
An outdoor amphitheater that provides a number of interesting architectural features.
Duration: 4 mins 3 seconds
St. Mary of the Angels
A beautiful cathedral inside and out.
Duration: 4 mins 39 seconds
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art
There’s a stunning spiral staircase that you can access from around the corner for free.
Duration: 2 mins 25 seconds
Alternate Chicago Skyline
Here’s a location for an alternative view of the city skyline.
Duration: 2 mins 49 seconds
The BP Pedestrian Bridge
This 925 foot bridge connects two parks and provides some amazing views and opportunities.
Duration: 3 mins 8 seconds
The Grant Luxury Condos
A beautiful and striking tower right next to Soldier Field.
Duration: 4 mins 42 seconds
The Rookery
A unique spiral staircase that you can only access from the tour of the building.
Duration: 6 mins 30 seconds