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10 Places in Chicago to Take Pictures

August 30, 2017 · Raechel Scott

Roman Boed - Sunrise Chicago

Chicago, also known as The Windy City, is a gorgeous multicultural city that’s one of the largest in the United States. Famous for it’s outstanding architecture, Chicago’s skyline is beautiful with it’s prominent skyscrapers along Lake Michigan. But the city offers more than just incredible buildings. It’s filled with plenty of parks, museums, beaches, street […]

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Scott Firestone: Chicago Street Photographer

August 23, 2017 · Nate Kay

chicago

Scott Firestone is a hobby photographer from Chicago who was recently selected as a finalist in the 2017 EyeEm Photography Awards, the largest photo contest in the world. We asked Scott to share a few words about his photography and the city he loves to photograph. Give us a little insight into your photography background? […]

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Creative DIY Ways to Display Your Photos

August 9, 2017 · Nate Kay

photo coasters

Your photos don’t have to sit on your computer or behind an expensive frame, as there are so many cool and DIY ways to display images. Putting some creative thought into how you hang your pictures throughout your living space highlights great memories and photography in a unique way. We all love taking photos, so […]

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Lensbaby Velvet 56 Nikon Review and Sample Images

August 1, 2017 · Nate Kay

lensbaby velvet 56

Aptly named for the velvety, glowing tones it lends to digital images, the Velvet 56 from Lensbaby is a worthwhile addition to your bag of lenses — particularly if you’re an avid portrait, nature, macro, or fine-art photographer. A 56mm f/1.6 with 1:2 macro capabilities for SLR cameras, this manual focus portrait lens enables photographers […]

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