![]() ![]() Officially called Cloud Gate but affectionately known as The Bean, this large public art installation is worth visiting for photos. A boat tours can run anywhere from one to two hours and gives you a beautiful unobstructed view of the Chicago skyline. There are many private boat operators that advertise boat tours along Michigan Avenue. Having Lake Michigan so close to the city means you will have the option to take a private boat tour on the lake. This is definitely a more touristy activity but for good reason. If you want to get a different perspective of the city skyline, take one of the many architecture boat tours. The Chicago Riverwalk is a very popular spot to take portraits, and on a good day you will find many photographers and their clients walking around the Riverwalk area taking photos. There is an incredible mix of old and new architecture with several great spots to photograph around the area. Plus, in winter, the light reflecting off the buildings is really pretty. The tall buildings and the river are a great combination for photography. Every season the landscape appears different. My favorite spots are the bridges on Michigan Avenue and on Wacker Drive where you get gorgeous views of the Chicago River. While the bulk of the river flows through downtown and into Lake Michigan, there are many vantage points to get a great view of the city, tall buildings, and the lake. We are incredibly lucky to have the Chicago River running through several neighborhoods in the city. Whether you are a shutterbug or just love taking photos, here is a quick list of some of my favorite Chicago spots. I’ve spent many hours photographing my own city in addition to my travel destinations. For this reason, I love the feeling of becoming a tourist in my own city, Chicago, and exploring areas and neighborhoods that I have never been to before. But in today’s environment of limited vacation times, blackout travel dates, and limited travel budgets, few of us can, or want to, live life on the road. There is just something so magical about exploring a new-to-me place, community, and culture. I would know - not only because I’m a local, but also because I’m a travel photographer. From the city to the suburbs, there are lots of beautiful places to take pictures. ![]() There is always something happening on any given weekend - be it inside or outside - and Chicago is definitely a photographer’s delight. While it is called the Windy City for a reason, it is also incredibly lively. I live in the beautiful albeit cold city of Chicago. ![]()
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