All Things Chicago – Tour Through A Lens

On March 30, 2021
In All Things Chicago Post Covid Travel
Tags: Chicago, Chicago Tour, creative photography, only1chicago, photo tour in chicago, photography as therapy, Photography Tour, phototour, post pandemic tour, poweroftravel, small business, travel to chicago, urban environment, visit chicago covid, walking tours, woman owned business

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Out Of The Fog and Into Restart

It’s March 2021. Period. If you’re reading this, you and I made it through 2020, though not even a little bit unscathed. Feeling that head fog? From lockdown or shut down to gradually reopening but still unable to operate to now, I’ve had all the emotions. I’ve doubted whether I’ll have a business at the […]

On January 21, 2020
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One City Insights Events Unexpected Happenings
Tags: #2020tourseason, #chicagoarchitecture, #chicagotour, #choosechicago, #explorechicago, #nickdigilio, #phototour, #streetphotography, #thingstodoinchicago, #tourthroughalens, #travelandtourism, #tribunemedia, #uniquetour, #wgnradio, Chicago, Photography, WGN

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Tour Through A Lens on WGN Radio

On the first full week of 2020, I had a lot of ideas and a long to-do list to get things rolling for the year. Then, I received an email and phone call. The email was from the producer of the Nick Digilio Show who said a listener made them aware of Tour Through A […]

On March 3, 2018
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One City Insights Post Covid Travel
Tags: #chicago, #chicagoisms, #funnychicagostories, #livinginchicago, #movingtochicago, #photography, #phototour, #travelandtourism, #uniquetour, #urbanadventure, #visitingchicago, Chicago food, unique Chicago

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How Chicago Changed Me – And How What I’ve Learned Can Help You

Do you ever think how a place changes you over time? February 28th marked the 18th anniversary of my arrival in Chicago, and I find myself reflecting how this city has changed me, good or bad. Take a look at a few specific areas and let my growing pains help you avoid mistakes 😉 FOOD […]

On December 22, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One On The Topic Of Photography Photography Tips
Tags: #capturelight, #chicago, #creativeinspiration, #getoutside, #gloomydays, #indoorphoto, #photography, #PhotographyInspiration, #photographytips, #phototour, #stillphotography, #tourthroughalens, #Winterinchicago, alleyways, shadows

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Indoors or Gloomy Days, Guide to Kickstart Your Creativity

Today, I’m hoping to inspire you to keep photographing the world around you, even if that world is gloomy or indoors and the motivational wind has been knocked out of you.

On July 26, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One On The Topic Of Photography Uncategorized
Tags: #certificateofexcellence, #chicago, #chicagotour, #choosechicago, #Ecofriendly, #getoutside, #Meetingplanners, #outofchicago, #photographytour, #phototour, #thingstodoinchicago, #tourthroughalens, #tripadvisorreviews, #tripplanning, #uniquetour, #urbanphotography, #walkingtour

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Exciting News About Tour Through A Lens!

If you’re not following Tour Through A Lens on social media, you missed the exciting news this past week. No worries, I made a little video to share with you all! (No, I’m not reading a card. You’re allowed to chuckle…not too much. Videos make me nervous!) I must say it again…Tour […]

On July 18, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One
Tags: bespoke tours, Chicago, Choose Chicago, ecophiles, Photo tour, Photography, solo travel, things to do in chicago, top attractions, Tourism, travel and tourism, unique experiences, urban exploration, urban photography, wayfaring

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Special Chicago Features

In recent weeks, Tour Through A Lens has been both a source of information and a highlight of a “Top Eco-Friendly Things To Do in Chicago” list. When I started this company, I wanted to give visitors a reason to really explore the urban environment, the beautiful architecture and cityscapes of Chicago with someone they […]

On July 11, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One City Insights Events
Tags: Architecture, Chicago, explore the city, historic buildings, new opportunity, public places private spaces, skyscrapers, Tour Through A Lens, unique experience

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A Temporary Change at Tour Through A Lens You Should Know

If you’ve been on a photography tour with me, there’s a 70% chance you’ve heard me talk passionately about a citywide annual event put on by the Chicago Architecture Foundation: Open House Chicago. Open House Chicago is an opportunity for curious people like you and me to see buildings and spaces normally either closed […]

On July 5, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One
Tags: alleys, Chicago, Choose Chicago, convention activities, explore, local guide, Meeting planners, Photo tour, things to do in chicago, Tour Through A Lens, Travel, TripAdvisor, unique experience, urban exploration, urban photography, visit Chicago

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Why You Will Want To Take The Alley Photo Tour

This Summer, Tour Through A Lens introduced a new tour, the company’s ONLY group tour: Alleys of Chicago Photo Tour. Why would you purposely go into alleys? Take a look! NOTE: There are still spaces available for next Friday’s tour, August 11, 2017, at 1:00pm!

On April 4, 2017
In All Things Chicago City Insights

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Chicago’s Beloved Flag Earns Its Own Day!

Do you live somewhere that has a cool flag celebrated by all? No? Then please allow me this opportunity to do a little dance to celebrate Chicago’s awesome red, white and blue on its anniversary! Chicago is a unique city in that it has managed to capture the hearts of its people and honor its […]

On March 21, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One City Insights Events
Tags: 2017, appreciate art, artists worldwide, Chagal, Chicago, Choose Chicago, Cloud Gate, Crossing, graffiti, light installation, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Midwest, murals, Navy Pier, Photo tour, Picasso, public art, public transit, sculptures, special events, The Bean, travel and tourism, unique, walking tour, Year of Public Art

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2017: Chicago’s Year of Public Art

Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2017 the Year of Public Art with plans for special community projects, art festival, youth programs and more. Of course, this announcement has me a bit excited. Here is a link to the City of Chicago’s Year of Public Art Schedule. […]