- On December 22, 2017
- In All Things Chicago Chicago For One On The Topic Of Photography Photography Tips
- Tags: alleyways, capture the light, Chicago, faces, fruit, get outside, glass, Gloomy Days, indoor photo, John Hancock Building, Photo tour, Photography, Photography Inspiration, photography tips, shadows, still photography, Winter, Winter Days
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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.
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- On November 20, 2017
- In On The Topic Of Photography Random Thoughts
- Tags: black friday, Chicago, christmas, cyber monday, fraudulent purchases, helpful tips, holiday shopping, holiday shopping 2017, holiday shopping tips, identity theft, internet security, online shopping, Photo tour, Photography, Photography workshops, shopping warning, thanksgiving, Travel
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TTAL Shopping Ideas and Cautions For Your Holiday
In the U.S., today is the Thanksgiving holiday, a time to be thankful for all we have, those in our life and reflect on what’s important. For many, it’s also a day of American football-watching or the official kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. Some stores are open today to be followed by Black Friday, […]
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- On July 26, 2017
- In All Things Chicago Chicago For One On The Topic Of Photography Uncategorized
- Tags: Chicago, Choose Chicago, Conference outing, convention & visitors bureau, Eco friendly, Excellent review, Meeting planners, Outdoor activities, Photo tour, Photography, Reviews, Things To Do, Tour Through A Lens, trip planning, TripAdvisor, unique, urban experiences, urban photography, visit Chicago, walking tour
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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 […]
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- 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 […]
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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 […]
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- 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!
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- On May 9, 2017
- In City Insights Thoughts From The Bus
- Tags: capturing life, Chicago, city dweller, commuting, daily commute, funny stories, living in a large city, Photo tour, Photography, public transit, Public Transportation, urban living, walking tour, woes of commuting
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Thoughts From The Bus: The Series
Thoughts From The Bus Series – Unspoken thoughts, opinions and wonderful people watching opportunities while living in a large city
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- On March 28, 2017
- In Thoughts From The Bus
- Tags: car ownership, change of tune, Chicago, city living, commuting, on the bus, on the train, people watching, photo blog, photo op, public transit, rockon, seen on the street, take for granted, thoughts, urban experiences, urban living
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Thoughts From The Bus
Thoughts From The Bus Series – Unspoken thoughts, opinions and wonderful people watching opportunities while living in a large city
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- 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. […]
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- On March 14, 2017
- In Events On The Topic Of Photography
- Tags: affiliate marketing, arts and crafts, at your own pace, business of photography, camera gear, Chase Jarvis, Chicago, create music, CreativeLive, equipment manual, free workshops, gear talk, get healthy, improve your skills, Jasmine Star, Joe McNally, learn photography, lighting, marketing, mind and body, nature, online learning, Photography, photography business, photography sales, photography tips, Photography workshops, portrait photography, seattle, Tim Ferris, Travel, video, wedding photography, worldwide
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An Excellent Resource to Learn Photography!
(This post contains affiliate links and, if you make a purchase after clicking on my links, I will receive compensation from the corresponding companies.) Often, my tour clients, friends and colleagues hear me recommending CreativeLive as an excellent resource of online workshops to learn or improve photography skills or even learn about the business side. […]
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