- 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 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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- 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 4, 2017
- In Random Thoughts
- Tags: bucket list, Canada, CreativeLive, facing fears, facing giants, Family, fears, Life Challenges, loss of a loved one, new experiences, Photo tour, Photography, photography therapy, try something new
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My Grandpa, A Dream and A Challenge
On the day I was notified my grandpa died – my most treasured relative with whom I’d had a bond from the day of my birth – I was to lead a Chicago group on a worldwide photowalk challenge. When I received that call, though, I had a decision to make: Contact the group to […]
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- On April 11, 2017
- In On The Topic Of Photography
- Tags: camera, Chicago Tour, explore your city, habit, how to hold, keeping your camera safe, learn photography, new camera, Photo tour, Photography, photography tips, safety and security, travel photography, travel with camera, urban
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How To Hold Your Camera Properly And 3 Reasons It Matters
Nearly all of my clients hear me use the phrase “Cradle your lens” when we’re out on a tour and, if they’re reading this, they’re probably laughing a little like we do when they hear me softly remind them. What does the phrase mean? Well let’s start by assessing how you currently hold your camera when […]
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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 7, 2017
- In On The Topic Of Photography
- Tags: Chicago, creative, defining your style, Genre, insight, live your passion, niche, Photo tour, Photography, professional photography, psychology of photography, Travel, understanding your style
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What Genre(s) of Photos Do You Think You Take?
If I were to ask what genre(s) of photos you think you take, what would you say? Let me help you out with a list: Portraits Weddings Events Sports Street / Urban Fine Art Macro Landscapes Family Travel Abstract Stills Motion Architecture ..the list could go on. Now, I’ll ask, what genre(s) of photos […]
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- On March 4, 2017
- In All Things Chicago City Insights On The Topic Of Photography
- Tags: 1893, artifacts, birthday, Chicago, Chicago History, city events, explore your city, history seeking, inventions, Lake Michigan, Midwest, oldest photo, oldest video, Photo tour, Photography, Travel, unique, World's Columbian Exposition
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TTAL Special Edition: Happy Birthday, Chicago!
It has been 180 years since Chicago incorporated as a city, and what a city it is! Being 180 years old is considered young for those of you in other parts of the world where your buildings or monuments date back hundreds and hundreds of years, but Chicago has not wasted any time making its […]
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- On February 21, 2017
- In All Things Chicago City Insights
- Tags: Chicago, Choose Chicago, explore, Midwest, Photo tour, Photography, Spring, Travel, Travel Destination, travel photography, unique, Vacation, Winter
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Chicago: The Perfect Winter Escape?
Seems odd to say this but, for the first Winter in a long time, Chicago seems to be the place to be in the U.S. if you want to escape the snowy blizzards of the East Coast or the storms and dangerous mudslides of the West Coast. What began with frigid temps in December settled to average temperature in […]
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Thoughts From The Bus
“Thoughts From The Bus“ is a series of observations, musings and rantings from my commutes on Chicago’s public transit system, the CTA. Much of my life, I have been a people-watcher. I find human interaction, human nature mixed with a bit of psychology quite fascinating to watch from the outside. Sometimes, I enjoy creating […]
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