LEI0161 - Chicago Cityscape Photography
Course Description
Photographing the Windy City can be the most rewarding experience for amateur and professional photographers. Chicago has endless locations to photograph that are unique and worth capturing. From its stunning skyline and architectural marvels to its outdoor serenity, lakes, parks, and rivers, capturing the history and tranquility of Chicago is an absolute delight for any photographer. This course focuses on Chicago's cityscape architecture and unique neighborhoods. The Photographing Chicago Cityscape course is designed for photographers at any experience level. In this class, students will have opportunities to explore visually the most beautiful city in the Nation and the second in the world.
The five on-line sessions will include discussion of the technical aspects of shooting
in the streets, information for our upcoming photographic expeditions, looking at well known Chicago photographers’ works and reviewing assignments.
"Harold makes his classes very interesting and full of creative energy."
Course Outline
Photographing the Windy City can be the most rewarding experience for amateur and professional photographers. Chicago has endless locations to photograph that are unique and worth capturing. From its stunning skyline and architectural marvels to its outdoor serenity, lakes, parks, and rivers, capturing the history and tranquility of Chicago is an absolute delight for any photographer. This course focuses on Chicago's cityscape architecture and unique neighborhoods. The Photographing Chicago Cityscape course is designed for photographers at any experience level. In this class, students will have opportunities to explore visually the most beautiful city in the Nation and the second in the world.
The five on-line sessions will include discussion of the technical aspects of shooting in the streets, information for our upcoming photographic expeditions, looking at
well known Chicago photographers’ works and reviewing assignments.
Notes
Ages 16+
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Testimonials
Chicago’s Best Photography Teachers
If you’re suspicious of photographers who want you to invest in a trip to Kauai in order to take beautiful landscape shots, you’re already more perceptive than most and perhaps you just need to get to Harper College. A photographer in the U.S. Army and a graduate of Columbia College, Harold Rail makes a living in photojournalism, commercial, and creative photography, so the man has the chops. A decade's long dedication to Zen Buddhist practice informs his images with knowing nano-second captures of infinity – and, honestly, where else can you get the combo of experience and artistry? Rail champions the art of photography teaching affordable classes for children, teenagers, and adults at Harper College. See the eccentricity and enthusiasm that blooms in his photographic work on exhibit at the new Hyatt Centric in Chicago, too. Jacqueline Runice, Travel/Event Writer USA Today 10 Best
I really enjoyed working with Jim, he was open about many techniques, and getting info about being in the profession was very interesting and eye-opening. He made us all feel comfortable and excited about us learning and moving forward. B. L.
I learned a lot in the photography class. He taught by example and we had a lot of hands-on experience in class. He was able to talk to the various levels of experience each student had in class and to the variety of camera models we each had. S. L.
Harold is a great instructor, who makes his classes very interesting and full of creative energy! V. W.
I took Photo 202 with this instructor, the class was very informative and educational. His time and attention to all our questions/issues was outstanding! This was my first class I took on photography . I thought I knew a lot but I was pleasantly surprised with all the knowledge I was able to take away from it. My hats off to him for a great learning experience, only regret there's not a level 300 class. T. M.
I am very satisfied now after I finish the class. Our teacher is great. He teaches us everything from scratch, answers all the questions we have and giving us some challenging homework for every week. I Feel thankful. I've learned a lot and I can say that I am much much better photographer now than I was before. Recommend for everyone who wants to learn about photography! Y. Z.
Harold is an excellent photography teacher. His assignments were interesting and helpful in improving my photographic skills. I would highly recommend his teaching skills. M. F.