Lillstreet Photography Department

Lillstreet Photography Department We offer multilevel classes in digital photography, photographic software, and host programming/events on contemporary practice.

Striving to grow the Chicago photographic community, Lillstreet's photography program offers artist-taught classes that cover everything from technical instruction to advanced conceptual and artistic ideas. We engage with the conversations surrounding contemporary photography and facilitate students' critical thinking skills when it comes to reading the photograph. We're here to help you master th

e tools and concepts necessary to create meaningful images that stand out in a culture where everyone has access to a camera.

✨STARTING SATURDAY APRIL 10! Round two of our beloved 👟👟Walking as Photographic Practice is here! Explore new locations ...
03/29/2021

✨STARTING SATURDAY APRIL 10! Round two of our beloved 👟👟Walking as Photographic Practice is here! Explore new locations and advanced approaches to making photos in this follow-up course about the storied relationship between walking and photography. The act of walking provides time for reflection, meditation, and observation. During this time, there is great potential in documenting the world around us, both for posterity and for a way to creatively process changes to our environment. Online classes will provide engaging prompts, along with discussion and group feedback. Throughout this 10-week course, the instructor will provide opportunities for outdoor photo walk meetups as a group. All photographic devices are welcome, from cell phones to analog cameras, and don’t worry if you haven’t taken the first class, these lessons are adaptable to any skill level! LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER✨

✨10wk Guided Projects in Photography - Starting April 8th✨ Contemplating a photographic project or looking for help init...
03/21/2021

✨10wk Guided Projects in Photography - Starting April 8th✨ Contemplating a photographic project or looking for help initiating a new idea? This independently driven course gives you the freedom to develop your photos without assignment constraints. Meet virtually to share progress, receive guidance from an experienced instructor, and helpful feedback and support from peers. The flexibility of this course allows the curriculum to be adapted to each particular group. Taught by 💖

✨SPRING CLASSES✨ Starting April 5th we have a bunch of new online 5 & 10wk class options! Head to the link in our bio to...
03/18/2021

✨SPRING CLASSES✨ Starting April 5th we have a bunch of new online 5 & 10wk class options! Head to the link in our bio to register today 📸
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Writing Through the Lens starts Sunday, April 11, 10am-12pm. Curious how your love of photography and your love of writing can complement one another? This class will introduce you to the unique and multifaceted relationship between these two mediums of imagination. Along with engaging class discussions and group feedback, you will use your own photographs and those of your classmates as springboards to create your own unique stories in the three main genres of short fiction, poetry, and drama, and to explore the relationship between these two forms of creative self-expression.

We have two online sections of First-Time Photo Editing starting next week! This chilly weather is the perfect time to s...
02/11/2021

We have two online sections of First-Time Photo Editing starting next week! This chilly weather is the perfect time to sharpen up your computer skills. What do we do with our digital images once they’re shot? This introductory class will guide you through the basics of digital workflow, file organization, and image enhancements using various editing tools across Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of these two programs and how you can effectively integrate them to meet all your photo editing needs. Subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud or Adobe Photography Plan required. Link in bio to sign up!

Documentary Photo is back! Starting next Tuesday 2/16 6:30-8:30pm — throughout the last year, students in this class hav...
02/11/2021

Documentary Photo is back! Starting next Tuesday 2/16 6:30-8:30pm — throughout the last year, students in this class have made some truly incredible work observing how their environments have shifted during the pandemic. We can’t say enough good things about the way teacher has helped guide students through these projects. There’s still some spots left for next week’s class, register at the link in our bio!
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This class will introduce you to the historically rich genre of documentary photography. In addition to investigating the roles of truth and narrative in visual storytelling, thoughtful assignments and lectures will cover a wide breadth of approaches to photographing various topics including artist/subject rapport, access, and collaboration. Students will be encouraged to explore a single topic in-depth from different angles throughout the course.

New 3-week course starting Sunday, Feb 21, 1-3pm — Marketing for Artists! If you’ve taken our Websites for Artists clas...
02/10/2021

New 3-week course starting Sunday, Feb 21, 1-3pm — Marketing for Artists! If you’ve taken our Websites for Artists class in the past, this is a perfect follow up, and even if you haven’t this class can provide you with a good guide moving forward. In the photography department, our teachers are interfacing with digital technology all the time and often become quite savvy at navigating various internet platforms for promoting their work. This class is open to all artists working in any medium! Discover marketing strategies to help your work stand out in today’s competitive market. Learn how to identify your target audience, make connections, and create a seamless buyer’s journey for that audience. Your instructor will provide an overview of how to create a marketing strategy for your unique artist brand by covering topics such as brand and artist identity, improving your website SEO, and how to write about your art.

Our new 5-week Digital Collaging in Photoshop class begins Monday 2/15 with .imagery! Learn how to digitally collage and...
02/07/2021

Our new 5-week Digital Collaging in Photoshop class begins Monday 2/15 with .imagery! Learn how to digitally collage and composite photographs in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you’re interested in creating geometric designs or experimenting in the realm of surrealism, this course will provide you with the necessary skills to do so. Link in bio to register!

A new 5 week session of Portrait Photography begins next week on Monday 2/15 6:30-8:30pm, taught by the talented ! Link ...
02/07/2021

A new 5 week session of Portrait Photography begins next week on Monday 2/15 6:30-8:30pm, taught by the talented ! Link in bio to register 📷💁

✨Friday Feedback: Portfolio Reviews!✨ Are you looking for feedback and direction for an ongoing photography project? Mee...
02/03/2021

✨Friday Feedback: Portfolio Reviews!✨ Are you looking for feedback and direction for an ongoing photography project? Meet 1:1 with Photo Department Director Jeanne Donegan online to share your work and receive individualized feedback. Whether you’re in the early stages of an idea, putting the finishing touches on a body of work, or experiencing a creative block, Jeanne will pose guiding questions, discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your work, and provide suggestions for how to move forward. Available every Friday morning from 11am - 12pm, register for your own session at the link in our bio under “workshops” 📸

Hope all you lil photogs got some magical winter wonderland shots yesterday ❄️⛄️ Winter Session 2 classes start in two w...
02/01/2021

Hope all you lil photogs got some magical winter wonderland shots yesterday ❄️⛄️ Winter Session 2 classes start in two weeks! Check out the upcoming classes at the link in our bio!

There are still spots available in next Saturday’s Photoshop 101 Workshop from 1-4pm! Join instructor Sherrae Rucker for...
01/16/2021

There are still spots available in next Saturday’s Photoshop 101 Workshop from 1-4pm! Join instructor Sherrae Rucker for an introduction to all the basic features of Adobe Photoshop such as navigating the software interface, file formatting, adjusting exposure, correcting color, selection tools, basic layering techniques and more! Link in bio to register for this workshop on 1/23!

Did you know that has ✨scholarship✨ programs available? Find out how to apply at the Community tab on our website under...
01/04/2021

Did you know that has ✨scholarship✨ programs available? Find out how to apply at the Community tab on our website under Artist Opportunities!

Address

4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL
60640

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(773) 769-4226

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