SNAP Chicago June 20

Loved the book. Love the idea:

This year's SNAP Chicago will be a south side adventure. As some of you know, SNAP Chicago has become an STA tradition. It is a way for us to get together and express ourselves and our interests both photographically and verbally. The idea is simple. Get a bunch of designers together and have them use their eyes and ears to express themselves. It's a simple and uncomplicated day. We meet for breakfast then split up and photograph the area. Then we meet for lunch, download our photos, and – voiles – laugh and talk about our experiences.

More info here.

Elements of Photography

Adam Ekberg

Looking for something to do this weekend? I was thinking about checking out this opening at the MCA. Now that Chicago summer festival season is underway I want to avoid the crowds and see me some art. Now if they would only serve corn dogs and funnel cakes...

Elements of Photography @ MCA Chicago
June 13 - October 4, 2009

Yann Arthus-Bertrand talk on TED

Just found this posted on TED.com. Brb I am off to download the film Home...

LuckyPix Image: BBQ

Stu Mullenberg / 015-Z-000118

Portfolio Night 7

Tickets are on sale now for Portfolio Night 7 in Chicago. This will be the first year I am attending, should be fun!

Modern Kids Photo

A friend of mine just launched Modern Kids Photo, a new family portraiture service. Please go and check it out!

50 States Project - Take 2

The "Habitat" photos are up. I like this one by Aaron Packard for South Dakota.

AIC Modern Wing Opens May 16

Nine years in the making, the Art Institute is finally set to unveil their new Modern Wing to the public. The ceremonies will begin Saturday morning with a ribbon cutting followed by guided tours and free museum admission throughout the week. 

And if you just can't wait until Saturday, you can check out a preview of the new galleries in the latest Bad At Sports podcast.

40 Amazing Online Photography Magazines

Some are familiar but many are new to me. Smashing Magazine compiles 40 Amazing Online Photography Magazines.

David Schalliol

David Schalliol is Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago (and a good photographer, too). I really like his isolated building series. Also check out David's Flickr photostream.

Found via the May/June issue of American Photo.