Chicago 2025
2025 Chicago Architectural
Fine Art Photography Workshop
MAY 16-18, 2025
INSTRUCTED BY SHARON TENENBAUM
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE COMPRISED OF 3 PARTS:
PART I: PRE-COURSE ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS - 2 three-hour Zoom sessions (total of 6 hours) in which Sharon Tenenbaum will be teaching how to create her signature Blurred Cityscapes (as in her body of work Impressions of a City). Additionally, we will touch on various forms of fine art architectural photography (abstract, expressive, long exposure, image stacking, advanced b&w post-processing, etc.). Sharon will explore with participants the diverse ways in which each location visited during the workshop can be photographed.
Zoom Session 1: Thursday, May 1st, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Zoom Session 2: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Participants will receive the recordings of these sessions.
PART II: FIELD SHOOTING in CHICAGO - Guided on-location shoots MAY 16-18, 2025. Sharon will be giving personal attention to each participant and guiding them toward achieving a variety of fine art architectural styles.
May 15 - Meet and Greet in the evening. Clu Quarters River Hotel, Chicago.
PART III: POST-COURSE REVIEW ON ZOOM - Students will submit 6 images of various fine art architectural forms they took during the workshop. Sharon will review and critique the images from participants in 2 additional Zoom sessions of 3 hours each (total of 6 hours).
Zoom Session 3: Thursday, May 29th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Zoom Session 4: Thursday, June 5th, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Participants will receive the recordings of these sessions.
NOTE: To maximize your benefit from this workshop, it is recommended to have knowledge of Basic and Intermediate Photoshop (layers, masks, selections, pen tool, and gradients).
The fundamental principles of Image Stacking and Long Exposure Photography will not be taught during the workshop, rather, they will be mentioned, clarified of course should you have any questions, and most certainly, encouraged to use. If you already have knowledge of these techniques, awesome! You will benefit greatly and Sharon can help you take your images to the next level! However, If you need to brush up on your Photoshop skills and would like to learn the Image Stacking technique, please refer to Sharon’s Online Workshops which are taught periodically.
This workshop will have a strong emphasis on learning the Blurred Cityscapes technique, as well as
developing Vision in approaching and creating
Fine Art Architectural images.
LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS
WORKSHOP PRICE $1,650 USD
MAY 16-18, 2025
AN ALUMNI OF SHARON’S MULTIPLE-DAY DESTINATION WORKSHOP?* YOU RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT!
CHICAGO 2025 WORKSHOP $1,650
*Excludes Sharon’s 6 hr. Photoshop Workshops.
**If you are eligible for a discount, please go ahead and complete the payment. This will reserve your spot and Sharon will refund you the discount.
***Registration fees do not include flights or accommodation. See below in Additional Notes for accommodation recommendations.
****Please be aware that in case of cancellation, there is a $200 non-refundable fee.
What students have to say about Sharon’s teachings:
“Excellent balance of shooting and lecture time - theory and technical material. Also, the feedback on our work was truly useful. That is generally not the case in workshops I have attended. I appreciated the examples of other fine art photographers as it provides inspiration for our own work. Overall, this was the best workshop I have attended.”
- Mark Gaudet
Chicago is a dream destination for architectural photography, offering a skyline that showcases the work of nearly every renowned "starchitect." From Frank Lloyd Wright to Jeanne Gang, the city is a living museum of cutting-edge design and engineering marvels. The mix of historic landmarks like the Tribune Tower and modern icons such as the Aqua Tower provides endless opportunities for creative exploration. The variety of architectural styles and bold designs has inspired my most diverse and expansive portfolio to date. Every visit offers something new to capture, making Chicago the heart of my most impressive artistic work.
- Sharon Tenenbaum
BLURRED CITYSCAPES
Combing the old, gritty L-Train surrounded by brick buildings yet peppered with the modern classy skyscrapers. The Blurred Cityscape techniques conveys the feel and motion of the city.
BLURRED CITYSCAPES
Creating an Impression of a City.
MIND GAMES
Where Abstract Architecture meets Expressionism - No boundaries to the imaginative mind.
MIND GAMES
Inspired by Escher. Twirl.
Student Work from Previous Workshops:
CHICAGO 2025 WORKSHOP $1,650
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
ACCOMMODATION: Our hosting hotel is Club Quarters River Hotel, also known as The River Hotel (75 E Wacker Drive Build, Chicago, Illinois 60601). Feel free to make your accommodations there or anywhere else you choose and connect with the group from your location. I do highly recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible (but with flexible cancellation options) as prices tend to go up if you wait until the last minute.
IF REGISTERING, PLEASE READ THE RECOMMENDED WORKSHOP GEAR PAGE
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS - PLEASE READ
