I’m from Chicago and am a city girl at heart. Despite the abundance of beach photos I share here and elsewhere online (i.e. Instagram), nothing makes me happier than wandering around a city. As I continue to backup and clear out old sets of RAW photos (read more about my 2017 goals over here), I’ve been revisiting tons of favorite memories from the past couple of years.
I visit Chicago at least once every 2-3 months because I still have family there, including my parents, brother, and brother’s wife. However, it’s rare that I have an extended period of time to take pictures, especially downtown. Usually, I’m sharing a quick snap, like this one from a day trip right before Christmas. Getting to wonder for hours with my camera for a few hours is an occasional treat. The photos I’m sharing today are from a day trip back in September 2015 (the one where I got to meet Edi and Paige!).
Are you a city or country person?
What are some of your all-time favorite places to take pictures?
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Snowfall on the Lake Michigan Beachfront
I love your photos – looks like awesome weather! I have so much family in Rockford which is only about 40 minutes away – Rob and I have been meaning to visit them and take a day or two in the city while there!
-Clarissa @ The View From Here
I am 4 hours away from Chicago. Always great to go visit but city life is not for myself. Fun to visit.
I love your photos! I haven’t been up to Chicago yet, but it reminds me so much of Boston – from the beautiful lamps to the harbor!
Looks like a fabulous city! Love the shot with the bokeh rear lights! I may live in the countryside, but I am definitely a city person 🙂
I haven’t been to Chicago in years!
Honestly, cities kind of stress me out. Both my parents grew up in or near large cities and kind of had their fill of them, so we never really went to big cities that often when I was a kid. Charleston, SC is a big enough city for me! I really enjoy more suburban and rural areas.