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29 Nov

Photographing Naper Settlement in Naperville in the winter

In Architecture,Educational,Exteriors,IL,Naperville by cgonsalv / November 29, 2014 / 0 Comments

Today I had a great time visiting the Naper Settlement in Naperville, since I had all to myself. I have visited this Naperville historical landmark a few times before in warmer weather, but was curious to see what kind of shots I could get in the winter.  FYI – During the winter season the village building interiors are closed to the public. However, there’s still a plethora of options to shoot.

 

Martin Mitchell Mansion at Naper Settlement, Naperville

Martin Mitchell Mansion at Naper Settlement, Naperville

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21 Oct

Photographing the Oriental Theater in Chicago – #OHC2014

 

 

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Chicago Oriental Theater

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03 Jun

Photographing Chicago Architecture

In Architecture,Educational,IL,Photography by cgonsalv / June 3, 2013 / 2 Comments
Chicago Skyline

View of Chicago Skyline from the Adler Planetarium

This Summer (2013) I decided to play tourist in my own backyard and really explore what Chicago has to offer architecturally. So in the next few months I plan on photographing notable architectural locations in Chicago. I will be sharing my experiences, providing time-saving tips for best views and things to look for at each location.

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13 May

Does professional photography for real estate listings really matter ?

In Educational,Photography,Real Estate by cgonsalv / May 13, 2013 / 1 Comment

Living Room Comparison

Many high-end home sellers and renters spend a significant amount of money on remodeling and staging their property before putting it up for sale or rent to attract potential home buyers / renters and to get the highest price possible.  However, a significant percentage of properties do not reach their full selling potential due to lack luster photos taken by non-professionals.

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