Chicago is one of the world's most photographed cities, but have you ever wondered what it looks like through the eyes of passionate independent photographers? Trope Chicago answers that question with breathtaking results.
This isn't your typical Chicago travel guide. Instead of comprehensive coverage, editors Sam Landers and Tom Maday curated distinctive urban views that reflect the photographers' personal interests and artistic visions. The collection is divided into eight chapters primarily focused on the lakefront and downtown areas, with each chapter accompanied by a map showing exactly where each photograph was taken.
What makes this collection truly special is how the photographers revisit the same locations at different times of day, in different seasons, and with different tones. You'll see the same building transformed by morning light, afternoon shadows, evening glows, and winter snows. Some images are digitally processed, filtered, or toned to create a contemporary urban sensibility that feels both artistic and authentic.
The editors spent nearly a year identifying and meeting with photographers from Chicago and beyond, who shared a common passion to visually capture their city like never before. These dedicated artists demonstrated incredible resolve and discipline, shooting tirelessly in rain and snow, day and night, to get 'the shot'—resulting in perspectives that few Chicagoans experience.
Whether displayed on your coffee table, used as inspiration for your own photography, or given as a gift to someone who loves Chicago, Trope Chicago offers something unique. It's a conversation piece, an art collection, and a love letter to the city—all bound together in a beautifully hardcover edition that you'll return to again and again.
