Chicago Photography Masterclass Private Photography Lesson
Overview
This tour is special because it combines a personalized street and night tour experience with expert photography guidance in Chicago. You’ll explore both iconic landmarks and hidden streets, capturing the city’s character from golden hour through to its dazzling night lights. As skyscrapers glow and trains blur past, your professional guide helps you master techniques like composition, long exposure, and low-light shooting. Designed around your skill level, this private tour ensures one-on-one coaching, creative development, and unique photo opportunities. It’s more than sightseeing—it’s a hands-on journey through Chicago’s streets after dark, where every corner becomes a chance to create striking images.
Creative composition, using lines, repetition, camera angles
Training your eye: finding subjects, lighting, composition
Taking control of your camera: f-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing
Reviewing your photography
What's Included
- Professional photographer guide
- Local guide
- Camera
- Tripod available upon request
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
V9MG+3HG
Chicago, IL, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the Windy City’s photogenic side and capture the light reflecting off the glittering skyscrapers as we help you discover Chicago’s best angles.
The city of Chicago is known as the birthplace of modern American architecture, and the skyscrapers it birthed show the beautiful diversity of 150 years of design and inspiration. From the famous Bean of Millinum Park to deep dish pizza favorites, see every angle of this diverse city. Your expert photography guide will take you on a three-hour journey to discover the many faces of Chicago, all while perfecting your photography style and technical expertise.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-151402P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Professional photographer guide.
- Local guide.
- Camera.
- Tripod available upon request.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chicago Photography Masterclass Private Photography Lesson is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chicago Photography Masterclass Private Photography Lesson will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional photographer guide
- Local guide
- Camera
- Tripod available upon request
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
