# Event Details - **Event Name**: Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join photographer Francisco Marin for a guided photowalk through Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue, beginning at Leica Store Chicago.About this EventArchitecture does not ask to be documented.It asks to be understood.Join architect and photographer Francisco Marin for a guided photowalk through Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue, beginning at Leica Store Chicago.This experience is designed for photographers who seek more than images—those who want to see with intention. Through a disciplined approach to composition, participants will explore how light, material, and structure interact to form a visual language rooted in clarity and restraint.Chicago becomes the medium.Your vision becomes the result.What You’ll LearnHow to distill architecture to its essential formsUsing light and shadow as compositional toolsIdentifying structure, rhythm, and balance within urban environmentsComposing with precision—before pressing the shutterDeveloping a more intentional photographic voiceSchedule OverviewWelcome & IntroductionMeet at Leica Store Chicago for a brief introduction and overview of the walk.Photowalk: Michigan AvenueGuided exploration focused on architectural abstraction, light, and composition.In-Store PauseReturn to the Leica Store for a short break and informal discussion.Final Location: Cloud GateWork with reflection, distortion, and scale to create compelling final images.ClosingGroup photo and final reflections.About Francisco Marin:Francisco Marin is a Mexican born architect and photographer. Besides being an avid traveler around the world, mostly in Asia, he lived in China and Singapore for 16 years where he dedicated his time to own and operate a successful photography studio with focus on Architecture and Fashion. In 2006 he started to teach photography in Shanghai until 2013 when he moved to Singapore. In Singapore, he continued his studio and started to teach at Leica Akademie in 2015. He taught different systems as well as other topics and became an Ambassador for the APC-S Leica camera systems. He was also photography teacher at LaSalle School of Arts in Singapore. Francisco also had shown his works in several exhibitions in Asia. He has 2 awards as a film maker in Shanghai at a local film festival. He is currently living in the US. He continues with his studio and is a member of Leica Akademie North America. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/889477b0-3934-11f1-9e48-df2c38e9f7e9-rimg-w740-h740-dcd7d7d7-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/building-a-neighborhood-a-photowalk-through-chicago-with-francisco-marin/100001987577550959 - **Event Categories**: Photography, Entertainment, Art, Exhibitions, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Leica Store & Gallery Chicago - **lat**: 41.8971181 - **long**: -87.62550189999999 - **full address**: Leica Store & Gallery Chicago, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7c7912a0e32b9c7c1f55d996b17ff8836114dcfc85c2143f2e8d2325d6e84eb5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc0c0c0-gmir.jpg?v=1776303388 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin being held? - **A:** Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Leica Store & Gallery Chicago, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin? - **A:** Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin is organized by Leica Camera. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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