Welcome!
We’re the Chicago Center for Photojournalism (CC4PJ), located in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Our vision is to elevate the importance of visual journalism, foster community engagement, and empower underrepresented voices to shape the narratives that shape our society. By embracing diversity, we aim to create a stronger, more inclusive field of photojournalism that accurately reflects the rich tapestry of human experiences.
We offer world class photojournalism, old school photo classes and fine art printing services.
Photography Classes: Next Session Starts in March!
Wednesday Nights: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday Mornings: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday Afternoons: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
FACE TO FACE: STEPHEN MARC
Welcoming a Chicago Visionary Back Home
Join us at CC4PJ for a special artist talk with acclaimed documentary and street photographer Stephen Marc on Wednesday, February 26, from 7–9 PM. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Marc is a visual storyteller whose work spans decades, capturing the depth of American life and culture through street photography and digital montage. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow, an NEA grant recipient, and a professor at Arizona State University since 1998, following twenty years at Columbia College Chicago.
© Stephen Marc from American/True Colors (2021)
IN PROTEST: GLOBAL ACTIVISM: Why This Show Remains
This exhibition was never meant to stay up this long, but its impact keeps growing. As more people come, its urgency deepens. With the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, the threats to press freedom are no longer abstract—they are immediate, unfolding minute by minute. The administration’s “New Annual Media Rotation Program” has already displaced major news outlets, signaling a broader effort to control access and narratives. IN PROTEST stands as both witness and warning, a testament to the power of images in the fight against erasure, suppression, and the unraveling of democratic transparency.