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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


March Pop-Up Exhibition
Love, Denise: Postcards, Activism, and the Power of the United States Postal Service

A special pop-up exhibition celebrating our dear friend Denise Guyer—a testament to her unwavering dedication, boundless generosity, and the joy she brings to those around her. Through postcards, activism, and the enduring power of the United States Postal Service, this show is a heartfelt thank-you for the love and consistency she has shared with us all.

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. 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.

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© Stephen Marc from American/True Colors (2021)


“The elements of a subject that speak to us are often scattered and can't be captured in one photo; we don't have the right to force them together, and to stage them would be cheating... which brings us to the need for photojournalism.”

Henri Cartier-Bresson