Golden Hours Artist Series: Mike Meyers

Calling all Chicago photographers! Looking to elevate your cityscape photography? Skydeck Chicago is partnering with local legend Mike Meyers for a master class 1,353 ft in the air. Join us from 3 - 6 pm on Saturday, January 4th for a three-hour event on Skydeck’s 99th floor. Whether you’re a veteran or beginner photographer, Mike will share tips and tricks to mastering light and capturing the beauty of the Chicago skyline through golden hour, sunset and night. After the class, you will have a chance to go up to the 103rd floor and explore The Ledge.

Some tips we’ll cover in the class include:

• Proper exposure and camera settings
• Which lenses to shoot with and why
• How to best use light and shadows to your advantage
• Shooting wide and tight perspectives of the Chicago skyline
• Capturing light trails of traffic
• How to shoot a day to night time lapse

What to bring:

• Photo ID
• Camera, lens/lenses
• Tripod (if you have one, but it’s not mandatory)

Event timeline:

• Doors open at 3 p.m. (ticketholders should enter via S. Franklin Street, which is adjacent to the Foxtrot Market)
• All guests must be checked in by 3:20 p.m.
• Class will begin at 3:30 p.m.

About Mike Meyers

Mike Meyers is a Chicago-based professional photographer specializing in cityscapes, landscapes, drone, street and time-lapse photography. After a 20-year career as a copywriter and creative director in the advertising industry, Mike found photography and hasn't put down the camera since. He now works with brands to create engaging campaigns, imagery and video shot through his eyes. A native of the suburbs and a Chicago resident for over 20 years, Michael holds a special place in his heart for the city and its people.

In case of bad weather, the make up date will be Saturday, January 11, 2024.

Have more questions? Please shoot us an email! [email protected]

Host or Publisher Skydeck Chicago