Capture My Chicago

How Capture My Chicago Works

Here's a quick guide on how the project works.

  • 1: Photographers take photos of the Chicago area then submit their best work.

    Submit your photos. Capture My Chicago is open to everyone and it's completely free! Learn more about rights to your photos (you keep them) and how to promote your photography. Go even deeper and submit to an open challenge.

    Step 1: Take Photos
  • Step 2: Vote

    2: Local folks vote for their favorite photos.

    What’s the best of the Chicago area in photos? You decide! See how voting works. Vote randomly or for specific things using the currently bar.

  • 3: Share photos with your friends and family.

    Promote your own photography or photos you love. See how to share photos.

    Step 3: Share
  • Step 4: Editors Involved

    4: Editors highlight the best of the best.

    Editors are always on the lookout for unique and interesting photos to draw attention to. The Photo of the Day is often picked by editors.

  • 5: Win prizes!

    Top-scoring photos and editors’ picks win prizes. See how scoring works.

    Step 5: Win Prizes
  • Step 6: Photos Published

    6: Photos are published!

    Top-scoring photos and editors' picks are featured in digital publications called showcases and potential future real-world publications.

  • 7: The fun keeps on rolling.

    Capture My Chicago is an ongoing photo contest and a great way to see new and interesting places in the Chicago area. New challenges, comments, critiques and prizes keeps the community involved.

    Step 7: Rinse & Repeat