I recently published my 100th piece for Chicagoist, an article that explores the ways Chicago’s budding and professional photographers utilize Instagram to connect and sharpen their skills. Gathering the insight of so many artists whose work inspires me daily was a fantastic experience. It was also a great tie-in to the 11th Worldwide InstaMeet held March 21-22. I appreciate all the positive feedback on the article and encourage readers to check out the work of the featured photographers.
Read: Capturing Chicago and Community Building Through Instagram
Instagram Newsletter Feature
It was an unexpected thrill to see my piece featured in Instagram’s weekly newsletter this week. I hope it enabled even more readers to learn about Chicago’s wonderful community and learn about the surprising ways mobile photography is upping everyone’s game. Thanks for the feature Instagram!
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
