Chicago in Transit - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Chicago in Transit is a portrait of contemporary urban life

Photographer Graham Chapman spent more than 5 years walking around Chicago with a camera in hand, capturing people as they moved around the city, whether on foot, public transit, car, or bike. Chicago in Transit is the culmination of that visual exploration. Some subjects are weary, others alert; some engaged in conversation, others immersed in music, books, or simply their own reflections.

Featuring over 125 color photographs, Chicago in Transit is organized by time of day, from early mornings to late nights, each photograph marked with its neighborhood and timestamp. The images are intimate without intrusion, brief moments that reflect the solitude and shared connection people feel while moving around a city.

About the Author

Graham Chapman discovered his passion for photography in a roundabout way, purchasing his first DSLR to have on hand for his work as a video editor. To teach himself how to use it, he walked around the city with camera in hand, eventually realizing that he always came home with more still images than video. His new hobby gradually developed into something more meaningful; Graham found that living in Chicago nourished his interest in photography and fed its growth. Today, Chicago is the inspiration and the driving force behind most of his work. Graham describes his style as predominantly based in street photography. He finds inspiration out and about the city, feeling the thrill of capturing people in a moment that will never happen again. When editing, he strives to keep his shots true to their original look, with perhaps a little enhancement to what he feels are the most dominant features.