My year would not be complete without a visit to the Irish-American Heritage Center for their Christmas Bazaar.

This is a FREE EVENT!

I will be there signing both books and selling calendars and prints. Be sure to stop by. This is a great event that could complete your Holiday shopping.

If you choose to attend the Irish Breakfast event, there is a charge for that. Again, the shopping area of the Christmas Bazaar is FREE.

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Join us at the CAC Design Store on December 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special book signing with Barry Butler, the famous Chicago photographer known for his stunning city photos. Get his latest book, "Chicago: A City Above All," and 2024 calendar. Stick around and enjoy a brief presentation of his work and see the city through his lens before getting your book signed.

This event aligns with a members' extra discount day, offering a 25% discount on Design Store purchases instead of the usual 15%. Don't miss out on this chance to meet the artist and enjoy exclusive savings for our members.

Registration is not required nor does it guarantee a book upon arrival. 

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We had such a great time at the sunset event on October 30th, we are doing it again but at sunrise on November 18th. Click the photo below to register. Spaces are limited.

Golden Hours Artist Series: Barry Butler Sunrise Photography Class

About this event

• 2 hours 30 minutes

• Mobile eTicket

Calling all Chicago photographers! Looking to elevate your cityscape photography? Skydeck Chicago is partnering with local legend Barry Butler for a master class 1,353 ft in the air. Join us from 5-7 AM on Saturday, November 18th for a photography event on Skydeck’s 99th floor, as we explore the magic shooting hour of sunrise. Whether you’re a veteran or beginner photographer, Barry will share tips and tricks to mastering light and capturing the beauty of the Chicago skyline. We'll finish the morning with a visit up to the 103rd floor Observation Deck to brave The Ledge. All attendees will leave with a copy of Barry Butler's 2024 Chicago Calendar.

Some tips we’ll cover in the class include:

• Improve your compositions

• Proper exposure and camera settings for golden hour, sunset and blue hour

• Which lenses to shoot with and why for different perspectives

• How to best use light and shadows to your advantage for golden hour

What to bring:

• Photo ID

• Camera, lenses

• Tripod (if you have one, but it’s not mandatory)

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Event timeline:

• Doors open at 5:30 a.m. (ticket holders should enter via S. Franklin Street, which is adjacent to the Foxtrot Market)

• All guests must be checked in by 5:45 a.m. to head up to the 99th floor.

• Class will begin promptly at 6:00 a.m.

About Barry Butler

Barry Butler is a Chicago-based/Ireland-born, internationally published landscape and cityscape photographer. Getting his start over 25 years ago, Barry, a self-taught photographer, has captured images from locales around the world, but he is legendary for his Chicago imagery. Reporter Mike Lowe of WGN-TV nicknamed him “Chicago’s Picture Poet”. Barry’s work has appeared in a variety of media spanning television, books, advertising and music album covers. In 2022, Barry help create the cover, the back cover and the gatefold for Umphrey’s McGee album, “Asking for A Friend”. Not only will his photos appear in local and national media outlets daily, but also Barry has been featured for behind the scenes experiences of his work or to share his photographic expertise on such outlets as the Weather Channel, CNN-Espanol, WGN-TV, 101.9 the MIX, WBBM-AM Newsradio, Fox 32 Chicago, WGN-Radio 720, National Public Radio WBEZ, WLS-AM, CBS-2 Chicago, ABC-7’s Windy City Live, WCIU-TV, iHeartRadio Chicago to name a few. The Chicago Reader newspaper reader survey for 2021 named Barry as “Chicago’s Best Photographer”. The Huffington Post and Thrillist both have recognized his work for top Chicago photography.

Have more questions? Email Zoe at zoe@zapwater.com

Barry Butler Book Signing

The Metropolitan · Chicago, IL

You’ll be 67 floors above the city in downtown Chicago on Wednesday, November 8th. Great view and discussion.

Prepare for an exciting evening as we celebrate the release of "Chicago - Morning, Noon & Night," the latest work of internationally renowned landscape and cityscape photographer Barry Butler.

Brace yourself for an engaging fireside chat followed by a Q&A session where you can gain insights into Barry Butler's inspirations and remarkable life journey. The excitement doesn't end there! You can also join us for the book signing and post-event reception from 6:30 pm to 7 pm, where we will be serving delightful sweet treats to relish. Let's toast to this remarkable artist and his incredible work. You’ll be able purchase books and calendars at the event.

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I will be once again at the Irish-American Heritage Center Christmas Bazaar. This is an annual event for me for quite some time. I will have calendars, books, jigsaw puzzles and prints for sale...at special prices! Admission is FREE. It is a good idea to come early because I do sell-out on items fairly quickly. There will be special pricing for my products!

Barry will provide an exhibition of his Chicago and Ireland photographic work. Prints will be available for purchase, along with books and calendars. Info on the Irish-American Heritage Center can be found at irish-american.org

During the Chicago Air & Water Show Weekend, I’ll have a special exhibition of my aerial and air show photography on display at the T-Mobile Mag Mile Signature Store all day on Sunday, August 18. I’ll be there, we’ll have giveaways and special discounts on all of my prints.

The first 20 people who arrive will receive an 8x12 glossy print with a 12x16 mat autographed by Barry. This is a $50 value.

Throughout the day, you can sign-up to win at the store for a 24x36 canvas mat print of your choice from any image on the Barry Butler “Chicago Images” page on BarryButlerPhotography.com. This is over a $600 value.

I will be there from 1030am to 1130am to meet anyone who stops by. Feel free to bring your camera and I’ll set-up your camera to take images of the Chicago Air & Water Show.

Everyone who attends will receive a special discount code for a big discount on BarryButlerPhotography.com

Quantities Limited. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 50 US/DC/PR. 18+ 8/18 10AM–11:30AM. Full rules: http://bit.ly/2OIJV4v Void where prohibited by law.

Barry has a whole new room of images to show you during Irish Fest. The exhibition will be on the second floor in the Art Gallery. He'll be there to answer any questions and to offer special priced discounts of his work of Chicago and Ireland images. For more info, you can go to Irish-American.org

Barry has a whole new room of images to show you during Irish Fest. The exhibition will be on the second floor in the Art Gallery. He'll be there to answer any questions and to offer special priced discounts of his work of Chicago and Ireland images. For more info, you can go to Irish-American.org

Barry has a whole new room of images to show you during Irish Fest. The exhibition will be on the second floor in the Art Gallery. He'll be there to answer any questions and to offer special priced discounts of his work of Chicago and Ireland images. For more info, you can go to Irish-American.org

Barry will be there from 9am-3pm with his 2019 Chicago Calendar along with select prints for sale.

Chicago landscape photographer Barry Butler along with his dog Ajax will be at John Plunkett Interiors in Wilimette at the Plaza Del Lago Shopping Center on December 10th from 12noon-3pm. Barry will have many of his Chicago works on display to see and also to purchase. Champagne will be served. The first 50 People to attend will receive a 5x7 Chicago print. For more info, please contact John Plunkett Interiors at 847-906-1000.
John Plunkett Interiors is the Exclusive Retailer of Barry Butler Photography

Barry Butler Photography is participating in an event called "HeART of Chicago" -  Friday August 11th from 5pm-11pm.  Here's an opportunity to meet Barry and see a selection of his works in person on Friday, August 11th from 5pm-11pm at the Spencer Rogers Gallery, 735 S Clark in Chicago.   He'll be there with other Chicago artists.  A jazz band will be playing as well.  The first 50 people to meet Barry and say they follow him on Facebook will receive a free 5x7 Chicago print.  See you there for a fun evening.