Marie Laigneau is a street photographer in Chicago, but as a native of Paris, she brings a distinct European style to her work. Unlike many street photographers who seek to capture realism, Marie instead uses her captures to create images that spark stories and/or questions in the viewers’ minds.
During the day she works as a strategic consultant in the corporate world in downtown Chicago. I thought it would require using a different part of her brain than she would use for her creative work, but she says her job requires as much creativity as her photography so the two are quite complimentary.
Marie is constantly learning about how to improve her work. She is also very active helping others learn and serves as a moderator in the BlackAndWhiteStreet.com Google+ Community to do just that.
Later this year she’ll be returning to Europe, this time to London, where she’ll apply her skills in that vibrant city. It will be Chicago’s loss.
Use the audio player below to hear my conversation with Marie Laingeu.
Marie’s Advice for Street Photographers
- Practice a lot
- Be open to the unexpected…mindfulness
- Look at others’ work and think about what you like and how you would use it in your photographs
- Be fearless, don’t hesitate
- It’s OK to fail often
Marie’s Gear
Canon 60D with 17-55 f/2.8 Lens
Upcoming Exhibitions
March 2014
Women History Month
Solo exhibition at the Rogers Park Public Library in Chicago in honor of Women’s History Month.
More information here: Rogers Park Public Library
April 2014
Pop Up Art Loop
Marie will be exhibiting some 15 pictures in an abandoned building right in the Chicago Loop.
If you walk by Wabash and Monroe, stop by 26 South Wabash to get a look!
More information here: http://www.popupartloop.com/
May 9th to June 4th 2014
Urban Dreams
Group exhibition at the Morpho Gallery, with the very talented Mirela Momanu and Yves Vernin.
Opening party will be Friday, May 9th from 6pm to 9pm
5216 North Damen, Chicago, IL. 60625
June 6th to July 18th 2014
Chicago Public Library
Solo exhibition at the Harold Washington Center, at the
Chicago Public Library
A selection of Marie’s Images
