Ben Schumin Photography Portfolio

Ben Schumin is a professional photographer who captures the intricacies of daily life.

  • Interior of Metra railcar Interior of Metra railcar
  • Platform at Ogilvie Transportation Center Platform at Ogilvie Transportation Center
  • Partially eaten cake pop Partially eaten cake pop
  • Aerial view over Lake Michigan, facing east Aerial view over Lake Michigan, facing east
  • Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [01] Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [01]
  • Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [02] Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [02]
  • Evanston, Illinois from over Lake Michigan [01] Evanston, Illinois from over Lake Michigan [01]
  • Evanston, Illinois from over Lake Michigan [02] Evanston, Illinois from over Lake Michigan [02]
  • Evanston, Illinois from over Lake Michigan [03] Evanston, Illinois from over Lake Michigan [03]
  • Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [03] Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [03]
  • Aerial view of northern Evanston and Wilmette Aerial view of northern Evanston and Wilmette
  • Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [04] Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [04]
  • Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
  • Southern portion of Northwestern University Southern portion of Northwestern University
  • Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [05] Aerial view from Clark Street Beach, facing south [05]
  • Clark Street Beach [01] Clark Street Beach [01]
  • Clark Street Beach [02] Clark Street Beach [02]
  • Elyse holds a cluster of balloons Elyse holds a cluster of balloons
  • Davis Street Metra station Davis Street Metra station
  • Graffiti on "L" train support Graffiti on "L" train support
  • Maintenance vehicle just north of Davis Street station Maintenance vehicle just north of Davis Street station
  • Metra train arrives at Davis Street station Metra train arrives at Davis Street station
  • "STAIRS" sign at Ogilvie Transportation Center [01] "STAIRS" sign at Ogilvie Transportation Center [01]
  • "STAIRS" sign at Ogilvie Transportation Center [02] "STAIRS" sign at Ogilvie Transportation Center [02]
  • Elyse hangs from a train Elyse hangs from a train
  • Main hall at Ogilvie Transportation Center Main hall at Ogilvie Transportation Center
  • Clock at Ogilvie Transportation Center [01] Clock at Ogilvie Transportation Center [01]
  • Clock at Ogilvie Transportation Center [02] Clock at Ogilvie Transportation Center [02]
  • Flags outside the Willis Tower Flags outside the Willis Tower
  • Graffiti worm on Standard Club building [01] Graffiti worm on Standard Club building [01]
  • Directional sign at Jackson station Directional sign at Jackson station
  • COVID-era signage still in place at Jackson station COVID-era signage still in place at Jackson station
  • Marker graffiti on a window Marker graffiti on a window
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue [02] 875 North Michigan Avenue [02]
  • Turn restriction at North Michigan Avenue and East Chestnut Street Turn restriction at North Michigan Avenue and East Chestnut Street
  • View west from Roosevelt platform View west from Roosevelt platform
  • Elyse films the observatory elevator at 875 North Michigan Avenue Elyse films the observatory elevator at 875 North Michigan Avenue
  • View east from Roosevelt platform View east from Roosevelt platform
  • Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [05] Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [05]
  • Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [04] Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [04]
  • Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [03] Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [03]
  • Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [01] Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [01]
  • Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [02] Willis Tower from West Jackson Boulevard and South Franklin Street [02]
  • Graffiti worm on Standard Club building [02] Graffiti worm on Standard Club building [02]
  • CTA bus 4154 at West Jackson Boulevard and South Dearborn Street CTA bus 4154 at West Jackson Boulevard and South Dearborn Street
  • CTA signal A59 at Jackson station [01] CTA signal A59 at Jackson station [01]
  • CTA signal A59 at Jackson station [02] CTA signal A59 at Jackson station [02]
  • Red Line platform at Jackson station [01] Red Line platform at Jackson station [01]
  • Red Line platform at Jackson station [02] Red Line platform at Jackson station [02]
  • Kyle poses for the camera Kyle poses for the camera
  • Elyse gives a look to the camera Elyse gives a look to the camera
  • Elyse gives the finger Elyse gives the finger
  • Train arriving at Jackson station Train arriving at Jackson station
  • Train departs Chicago station Train departs Chicago station
  • "SAFE SCHOOL ZONE" sign at Chicago and Wabash "SAFE SCHOOL ZONE" sign at Chicago and Wabash
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue [01] 875 North Michigan Avenue [01]
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue [03] 875 North Michigan Avenue [03]
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue [04] 875 North Michigan Avenue [04]
  • Elevator indicator in the lobby at 875 North Michigan Avenue (!) Elevator indicator in the lobby at 875 North Michigan Avenue
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [01] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [01]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [02] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [02]
  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago (!) Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [04] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [04]
  • Fire alarm strobe at the 875 North Michigan Avenue observatory [02] (!) Fire alarm strobe at the 875 North Michigan Avenue observatory [02]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [13] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [13]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [14] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [14]
  • Curved escalator at Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago [01] (!) Curved escalator at Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago [01]
  • CloudBar at 875 North Michigan Avenue (!) CloudBar at 875 North Michigan Avenue
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [09] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [09]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [10] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [10]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [06] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [06]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [07] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [07]
  • Fire alarm strobe at the 875 North Michigan Avenue observatory [01] (!) Fire alarm strobe at the 875 North Michigan Avenue observatory [01]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [15] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [15]
  • Curved escalator at Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago [02] (!) Curved escalator at Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago [02]
  • Curved escalator at Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago [03] (!) Curved escalator at Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago [03]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [08] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [08]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [05] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [05]
  • View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [03] (!) View from observation deck at 875 North Michigan Avenue [03]
  • Couple takes a selfie at the 875 North Michigan Avenue observation deck (!) Couple takes a selfie at the 875 North Michigan Avenue observation deck