For designers
A creative partner who scouts locations and matches color, scale, and composition to your interior vision.
Chicago fine art commissions
Chicago, captured for the way you live.
Original cityscape photography for homes, offices, hotels, restaurants, and collectors. Each piece is created around your space, your story, and the view you love.
Scouting · Photography · Framing · Installation
Burst of ColorMichigan Avenue, Chicago
I wait for the light, weather, and architecture to align, then make a piece that feels as if it has always belonged in your room.
Featured print
A vivid piece of Chicago spring.
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Burst of Color
For a few brief weeks every April, tulips turn the Magnificent Mile into a ribbon of color. This photograph looks north on Michigan Avenue in early morning light, with the city rising behind it.
Fine art printsFrom $75
Ask about sizes and framing Available Work
See something you love on Instagram?
Anything you see on my Instagram is available as a print. Send me the post you love, and I’ll help you choose a size, format, and frame that works for your space.
Commission work
For workplaces
Large-scale architectural art that connects offices, hospitality spaces, and teams to the character of Chicago.
For collectors
A one-of-a-kind view, memory, or building transformed into a finished piece with personal significance.
In real spaces
Collector installations
From home-office shelves to gallery walls, each piece is made to live beautifully in its setting.
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From concept to installation
One point of contact from the first conversation to the finished piece on your wall.
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Consultation
We discuss the space, dimensions, and feeling you want the work to create.
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Scouting & shooting
I find the vantage point and wait for the light, weather, and city to come together.
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Production
Your image is printed and framed in Chicago using archival, gallery-quality materials.
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Delivery
White-glove delivery and installation coordination are available for local clients.
About the artist
I photograph the city I call home.
I’m Eric Petersen, a Chicago-based fine art photographer specializing in architectural cityscapes and urban energy. My work focuses on the interplay of light, weather, and structure to create images that define a space.
I’ve partnered with Virgil Catherine, Jackson Junge, and Lizzie Selle, and my work is held in private collections across the city.
Work with EricSelected partnerships
Chicago connections, built over time.
These are a few of the galleries I’ve worked with, along with a CanvasRebel interview about my photography.
- Gallery partnershipVirgil Catherine
- Gallery partnershipJackson Junge
- Gallery partnershipLizzie Selle
Collected in Chicago
“Eric is wildly talented, and the print was delivered looking even better than online. I will be buying more.”
“Love this photo on its own, but it’s also so nicely matted and framed. It works perfectly in my home office.”
Commission questions
The practical details.
What kinds of projects do you take on?
Original Chicago artwork for corporate offices, hotels, restaurants, private homes, interior designers, and collectors.
What does a commission include?
Every project starts with a consultation. Depending on the project, I handle location scouting, photography, production, framing, delivery, and local installation coordination.
How long does a commission take?
Most commissions take three to six weeks. Timing can vary with weather, the photography schedule, production, framing, and installation needs.
How much does a commission cost?
Custom commissions include a creative fee plus production costs. Licensed commercial projects generally start at $2,500.
Do you work with designers and art consultants?
Yes. I work directly with interior designers, art consultants, architects, and corporate teams to align the artwork with the space, palette, dimensions, and schedule.
Can I order a print without commissioning a new photograph?
Yes. Anything you see on my Instagram is available as a print. Send me the post you love, and I’ll help you choose a size, format, and frame.
Start a conversation
What view of Chicago belongs in your space?
Tell me about the room, the dimensions, and the story you want the work to hold. I’ll follow up to shape a proposal.
- Room photo
- Rough dimensions
- Budget range
Email: ericpetersenphoto@gmail.com
For commercial commissions, licensing, and private collections in Chicago and beyond.