From Corporate Sets to City Streets: Parish Mandhan Captures Chicago Through a Photographer’s Eye
Great photography doesn’t always require a big production setup, sometimes, all it takes is a curious eye and a simple camera. During his recent trip to Chicago for a corporate shoot with ATM Media and Smartly CEO Laura Desmond, Parish Mandhan found himself with an extra evening in the city.
Flight delays became an opportunity, an opportunity to do what he loves: street and city photography.
A Photographer’s Love for Urban Exploration
While Parish is best known for high-end commercial work, he also has a passion for capturing cities in their raw, everyday beauty. Whether it’s the textures of historic buildings, the symmetry of modern architecture, or the rhythm of people moving through urban landscapes, these moments tell stories of their own.
Armed with just his iPhone, Parish wandered through Chicago’s Downtown streets, photographing its vibrant energy and architectural details.
The Power of Street Photography
Street photography is more than an art form, it’s an exercise in seeing. It teaches photographers to:
Notice details most people walk past.
Capture fleeting moments of life and light.
Find beauty in simplicity and spontaneity.
For Parish, exploring Chicago’s streets provided not only creative inspiration but also a refreshing reminder of why he became a visual storyteller in the first place.
Why This Matters to Our Work
At Parish Mandhan Productions, we believe that great visuals start with great observation. Whether we’re shooting a high-end fashion editorial, a corporate interview, or a bustling cityscape, our goal is to capture authenticity, moments that feel alive.