Photography

Brad Kaplan’s photography captures the beauty of ordinary moments: a quiet table, a crowded street, a passing glance, or the character of a city corner. Browse the gallery to explore scenes from Chicago and beyond, each photographed with an eye for the details that make everyday places feel memorable.

Black and white photo of tall skyscrapers from a low-angle view, with dark clouds in the sky above.
Two young women sitting in a coffee shop enjoying drinks, with city buildings outside the window, reflecting urban life.
Inside a cluttered store with a large window, view of parked cars outside, shelves with rolls of thread, a calendar, and various electronics and miscellaneous items on the tables.
A black and white photo of a modern multi-level building with curved architecture, including open walkways, railings, and hanging light fixtures. There are some small trees and architectural elements visible.
A blue train at an underground subway station with people waiting on the platform.
A black and white photo of a tall modern skyscraper with many windows, viewed from the ground looking up.
Black and white photo of decorative architectural arches and ceiling detailing in a grand building
Black and white photo of a clock tower building with a rounded top, ornate architectural details, a clock face showing 12:02, and a dark shadow in the foreground under a clear sky.
Inside a restaurant with people sitting at tables, a menu sign reading 'JUNCTIONS' in bright red letters, and warm lighting.
Interior of a large, historic library with tall stone walls, multiple chandeliers, and high bookshelves, filled with people reading and studying at wooden tables.
Penn Station subway platform with tracks, waiting passengers, and red structural pillars, illuminated by overhead lighting.
Interior of a grand library hall with high arched windows, ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and multiple rows of tables with reading lamps, filled with people reading and studying.
Black and white interior view of a modern building, showing curved balconies and a glass ceiling with natural light coming through.
Nighttime city street scene with tall buildings, neon signs, and crowd of pedestrians walking on sidewalk. Cars parked along street, some moving, with bright streetlights illuminating scene.
Tall building with a red neon sign reading 'NEW YORKER' on the top
A black and white photo taken from a moving vehicle showing a park with leafless trees, a person walking on the sidewalk, a lamppost, and a blurred street sign in the background.
A nighttime street corner with a Walgreens store, traffic signs, a crosswalk, and a person walking. The Walgreens has a sign reading 'Applebite Liquor' and other lit signs. Streetlights illuminate the scene, and a tree is visible on the left.
Black and white blurred photo of a city street with a historic stone building, pedestrians, and a person walking, taken from inside a vehicle through a window.
Close-up black and white photo of a curly-haired dog's head, viewed from behind.
Black and white photo of city streets with cars and pedestrians, blurred motion effect, tall buildings, trees with lights, and traffic signals.
A park pathway lined with trees on both sides, with benches along the sides, and a few people sitting and walking.
A black-and-white photo of an urban street scene showing a brick building with a restaurant called Lucia's. The restaurant has an awning, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and people walking on the sidewalk, including a man and a woman carrying shoppin
Close-up of decorative columns with colorful floral and leaf designs on the exterior of a building, with a brick building and clear blue sky in the background.
Interior view of a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a white cushioned bench, a brick wall with colorful mural art, and a kitchen area in the background with a stainless steel oven.
A row of scanning turnstiles at a transit station, with signs indicating surveillance cameras and instructions for entering.
A baseball game in progress, with players at the dugout and on the field, and spectators in the stands.
A nighttime view of a baseball stadium with bright stadium lights, flags, a large scoreboard, and a crowd in the stands.
A multi-story pink building with numerous windows and a small cupola at the top, under a partly cloudy sky, with green trees and parked cars in the foreground.
A black-and-white photo of a train station platform with people walking and sitting on benches. There are multiple street lamps, and in the background, there are tall buildings and a cloudy sky. The platform has a sign displaying destination Montrose
A person in a yellow swimsuit is jumping off a pier into the water at a beach, with people swimming and walking along the shoreline in the background.
Night scene of a foggy outdoor area illuminated by streetlights, with a fence and some trees visible in the background.
Black and white cityscape with high-rise buildings reflected in a body of water, overcast sky.
Black and white photo of an amusement park, featuring a large roller coaster track, a crowd of people walking and sitting, trees lining the area, tents, and a statue of a horse on the right side.
A young person riding an electric scooter across a city crosswalk, with pedestrians walking on the sidewalk and buildings in the background.
An elevated train station platform with a few people waiting, a train approaching, and tall buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.