Photowalk Details
This three-hour photowalk explores the rich architectural details of the National Gallery of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, and the National Museum of the American Indian. Focusing on composition, we’ll look for the lines, curves, textures, and structural moments that define each building’s character. From the classical geometry of the National Gallery to the sculptural concrete of the Hirshhorn and the flowing forms of the American Indian Museum, participants will learn how to isolate compelling details and create abstract interpretations of these iconic spaces. The walk emphasizes seeing architecture through shape, rhythm, and perspective—turning familiar landmarks into fresh visual discoveries.
Instructor Information
Angie McMonigal is a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago striving to bring a detailed, thoughtful perspective to her work, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads. Having grown up surrounded by nature yet fascinated by the big city she now calls home; she brings the meditative calm of her upbringing to a terrain that’s always transforming. Drawing from her education in the micro sciences (molecular biology, microbiology, virology) her focus is more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes, creating images that celebrate those unexpectedly iconic elements hiding in plain sight.
She frequently works with art consultants, designers, brands, architectural firms, and private collectors creating images that draw out the organic interplay between design, structure, environment, and society.
Publication credits include The New York Times, Chicago Magazine, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Architectural Digest. Exhibitions by galleries in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Barcelona, and other destinations.