Joerg Metzner

Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the frontline, including confronting toxic smoke. As seasons grow longer and more intense, the health of...

At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the front lines.

That includes confronting toxic smoke, sometimes with little to no protection. https://to.pbs.org/4moR2uf

Many years ago, I set out to map out a collection of LA literary spots that held meaning. Many of those places are gone, but the connections — and memories — are still vividly alive. My latest for @zocalopublicsquare.bsky.social

On assignment: Dancing in the park — Joerg Metzner Photography A beautiful summer evening photographing Dance in the Parks performing at Ridgeville Park District for the Evanston RoundTable.

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Unconditional - Architecture Photography and Book Design — Joerg Metzner Photography I contributed to this meaningful project by serving as both the architectural photographer, highlighting the shelter’s design and atmosphere, and the book designer, carefully crafting the visual narra...

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Good things take time — Joerg Metzner Photography Trees grow slowly, recording each passing year with a ring, steadily establishing their presence in the landscape, and as it happened with one particular tree, establishing themselves in our hearts. T...

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A speakeasy-style room for intimate gatherings — Joerg Metzner Photography I enjoyed working with Studio Pesch on photographing one of their recent projects, a speakeasy-style room for intimate gatherings.

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Open Photo Share - Friday, July 18, 6-8pm
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Chicago Photography Classes - 4001 North Ravenswood, Suite 105, Chicago, IL

Join us for Photo Open Share, a relaxed social event where you can share some recent work & get feedback from fellow Chicago photographers

Picturing Evanston: Coming together to protest 'No Kings' - Evanston RoundTable As part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests the Evanston community came together at Fountain Square to protest President Trump, organized by

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'There are no thrones, no crowns, no kings': Close to 1,000 demonstrate in Fountain Square - Evanston RoundTable Close to 1,000 protestors showed up with signs, flags and a sense of urgency at Fountain Square on Saturday to demonstrate against President Donald Trump

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June Roundtable - ASMP Chicago Midwest open discussion and peer exchange, helping you grow your photography business and creative practice

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Picturing Evanston: Current mood - Evanston RoundTable A yard sign on Florence Avenue, south of Washington Street, reflects some of the unsettled feelings in the country.

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I am excited to invite fellow photographers to the inaugural ASMP Chicago Roundtable.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00-8:00pm
Left Fields Studio
4200 W Diversey #33, Chicago, IL 60639

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Evanston Pride Car Parade showcases queer cheer - Evanston RoundTable Evanston Pride Car Parade kicked off Pride Month with car decorating and a parade through town. See photos from the event.

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Picturing Evanston: Urban wilderness - Evanston RoundTable The scene on Dempster Street between the Metra and CTA viaducts, where nature is reclaiming its territory, is like something out of an Indiana Jones movie

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Photos: YEA! Fest showcases young Evanston artists - Evanston RoundTable The YEA! (Young Evanston Artists) Festival drew art aficionados and proud parents to Raymond Park on Saturday, as art from students at the city's public,

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