Expert Event Photography & Video Across Chicago’s Premier Venues
Your Visual Partners at McCormick Place, Rosemont, THE MART, and Beyond
The Chicago Commercial Photography Venue Guide
Expert Visual Coverage for Chicago’s Premier Convention Spaces
Navigating Chicago’s massive convention landscape requires more than just a camera—it requires a team that knows the loading docks, the lighting challenges, and the best vantage points of every major hall. At Chicago Commercial Photography, we provide elite photo and video services across all of Chicagoland’s primary event hubs.
McCormick Place
The Venue: The largest convention center in North America. Our Expertise: With four massive buildings (North, South, West, and Lakeside Center), McCormick Place can be intimidating. Chicago Commercial Photography specializes in capturing the sheer scale of the Lakeside ballrooms and the high-traffic energy of the South Hall. We know the "secret" spots for overhead shots to show off your booth's footprint.
- Best for: International trade shows, massive booth builds, and keynote captures.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont)
The Venue: The powerhouse of the O’Hare corridor. Our Expertise: Rosemont’s layout is unique and often features dense, high-activity floor plans. We’ve mastered the lighting in these halls to ensure your brand colors remain true and vibrant despite the overhead industrial lighting. Our proximity to the airport makes us the go-to choice for fly-in exhibitors.
- Best for: B2B industrial shows, consumer expos, and quick-turnaround corporate events.
THE MART (Merchandise Mart)
The Venue: A world-class hub for design, tech, and innovation. Our Expertise: THE MART requires a sophisticated, "editorial" style of photography. Whether it’s NeoCon or a private tech summit, Chicago Commercial Photography focuses on the architectural details and the high-end aesthetic of the showrooms. We capture the intersection of business and design that this venue is famous for.
- Best for: Showroom photography, design-centric events, and boutique summits.
Schaumburg Convention Center
The Venue: The premier destination for Northwest suburban corporate events. Our Expertise: The modern, clean lines of the Schaumburg Center are a photographer’s dream. We frequently provide coverage here for regional corporate meetings and healthcare summits, focusing on the professional interaction between attendees in a more intimate, focused environment
- Best for: Regional conferences, medical seminars, and corporate retreats.