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Published in Illinois 24/7 book

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In 2003, a giant photography project called America 24/7 had more than 25,000 digital photographers participate. For one week during May 12-18, 2003 these photographers took pictures of their homes, family, and community to create a visual time capsule of American life.

From the thousands of photos taken, 51 books were published. One book for each state and then one master book for the country.

Cover of "Illinois 24/7" (America 24/7 State Book Series)

I got seven photos into the Illinois 24/7 book. 🙂 It was a crazy week for me as I shot over 2,000 photos. I blogged about it back in 2003.

Here are the seven photos in the book:

Sears Tower from rear of brown line train, 2003 Jazz player on Chicago sidewalk, 2003 Racing CTA train, 2003 Chicago's First Lady on the Chicago River, 2003 Michigan Avenue bridge at Night, 2003 Tulips dancing with Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, 2003 Union Station's blue smoke and passenger trains, 2003

Happening right now on Spudart: Press a leaf in an envelope with the date and story written on it until 2026-10-31

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Tom Saaristo
19 years ago

You should be so proud! They’re all such great pictures and worthy of being included in any book on photography!

unlikelymoose
19 years ago

If you check out the Borders Sale section, you might be able to find the Illinois 24/7 book (or the 24/7 book of whatever state you’re in). I saw it a couple weeks ago selling for $5. Incredible bargain!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
19 years ago

Wow! Matt that’s really cool! Great photos from an awesome photographer!! 🙂