Hi! I’m Casey Reit.
I am a Chicago film photographer with a passion for Polaroids. I love going on long walks with my camera, capturing city moments and nature’s beauty.
My artistic vision at the microscopic level is “be curious, be brave!”
I aim to create art with the presence and wonder of a child tasting candy for the first time. There is a courage in showing curiosity out loud, without shame or filter. When I go for a walk, how have my favorite neighborhood trees carried light in their leaves? When I stand in the front of the pit for an intimate indie concert, how will I capture the frenetic excitement of a band finding their synchronicity together on stage? How will a candid portrait help me remember my brother’s loving anxiety at the kitchen table? How can I discover softness during a morning commute? These are vignettes of inspiration. My growing body of work spans portraiture, street photography, mix media collages, landscape, and live music, among other subjects. My camera is my companion for witnessing, for remembering.
Thank you for taking the time to view my art!
Want to create magic with me?
Send me an email at casey.reit@gmail.com.