Between You & Me: The Camera Teaches, The Photograph Speaks

June 15, 2025

Chicago Center for Photojournalism, 1226 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

For over two decades, Denise Keim has been a guide, mentor, and witness—teaching the art of photography while fostering a community of visual storytellers. Now, in a rare shift, the teacher steps forward to share her own journey, revealing a lifelong conversation between maker and medium, student and teacher. Through the magic of the darkroom, these photographs are not just images but lessons—records of time, trust, and exchange. As one student, Greg Mizak wrote, "We see now through her eyes, and we have learned through her learning." 2:05 PM 3:10 PM