Serhii Chrucky is a commercial photographer known for being a sharp, perceptive interpreter of modern and contemporary architecture. He works collaboratively with design firms, producing images that are used to win awards and generate new business. Combining artistic vision with technical precision, he is adept at identifying distinctive features of a project in order to convey the spirit of place.

Serhii's contributions to preservation initiatives have made a lasting impact, most notably as part of Preservation Chicago's successful effort to save the James R. Thompson Center. He has also been active in advocacy groups such as Docomomo, the Chicago Art Deco Society, and the Society for Industrial Archaeology.

Represented by Esto, he is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects. His work has been included in numerous print and online publications, including Artforum, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Serhii has taught courses and workshops on a variety of digital and analog photographic techniques at institutions in St. Louis and Chicago, including the University of Missouri–St. Louis, the University of St. Francis, Maryville University, and Craft Alliance. He holds an MFA in Visual Art from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, and a BFA in Photography from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Serhii Chrucky, architectural photographer at work photographing a public park

Selected Clients

Gensler
DLR Group
OJB Landscape Architects
Valerio DeWalt Train
Lumenpulse
3Form
21c Museum Hotels
Suzanne Lovell, Inc
Christner Architects
JEMA
Preservation Chicago
Trivers
Arbolope Studio
Penta Group
Kranzberg Arts Foundation
Patterhn Ives
Studio Axis
Studio Lark

Project Awards

Merit Award / AIA Central States
Honor Award / AIA St. Louis
Distinguished Award / AIA St. Louis
Award of Excellence / ASLA St. Louis
Honor Award / ASLA St. Louis
Merit Award / ASLA St. Louis
Platinum Winner / Building Design + Construction Awards
Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration / ENR Midwest