Rick Decorie Photography

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Rick Decorie Photography

I photograph what’s often overlooked
Industrial details, machines & quiet places
Archival prints and framed prints, canvas & aluminum.

This page represents a passion of mine, photography. I shoot mostly old and decaying barns and other buildings.

11/02/2026

An abandoned building in a small unincorporated town in Illinois. A railroad used to run through this town, no doubt serving the local co-op as it did many other towns along the route. Once the trains stopped coming through, businesses such as this died or moved on. Most of the vacant buildings here are slowly being reclaimed by nature.

11/01/2026

Leather on Black.
This is a new piece that I created recently. It will be making its debut appearance at the Friends of the Frankfort Library Art Market.

11/01/2026

Bringing the heritage of the Midwest into modern workspaces.
As an artist, I focus on capturing the quiet, industrial history of east central Illinois through high-contrast black-and-white photography. But as a business partner to regional offices, law firms, and healthcare facilities, my focus is on museum-quality delivery.
All of my work is optimized for large-scale corporate demands, scaling cleanly up to 22x30 inches on high-durability substrates like gallery metal panels, wrapped canvas, and classic gallery-style frames.
Looking to elevate your workspace or lobby with authentic regional history? Let's connect.
Contact: [email protected]
Portfolio: https://www.rickdecoriephotography.com/

10/30/2026

Rigged for the Journey
Perfect artwork for lovers of all things nautical. This was taken during a tour of the Tall Ships in Detroit.

10/29/2026

MJ Hogan Grain Elevator
This photograph presents a weathered grain elevator standing in quiet relief against a winter field, its faded red siding and worn steel telling the story of decades of work. The snow at its base softens the scene without erasing the evidence of use—the patched siding, the small windows, the practical, unadorned design.
For many Midwestern towns, elevators like this once anchored the local economy and the rhythm of the year. Today, structures like this are disappearing from the landscape. This image records one that still stands, holding its place through another winter.

10/28/2026

Herscher Cupola, East and Herscher Cupola, West. Two 12" x 12" canvas prints of a barn in Herscher, Illinois are now hanging at the Community Arts Center in Northfield Square Mall, Bourbonnais.

Same barn. Two sides. East shows the front gable and the old double doors. West looks back from the far corner, with the house next door in frame.

The paint has been losing to the weather for a long time. The cupola is still up there.

Each canvas is $80 and can be purchased on site. Hours vary, so call ahead: (815) 933-2787.

10/28/2026

Boondock'd depicts a weathered boat resting beside the sign for Boondock’s Restaurant & Tiki Bar. Peeling paint, rusted metal, and the quiet rural setting document a scene where maritime history meets a place left behind.

Framed Print Dimensions: 18"x24"
Processing time: One week for shipping
Price: $250

A thoughtful print for a home, office, or as a gift for someone drawn to boats, roadside history, and the details of forgotten places.

Bring a piece of history into your space:
•Ready to Hang: All framed orders arrive completely finished with professional mounting hardware.
PM me to secure your print today.

10/28/2026

Few people can guess what this is. Do you know? If you are into aviation, especially military aviation, you will know. A perfect piece for for an office or man-cave or she-shed of those into all things aviation.

10/27/2026

Forgotten Measures
At first glance this appears to be a clock, but in reality, it is a scale. It was found in a pool of water in a wheelbarrow outside an antique store. I really like the surreal nature of this print. How about you? What draws you in to this?

10/26/2026

Before and after of the MJ Hogan Grain Elevator shot. I cropped it slightly before removing some of the distracting elements. I then enhanced the sky and the building somewhat in Adobe Lightroom Classic. To polish it off I added a very slight vignette before printing it.

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Cissna Park, IL
60924

Website

https://www.rickdecoriephotography.com/, https://mailchi.mp/be1d0a9cfdcf/my-landing-page

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