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Chicago Photographers

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The Top Chicago Photographers, 2023

Browse these top-rated photographers from Chicago, IL

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Eliana M.
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Thank you for being here! Photography is about capturing your most beautiful & confident self, and I’m here to help you hype you up along the way! You won't need to worry about practicing your smile because I’m here to help your real one shine during our time together. You’ll experience my signature secret-sauce combination of poses and prompts that are guaranteed to give you a fun and memorable session. I’ve been doing photography for more than six years and have photographed all ages — from 0 to 105! No matter who you are or what stage of life you’re in, if you’re looking for a fun-filled session that will leave you giggling, giddy, and feeling like your BEST self, you’re in the right place.

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Ed K.
Chicago
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Ed shoots commercial, corporate, portrait, event, product, family, real estate, food, lifestyle, and all sorts of other photos.

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Sam S.
Chicago
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Sam is a highly experience professional of more than 30 years. Starting his professional career in a photo studio in suburban Chicago then starting S&S Photo Inc in the near north photo district of Chicago. Working for Agencies, Design Studio and Corporate clientele. Shooting Product, Food, Beverage, Special Effects and Real Estate imagery. He is extremely well versed in lighting.

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Ecaterina S.
Chicago
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My passion for photography has been there since I was a young girl. My mother said I’ve always been interested in seeing how pictures were made- this was back in the days when there were only film cameras around.

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Uugan Erdene O.
Chicago
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camera Nikon D7500, sony A7 iv

Uugan-Erdene is an experienced photographer who aspires to create aesthetically pleasing photographs for his clients.

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Kaitlin P.
Chicago
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camera Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 6D

Kaitlin is a seasoned wedding and product photographer with over 10 years of industry experience. She's a true champion of travel and shooting in natural light, capturing the moments you'll want framed forever.

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Brian H.
Chicago
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Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about this young man from the south suburbs of Chicago, Brian Hicks! This boy has got some skills behind the lens, I tell ya. And you know what's even wilder? He's self-taught! That's right, he taught himself how to take pictures and make people look good, and he's been doing it for 5 whole years. Can you imagine? Brian Hicks is the man with the plan when it comes to capturing life's moments. He's got a good eye and a quick trigger finger. He knows how to find the light and make even the most mundane things look interesting. And let me tell you, the people of of Chicago have been blessed to have him taking their photos. So if you need a new profile picture, or if you want to freeze a moment in time, Brian Hicks is your man. He's the photographer that'll make you feel and make you look good. Trust me, this boy's got talent.

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Kenzo C.
Chicago
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camera Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Sony A7SIII

I have been a professional photographer for over 10 years. Photography has been a passion of mine since graduating from Columbia College. I specializes in portraits, high fashion, headshots, product and many other styles of photography.

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Cruz G.
Chicago
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camera Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon 70D MKI

Cruz is an experienced photographer that has worked with a wide array of clients. From realtors, brides, grooms, musicians, athletes, etc. You name it, he's worked with them.

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Jayme S.
Chicago
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camera Canon EOS R6, Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless

Jayme Spoolstra is self-taught, practicing for well over 10 years. Each client that she has worked with has left her with valuable lessons which she draws from with every new client in which she collaborates. Jayme wants to work with you to create an experience and a product that everyone can be proud of. She takes pride in image quality and strives to create her own unique brand of storytelling through her images, while still meeting her client's needs and desires. Jayme is a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

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Sunny P.
Chicago
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camera Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS RP

Sunny is passionate about capturing the sweetest moments using different camera & lighting techniques and enjoy telling stories through his work. He is based out of Chicagoland area and provides family, event, and wedding photography services. Planning any event or shoot can be a stressful endeavor. He and his team is here to incorporate your ideas into a session that will be stress-free, enjoyable, and build memories with your loved ones. They strive to get to know you and provide a personal client experience that foster into a long term relationship.

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Jennifer V.
Chicago
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camera Sony Alpha A7iii, Sony Alpha A7iv

Jennifer is a passionate photographer how's looking to capture that special feeling, that moment that will be a core memory in your life and you'll be able to keep forever on a photography.

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Sherrae R.
Chicago
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Sherrae Rucker is a photographer who is an alumnus of Columbia College Chicago. After graduating college, she went on to work at professional studios, both large nationally recognized ones, and friendly small businesses. She is now freelancing and would love to use her skillset to help you capture memories to look back on and pass down! She has a polished cinematic shooting style, that highlights your personality.

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Maria N.
Chicago
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camera Nikon D750, NikonD500

Maria Nevarez is an experienced professional photographer who has worked with many clients in the Chicagoland area for 5 years. She has an associate's degree in photography from the College of Dupage. She specializes in portrait, sports, food and architecture with over 400 shoots all over Chicago and the surrounding cities. She has also been featured on multiple online platforms including ABC 7 and 360Chicago.

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Justin B.
Chicago
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Justin is an experienced and playful photographer who specializes in family photography. He’s been a photographer for several years and part time professionally for the past 3 years. He lives in Lake County, IL with his wife and three children where he draws inspiration from the many nearby forest preserves and wetlands.

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Kris F.
Chicago
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I’ve specialized in portrait, fashion, food, product, and event photography for over two decades. I work with my clients to assure that they get the aesthetic that works best for their vision. I’ve been featured in a variety of print and web publications including: ‘Spin’, ‘Rolling Stone’, ‘Sunset Magazine’, ‘Gothic Beauty’, ‘Timeout New York’ (as well as several others).

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Nick C.
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Nick Cartwright is a photographer out of Indianapolis Indiana with over 6 years of photography experience. He has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts - Digital Photography from the Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, and has an eclectic portfolio of work. He has photographed for clients including the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, the Boy Scouts of America, RR Donnelley, and ItemMaster, where he has gained immense experience doing work with products, fashion, sports, location lifestyle/portraiture, travel, editorial and even weddings

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Miguel Angel C.
Chicago
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Miguel is an experience photographer who have worked with many clients during the last past 5 years.

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Kevin G.
Chicago
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camera Nikon D600, Nikon D850

Kevin Geisler is a professional photographer residing in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Photography has been a life-long pursuit, from early days in the Michigan tulip fields with his father, each with a Canon A1, through shooting for the school newspaper, to capturing his own son's soccer games: all these with an eye for the decisive instant when the action and the light are just as should be. He has recently completed his second season as the team photographer for a local soccer team, had a solo gallery in a local arts space and started a photography business, Bella Luz Kenosha Photography. his passion is for documenting moments, seeing the beauty in simple acts, everyday things and in all his fellow humans.

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Kyle R.
Chicago
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I love to create! I have been taking photos for about 8 years now, started taking it more seriously about 4 years ago. I have traveled across the country in cars older than I am with one goal in mind - To capture beautiful, real, genuine moments of people and the world they are living in. There is no better way to train or practice photography than driving 5000+ miles and seeing nearly every sunrise and sunset over a 3-week period. I have lately been shooting live concerts and events, in addition to working on studio work with some of these artists.

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David B.
Chicago
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David has photographed weddings since he was invited to his very first one back in 2011. He has a degree in Visual Arts and he applies his experience to every single wedding that he attends looking for that perfect moment.

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How did you get started with photography

I was always surrounded by photography equipment since my grand father was one before I was born. It wasn't until I turned 22 that I finally started looking for a creative output and have been doing it ever since.

What do you love about your job?

I love capturing emotions and giving people satisfaction with the work I provide. I always take every job personal since my main goal is to deliver something that me and the clients will love to share with the world.

What are some of your favorite places in Chicago to take photographs?

I love downtown Chicago especially around the reflective buildings since they provide an amazing bounce of light I like taking advantage of it.

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Chicago Photography Statistics

Average job start rating4.8
Chicago photography jobs per day3,437
Average length of photography job (hours)3.8
Photos taken per hour in Chicago32,647

Chi Town is known for it's legendary street photographers and it wasn't hard for us to find a crew of talented shutterbugs when Snappr arrived to the shores of Lake Michigan. We're a revolutionary photography platform that makes it easy to book a pre-vetted photographer at market-beating rates. Chicago residents can now hire a photographer for parties, product shoots, and portraits (and much more) in the blink of an eye!