A little bit about me
Hello!
As an independent photographer since 2015, I have learned the ins and outs of what it means to provide excellent client service. They want their investment to pay off, they want it done efficiently, and they want their photographer to deliver tailored to their brand.
I have been committed to being a photographer since 6th grade. My path and purpose could never go outside of this lane. From interning with an award-winning studio photographer in 2009, to photojournalism with the Daily Herald in 2010, to event photography for 1871 in 2017, to headshots for Facebook HQ in 2019, to interior photography for Soho House 2020, to editorial photo shoots for Champion in 2021, to marketing photography for the trailblazing law firm Edelson PC in 2023 to growing my own business, Chicago Headshots LLC, I have provided a variety of photographic categories to a variety of high-profile clients.
At the same time, I have been on the ground with devoted non-profits such as Social Change and Imagine Englewood If. I’ve created comfortable studio shoots with entrepreneurs leaping from corporate life to self-starting their own businesses, and thrive in capturing talented dancers at studios like Indie Media Studios.
My love for working with all types of talented professionals won’t ever leave me because it’s in my blood to be a people photographer, capturing authentic imagery.
This was a tremendous goal for me; to leave my mark on Columbia College Chicago! I rearranged my degree so I could get into this fashion class so my photo could go up on the Hilton like the previous semester had done.
I was excited to graduate, not sure if you can tell...
Thank you to Andree and John McArthur for this opportunity.
You always want to make your parents proud, this was a special moment for sure.
January 23, 2021. Supporting Social Change’s food-drive.
Since graduating from Columbia College Chicago in 2014 with a Bachelor’s in Photography, what has stuck with me is bringing engaging moments into my event photography for establishments like The Wing, genuine energy into my headshots for employees at Facebook HQ, and bold personality and colors into my personal branding content for hustlers like The Franchise.
My foundation as a photojournalist while I was at Columbia College quickly translated into the real world into event photography. But I must be honest, I still love photojournalism and miss it with all my heart. How I have recaptured photographing everyday life back into my photography since has been through volunteering with organizations I believe in. I have documented for Social Change, Black Village Foundation, Imagine Englewood If and numerous protests fighting for racial issues. This pandemic woke a lot of us up, and as I have been validated in my skill of capturing raw human emotion, I have found my way of giving back in order to bring awareness to those who need it most.
Taken by Kid From Pilsen
Thank you, Kid for this capture.
A true dream come true.
My favorite assistant in the game.
During summer of 2019, AT&T was running their “It’s a *** Thing” all across the nation’s cities. They reached out to me expressing how much they loved the authenticity I have when it comes to Chicago on my Instagram. They chose not only one but two images to go up during the campaign!