PORTRAITS

A photographic portrait is more than a likeness—it is a dialogue between the subject and the photographer, an attempt to render presence through light, expression, and stillness. As a portrait artist, the aim is not simply to document a face, but to honor the unseen: emotion, story, and the quiet complexities of being.

CHICAGO PORTRAIT STUDIO
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CHICAGO PORTRAIT STUDIO
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CHICAGO PORTRAIT STUDIO
CHICAGO PORTRAIT STUDIO
Black and white portrait of a woman with theatrical makeup, expressive eyes, and a ruffled collar, making a playful facial expression.
Blurry close-up of a smiling woman with long hair, surrounded by green foliage
CHICAGO PORTRAIT STUDIO
A young woman with long, wavy hair looking at the camera, having her forehead gently touched by another person's hand. She is wearing a patterned sweater and standing against a dark, textured background.
A woman with curly hair tied in a bun, winking and sticking her tongue out, wearing a black sleeveless top, multiple gold necklaces, and bracelets, with tattoos on her arms, sitting at a white table against a plain white wall
A young woman with fair skin, brown eyes, and dark hair lying among yellow and gray flowers, looking at the camera.
A middle-aged shirtless man with a lean muscular build, wearing shorts, standing on a wooden floor against a plain wall, looking to his right with an arm extended and the other hand on his hip.
Black and white photo of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a denim shirt with rolled-up sleeves, standing with her hands in her pockets, looking to her left.
A young girl with brown, curly hair sits on a wooden table in a room, with white and gray walls, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A man in a denim jacket and wide-brimmed hat standing outdoors in a mountainous landscape, facing sideways.
Black and white photo of a young child with curly hair, wearing a plaid shirt, standing indoors against a dark textured wall.
Black and white photo of a woman with wet hair, closed eyes, and a slight smile, wearing off-the-shoulder top and dangling earrings, standing on a beach.
A woman in a red strapless dress standing on a wooden dock by a calm lake with cloudy sky.
Black and white portrait of a man with glasses, looking to the side, wearing a blazer.
A portrait of a young woman with curly hair, looking at the camera against a blurred brown curtain background.
Close-up black-and-white portrait of smiling middle-aged man with a beard and bald head.
Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy hair, half of her face visible, smiling slightly, standing against a textured wall.
Close-up of a young child's face with brown eyes, lying on a soft pink blanket, gazing thoughtfully upward.
Black and white photo of a young girl with messy hair, making a silly face with clenched fists, sitting on a tree stump with a cloudy sky background.
A black and white portrait of a woman with dark, wavy hair leaning on her arm, wearing a light-colored blouse, with a serious expression and intense gaze.
Black and white close-up photograph of a young woman with wavy hair, full lips, and expressive eyes.
Close-up of person with makeup, eyes closed, with pink and purple eyeshadow, pink lipstick, and curly hair.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a teal blazer with puffed sleeves and a bow tied at the waist, sitting at a pink table decorated with various bowls of berries, a glass of wine, and a cupcake, holding a cherry in her right hand and smi
Black and white portrait of a man with short hair touching his lips with his hand, wearing a striped scarf.
A young woman with brown hair and gold eyes, wearing blue eyeshadow and lipstick, against a blue and green background.
A young girl with red hair and sunglasses smiling outdoors in a park with green trees and grass.
Black and white close-up photo of a young girl with dark hair wearing earrings and a ruffled collar, smiling, outdoors.
Smiling man with dark curly hair, beard, and mustache, wearing a dark plaid shirt, against a plain gray background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy hair smiling and wearing a dark top.
Black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair styled in an elegant updo, wearing a light-colored shirt, facing left with a calm expression, against a plain background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, seated at a table with her arms resting on it, looking slightly to the camera. She is wearing a dark top with rolled-up sleeves.
Black and white photo of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a blazer, hoop earrings, and multiple rings and bracelets. She is looking at the camera with a slight smile, her left hand resting on her chest.
Black and white photo of a man with a bald head, wearing a suit jacket and checkered shirt, seated at a table with his hands clasped, looking to the side.
A young girl leaning against a wall with her eyes closed, wearing a white t-shirt, ripped jeans, and white sneakers.
A woman with short curly hair and dark skin, wearing pink bead hoop earrings, a colorful patterned top, and a silver bracelet, poses against a plain background.
A black and white close-up portrait of an elderly man with glasses and a beard, looking directly at the camera.
A girl with long, red hair is standing against a dark gray wall, wearing a red sweater, black pants, and white sneakers. She has her hands in her pockets and her hair is flowing upward.
Close-up black and white portrait of a woman with a shaved head, wearing earrings and a nose piercing, looking directly at the camera.
A black and white photo of a young child with a serious expression, being held by an adult.
A young man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark plaid shirt, looking contemplative with a shadow on the wall behind him.
A black-and-white close-up photo of a woman and a child sharing an embrace, both smiling and showing joy.
Black and white portrait of a man with dark hair, light facial hair, and wearing a dark jacket, looking slightly to the side.
A young woman with long blonde hair smiling outdoors in a white summer dress amidst green trees and grass.
A man and woman standing outdoors, smiling, with a wooden building in the background. The man wears a cowboy hat and a patterned shirt, and the woman wears glasses and a fringed top.
A woman with auburn hair sitting on a dark green couch against a plain beige wall, wearing a red top and light-colored pants, looking to her right.
Three girls with brown and red hair sitting closely together against a dark gray wall.
Black and white close-up portrait of an elderly black man smiling, with short gray hair and a gray beard, wearing a black shirt.
A woman in a sheer white dress with long sleeves, dancing with her back to the camera, and her arms raised above her head. The dress is flowing and has a bow at the waist, and her face is partially obscured by her hair.
Two people standing side by side, covered by a large, intricate, light brown, dry, curly plant or shrub obscuring their faces. One person is wearing a white shirt and black pants, the other is dressed in a dark gray suit with a white shirt.
Person with curly hair and vibrant makeup blowing a kiss towards colorful flowers, with a soft gradient background.
A young boy with dark, styled hair and freckles, wearing a plaid shirt, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
Close-up of a woman's face with makeup, curly hair, and gold earrings, looking downward with a slight smile.
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Close-up of a man with a beard and slicked-back hair, wearing a black hoodie, looking at the camera against a light-colored background.