Essenfotografen in Chicago

Ken has a background and training in cinematography for commercial and narrative with a passion for still photography. Armed with cinematic techniques, he shoots portraits and editorial photography with a cinematographer’s mental tool kit. He has worked freelance and worked with companies such as Lifetouch Studios in the past, bringing modern lighting and a vintage aesthetic. He can also accommodate most looks to seamlessly find the right visual language for each project.

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.

Andrew is a commercial photographer and photojournalist based in and around Chicago. His background in graphic design and art direction directly informs his work—he considers how images will be used within a design and the overall art direction and creative strategy. He has photographed product and marketing imagery for DoorDash, covered national news with SOPA Images—a globally recognized wire service—and produced commercial and corporate imagery for clients across industries including automotive, industrial design, manufacturing, and beyond. Whether in fast-moving, high-pressure environments or a commercial studio, he approaches each assignment with intent, creating images that serve their purpose and fit seamlessly into the broader visual language.

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).

Maya has always had a love for photography. From a very early age - if she went, a camera went with her! Maya cultivated that love with darkroom work, photography courses, and contributing to her college as photo editor of the newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine Maya specializes in Maternity Shoots, Newborn Sessions, Children's Photography, Head shots, Engagements and Family Portraits. She also shoots Special Events and Celebrations such as Charity Gala's, Small Weddings and Birthday Parties. If she were to choose a favorite...it definitely would be family photography capturing moments to be shared generation, after generation, after generation.

With extensive training and hands-on experience in photography, Alexey specializes in capturing high-quality images that bring products and concepts to life. His passion for photography drives him to continuously refine is craft, ensuring each shot is both visually striking and purposeful. Whether working with brands or individuals, He strives to create compelling visuals that leave a lasting impact.