Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chicago Photographer for Weddings, Portraits & Corporate Events
Jennifer Girard Photography began over 25 years ago as a small home studio and has evolved into a renowned Chicago-based photography business. Founded by former actress and model Jennifer Girard, the studio specializes in capturing dramatic, high-contrast portraits of celebrities, corporate professionals, and families. With expertise in wedding photography, event documentation, and digital retouching, the studio serves both private and corporate clients across Chicago and its surrounding areas.The business holds the Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification and has contributed to humanitarian causes through photography services in Haiti. Jennifer's work has been featured in national publications and includes portraits of prominent political, cultural, and entertainment figures.
Services
Wedding Photography
Corporate Headshots
Celebrity Portraits
Event Photography
Family Portraits
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of professional photography experience in Chicago
- Specialized expertise in dramatic lighting and contrast techniques
- Proven track record with high-profile celebrity and corporate clients
- Women-owned business with WBE certification
- Humanitarian photography contributions in Haiti
Associations and certifications
- Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with artistic precision using dramatic lighting techniques. Our Chicago-based team captures both candid moments and formal portraits across venues like The Drake Hotel and Millennium Park. Services include digital editing and print production for timeless wedding memories.
Corporate Headshots
Creating polished headshots for business professionals and organizations. Our Chicago studio produces high-quality images suitable for corporate directories, marketing materials, and digital profiles. Services include lighting setup, wardrobe consultation, and post-production enhancements for consistent professional branding.
Celebrity Portraits
Specializing in portraits of public figures and entertainment personalities. Our Chicago studio has photographed numerous political leaders and celebrities using signature contrast techniques. Services include location shoots, digital retouching, and print production for media and personal use.
Event Photography
Documenting galas, conferences, and special events across Chicago's premier venues. Our team captures key moments and attendee interactions at locations like The Art Institute and The Ritz-Carlton. Services include multi-camera setups and post-event image curation for corporate and private clients.
Family Portraits
Creating timeless family photographs with both color and black-and-white options. Our Chicago studio offers indoor and outdoor sessions, including maternity and child portraits. Services include digital restoration and print production for heirloom-quality family memories.
People
Jennifer Girard
President
Founder and lead photographer with 25+ years of experience. Former actress/model who established the Chicago studio. Specializes in dramatic lighting techniques and has photographed numerous celebrities and corporate clients.
Questions
What photography services do you offer in Chicago?
We provide wedding photography, corporate headshots, celebrity portraits, event documentation, and family portraits across Chicago and surrounding areas.
How long has Jennifer Girard been photographing events?
Jennifer has over 25 years of professional experience, starting her Chicago studio in the late 1990s after a career in acting and modeling.
What makes your photography style unique?
Our signature approach uses dramatic lighting contrasts and artistic composition to create striking images that emphasize subjects' defining characteristics.
Do you work with corporate clients in Chicago?
Yes, we serve numerous Chicago corporations and nonprofits including Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Swedish Covenant Hospital, and The Chicago Academy for the Arts.
Are your services available outside Chicago?
While based in Chicago, we accept assignments at premier venues across Illinois and occasionally travel for special projects.
