Chicago Editorial Portraits by Derrick Diaz 

This portrait photography gallery wallpaper is a curated collection of timeless, editorial portraits designed to transform walls into visual statements. Each image reflects a refined balance of emotion, light, and composition—crafted to feel cinematic, intentional, and enduring. Rooted in an editorial approach, this collection reflects the signature style of Chicago portrait photographer Derrick Diaz. Each image is designed to function as both visual storytelling and refined wall art by Chicago-based portrait photographer Derrick Diaz. For all services and packages, click here!

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A studio lifestyle portrait of a young woman with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a blue sweater and silver jewelry, resting her head on her hand against a beige background.
A woman with long blonde hair standing outdoors near a brick building and fence, wearing a black top, brown leather skirt, and a long dark coat.
A surprised woman with dark hair styled in a messy updo, wearing a red shiny latex outfit with cut-out details and matching cuffs, with her hands on her cheeks and mouth open in shock or surprise.
A young woman with long hair wearing a white crop top and black leather pants, standing on a red-lit urban staircase at night, holding her head with a distressed expression.
Woman with curly blonde hair wearing large white sunglasses, a striped tank top, a yellow scarf, and gold jewelry for a fashion photoshoot.
A woman posing in a squat on a light blue background, wearing a blue ruffled top, fishnet stockings, and high platform black boots, with tattoos on her arm.
A professional headshot of a man with glasses, a beard, and light brown hair, wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and gold tie, against a dark gray background.
A bride and groom holding hands in an elegant, historic building lobby with arched windows and ornate lighting.
Portrait with creative studio lghting of a woman wearing sunglasses, a white tied blouse, a denim jacket with studs and black lettering, and white thigh-high boots, standing against a gray background with shadow patterns
Professional headshot portrait in a studio of a Black man with short curly gray hair, wearing glasses, a navy blue suit, a white shirt, and a patterned blue tie, against a dark background.
A young boy in a black suit sitting on the floor with a birthday cake, surrounded by balloons, money bags, cookies, and vintage phones, with a "Happy Birthday" banner and decorations in blue, black, and white.
A couple dressed in formal attire standing on a balcony over a body of water with the Chicago skyline in the background during sunset.
Baby girl celebrating her first birthday, sitting on the floor with a small cake and a large teddy bear, decorated with green foliage and a tall sign spelling ONÉ.
Young child sitting in front of a large teddy bear, surrounded by gold decorative letters and balloons.
Bride in a white wedding dress and groom in a black suit sitting on a park bench, surrounded by trees with sunlight filtering through, during a wedding photoshoot.
A maternirty photoshoot of a pregnant woman and a man posing together outdoors near a stream, with the woman wearing a strapless dress revealing her bump, and the man wearing a white T-shirt and ripped jeans, both smiling.
Woman with styled hair, blue eyes, wearing pearl necklace, gold earrings, and black off-shoulder dress, posing against a dark blue background.
A creative portrait session of a person dressed in Gothic attire with a black lace headpiece, lace gloves, and dark makeup, sticking out their tongue and touching their lips in front of a smoky background.
A woman with long dark hair, hoop earrings, and makeup, wearing a green Mexico soccer jersey and black bikini bottom, standing in a water setting with rocks and greenery in the background.
Close-up creative portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, partially covering her face, wearing black lace gloves and a matching lace top, with warm backlighting.
A close-up of a woman with brown hair and bangs holding pink flowers near her face, illuminated with red and warm lighting.
A woman with wet hair and water droplets on her face and body, holding her hands behind her head, in a swimming pool with green lighting.
A creative portrait of a woman with styled hair held in place by upside-down soda cans, holding a red Coca-Cola can, smiling, wearing red lipstick and a red shirt, against a dark background.
A portrait session on-location of a smiling man with dark skin, short curly hair, and a goatee, wearing a cream-colored cable knit sweater, seated on a brown leather sofa in a warmly lit room.
A woman with blue-tinted hair and pink lipstick poses with her eyes closed, wearing an off-the-shoulder black leather dress and fishnet stockings, against a vibrant pink and blue neon background.
A young woman with blue hair sitting on a bed, wearing striped thigh-high socks, a gaming headset, and holding a game controller, surrounded by plush toys and snacks.
A woman sitting on a concrete barrier outdoors at dusk, wearing a yellow satin wrap top and a black skirt, with curly hair styled up.
A woman wearing high heels, black cargo pants, and a black strapless top, posing against a graffiti-covered wall and pillar in an urban setting.
a fashion portrait of a woman wearing glasses, a patterned headscarf, beige satin jacket, and a black pleated skirt posing seated on a modern wire chair against a neutral background.
A woman with long, curly hair, red lipstick, and eye makeup posing against a dark background. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder red top and a black skirt, with her right hand touching her chin and looking confidently at the camera.
Young boy with glasses and blond hair sitting on a decorated chair during Christmas, touching his nose. He is wearing a black and white patterned sweater, red pants, and white sneakers. Christmas decorations include a small pine tree, a large gift ba
A woman with long blonde hair wearing white sunglasses, a black and white cropped jacket, black shorts with white accents, standing with one hand on her hip against a beige background.
A young boy dressed as a cowboy, wearing a brown hat, red bandana, blue plaid shirt, and cow-print chaps, rides a plush toy horse outdoors with fall foliage in the background.
A young boy with blue eyes and blonde hair sitting on a stool against a red background, holding a brown teddy bear close to his chest and sucking his thumb.
A creative portrait of a woman dressed in dark, gothic, punk-inspired attire with spikes and chains, wearing a hooded velvet cloak and red spiked sunglasses, sticking out her tongue and holding her finger near her mouth with long black claws.