Lifestyle Portrait Photographer
for Actors, Models & Everyday People

A behind-the-scenes portrait of a studio fashion photoshoot with a model striking a pose in front of a white backdrop, surrounded by professional lighting equipment and camera gear.

Lifestyle portrait photography is about capturing people as they are—confident, natural, and fully themselves. I work with both professional models and everyday people to create portraits that feel honest, modern, and effortlessly elevated. My approach blends professional light, subtle direction, and an editorial perspective to ensure every session feels comfortable while producing imagery that feels refined yet real.

Whether you’re building a modeling portfolio, updating personal branding, or simply want portraits that reflect who you are right now, lifestyle sessions are designed to tell your story in a relaxed and authentic way. The result is imagery that feels lived-in, emotionally resonant, and timeless—never stiff or overly posed.
For on-location lifestyle branding sessions, click here! For Editorial Outdoor Sessions, click here!

BOOK YOUR LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS TODAY
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model a young woman with brown hair, smiling, wearing earrings, a necklace, and a blue sweater, touching her face with her hand.
A woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a blue sweater, black shorts, and black shiny heels, sitting sideways on a wooden and metal chair with her legs crossed, against a plain beige background.
A young woman with long brown hair and earrings, wearing a blue V-neck sweater and a necklace, sitting against a plain brown background.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model with long, wavy brown hair sitting on a wooden and metal bench, wearing a blue sweater, gray shorts, and black shoes, against a plain brown background.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue sweater, black skirt, and black shoes, is sitting on a wooden bench with her legs resting on a vintage school desk. She is looking at the camera against a plain beige background.
A young woman with brown hair, wearing a blue sweater and floral earrings, resting her chin on her hand, looking into the camera with a gentle expression.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model with dark hair and tan skin posing outdoors at an industrial site, wearing a leopard print shirt, black shorts, and black heeled boots decorated with studs.
A woman with dark hair and makeup, wearing a draped leopard print and black jacket, black shorts, and studded black boots, posing outdoors against a rusted metal structure with a brick wall and trees in the background.
A young woman with dark hair in a slicked-back style, wearing a black jacket with a leopard print design on the back and sleeves, black leather shorts, and black boots with embellishments, is leaning against a rusty yellow metal structure outdoors wi
A woman in a leopard print jacket, black shorts, and studded heeled boots posing against a rusty metal structure outdoors, with a blurred background of trees and houses.
A woman wearing black leather shorts, a black jacket, and a leopard print sleeve extending from her arm, striking a pose on a rusty fire escape outdoors with trees and buildings in the background.
A young woman with dark hair styled in a sleek bob, wearing a black cropped jacket with gold buttons, matching shorts, and studded ankle boots, sitting on a rusty metal structure outdoors in an industrial setting.
A young woman with brown hair and makeup resting her chin on her hand, looking at the camera.
A Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model with long, wavy red hair, wearing a black sleeveless top and plaid pants, is sitting on the floor with legs crossed and holding a small black wooden table.
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a black sleeveless top and gray checkered pants, poses with one foot on a black stool, her hand resting on her chin, in front of a plain white background.
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, sitting on the floor with one knee up, wearing a black tank top, checkered gray pants, and a bracelet. She leans her head on her left hand, resting her arm on a black wooden stool, with a neutral facial expre
A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, dressed in a black sleeveless top and plaid gray pants, sitting on the floor with one knee up and resting her arm on a black stool. The background is plain white.
A woman with long wavy brown hair and makeup, resting her chin on her arm and looking at the camera, with a black round object in front of her.
A man wearing a cream crochet shirt and blue pants poses outdoors at night, leaning on a wooden railing surrounded by plants and flowers with a modern building in the background.
A man sitting outdoors near colorful flowers with a cityscape and glass building in the background, smiling and wearing a beige crocheted shirt, blue jeans, and accessories.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a male model sitting on a ledge in an outdoor urban setting with tall grasses and greenery, wearing a cream-colored crochet shirt, light blue pants, and black sneakers, during evening or night.
A young man with a dark complexion, short curly hair, and a beard, standing outdoors next to green plants. He is wearing a white crocheted shirt, blue pants, and a wristwatch, with arms crossed and looking at the camera.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a male model sitting on a wooden ledge outside, surrounded by flowering plants and trees, with a cityscape in the background.
A young man with dark skin, short curly hair, and a goatee is sitting outdoors, wearing a cream-colored crocheted sweater over a black shirt, light blue pants, and a wristwatch. He is resting his chin on his right hand with a thoughtful expression.
A woman wearing large sunglasses and a beige trench coat carrying a red patent leather handbag with gold accents.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing beige sunglasses, a beige trench coat, a pleated midi skirt, white high heels, and holding a red handbag, standing sideways with one hand near her face, against a plain beige background.
Fashion model wearing a tan coat, white shirt, oversized sunglasses, and holding a red handbag with a bow detail.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model dressed in a beige trench coat and pleated skirt, wearing large sunglasses, white high heels, and holding a red handbag, standing against a neutral background.
Fashion model in a beige trench coat, pleated skirt, white blouse, and high heels with gold embellishments, holding a red handbag, wearing large sunglasses, standing against a plain backdrop.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model wearing large sunglasses and a tan trench coat, holding a shiny red handbag with gold accents.
A man in a black pinstripe suit with a red tie and white shirt, seated on a black stool against a white background.
A man in a black pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red tie sitting on a stool against a white background.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a male model in a black pinstripe suit sitting on a black stool against a plain white background.
A man in a black pinstripe suit with a white shirt, red tie, and gold watch, standing against a white background.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a male model in a black pinstripe suit with a red tie, sitting on a black stool, adjusting his wristwatch against a plain white background.
A man in a black pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red tie, sitting on a black stool against a white background.
A woman with dark skin and long black hair wearing a strapless black dress and gold jewelry, including earrings, bracelet, and rings, posing against a dark green background.
A woman in a black strapless dress with a high slit on her left leg, wearing gold heels, standing against a dark background. She is touching her ear with her right hand.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model in a black satin evening gown with a high slit, gold high heels, and jewelry, standing against a dark green background.
A woman in a black evening gown with a thigh-high slit, wearing high heels, jewelry, and posing against a green background.
A woman in a strapless black satin gown with a slit, wearing high heels, stands against a dark background.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model in a strapless black dress with a high slit, gold high heels, and jewelry, standing against a dark background.
A woman sitting on the floor with one knee bent and the other leg extended, wearing a black sheer blouse, red leather shorts, and black high heels, against a plain beige background.
A young woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a sheer black blouse and red leather shorts, posing with one hand near her face against a beige background.
Young woman wearing a black sheer blouse, red leather shorts, and black high heels, standing against a plain beige background.
A woman with long blonde curly hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing a sheer black top and shiny red shorts, standing with her arms crossed against a neutral background.
A woman posing with one leg raised, wearing a black sheer long-sleeve top, a short red leather skirt, and black high heels, against a beige background.
A woman with long blonde hair in a high ponytail, wearing gold hoop earrings, a black sheer long-sleeve blouse, and red leather shorts, standing against a beige background.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black lace bralette, a black skirt, white thigh-high socks, a plaid blazer, and a black tie, posing against a white background with one hand resting on her head.
A woman dressed in black and white fashion, wearing high heels and thigh-high socks, poses with one foot on a white platform against a plain white background.
Young woman sitting on white box, wearing black and white plaid jacket, black skirt, white thigh-high socks, and black high heels, posing with a thoughtful expression and holding glasses against a plain white background.
Young woman with long hair posing against a white background, wearing a checkered blazer, black crop top, black mini skirt, white knee-high socks, black high heels, and holding a black ribbon.
Stylish young woman with long brown hair and glasses in a black lace bra, plaid blazer, black shorts, white thigh-high socks, and black high-heeled shoes, posing against a white background.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model with long hair wearing black glasses, a black and white plaid blazer, and a black short skirt, sitting on a white block against a plain white background.
A woman with long hair sitting on a black stool against a beige background, with a window shadow projected behind her.
A young woman in a satin blouse and ripped jeans sitting on a black stool with one foot on the ground and the other leg resting on the stool. She is smiling and looking to the side, with a shadow of a window projected on a beige background behind her
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model with long brown hair, wearing a white blazer and matching white pants, sitting on a stool against a beige background, looking to the side with a slight smile.
A woman in a white suit sitting on a black stool against a plain beige background, with her right hand touching her chin and her left hand resting on her knee.
A woman sitting on a black stool, with her knees pulled to her chest, looking thoughtfully to the side. She is wearing a white blouse and ripped jeans, with a shadow of a window projected onto the background wall.
A woman in a white blouse and ripped jeans sitting on a black stool against a beige background. The shadow of a window is projected on the wall behind her.
A young blonde woman with wavy hair in a high ponytail, wearing a black sweater, sheer black tights, and high heels, crouching against a plain white background, pointing directly at the camera.
A woman in a black dress, black tights, and black high heels with red soles sitting on the floor against a plain white background.
A young woman with long, curly blonde hair and red lipstick wearing a black sweater, sheer black stockings, and black high heels. She poses with her back slightly turned, looking over her shoulder against a plain white background.
Chicago fashion photoshoot of a female model with blonde wavy hair wearing a black turtleneck sweater, black sheer stockings, and black high heels, standing against a plain white background.
A woman laying on the floor with her legs raised and crossed, wearing black tights and red high heels, with her head resting on her arm and blonde curly hair spread out, against a plain white background.
A woman with blonde hair lying on a white surface wearing black sheer tights, black high heels, and a black sweater, reaching towards the camera.
A smiling woman with dark hair, wearing makeup, holding a camera, and sitting at a table against a red background.
A woman with dark hair in an updo hairstyle, wearing a white turtleneck, grey blazer, and jewelry, posing against a red background.
A woman in a white dress with long sleeves, wearing a light gray coat draped over her shoulders, standing against a red background. She has dark hair styled in an updo, red lipstick, and is wearing earrings and high heels.
A woman with dark hair styled in a bun, wearing a white fitted dress, beige high heels, and holding a grey coat over her shoulder against a deep red background.
A woman with dark hair styled in a high bun, wearing bold red lipstick, winged eyeliner, a grey coat over a white high-neck top, and jewelry, against a red background.
A woman with dark hair styled in a bun, wearing makeup, red lipstick, and a black top, is holding a camera in her right hand and resting her chin on her left hand against a red background.
A young man with dark hair and a beard, sitting on a black chair against a green background, wearing a black jacket with colorful patches, distressed jeans, and white sneakers, with a watch and bracelets on his wrists.
A man wearing a black coat, black pants, and brown boots sitting on a black stool against an olive green background.
A young man with curly hair and sunglasses sitting on a black stool, wearing a black T-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers with gold accents, striking a dance pose against a plain green background.
A man sitting on a stool against a plain green background, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and brown boots, with a watch on his left wrist, holding the collar of his jacket with his right hand, looking thoughtfully to the side.
A man standing against a plain olive green background, wearing a dark coat, black pants, and tan lace-up boots, looking down thoughtfully with his hand on his chin.
A young man standing against a solid green background, wearing a black jacket covered in colorful patches, ripped jeans, white sneakers with red and gray accents, and a white t-shirt.