Dating Profile Photographers in Chicago.

Because every online dating app prioritizes photos as the main deciding factor for matching. You could look like Brad Pitt in real life, but if your photos suck, you're not going to be connecting with many people.

Most people don't have great photos of themselves. So we scrap together whatever old photos we can find and hope for the best. We know these awkward selfies don't do us justice, but it's all we have.

An online dating photographer will help showcase all the great things you bring to the table. They'll show off your charisma, confidence and personality. The'll find all your best angles, help you look natural and deliver stunning photos that will stop people in their tracks.

Do you feel like you're getting the matches you deserve? Do you find yourself endlessly swiping and only getting a few matches each day? 

We work with men and women of all ages, orientations and backgrounds. And while we think everyone could benefit from having great photos of themselves, there's a few areas where photos can really make a difference:

• Recently single or divorced: We get it. The last 5 years of your life were spent with your ex, so every photo has them in it. You're getting back into shape, trying new things, but your photos are old and tired. We can help you.
• Brand new to online dating: This feels like a whole new world. Where do you even begin? Don’t sweat it - it’s not as complicated or scary as you think. We can show you the ropes and make sure your profile is set up for success.
• You're super career focused: You have your shit together and are building a life that you're proud of. You're not spending your days snapping instagram photos with friends. You don't have time, desire or patience to take the perfect selfie.

Bio Copywriting: The right bio can make or break your profile. That's why we've partnered with a professional copywriter to write an original, witty, custom-tailored bio based on your unique personality and goals.
* Included in Pro and All-Star packages
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Relationship Coaching: Having the right mindset is key when dating. That's why we've partnered with Kimberly Hill (a stellar dating & relationship coach) to offer a complimentary 45-minute Zoom session for our clients. Kimberly works with professional men who are single and wanting to get back into the dating scene, but are unsure where to start, and how to move forward with clarity.
* Included in All-Star package

Personal Stylist/Shopper: Want to make sure you're dressing to impress? A personal stylist can work with you (either in-person or over Zoom) to coordinate your outfits.
Note: This isn't something we currently offer in-house, but we can refer you to the right people.

All of our photoshoots take place in downtown Chicago, specifically in the Arts District (East Pilsen).

We stick to this location because we've learned it inside and out. We know exactly what the light will be light at different times throughout the day, and we also know where to go if it starts raining. This way we can make sure our clients get great photos every single time.

The arts district has LOTS of variety in such a small radius, including unique architecture, cute coffee shops, red brick character walls, graffiti and so much more. This way we can pack a number of unique looks into a single session; every clients' photos are guaranteed to be unique.

During our session we might pop by Cafe Jumping Bean to grab some pics of you casually sipping a latte out front on the bench. After that we might head over to Pilsen Art House to add a splash of uniqueness to your photos, blurring out the colorful artwork behind you to capture a truly memorable profile pic. The possibilities are endless in the Arts District; we can't wait to show you!

We suggest bringing a few changes of clothes so you have a variety of looks to choose from. Luckily in Chicago we have no shortage of local cafes and coffee shops we can use to do quick outfit changes while in public.

We just hop in, order a drink (which we'll also use as a prop!) and you'll use the restroom for a quick outfit change.

And don't worry, we've scouted the cleanliest of restrooms (and the best tasting coffee) in town.

With the Pro and All-Star packages, you get three outfits total. So we'll photograph you in the outfit that you'll arrive in, then you'll do two outfit changes during your session.

We recommend bringing a few different outfits: 

1. Date Night
   If you were going on a date tomorrow, chances are you know exactly what you're going to wear. Perhaps a button-up shirt, your favorite pair of jeans/chinos and maybe even a jacket. This is going to look different for everyone, but this is the one outfit you should plan to do the majority of shooting in.
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2. Casual Saturday
   Some of the photos that seem to work best for our clients on Tinder are the casual pics. These are the photos were our clients typically feel like they're themselves; confident in their own skin. Bring a T-shirt or Henley, pair of jeans/khakis and your favorite sneakers. Basically whatever you would wear to go meet up with your friends for lunch on the weekend.
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3. Wild Card
   You can have fun with this last outfit. For some people, they have a favorite hobby (like guitar, yoga, gym, juggling, etc.). For others, they might have a really interesting career that they want to incorporate into their shoot (ie. bing nomadic and working from a laptop at a coffee shop, or dressing up in a suit and tie).
   
   If we can work it into your shoot without it looking too forced/cheesy, we'll do it. For example, if you're in really good shape you might think a photo of you posing in a tank-top would do well. Unfortunately, this is going to look "try hard" and could probably backfire.
   
   Instead, we'd get a photo of you in a tighter t-shirt, with your gym bag over your shoulder, walking through an alleyway confidently smiling. This shows that you're really into fitness without being overly obvious about it.