Happy Holidays! Enjoy a sneak peek into this year's self-employed Holiday party that I threw!

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing and brand identity, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and connect with their audience. While individual headshots certainly have their place, there's a compelling case to be made for

While stock photos can be a convenient and cost-effective option, investing in custom stock photos specifically tailored to your brand can elevate your website and provide several significant advantages. Here's why

In today's competitive business landscape, establishing a strong corporate brand is essential for success. While branding encompasses various aspects, one powerful tool that often goes overlooked is

Prepare a spot in your office for the shoot. Don't worry about the natural lighting, as I bring my own strobe lights. I don't need a lot of space and can even set it up in a

A bunch of their executive staff and board members were in town for a meeting, so the client hired me to come to their office for a headshot session. We captured some nice photos in the hallway during one of their breaks.

I was hired to photograph Magic Johnson’s speech at the voco Hotel and what a thrill it was! Even better was when I got to meet him in person afterwards. He is extremely kind and gracious.

We used the 66th floor as a backdrop for these corporate headshots. They use professional photography for their Annual Report and like to update their photos when they have new employees.

There is a standard pricing structure in commercial photography which usually consists of 1. A day rate, 2. Production costs (models, locations, assistants, etc), 3. Retouching fees, and 4. Photo licensing fees. Clients who

The marketing director of this Chicago firm contacted me in need of a library of custom stock photos for their website and marketing materials. This photo shoot came together smoothly because

A lovely branded portrait I took for a company in the hospitality industry. Their Chicago office was very bright and modern with high-end finishes, which I incorporated into the photo.

The latest round of headshots of the new attorneys for a long-standing and valued client. Their new office downtown is even bigger and brighter than

Happy New Year! I am celebrating a record year here at Tina Smothers Photography. Thank you to all of my clients who trusted me with your business! Enjoy a sample of some client projects from 2022.

This law firm in the Willis Tower in downtown Chicago is a long-standing and valued client. Here is the latest round of headshots I took of their new attorneys

I love when I get to photograph everyone at the company! I hope Bob the dog starts his own LinkedIn profile with this headshot.

The Illinois Bar Journal contacted me to take some portraits and headshots of the new Illinois State Bar Association president. He had some nice locations in his office for this nice environmental portrait on the cover.

Vice Magazine contacted me to photograph their party at Subterranean. When Machine Gun Kelly took the stage, the whole crowd exploded!

Walgreens needed a portrait of one of their executives, as they were about to put out a press release regarding a new merger. We photographed this at Walgreens’ headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.

Financial Advisor Magazine contacted me to take portraits of Robert Bergson for a story they were writing. We took several shots inside the beautiful Northern Trust Bank downtown in the Chicago Loop

Cancer Treatment Centers of America did a cover story on Dr. Karen Smorowski, a cancer survivor treating her fellow patients. I took some portraits both inside and outside the facility to accompany the story