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The Power of Group Photography: Elevating Your Business Presence
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

The Power of Group Photography: Elevating Your Business Presence

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

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Your Corporate Headshot Photography Guide
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Your Corporate Headshot Photography Guide

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

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Headshots in Fulton Market
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Headshots in Fulton Market

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.

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Magic Johnson at the voco Hotel
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Magic Johnson at the voco Hotel

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.

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Investment Bankers at the Willis Tower
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Investment Bankers at the Willis Tower

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.

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Photo Licensing Explained
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Photo Licensing Explained

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

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Corporate Branding Photo Shoot
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Corporate Branding Photo Shoot

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

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Branded Portrait
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Branded Portrait

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.

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Environmental Headshots
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Environmental Headshots

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

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2022 Recap
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

2022 Recap

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.

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Headshots at a Chicago Law Firm
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Headshots at a Chicago Law Firm

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

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Staff Headshots
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Staff Headshots

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

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Cover of Illinois Bar Journal
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Cover of Illinois Bar Journal

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.

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Portrait for Financial Advisor Magazine
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Portrait for Financial Advisor Magazine

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

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Cover Photo for Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Cover Photo for Cancer Treatment Centers of America

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

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Backstage With One Direction
Tina Smothers Tina Smothers

Backstage With One Direction

One Direction collaboration with Elizabeth Arden to release the “You and I” fragrance. Elizabeth Arden threw them a party backstage before their Soldier Field performance and I was hired to capture the party.

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