Photography has been a big part of my family for 3 generations now. I’m so grateful I can say it's become a fabric of my past and future.

With an education in art direction, I worked at a large ad agency and then for a fashion photographer in downtown Chicago for 7 years.

Needing more of a personal connection, I spent the next 15 years working for only small businesses to help with marketing, graphic design and photography.

I grew up watching my Mom and Dad run our family’s portrait studio that my grandfather started in 1953.

The photographer: NICOLE Byrne

create images that have meaning, show a process and tell the story of the unique individuals in front of my lens.

I combine my experience in portrait photography, marketing and art direction to

It’s important to for me to discuss a plan for a business session, because I really want their images to do work and support their business brand.

I strive to show the personality and the unique process for each business.

Knowing how COVID changed everything for how people and businesses operate, it became so important to visually describe the details of a business and then show who you’re supporting. That’s where I found a great crossover in portraiture and branding/commercial photography.

Whether it’s a high school senior or a construction company, my aim is to show genuine
connection with each subject, to visually share their personality and to tell their unique story.

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