A Chicago Photographer With Diverse Experience
With over 25 years of experience I am a seasoned Chicago photographer.
I have a diverse background working for local and national wedding industry leaders, newspapers, museums, large magazines and tourism in America and Southern Africa to name a few over the last 25 plus years.
Weddings
For those embarking on a lifelong journey together, I promise a very personal experience.
I capture every wedding with a blend of Candid, traditional and editorial styles.
Over more than two decades I have personally documented over 1000 weddings!
If you are looking for a Chicago photographer for your wedding go here.
Studio and Location Portraits
Family portraits, kids, high school seniors and more.
Under Chicago’s cityscape (I love the River Walk and North Avenue Beach) or within the comforting haven of my local studio, I create portraits that speak volumes about who you are and the journey you’re on.
I specialize in active kids photography and regularly do commercial kids photography for museums and schools around Chicago.
Event Photographer
Birthdays, mitzvahs, corporate events and more.
With an instinctive ability to capture the heartbeat of your event or celebration, every grin, cheer and tender glance is immortalized in stunning detail.
Pet Portraits
Specializing in both studio and outdoor photography, I offer pet owners a diverse range of options to capture their furry companions’ essence. Within the cozy, state-of-the-art studio, pets are photographed against thoughtfully crafted backdrops, ensuring every wag, purr, or playful glance is perfectly highlighted.
For those who cherish the vibrant energy of the outdoors, sessions in iconic Chicago locations like Lincoln Park or along the scenic lakeshore provide a dynamic and natural setting. My vast experience working with wildlife in Africa and my love for animals ensure each image is a cherished keepsake, reflecting the joy and bond pets bring to our lives.
If you are beginning your search for a wedding or portrait photographer visit the Portfolio Page to see more work.
It would be hard to find a more experienced Chicago Photographer!
A Few Kind Words
Shane has photographed every stage of my family’s growth. From my wife’s first pregnancy in 2012 to my second son’s newborn photos in 2016.
His photographs are something we display proudly all over our home. They are keepsakes we can’t wait to pass down to our kids.
In fact, the only reason he didn’t also photograph our wedding was because we didn’t know him at the time, but we wish we did! – Brendan
Shane was amazing and so easy to work with! We hired Shane for our wedding photography, and he was kind, professional, and energetic. You can tell he loves what he does, and is fantastic at capturing your day, especially the candid moments. He makes you feel special and comfortable behind the camera. From the first communication with Shane, I knew he was perfect. He is quick at responding and provided a great timeline for us right away that we were able to build our day off of. Shane has so much experience and was familiar with the venue so knew where the best places to take pics were! I would absolutely recommend Shane to anyone looking for a photographer, especially for your wedding! – Paige
I would love to be your Chicago Photographer!
Want to see some of my personal passion photography work – Shane Cleminson Photography
