YOUR LIFE. YOUR IMAGES. ALWAYS YOU.

Actor Headshot taken by portrait photographer Jess Maynard in Chicago.
Intimate Wedding Portrait taken by Jess Maynard Photography in Chicago
Actor Headshot taken by portrait photographer Jess Maynard in Chicago.
Actor Headshot taken by portrait photographer Jess Maynard in Chicago.

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Hi! I'm Jess!

A Portrait and Wedding Photographer based in Chicago.

I want to capture stories with my images. My aim is to be intentional and empathetic and I hope that radiates through my work as a photographer. I want to create an environment people can play in. And I hope to always carry with me ease, joy, and sincerity.

I started my photography business in 2016 after graduating with my MFA in Acting from the Theatre School at DePaul. My work in theater has and continues to teach me that stories are told through form and movement, as well as emotion.

About Me