CHICAGO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
detailed-driven Documentary photography for
Serving Illinois and Beyond
free-spirited souls living for the Little Things.
ExPress Yourself & Your Love IN IT'S TRUEST FORM
I'm an inclusive photographer who prioritizes creating a meaningful space for you to express yourself, your business, your family, or your love through my imagery. If you have a vision, my goal is to bring it to life through my lens and artistry.
PORTRAITS FOR YOUR INTIMATE WEDDING & YOUR GROWING FAMILY
All are welcome here.
ALL LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL.
ALL FAMILIES ARE BEAUTIFUL.
ALL HUMANS ARE WORTHY OF SHARING THEIR STORY.
"Jess has an eye for capturing life's sweetest moments like no other. Her ability to capture the moment and portray personality through her images leaves me swooning over the results every single time. I have worked with Jess from maternity, to family portraits and special events and she will forever be my go-to photographer. She is the best!" - Libby
"Jess is an amazing photographer and person! She took photos for me and my two best friends - we did like a friend anniversary photo shoot with fall leaves and champagne! She was so personable and easy to work with and made us all feel so comfortable the entire time. It even rained and she just went with the flow and got some really fun playing in the rain photos. I highly recommend working with her for any of your photography needs!" - Amanda
"Jess is B E Y O N D talented! We’ve had the pleasure of having her capture our family photos for over eight years now. She’s quite literally THE best. We’ve taken pictures in all sorts of weather too and she’s made the whole process seamless and delivered nothing but absolute beauty. Jess is the most genuine person & is down to have a good time or keep it super simple. She’s your girl, I’m tellin ya! Pure gem!" - Allie
I'm driven by highlighting honest and candid moments in my work. I primarily utilize natural lighting on location to create memorable photographs that capture the real, authentic YOU. Overall, I’d describe my work as playful, spirited, and vivacious — natural vibes with a pop of color.
I believe that if you look close enough, you can find beauty in mostly everything. I don't stress about weather mishaps, unruly kids, or wardrobe malfunctions. I know how to document these realities in a way that allows you to look back and laugh, seeing true beauty in it all.
I’m a sucker for the details. Details are my favorite way of storytelling and allow me to appreciate the finer things in a bigger capacity. This then helps you slow down and be able to have a newfound appreciation for details that you may not have noticed before.
My work is all about...
By the way, my name is Jess Callahan - aka JCalls - and I'm the human behind the biz here.
I’m straight up weird, but that’s what makes my clients continue to come back for every life milestone. I’m about embracing quirks and shoving social norms to the side during my sessions while making your visions a reality in a way you couldn't imagine on your own.
