STUDIO IN EVANSTON · CHICAGO + MIDWEST · TRAVEL AVAILABLE
Chicago + Midwest photographer
The photographer behind the work.
Patrick Simmons creates clean, polished imagery that helps brands, talent, and professionals sell, connect, and stand out.
About Patrick
Elevated imagery. An approachable set.
Patrick is a Chicago-based beauty, commercial, and e-commerce photographer with more than a decade of experience working with brands, agencies, models, and entrepreneurs throughout Chicago and the Midwest.
His work combines thoughtful lighting, natural retouching, and an efficient production process. The goal is always the same: modern, authentic images that feel elevated and approachable while staying aligned with the client's marketing goals.
That same mix of creative direction and industry insight carries into model portfolios, agency digitals, personal branding, and professional headshots—so every image is visually strong and strategically useful.
Good Vibes!
The work
Versatile by specialty. Consistent in quality.
From a single portfolio session to a high-volume campaign, each production is shaped around where the final images need to perform.
Beauty + skincare
Clean, polished campaign imagery built for beauty, skincare, and wellness brands.
Explore beauty work ↗Commercial + e-commerce
Consistent product, lifestyle, and catalog photography made to work across every sales channel.
Explore commercial work ↗Model development
Strategic portfolios, agency submission digitals, and direction that helps talent show real range.
Explore model development ↗Headshots + personal branding
Credible, current portraits for professionals, performers, entrepreneurs, and growing teams.
Explore headshots ↗Portrait Vibes
Personality-led portraits for milestones, engagements, families, graduates, and moments worth remembering.
Explore Portrait Vibes ↗Behind the scenes
The final frame starts with the right energy.
Preparation, collaboration, clear direction, and a calm set make room for the strongest work. These are real moments from Patrick's productions—exactly as they happened.
Every production begins with a clear plan.
Ideas get stronger when the right team is heard.
Every frame is made for a real purpose.
Patrick makes you feel comfortable and confident when shooting. It was a great experience with a great guy!
— Lexie
Read client reviews ↗Selected brand experience
Trusted across beauty, retail, talent, and beyond.
Patrick brings commercial discipline and an easy, people-first approach to every production—from emerging businesses to recognized national brands.
