Chicago + Midwest photographer
Chicago beauty, commercial + model portfolio photographer.
Clean, intentional photography for brands, models, actors, entrepreneurs and people ready for images that look polished—and work with purpose.
What do you need photos for?
Start with your goal
Choose the photography that fits your next move.
Whether you need a stronger portfolio, a better headshot or a complete campaign, the process begins with where your images need to take you.
01Campaigns + model portfolios
Beauty + Skincare
Clean, polished beauty photography for skincare brands, cosmetics, medspas and models building beauty-focused portfolios.
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02Digitals + commercial range
Model Development
Strategic portfolio sessions that help new and working models show agencies and clients where they fit—and what they can book.
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03Actors + business professionals
Headshots + Branding
Approachable, confident portraits for actors, entrepreneurs, teams, LinkedIn profiles, websites and personal brands.
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04Brands + online retailers
Commercial + E-Commerce
Conversion-minded photography for advertising, product launches, catalogs, online shops and branded content libraries.
Explore commercial workFor brands + businesses
Images designed to connect—and convert.
Build a consistent visual library for advertising, websites, social media, e-commerce, press and campaigns. Patrick brings commercial strategy, clean lighting and a flexible production mindset to every assignment.
- Beauty + skincare campaigns
- E-commerce + catalog photography
- Commercial lifestyle + personal branding
- Corporate headshots + team imagery
For models + people
Direction that makes confidence visible.
You do not need to arrive knowing how to pose. Sessions are collaborative, clearly planned and guided from the first frame to the last—so your images still feel like you, at your strongest.
- Model portfolios + agency digitals
- Actor + performer headshots
- Business headshots + personal branding
- Beauty portfolio development
Featured work
Commercial polish.Human energy.
A selection of beauty, model development, fitness, headshot, branding and commercial photography created in Chicago, Evanston and on location.
One photographer.
More ways to
move your brand forward.
Experience you can feel
A clear plan.Comfortable set.Images built to work.
More than 100 clients have left five-star Google reviews after working with Patrick. The common thread: professional direction, a relaxed experience and photographs that feel polished without losing personality.
Start your projectTrusted by brands, businesses + talent connected to
Simple from start to finish
Good photos start before shoot day.
Every project is different, but the goal stays the same: remove guesswork, make the experience comfortable and create images with a clear job to do.
Discover
Choose your direction
Start with the service that fits your goal, or share your project if you need a custom recommendation.
Plan
Build the visual strategy
We define the audience, usage, wardrobe, locations, shot list and creative direction before the camera comes out.
Create
Get clear direction
Patrick guides posing, expression, movement and pacing while keeping the set collaborative and efficient.
Deliver
Put the images to work
Review your proofs, choose your favorites and receive polished files prepared for their intended use.
Patrick D. Simmons Photography
Commercial thinking. Personal direction.
Patrick D. Simmons is a Chicago-area photographer with an Evanston studio and more than a decade of experience creating beauty, commercial, model development, e-commerce, headshot and personal-branding imagery.
He works with national brands, growing businesses, established talent and first-time clients—bringing the same attention to planning, lighting and direction to every set.
Meet PatrickBased in Evanston. Working across the Midwest.
Your Chicago photography studio - without the downtown friction.
The Evanston studio serves clients from the Chicago Loop, North Shore, Skokie, Wilmette, Northbrook, Rosemont, Waukegan, Gurnee, Milwaukee and beyond. On-location production and travel are available when your project needs a real environment.
Ask about your locationBefore you book
Questions, answered.
Still deciding? Email info@patrickdsimmons.com or call (847) 497-5353.
What photography services do you offer?
Patrick specializes in beauty and skincare photography, commercial lifestyle and e-commerce imagery, model portfolio development and agency digitals, professional headshots, and personal branding photography.
Where is your photography studio?
Patrick's studio is in Evanston, just north of Chicago. Studio and on-location sessions are available throughout Chicago, the North Shore, Milwaukee and the greater Midwest.
Do you work with people who are not professional models?
Yes. Every session includes clear direction for posing, expressions and movement. Patrick works with first-time clients, experienced models, actors, executives, entrepreneurs and full commercial teams.
How do I choose the right photography service?
Start with the four service categories above. If your project overlaps categories or you are unsure, send Patrick a short message about your goals and where the images will be used. He will recommend the best next step.
How quickly will I receive my images?
For portrait and model sessions, proofs are normally delivered within 2–3 business days. Final retouched images are typically delivered within 5–10 business days after selections. Commercial timelines are planned around the project scope.
Do you travel for photography projects?
Yes. Patrick regularly serves Chicago, Evanston, Milwaukee and clients throughout the Midwest, with travel available for commercial productions and larger assignments.
Your next image starts here
What do your photos need to do next?
Choose a photography service, or tell Patrick about the audience, platform and goal behind your project.