I make everyone look fabulous.
I love photographing people. Capturing expressions, moments, etc. I can shoot on location, or in a studio. Never limiting myself to a single format, I shoot digital, film, Polaroid, and everything in between.
When I was a kid, I grew up running around my dad’s commercial photo lab, hiding in darkrooms, and always curious as to what was going on. Later, I worked there part time, running the copy camera, and other odd jobs. Photography really became a passion of mine several years ago. I would fix cameras for people, and eventually gathered enough spare parts to build my own. It was a slippery slope from there on.
My equipment is vast, and includes professional digital, along with various 35mm, and medium format film cameras. I also shoot other “novelty” formats such as Polaroid, and 35mm half frame. I have a wide variety of studio lighting gear, along with on-location and portable flash/speedlight lighting.
Located in Oak Park, IL; my central location is near Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Please contact me for that special family, individual, or senior portrait session. I am also available for select weddings and events.
jay@jayauskalnis.com
312.209.1502