CHICAGO HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER
CHICAGO HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER
Step into your power and
show the world what you can do.
SHOW THE WORLD YOU’RE A PRO WITH YOUR BEST FIRST IMPRESSION
Your professional headshots in Chicago and branding photos make up the image of your company to your networking peers and clients.
Market like a hero. Get the headshot photos you need to succeed. We take the time to get to know your needs and help you see how you can make your image even better. It’s like getting a marketing consultant as a bonus.
We make the process smooth, painless, and even fun. We aim to exceed your expectations with clear directions, timely communication, and professional setups – all leading to an exceptional experience for your brand.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT EXPERIENCE
It’s more than just some pictures for your LinkedIn – it’s your brand.
A discovery consultation to learn more about you, your professional future, and your audiences.
2 wardrobe choices, 2 retouched photos with custom print, web, LinkedIn, and social media files.
Your awesomely painless photographic session takes place in our custom 2000 sf studio.
Electronic proofs in one business day or less. Artfully retouched photos in a week or less.
BE A PERSON OF ACTION. GET YOUR BUSINESS HEADSHOTS SESSION ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW
Weekend appointments are limited and available by phone only.
Call 312-805-5310 to schedule weekend appointments.
“Loved working with Aaron Gang for my branding photos and professional headshots. The process was easy and he had a great team! In the past, I had maybe liked one photo of the bunch. This time, there were many that I LOVED! Kudos to Aaron for having the magic to make that happen.” – Charlotte A.
“What a great experience! I knew I needed professional photos, not photos from my phone, but I had no idea how incredible the experience and pictures would be. Thank you, Aaron, for my awesome photos! I also want to thank Taylor for my makeup. I keep looking at the pictures thinking, “That‘s ME?! I look GOOOOD!”.” – Berni D.
“Hey, Everyone! Aaron updated my headshots and they are amazing! The process was smooth and easy from setting up the appointment to the actual event. (He has some great material for you to review to get you in the mood and looking your best!) I did ask him to make me younger, thinner, and better looking, so not an easy task. He did great!! 5 Stars, cause that’s all there
“Aaron was great to work with. I needed a new headshot for work and one for my creative arts. I normally hate having my photo taken and can’t stand the results, but Aaron made me feel relaxed, and the session was fun. The best part is, I loved the photos!! I highly recommend Aaron Gang Photography.” – Ciaran C.
“Loved it. He aims for your face but captures your soul. ❤️ Wonderful job Aaron! Thank you!” – Niveen J.
WHAT AARON GANG LOVES ABOUT PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY
Working with professionals teaches me something new about the world with each client. The biggest joy in my work is the people. Whether they’re a solopreneur launching a new company, an executive moving to the C-suite for the first time, an author with their first big book deal, or you name it, it’s always great connecting with people and learning from them. Each person offers me a new window into the world.
I also get excited about the challenge of quickly making an individual comfortable in front of the camera and getting a great, real, honest, and believable photo. Getting a photo that is not only technically excellent, but that also represents the individual in the way they want, is a task I take seriously and brings me joy.
Offering my unique set of skills in service to professionals feels great. I am a leader in a global men’s growth work organization. This has given me some unique ways to help a client bring out their gold and let it shine for the world to see. Doing my own marketing work helps me coach professionals beyond the image with concepts like avatar and audience.
In the end, it always comes down to people – meeting people and creating relationships. That’s what I love about professional headshot photography.
Renowned casting director and showcase leader. Helps actors get seen.
Matt Miller is a Chicago based director specializing in performance driven narratives and comedy.
Collaborating with the sketch group The Katydids, he co-created and directed the hit web series Teachers which was distributed by The Onion and then picked up as a TV series by TV Land in 2015. The show ran for three seasons and Matt served as executive producer on the sitcom.
A teacher by training, Matt created and led an exclusive characters and impressions workshop in Chicago for many years with the aim of helping Chicago improvisers better prepare for SNL auditions. Notable graduates include Vanessa Bayer, Katie Rich, Alex Moffat, Paul Brittain, and Cecily Strong. He continues to teach on-camera workshops at schools and colleges across the country.
As a commercial director, his recent credits include work for The Hartford, America’s Best Eyeglasses, Crest, Hyundai, Eggo, and Lowe’s. In 2023, his spot for Crumbl Cookies featuring legendary announcer Michael Buffer won a National Gold Addy Award.
An accomplished theatre director as well, Matt’s credits include work with Steppenwolf, Second City Theatricals, Lifeline Theatre, Mary Arrchie Theatre, Playmakers Lab, and The Irish Theatre of Chicago where his 2014 production of The Seafarer won the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Ensemble and also garnered him a Best Director nomination.
Matt began his career as a casting director in Chicago; his notable film and TV casting credits include The Weatherman, The Amityville Horror, The Ice Harvest, Stranger Than Fiction, The Wise Kids, The Wire, and Public Enemies.
Stalk him appropriately at mattmillerdirect.com.
Director of Gray Talent Agency – one of top talent agencies in Chicago
Dawn Gray is president of Gray Talent Group, founded in 2008, with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The mission of Gray Talent Group is to develop actors and take them to the next level of their career. Consequently, Gray actors can be seen nightly on networks and streaming services. There are currently Gray Talent Actors on Broadway, and on the silver screen.
Before becoming an agent, Gray produced the film Stray Dogs. Her other entrepreneurial venture was MOMents, a resource for working mothers. As part of MOMents, Gray produced a radio segment for WMAQ radio, wrote a column for the Chicago Tribune, created a monthly newsletter, ran support groups and gave talks on balancing work and family.
A graduate of Northwestern University, her first job out of college was working in the media as a writer/producer. Later she transitioned into public relations and held management positions at major agencies. Dawn is delighted to pursue her passion of helping actors find success in this wonderful, wacky business.
Director of Gray Talent Agency – one of top talent agencies in Chicago
Rachael Patterson, Director of Acting Studio Chicago since 1995, taught audition technique for film and commercials for thirty-one years. Formerly a partner in Brody/Patterson Casting, she cast numerous films, television pilots, and commercials.
Rachael attended the University of Notre Dame, where she majored in Theatre and Economics. She received her professional actor training at The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. Rachael worked professionally in theatre in the San Francisco Bay Area and at the Denver Center Theatre Company.
At Acting Studio Chicago, Rachael specializes in teaching on-camera technique for theatrically trained actors. Using the 12 Guideposts delineated by Michael Shurtleff, Rachael emphasizes personalization, relationship, and action in her work. She works to give her students the script analysis skills for film, television, and commercials so that they learn how to work truthfully and with specificity.
In addition to her work at ASC, Rachael was an Adjunct Professor at The Theatre School at DePaul University, where she taught both Acting for the Camera and Audition/Professional Prep to graduating BFA Acting candidates for eleven years. She also co-taught the On Camera Audition Class in the BFA program at the Univ. of Illinois at Chicago for four years. Workshops for additional schools include the Univ. of Illinois, Northern Illinois Univ., Illinois State, Purdue, and others.
