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Jazi Photo
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2150 S. Canalport, 3b-1
Chicago, IL 60608 (map) - (773) 552-6318
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Lifestyle Photography & Cinematography
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Jazi Photo • Chicago, IL • $199-299 per hour
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Jazi Photo is a lifestyle photographer located in Chicago and Riverside, IL. We specialize in capturing natural photo-journalistic photography (and video), and utilize eco-friendly methods in our printing and photography services.
We love capturing the smiles of a newborn baby, or the priceless moment of the first wedding kiss. We specialize in on-location photography, so we'll come to you! This helps us capture the memorable moments in life.
Cinematography is recently added! Are you tired of looking at terrible "professional" wedding videos that look like home movies? If so, we've just added cinematography services to make your wedding film something you'll truly remember. We're excited to have the opportunity to shoot your wedding or event in true film fashion. Visit our website for more info.
Take a look through our website, and you'll see all the wonderful moments we've helped tell. What will be your story?
Reviews
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5/5 stars May 23, 2012
I was highly recommended by my husbands family to take a look at some of jasmine's photography for our March 2012 wedding. As soon as my husband and I seen her photos we just fell in love and we knew we had to have her!! With only a few weeks until our wedding we contacted her and prayed she would be available. We sent her all the info she needed and she responded in excellent timing! She and her husband were so patient and fun to work with! We got our pictures in the mail really quick. They were so Awsome. Everyone in our family including us Loved her pictures and how they came out. She really captured what we wanted and we like how they look so natural and edgy! Her prices are amazing for her talent and work.We cant thank her enough for the time and effort she gave us! My husband and i would recommend her to everyone we know!
– Erica
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May 2, 2011
I met Jasmine when i was looking for a photographer for my wedding. She was recomended by my sister-in-law. She was amazing. I didn't want the standard formal pictures where everyone looks too posed. She did an excellent job at giving us a variety of poses. She has a unique view on photography. I was very impressed with how professional and organized she was. We received the pictures in a reasonable amount of time. We were very happy with the pictures. All I can say is I loved the experience and would use her again.
– Aisha
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May 2, 2011
Jasmine is great to work with, she is very professional and yet keeps you comfortable. She makes sure all the shots you wanted, that you discussed earlier, actually get accomplished. She kept us on time and delivered all on time as promised. I will do business with her again!
– Ozziestella
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April 19, 2011
To describe Jasmine is one word, AMAZING!!!! I had the fortune to hire her for my little girl's1st birthday party on 04/16/11 and was not disappointed. She's punctual, friendly & covers everything you ask her too and more. I will definitely hire her for any future events & will refer her to all my family & friends.
– Janeth
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January 18, 2011
Jasmine has a special gift in photography! She is very easy to work with and has an eye for capturing that special moment. She also has a way of telling a story through her photos. I couldn't be happier with the photos she took of our family!
– Milly
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January 12, 2011
Jazi is the most creative photographer I know. She has a way with bringing colors to light or capturing that special moment. She is so easy to work with and has so many great ideas. I definitely recommend her for all of your photgraphy needs!
– Heather
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January 12, 2011
What can I say about Jasmine to sum it up....one word amazing! She was recommended to me when I was helping my sister n law find a photographer for her wedding...and I can say there wedding pictures amazing! The creativity, originality everything was just awesome...She is easy to get along with, patient, loving, truly cares about her work...Jasmine also did a maternity shoot for our daughter and it was a "give back" session all of the pictures were just amazing! Can't wait for our grand baby to be born I know she will do an awesome job on those pictures!
– Doris
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January 11, 2011
Jasmine is a skillful, innovative, unique artist. She is masterful in the way she photographs. She really knows how to catch real-life, not posed speacial moments, and she understand the importance of capturing memories.
– Mimi
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January 10, 2011
Absolutely BRILLIANT! JaziPhoto has never disappointed my eyes. I referred her to colleagues who needed professional engagement photos & I am pleased to share that they not only booked JaziPhoto for their engagement photos, but their wedding as well. They are more than pleased with the service, level of creativity and professionalism.
– Julianna
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January 10, 2011
I had the experience of being photographed by Jaziphoto Photography and the pictures and service were excellent! She really captured my children and myself providing us photos to cherish forever. Her professionalism and attention to detail, have me want to come to her with all feature portraits of my family, and I would strongly recommend her as a photographer.
– Ruby
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January 7, 2011
Jasmine has been our photographer for the past three years. Each year, she's been more innovative, artistic and just brilliant. She has a way of telling a story through her work. Her innovative and artistic style captures every second of the moment. I highly recommend Jasmine to anyone. She's amazing!
– Joel
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January 7, 2011
Jasmine is easy to work with, fun,and creative! I recently had a shoot with my 5 year old and it was smooth, fast and painless! He loved it too,which isn't always the case when having yourpictures done - we had fun and in less then 48 hours we had great results!
We had an in-home shoot last year by another individual and he gave us no direction, he had no creativity,and made us uncomfortable in our own home...Jasmine is the exact opposite! You will feel comfortable with her and in front of her lense =)– Sarah
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January 7, 2011
Jasmine has been photographing my family since our child, who is now almost five, was 3 months old. She has always captured the moment for us with innovation, creativity, professionalism, and artistry.
I highly recommend Jasmine as a photographer. She is among the few that can provide traditional, non-traditional, and extremely artistic and innovative type frames at the switch of a lens.– Sofia
Question and answer
Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.
A. I commonly photograph families, babies, weddings, engagement photos and senior photos. Although I have been known to photograph a pet or two!
Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Always be sure to study a photographers portfolio. Sometimes a photographers style doesn't match that of the client. You both have to be ok with knowing when it will not work (even if the cost is really cheap). Although semi-professionals and college kids can be cheaper, you'll likely end up with photos you wont be completely in love with.
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. If I were a customer I would want to know if the business had all the proper equipment to be able to get the best work in any condition. So if I were getting married indoors, does the photographer have a way to capture the best photos without ruining it with a massive flash.
Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?
A. While other photographers generally rely on controlled lighting and studio backdrops, I'd rather capture the natural beauty of a moment. I've never been a fan of posed studio photography because it's not the natural way that life happens. One of my greatest achievements is being able to capture a moment exactly as it happened in the most stunning way possible. I also want my company to be socially and economically responsible, which is why all of my prints and products are eco-friendly and we have several social causes we support.
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. The opportunity to meet families, new and growing, and capture something I know they'll treasure for the rest of their lives. I enjoy the moment a family gets to see their photos and are taken back by quality of the work.
Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A. The most common question is what does the shoot entail (location, outfit, etc..). I always tell my families that the best photos come from the unscripted moments. When you book with me, we'll decide the best location to do your shoot to meet your tastes. Sometimes this will be at your home, a nearby park, a landmark, a forest preserve or even the beach. This is included in your booking and I'll travel at no additional cost (within 50 miles, I can't drive to California!) I'll advise that you wear color coordinating outfits (not color matching!). Colors that work well with one another. After an hour of shooting (unless you book longer), I'll have your photos edited and posted, password protected, on my site a couple of days later. Then you just pick your packages and let the tears flow!
Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?
A. For Christmas 2010 I felt a need to give back to my local community. I noticed there were a lot of single parents that have never had the opportunity to have nice family photos due to finances, lack of time, and the craziness of life. So I created "Jazi Gives Back" and invited 12 families to come and have photoshoots free of charge for Christmas. The gratitude was overwhelming. I never believed that a photo could bring a family so much joy. It was then I truly realized that photographs could be such a life changing gift. I plan on doing this every year and hope to expand the concept too.
Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?
A. I would really want customers to know that I am not only passionate about photography, I am passionate about people. I feel like I've been given an opportunity to share my gift to bring awareness to different social issues both globally and locally. This is why each year I travel to different parts of the world and bring back photos that hopefully inspire change.
Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?
A. I am always looking for ways to learn more about my profession, equipment and developents. I attend classes, seminars (both in person and on the web), and have a group of professional peers I meet with to discuss photography. I am always striving to stay with the latest in technology and advancements. I'm kind of a photo-geek!
Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?
A. I would tell anyone interested in photography to first get a camera. It wouldn't have to be a great camera just something to get them thinking through a different "lens". Then find someone who is already doing photography and offer to help them as an "intern". Follow them on a shoot, carry their equipment, it doesnt really matter what you do as long as you take the opportunity to pick their brain. I am an avid believer that you can learn photography if you have a passion for it.
