Award-Winning Photographer | Portraits, Branding, Families & Events
Since 2014, I’ve been helping professionals, families, and businesses create images that stand out and last a lifetime. My work has been recognized with multiple President’s Awards from the Professional Photographers of Northern Illinois (PPANI) and featured in juried art shows across the Chicagoland area.
📸 What I Offer:
Professional Branding & Headshots – for executives, financial advisors, and teams who want to project confidence and authority.
Portraits & Families – from maternity to milestone moments, captured with warmth and artistry.
Events & Small Weddings – timeless coverage with an eye for candid, emotional storytelling.
Commercial Work – product photography and real estate imagery crafted for maximum impact.
Newborns - my partner Dawn Michele does newborn sessions. She is patient and great with families and babies and has experience doing both in-hospital and in-home sessions.
✨ Why Choose Me:
Professional editing and retouching included — no hidden upsells.
Print + wall art available through my professional lab partner for gallery-quality results.
📍 Based in Algonquin, serving the Fox River Valley and greater Chicagoland. Studio and On-location both offered!
👉 Let’s create images you’ll be proud to share, display, and keep forever.
I’m happy to announce that my partner, Dawn will be joining me. Dawn specializes in Newborn Photography. Dawn has previous experience with her own photography business along with in-hospital newborn photography with Bella Baby.
I can capture family portraits, maternity shots, small wedding and events, headshots including individual and corporate groups. I also do commercial product photography and real estate as well.
I provide discounts for group corporate headshots and for purchasing wall-art and print packages.
Note: I don't provide film photography.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 76 times
Background checked
2 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Photoshoot type
Family / children portrait
Solo portrait
Couples portrait
Newborn portrait
Photography style
Traditional
Candid
Artistic
Natural
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
Photo studio
Home
Office
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Brandi P.
Jun 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jason Nowitzki is a fantastic photographer who brings a wonderful, calming energy. He provided a hassle-free photography experience. Even under harsh midday sun, Jason captured the moments of the day. He has a fantastic eye for maximizing the beauty of the surrounding scenery. We are thrilled with his work, appreciate his creativeness working with our quirky crew, and look forward to working with him again in the future.
Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors
Jason Nowitzki Photography, LLC's reply
Than you so much Brandi! I really enjoyed the afternoon with you and your family and happy to be part of it!
Wedding and Event Photography
Cindy P.
Jul 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jason did a great job with all aspects of photographing our home. His work will definitely help sell our house.
Details: Real estate sale photos • 1 property • Residential • 2000 - 3000 sq ft • I'm flexible
Real Estate and Architectural Photography
Alma T.
Jan 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Upon hiring him. He gave me a questionnaire to get to know me and my family. Also. What kind of pictures were I looking for. It made me feel comfortable knowing he was interesting to get to know my family and what I was looking for. When we went to his studio, his partner Dawn was the one who took our newborn pictures as well as the family pictures. She took her time and was very patient with our newborn and very gentle with her. She is full of ideas and very creative. We had a great time and enjoyed every precious moment of the pictures taken.
Details: Newborn portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Photo studio • Digital or online download • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Mark W.
Oct 30, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
This assignment was for an on-location commercial product photography. Jason was prompt, efficient and arrived with all needed equipment, lighting and backdrop sweeps. Shoot was completed in 1.5 hours. Photo manipulation was excellent and provided several good final options. Definitely would use again.
Details: Office • Print or catalog advertising • Corporate / business • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Jason Nowitzki Photography, LLC's reply
Thank you Mark! Glad you were happy with the final photos!
Commercial Photography
Debbie f.
Nov 26, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jason is amazing! He is creative and extremely good with children. We did a family photograph with him, and I have never worked with anyone better--and we have done a lot of family photographs over the years.
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Home • Digital or online download • My home, venue, etc.
Jason Nowitzki Photography, LLC's reply
I really enjoyed meeting and capturing your family! Thanks of the kind words!
Portrait Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Jason Nowitzki
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For sessions under $500 in cost or booked less than seven days in advance, full payment is expected at time of booking. For all other jobs a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total amount is required to book date. Final payment due the day before shoot. Wall art and print packages available as well.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For most shoots, I start by emailing you a questionnaire. This helps me get to know you better before the shoot and also helps me thinking about what is required for the session.
Individual headshot sessions are delivered within 48 hours (many times 24). For group corporate headshots, participants will be able to view there images shortly after their session and can pick their final edited image on their personal device. Final edits are delivered within 24 hours.
My process for portrait photography is uploading a gallery of unedited images within five days of the session. I’ve found clients love this because they get to see their images right after our session. From there they can select the images they would like to have retouched. This workflow has allowed me to deliver a final gallery within two weeks of the session (many times much faster!).
Event photography galleries are delivered within three weeks of the event. I can give priority for select images if needed right away.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was trained through Balanced Exposure Photography School in Schaumburg, IL.
