My name’s Justin Sommer

Woman in black dress sitting with head resting on knee, grayscale photo

and I’m originally from Chicago, Illinois. My passion for photography began early in my youth when my grandpa gave me a black-and-white film camera. I quickly fell in love with the darkroom process, putting that camera to work and running hundreds of rolls of film through it.

As time went on, I transitioned to digital photography and continued feeding my creative curiosity through new tools, software, and personal projects. Along the way, I realized that photography wasn’t the only thing I loved — it was working with people. Some of my favorite images have come from collaboration, connection, and shared moments.

Today, I focus primarily on portraiture, and weddings have become my favorite events to photograph. Being included in such a meaningful and celebratory moment in people’s lives is something I’m deeply grateful for. I hope that every image I deliver, whether digital or printed, brings feelings of love, joy, and lasting connection.