My name’s Justin Sommer
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.