KIN C

Freelance photographer

Based in Chicago

For me, photography is more than taking beautiful images, it’s about capturing the emotion and essence of a single moment so it can be relived time and time again. Scroll down to explore my portfolio and contact me directly for more information.

A quiet moment by the river in Chicago Riverwalk.

One question.
One yes.
And a whole new chapter begins. 💍

#ChicagoProposal #SheSaidYes
#ChicagoRiverwalk #LoveInChicago
#ChicagoPhotographer

A little bit of the wild west
in the middle of Chicago.

Boots on concrete.
Cowboy hat under city lights.

#CowboyStyle #ChicagoDowntown
#Chicago #streetphotography
#ChicagoPhotographer

From behind my lens, I watched the air turn blue.

One spray —
and suddenly the world felt louder, brighter, fuller.

The way they froze for half a second…
then laughed, cried, and held each other tighter.

Moments like this aren’t just about color.
They’re about the beginning of a whole new story. 💙

#GenderReveal
#FamilyMoments
#NewChapter
#ChicagoPhotographer
#CapturedEmotion

Commercial Photography-Pt.1️⃣ [Employees Headshots]

The faces behind the fades. ✂️
Strong hands. Sharp vision. Real personalities.
Headshots for the team at The Chop Shop Barberia — because great branding starts with the people.

#TeamPortraits #BarberHeadshots
#ChicagoBarbers
#ChicagoPhotographer
#ChicagoBusiness

Commercial Photography-Pt.2️⃣ [Interior]

Where style meets atmosphere.
Moody lights, clean lines, and that unmistakable barbershop energy.
Capturing the space that shapes the experience at The Chop Shop Barberia.

#InteriorPhotography #ChicagoBusiness
#BrandStorytelling #MoodyTones
#ChicagoPhotographer

Shemar’s second birthday shoot — but make it cyberpunk. ⚡️

This year, we took it to Chinatown Chicago.
Neon lights. Night streets. Cinematic mood.

#ChinatownChicago #ChicagoChinatown
#CyberpunkVibes #ChicagoPhotographer
#BirthdayPhotoshoot

Valentine’s night at Navy Pier. ✨

City lights, cold air, warm hands.
Love feels a little brighter by the water. 💕

Captured their Valentine’s story under the Chicago skyline.

#NavyPier #ChicagoAtNight
#ValentinesPhotoshoot
#ChicagoPhotographer
#NightPortrait

After the yes,
They wandered through downtown Chicago
like the whole city was celebrating with them. ✨

New chapter. Same love.

#ChicagoRiverwalk #ChicagoProposal
#SheSaidYes #ProposalMoment
#ChicagoPhotographer

From behind my lens, I saw the exact second everything changed.

Aaron proposed to Leslie along the Chicago Riverwalk —
and her expression… absolutely priceless.

That mix of surprise, joy, and “is this really happening?”
Moments like this are why I do what I do. 💍

#ChicagoRiverwalk #ChicagoProposal
#SheSaidYes #ProposalMoment
#ChicagoPhotographer

Children portraits in Chicago Chinatown.
Red tones, soft smiles, Lunar New Year spirit.

Wishing everyone a Happy Year of the Horse — may everything go smoothly 🐎🧧

#ChicagoChinatown #ChicagoPhotographer
#YearOfTheHorse #HappyLunarNewYear
#ChildPortrait

Valentine’s portraits filled with quiet smiles and gentle moments.
Love, simply captured. 💌📸

BTDT Photography @btdtxx

#ValentinesPhotoshoot #ValentinesPortrait
#CouplePortraits #LoveCaptured
#RomanticMoments

They changed into something a little more formal and headed to a concert.
The day was still beating in their hearts.
Before the music started, I captured one last frame of their night. 📸✨

#ConcertNight #DateNightChicago
#CoupleStyle #chicagophotographer
#ChicagoNights

They left the rink and walked into downtown Chicago.
Hand in hand, they let the city become part of their story. 📸✨

#DowntownChicago #chicagophotographer
#CoupleInTheCity #CityLoveStory
#UrbanRomance

Under the lights at the ice rink in Chicago, he went down on one knee.
No rehearsals, no perfect timing — just a real moment.
I pressed the shutter and let love lead the frame. 📸✨

#ChicagoProposal #chicagophotographer #SheSaidYes
#CoupleMoments #LoveInTheCity

When you trust the photographer’s vision. Pt.I

Couple photoshoot in downtown Chicago becomes a story of the city and you. 📸✨

#CouplePhotoshoot #DowntownChicago
#ChicagoCouple #CityLoveStory
#CouplePortraits #LifestylePhotography
#UrbanRomance #ChicagoPhotographer
#StorytellingPhotography

When you trust the photographer’s vision. Pt.II

Couple photoshoot in downtown Chicago becomes a story of the city and you. 📸✨

#CouplePhotoshoot #DowntownChicago
#ChicagoCouple #CityLoveStory
#CouplePortraits #LifestylePhotography
#UrbanRomance #ChicagoPhotographer
#StorytellingPhotography

Two kind hearts, one beautiful journey—honeymoon days in Chicago.

The video is for @dprietto1 & @ginabacaa

#ChicagoHoneymoon #HoneymoonVibes #LoveInChicago #JustMarried #CoupleGoals #ChicagoLove #HoneymoonMemories #WeddingTravel #DestinationHoneymoon #LoveStory #RomanticMoments #CapturedLove #ChicagoPhotographer #CoupleFilm

Kids Christmas card portraits
Photographed with care, warmth, and holiday spirit 🎄✨

#ChildPhotography
#KidsPhotography
#Chicagophotographer
#BehindTheLens
#PortraitPhotographer

@joshysinsta 🎸🎼
@btdtxx 📸

#LiveMusicPhotography
#ConcertPhotography
#BandPhotography
#BehindTheLens
#PhotographerLife
#CapturedLive

From behind the lens 📸 Captured these in a vintage style.

@laikaa_band live at @ashbary_coffeehouse on Dec 12th — warm lights, close crowd, and music you could feel.

#LiveMusicPhotography
#ConcertPhotography
#BandPhotography
#BehindTheLens
#PhotographerLife
#CapturedLive

A rainy winter night in Chicago 🌧️
City landmarks glowing at night ✨
Christmas lights, quiet streets 🎄
A couple travel moment, frozen in time 📸

Pt.II - Chicago streets

#coupletravel #chicagolandmarks #winterinchicago
#chicagophotographer #chicagophotography

A rainy winter night in Chicago 🌧️
City landmarks glowing at night ✨
Christmas lights, quiet streets 🎄
A couple travel moment, frozen in time 📸

Pt.I - Christmas Tree

#coupletravel #chicagolandmarks #winterinchicago
#chicagophotographer #christmastree

Chicago Theater, city lights, and a birthday photoshoot she gifted her best friend — such perfect vibes ✨🏙️

#ChicagoTheatre
#ChicagoPhotography
#ChicagoPhotographer
#ChicagoStreets
#DowntownChicago

#chicagostory
#bestfriendshoot
#bestiesphotoshoot
#birthdayphotoshoot
#birthdaymemories
#chicagobirthday
#friendshipstories
#storytellingphotography

After a big snow, parents and children turned Palmisano Park into a ski slope over the weekend. Everyone had a great time.

#ChicagoWinter #SnowFun #chicagophotographer #WinterAdventures #SnowDay

He joined her for the graduation shoot, and I couldn’t resist taking some photos of them together.
Their connection made the session even more beautiful. 🤍

#GraduationPhotoshoot #ChicagoGraduationPhotos #GradPortraits #ChicagoPhotographer #PortraitPhotography #LifestylePhotography #CouplePhotos #CouplePhotography #LoveInTheFrame #ChicagoPortraits #ChicagoLove #StudyAbroadLife

Confident, elegant, and effortlessly photogenic.
She came back to Chicago after graduating in the UK,
bringing a touch of British charm into every frame. 🎓✨

#ChicagoPhotographer
#ChicagoGraduationPhotos
#GradPhotoshoot
#PortraitPhotography
#LifestylePhotography
#StudyAbroadLife
#UKToUSA
#FemalePortraits
#GraduationPortraits
#ChicagoPortraitPhotographer

Pt.II [The Christmas tree🎄]

Last time I photographed this couple for their maternity session—right before their baby arrived.
This time, he proposed to her in the same spot at Lincoln Park.
Honored to document another chapter of their story. ✨📷

#lincolnpark #chicagoproposal #proposalphotography #proposalideas #maternityphotography #chicagophotographer #engagementphotography #proposalplanner #chicagocouples #chicagolove #chicagocamera #chicagophotoshoot #couplesphotography #storytellingphotography #capturelove #photographerlife

Last time I photographed this couple for their maternity session—right before their baby arrived.
This time, he proposed to her in the same spot at Lincoln Park.
Honored to document another chapter of their story. ✨📷

#lincolnpark #chicagoproposal #proposalphotography #proposalideas #maternityphotography #chicagophotographer #engagementphotography #proposalplanner #chicagocouples #chicagolove #chicagocamera #chicagophotoshoot #couplesphotography #storytellingphotography #capturelove #photographerlife

Continued the shoot in downtown Chicago 🌆
From the quiet romance of campus to the energy of the city —
every corner tells a new chapter of their story.
The wind was cold, but their smiles kept the city warm 💑

“In the heart of the city, their love still feels quiet.”

#ChicagoDowntown #ChicagoCoupleShoot #ChicagoPhotographer #LoveInChicago #ChicagoPhotography #CouplePhotography #CityPhotoshoot #UrbanLove #ChicagoPhotoshoot

Couple shoot at the University of Chicago 🎓💑[Q+J]
The campus architecture, fall colors, and golden light
made everything feel like a movie scene 🍂✨
Definitely one of my favorite spots for love stories in Chicago

#UniversityofChicago #ChicagoCoupleShoot #ChicagoPhotographer #ChicagoPhotography #CouplePhotography #FallInChicago #LoveInChicago #ChicagoPhotoshoot #CampusPhotoshoot #CoupleGoals

Pt.II
📍Ping Tom Park, Chicago

#ChicagoProposal #EngagementPhotographer #PingTomPark #ProposalPhotography #ChicagoLoveStories

A quiet corner by the river, the skyline behind them, and a simple “yes” that changed everything.
📍Ping Tom Park, Chicago

#ChicagoProposal #EngagementPhotographer #PingTomPark #ProposalPhotography #ChicagoLoveStories

The light, the skyline, the moment — everything aligned at Ping Tom Park.

The people on the cruise passed by and cheered for the couple — even the river shared their joy. 💫

@btdtxx BTDT Photography

#ChicagoPhotography #ProposalShoot #PingTomPark #EngagementPhotos #LoveInChicago

Let the light do the talking.

#CarVibes #CarAesthetic #LightAndShadow #NightShoot #AutoScene #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography

@btdtxx BTDT Photography

#ChicagoChinatown #StreetPhotography #PhotoSpots #PhotographerLife #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography

Chicago Chinatown is full of photo-worthy spots.

@btdtxx BTDT Photography

#ChicagoChinatown #StreetPhotography #PhotoSpots #PhotographerLife #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography

Every photo has a story — this is where it begins.

#BehindTheScenes #BTSPhotography #ChicagoPhotographer #InTheMaking #VisualJourney

Composition meets emotion — that’s the art of autumn.🍁

@ggbond_318 🚶🏻

@btdtxx 📸 BTDT Photography
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A set of portraits of @ggbond_318

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🍁Autumn and maple leaves, a perfect match painted by nature.
📸 @btdtxx BTDT Photography
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#AutumnVibes #MapleLeaves #FallColors #NatureLovers #AutumnAesthetic #FallPhotography #GoldenSeason

Officially two and totally adorable 💕👑
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#2ndBirthday #BirthdayShoot #ToddlerVibes #CuteKids #HappyBirthday #ToddlerLife #PhotoSession #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography

🎥&📷 @btdtxx BTDT Photography
🛞 @mitsubishimotorsofficial 2003 Lancer Evolution
🧑🏻 @dinohippo123
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💡🏮✨❤️ [W+J]
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#ChinaLights #ChinaLightsWisconsin #CoupleGoals #LoveInLights #LanternFestival #DateNight #CouplePhotography #LightUpTheNight #WisconsinEvents #NightPhotography #RomanticVibes #LanternLove
#coupleshoot #couplephotography #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography #couplesofinstagram #chicagolife #outdoorphotography #outdoorphotoshoot #couplemoments #boernerbotanicalgardens

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#wisconsin #couplephotography #chicagophotographer #chicagolife #outdoorphotography

📸: @btdtxx BTDT Photography

#ShutterDrag #LightArt #PhotoMagic #CreativePhotography #LongExposureShot #CapturedMoments

[A+Z=♾️]
[Bathed in sunlight, wrapped in love.]
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#coupleshoot #couplephotography #chicagophotographer #chicagophotography #chitown #chicago #romance #engagementphotos #engagementphotography #portraitphotography #portrait_vision #portrait_mood #portrait_perfection #bookwme #couplesofinstagram #chicagolife #chicagoweddingphotographer #outdoorphotography #outdoorphotoshoot #couplemoments #couples #couplelove❤️ #couplesphotographer #couplesphotoshoot

Diploma in hand, dreams in motion.
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#graduate2025 #chicagophotographers #chicagophotography #gradutionphotoshoot #diplomaphotography

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BIO

The full story

Every picture tells a story, and I'm honored to be there to capture the special memories for the people. Deciding on doing photography in 2019 was the best choice I have ever made, and I've never looked back. As a dedicated and passionate photographer, I’m fascinated by those unique moments that can be seized on camera. Since beginning my professional journey, I’ve worked on many different types of projects, such as portraits, automotive, corporate events, food & beverage, engagements, weddings, etc. And it has expanded my experience and added to my portfolio. Take a moment to explore my work, and contact me with any questions.

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‪(847) 616-5020‬

KIN C

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