This month I had the chance to work with Ben Geerts, a real estate professional with @Properties, to refresh his personal branding with a series of clean, modern headshots. We built out a versatile set of looks, both light and dark backgrounds to give him options for marketing, social media, and client-facing materials. To achieveContinue reading “Headshot Session: Ben Geerts”
Author Archives: Dave Hunwick
Light, Lights, Action
This session for The Geoff Brown Real Estate Group came with its fair share of technical hurdles. Due to everyone’s schedules, the only time we could shoot was right at noon, a photographer’s least favorite time of day for portraits! The sun was bright, the sky was reflecting off Lake Michigan, and halfway through, theContinue reading “Light, Lights, Action”
Capturing the Creative Process: Adam Walsh in Studio
Photography by DH23Photo I recently had the pleasure of photographing a good friend of mine, Adam Walsh, as he laid down a single for his upcoming studio album. Adam invited me into the session not to stage anything but to document the real, unfiltered moments. It was all about capturing the magic as it happened. FromContinue reading “Capturing the Creative Process: Adam Walsh in Studio”
Final Days: A Moment With My Father
Photographed in the hospital one week before his passing, this image captures a quiet exchange between father and child. The gesture gentle, instinctive served as both comfort and farewell. In the face of declining health, this moment was not about illness, but presence. It was about being seen, held, and remembered. His gaze, steady andContinue reading “Final Days: A Moment With My Father”
The Journey Begins
There’s something incredibly special about photographing a wedding for a friend’s family it’s a blend of personal connection and creative storytelling that makes the experience even more meaningful. This wedding, held at the stunning South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago, was exactly that: timeless, elegant, and full of joy. The South Shore Cultural Center isContinue reading “The Journey Begins”
The beautiful game
Coach Ferrer leads the celebration at halftime as the high school team honors their feeder clubs — a night of unity, pride, and future soccer stars under the lights
We do!
A magical wedding morning unfolds on the beach in Evanston, Illinois, as the sun rises over Lake Michigan. The couple celebrates their love with a picturesque dance, creating lasting memories in a breathtaking setting that captures the essence of their special day.
Sunrise vows
This image holds a special place in my heart. I was honored to be asked by a friend and incredibly talented fellow photographer to capture their wedding day. Being chosen by someone who knows the craft so well is one of the highest compliments, and I felt deeply privileged to stand behind the lens for such a meaningful occasion. As the sun dipped into the water and they embraced the moment, I was reminded of the quiet power photography has to preserve love, light, and memory.
Spin the night away
DJ Teebot spinning for the annual E-Town get down an annual gathering that brings in a wide range of revelers from all age groups. This particular year brought together many ETHS graduates and the talents of DJ Teebot, Corey Bless, Dusty D and more.
Unconditional Love, Always
“The Light We Didn’t Know We Needed”
In the arms of his mother, their youngest son rests—safe, still, and entirely loved. Born with Down syndrome, he arrived not with complication, but with clarity: a reminder of what matters most.
He is the light in their home, the quiet glue that binds each heart a little tighter.
In this moment, captured in quiet black and white, nothing else matters. Just the warmth of her kiss, his peace, and the power of a child who redefined strength without ever saying a word.
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