Ryan Bakerink

Recently did a professional headshot session with Ryan. Far exceeded expectations. He was great to work with, used top of the line gear and performed some great editing.

Ryan Bakerink. heard of him? No? Not yet?
You will…
Ryan is a 20-​something Columbia College educated photographer who has been producing some of the hottest photography in the city over the past few years…
While he is getting a certain measure of attention (merited) and acclaim for his rock photography (most notable, Fall Out Boy — local boys made good… Ryan even shot their first album art), he is also an incredible portrait and fine art photographer.
Recently, he shot some photos for corporate headshots, and while talking to him we realized we had very similar music tastes (yeah — I’m one of the 30-​somethings on the «old man balcony» at The Metro, and the only guy in the beer line at the all ages shows…), as well as similar artistic «sensibilities» — including both being Columbia College Chicago alumni…
So I mentioned my 3 year old twin daughters, Josie & Emma, and he said that he really enjoyed expanding his repertoire, especially portraiture, to include kids — he has a lot of patience, and also a great eye for capturing them in ways he doesn’t think they’ve been shot before.
Well — sure enough, I looked through his stuff and we both saw some great opportunities for a unique shoot that wouldn’t be your Olan Mills classic wagon wheel backdrop, nor would it be the now-​traditional-​Classic Kids style studio shots (no offense to those — they’re all cool… this is just… different).
Given that my girls are (for better or worse) enamored with some of the pop stars of today (esp. Avril Lavigne… so help me, neither Jacky or I encouraged it, it jut «happened» one day…), they were TOTALLY into it –
Enough teasing — here’s the result — these are some (18 – 20) of the over hundred shots we took:
Pretty awesome, huh??? We were blown away, and they look even better larger and framed — we are speechless!!! He completely captured their personalities, it was a fun experience and session, and we now have pictures we can look back on forever!
SO – young parents and fellow Unilocalers — need some amazing photography done at reasonable package rates??? Want to say «I knew Ryan Bakerink when?» Give him a call or e-​mail (
), and set up a meeting to discuss… in the meantime, also check out his amazing site, and see some of his work.
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to e-​mail me for more information!!!