“Photography is my way of documenting history, preserving legacy, and honoring life’s beauty.” 
RoGina Montgomery’s journey into photography began with a deep-seated love for storytelling, sparked by her passion at a young age for capturing family moments and community events. Her lens is a bridge between memory and history, ensuring that each image serves as a keepsake for generations to come.
The Chicago-based photographer specializes in lifestyle and portrait. Inspired by the power of authentic connection, RoGina has a gift for transforming everyday interactions into extraordinary visual stories. Her work has been featured in publications, including Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal, Travel Noire, Fortune, Los Angeles Times and Sony Alpha.
As an artist, RoGina is committed to documenting the richness of African American culture and the joy of family life, using her camera as a tool to celebrate identity, resilience, and love. Her creative pursuits extend beyond photography, with her brand Stitch & Script encompassing embroidery, paper crafts, photography and content creation aimed at inspiring others to document their own lives.
 Her pay-what-you-can portrait initiative reflects her dedication to accessibility and community engagement, ensuring that every story, no matter the circumstances, can be told.
RoGina  is available for assignments, workshops, and speaking engagements, offering her expertise and passion to inspire others to see the beauty in their own stories.
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