I'm RoGina Montgomery, a Chicago-based editorial and portrait photographer, born and raised on the West Side. My work moves between directed portraits and documentary moments for editorial, corporate, and private clients.  Growing up somewhere that rarely gets written into Chicago's creative story shaped how I think about representation. That shows up throughout my work, including a standing commitment to community photography alongside client work.
Published Chicago Photography Work
My photography has appeared in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Real Simple, Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Travel Noire, and Sony Alpha. As a Getty Images contributor, my work is licensed for commercial and editorial use worldwide.
Community & Service
Beyond my commercial and editorial commissions, service is a foundational element of my practice. I offer senior portraits to  high school seniors who otherwise lack access to formal portraits for their year book.  I also collaborate with organizations to provide portraits  for youth in foster care, creating images for their adoption profiles and personal keepsakes. Additionally, I create handmade cards and creative work for senior living and assisted care facilities. For me, photography is both documentation and advocacy, an act of stewardship centered on people, equitable access, and the community.
Working with Me
I specialize in documentary and editorial photography for corporate and publication clients throughout Chicago. I also keep a limited number of pro bono projects on my calendar each year, prioritizing the community work described above.

SELECT CLIENTS
Features and Interviews