I'm a Chicago-based photographer specializing in editorial and portrait photography offering composed, considered images that carry a story without extra noise around them.
I work well with clear briefs, tight deadlines, and requirements that shift mid-assignment, and I keep communication straightforward from first call through final delivery
Technical & Logistics
Workflow: Proficient in high-speed, on-site editing and remote file transmission.
Metadata: Fully compliant with industry-standard IPTC metadata practices.
Availability: Based in Chicago with full mobility for regional assignments.
My Approach
I specialize in assignments that center the human experience. My work is defined by a documentary sensibility that prioritizes authenticity and narrative clarity.
• Editorial & Environmental Portraits: Creating images that capture both the individual and their context.
• Community & Cultural Narratives: Documenting the stories that define our shared local and social experiences.
• Long-form Documentary: Developing in-depth photo essays that explore complex subjects over time.
Editorial Experience
The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Real Simple, Los Angeles Times, Black Enterprise, The Hollywood Reporter, Travel Noire, and Sony Alpha.
I’m also a Getty Images contributor, with imagery licensed for editorial and commercial use.
To get started email hello@roginamontgomery.com or complete the form here for more information.