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Mariel M.

Chicago, Illinois

$100/hr
5.0
26 jobs

I head a Chicago-based, full service photography and video production studio passionate about crafting content that's both fresh and professionally executed. It's not just about taking pictures or making videos; it's about changing how we connect through storytelling. Lets create something meaningful together. Video production services we offer (pre-production and post-production included): 1. Commercials 2. Testimonials 3. Music Videos 4. Kickstarter videos 5. Explainer Videos 6. Product Videos 7. Vertical Social Media Ads Photography services we offer (pre-production and post-production included): 1. Portrait Photography 2. Wedding Photography 3. Engagement Photography 4. Pet Photography 5. Corporate Headshots 6. Sports Photography 7. Real Estate Photography 8. Event Photography

  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Pet Photography
  • Pet Portrait
  • Video Commercial
  • Videography
  • Video Production
  • Real Estate Photography
  • Real Estate Video
  • Sports Photography
  • Testimonial Video
  • Corporate Video
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Social Media Marketing
Paul H.

Chicago, Illinois

$100/hr
5.0
82 jobs

Photographer/ videographer in the Chicago area. Will take on projects both big and small. Offers expertise and knowledge through all steps of the production process. Capabilities: Photoshop editing Vectorizing images Illustrator Photo retouching Photo editing Lightroom Video editing Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve Product photography Brochure layout Corporate Videography Branded content development

  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Wedding Videography
JC B.

Chicago, Illinois

$95/hr
5.0
40 jobs

I'm Jc, a professional video editor, Ai video connoisseur, colorist, videographer and photographer based in Chicago. I'm constantly looking for new projects. My work is been featured by The Guardian, General Electric Healthcare division as well as iStock Getty Images creative & editorial. I am experienced in editing and creating multiple videos to YouTube and Vimeo. I also edit and work in Spanish and Italian if is required. I offer Drone photography & videography Thanks for stopping by and please check out my work. Looking forward to hearing from you. JC

  • Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Drone Videography
  • AI Video Generation
  • Film Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Color Correction
  • Aerial Photography
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Video
Erikc P.

Chicago, Illinois

$125/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Director, videographer, and photographer building Misfits Labs. Former tech CMO named to Chicago’s 25 Under 25. Notre Dame alum. After studying Marketing and Photography at the University of Notre Dame, I spent six years as Chief Marketing Officer at venture-backed tech company Resonado, where I led branding, marketing, and design strategy for hardware audio technology innovations across consumer and defense sectors. During that time, I was recognized as one of Chicago’s 25 Under 25 innovation leaders to watch. In 2023, I leveraged that experience to found Misfits Labs — a creative practice dedicated to strategically distilling concepts into high-impact cinematic visual mediums for brands, artists, and businesses.

  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Storytelling
  • Content Creation
  • Art Direction
  • Film Direction
  • Creative Direction
Dyona M.

Sauk Village, Illinois

$30/hr
4.6
20 jobs

I'm a freelance graphic designer, freelance photographer, illustrator and UGC creator based in Chicago IL. I have 5+ years experience in photo manipulation and photo editing experience where I create digital art and retouch images for clients. My video editing and marketing skills is geared towards my UGC services where I help brands gain exposure through different social media platforms to connect with their target audience. Whether you're trying to develop a new logo for your startup business, make image corrections to an image, want a digital portrait of yourself or your loved one, or need a photographer for a special event, I can offer you my services. *Knows Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom *Procreate Knowledge *Phone and DSLR photography *UGC Creator Skills Constant communication is essential for mutually beneficial partnership, so let's keep in touch.

  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Photo Editing
  • Product Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Illustration
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Customer Care
Haley S.

Bensenville, Illinois

$60/hr
4.8
131 jobs

💡 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲 I’m a UI/UX and website designer with a passion for building sleek, high-converting digital experiences. I’ve designed and managed platforms that have scaled 6x in profit and sold for millions, partnering with both Fortune 500 companies and agile startups to help them craft beautiful, intuitive web and mobile products. I specialize in supporting tech companies that are ready to refresh their branding, modernize their platforms, or create standout SaaS products that users love. 🎯 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 • UI/UX Design for SaaS and Web Apps • Website Redesigns & Landing Page Design • Webflow Site Design & Collaboration • Dashboard and Admin UI Design • Product Management & Iteration Support • Graphic Design for Web, Social & Decks • UX Audits, Research & MVP Planning • Brand-First Visual Identity Execution 📌 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 With a background that spans early-stage startups and corporate giants, I’ve helped clients across the tech industry transform underperforming websites and products into polished, scalable platforms. I bring hands-on experience managing design systems, collaborating across dev and product teams, and supporting long-term product success through strategic design thinking. Past projects include: • Leading UI/UX for SaaS apps that scaled revenue 6x • Designing Webflow sites for VC-backed startups • Rebranding and redesigning B2B platforms to improve conversions • Ongoing product design support as a fractional in-house team ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 • I merge creative design with business insight to support growth • I adapt quickly and collaborate closely with teams of any size • You get agency-level polish with the flexibility of a solo expert • I offer a full-service experience: UI/UX, websites, graphics, and product support • I focus on clarity, usability, and clean design that converts

  • Graphic Design
  • UI Graphics
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UX & UI
  • UX & UI Design
  • UX Wireframe
  • Mobile App Redesign
  • Web Design
  • Social Media Design
  • Webflow
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Brand Development
  • SaaS
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Presentation Design

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