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DANIEL TOMEI · CHICAGO PHOTOGRAPHER
Photography with
a human point of view.
Portraits, events, and brand photography that help people see who you are.
I’m Daniel Tomei. For 20 years, I’ve photographed physicians, executives, teams, and the places they work. Based in Chicago, I create images for healthcare organizations, brands, and agencies—from a single portrait to a coordinated shoot across locations.
20 YEARS OF CREATIVE COLLABORATION
SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHY
Different settings.
The same eye for people.
A consistent portrait library for a healthcare system. The energy of a festival activation. Photography shaped by the people, place, and purpose.
Loyola Medicine
People behind the care.
A consistent visual identity.
Physician headshots, editorial photography, and event coverage across specialties and locations.
Takis at Electric Forest
A brand in the moment.
The energy around it.
Festival photography capturing attendee interactions, brand presence, and the moments between.
WHAT I PHOTOGRAPH
People. Places. Moments.
Images with a purpose.
Art direction, photography, editing, and delivery. A clear visual approach, with files prepared for the ways you plan to use them.
01
Executive portraits
Environmental portraits and leadership photography for websites, annual reports, press materials, and conferences. Approachable, confident, and recognizably you.
02
Physician & team headshots
Consistent portraits across departments and specialties. Professional lighting and an organized on-location setup that works around busy schedules.
03
Events & activations
Conferences, awards, openings, trade shows, and brand experiences. The key moments, the atmosphere, and the people who bring it to life.
04
Healthcare & clinical settings
Photography of facilities, equipment, and clinical teams, coordinated around your organization’s permissions, privacy requirements, and day-to-day operations.
05
Brand & editorial photography
Team culture, workplace life, products, and the spaces that define your brand. A useful image library for your website, campaigns, and communications.
06 / A CLOSER LOOK
Just need
a great headshot?
Explore the dedicated portrait and headshot page for individuals, executives, and teams.
BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY
A brand people
can recognize.
Campaigns, products, team culture, and workplace life. Photography that gives your brand a consistent, human presence across its website and communications.
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
People with
a story to tell.
Environmental portraits and photographs of people at work. Images shaped by the story, the setting, and the way they will appear in a publication or campaign.
FROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO FINAL IMAGES
A considered process.
A comfortable shoot.
The preparation keeps the day focused. The direction helps people feel at ease. The edit brings the whole collection together.
01
Plan the shoot
Agree on the brief, image style, shot list, location, and schedule. Review your existing photography and brand guidelines.
02
Make the images
Professional lighting, clear posing direction, and real-time review. A calm, organized session in the studio or at your location.
03
Refine the selection
Select the strongest images, then refine color and retouching for a consistent look. Review the agreed edits together.
04
Put them to work
Receive organized, high-resolution and web-ready files, prepared for the uses and delivery schedule agreed in your project scope.
A CLIENT’S PERSPECTIVE
“Daniel has done website photo work for my medical practice. He is very professional and did very good work for us. He has an artistic eye and can get very good portrait photos. I have seen his video work and that is very impressive as well. I would highly recommend Daniel to any business looking to improve their image.”
Chris Wood
Owner and President, Northwest Eye Physicians
BEFORE THE SHOOT
A few useful answers.
Before we book a date.
Budget, timing, locations, and how you can use the images.
What does a photography project cost?
The quote depends on the number of people or locations, shoot duration, retouching, final image count, and intended usage. Share your brief, budget range, and deadline, and I can recommend a practical scope.
How far ahead should I book, and when will I receive the images?
Get in touch with your preferred dates so I can confirm availability. Typical delivery is 24–48 hours for headshots and corporate photography, and within a week for events. We confirm timing around the scope, image count, and review process; rush delivery can be discussed.
How many people can you photograph in a day?
For headshots, an efficient full-day setup typically accommodates 20–30 people. More involved editorial portraits may cover 5–10 subjects with multiple setups. We build the schedule around the look, location, and time each person needs.
Can you photograph in our office or at multiple locations?
Yes. I can bring professional lighting to your location or arrange a studio shoot. For multiple offices or cities, I can travel or coordinate photographers while keeping the visual approach consistent.
Do you work in hospitals and clinical environments?
Yes. I have photographed in operating rooms, patient care areas, and clinical facilities. I coordinate with your team on access, permissions, privacy requirements, and a schedule that respects clinical operations.
Can you match our existing photography style?
Yes. I review your brand guidelines, existing images, and intended uses before the shoot, then plan lighting, composition, and editing to fit your established visual identity.
Can you arrange hair and makeup?
I can coordinate professional hair and makeup artists when the brief calls for them, including executive portraits, editorial campaigns, and larger productions. We include that support in the agreed scope.
What usage rights are included?
My standard licensing covers web, social media, print marketing, and internal communications. Advertising, packaging, resale, or other extended uses are discussed separately. The agreed usage is set out in your project terms.
RECENT BRAND STORIES
People and brands.
A closer look at the work.
The Inner Work Coaching
A personal brand film, funnel video series, portraits and website for Benjamin van Beek’s coaching practice.
GymRatzz Activewear
Casting, photography and video production for a New York activewear shoot, produced through Wearpulse.