Hi, I'm Jake
I am a professional photographer and artist based in Lockport, IL. I own Two Birds Photography and I've been photographing weddings and families for about 20 years. I'm a sensitive nature guy who loves to talk to trees, pick up rocks, and put my hands in running water. I'm good natured, goofy in my own way, introspective, and intuitive. Along with my partner, our house is full of love with four boys, three cats, and dog. I like to create art, make things with my hands, work with plants in a garden, go on hikes, explore the world, talk one-on-one with people, and I like to laugh.
I love animals and make a donation in support of animal welfare for every wedding that I book and I always get excited when my clients include their furry friends in their photos.
Photo by Layla Eloa
Located in the southwest suburbs I am able to travel all over the metropolitan area of Chicago including Northwest Indiana. I offer a wide range of photography services including wedding photography, fine art black and white photography, family sessions, high school senior portraits, maternity sessions, newborn portraits, business portraits, commercial photography, and interior design photography.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Art
Concentration in Photography
Olivet Nazarene University
2001-2005
Exhibition Juror
January 2015 - Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery, Kankakee, IL
Exhibitions
2005 - College Senior Art Show, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
-Solo Exhibition
October 2014 - Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, Crystal Lake, IL
-Group Themed Exhibition, “Out of the box”
May 2020 - Mayslake Art Exhibit
-Group Themed Exhibition “Pollinators in action”
April 2022 - September 2022 - Gallery at Hinsdale Humane Society
-Solo Exhibition
July 2022 - September 2022 - Westmont Car Show
-Group Exhibition
February 2023 - Present - Life Force Arts Center
-Group Themed Exhibition "Conscious Body, Living Soul"
Illustration of me by JT Wilcox
Follow Jake on Instagram