Darryl Hammond, Photographer
Darryl is driven by a passion for photographic excellence and possessing years of experience, he has developed a journalistic style and direction through a lifetime of his own photography. With his observational and non-intrusive style, his photographs capture the emotion and joy of the moment whether it be of the happy wedding couple, your family or the natural world. He has fostered his passion for photography in combination with photography course work to master his craft. Hammond Photo-Design Studios was founded on one core belief: that every client should be excited and emotionally moved with their photographic experience. This is our mission with every photography shoot. We want you to experience photographs that capture the soul of the human spirit. Darryl works diligently to provide open communication with all clients, and pay that much more attention to their needs and expectations from his abilities.
Beyond the studio Darryl's gifts reside in his keen eye for photo journalistic story telling where he captures moments at events and activities as they unfold. If you need a story captured on digital photography his gifts will amaze you while surpassing any expectation you may have. His attitude toward capturing perfect moments in life are unmatched. The passion he has drives him to perfection in imagery which depicts the beauty in life as it unfolds. These experiences are incredibly unique as they allow us to become apart not only of the history being documented but also allows us to record those moments for future generations.
Currently, Darryl has partnered with Protecting Legacies, LLC. law firm in Chicago, where he works on corporate events for the firm. DePaul University for their commencement ceremonies. Beyond the focus of special events, weddings or family/individual portraits, Darryl does corporate events and executive portraits. Darryl was recently hired by Gapers Block writer LaShawn Williams as her photographer to take pictures of Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, director and screenwriter- Spike Lee at a speaking event that was held at Chicago State University- please see article links. Darryl also worked with LaShawn Williams for other projects, which includes a red carpet event for the movie Dreams and WVON 50th Birthday Celebration which included Miss Toni Braxton and hosted by Matt McGill ("The Matt McGill Morning Show") and actress Tracee Ellis Ross ("Girlfriends").
http://gapersblock.com/ac/2012/02/09/spike-lee-visits-chicago-state-university/#more
http://gapersblock.com/ac/2012/11/20/local-director-brings-dreams-to-chicago/
http://gapersblock.com/ac/2013/04/08/legends-and-luminaries-celebrate-wvons-50th-anniversary/
*** I dedicate my photography passion to my late daughter, Shannon Elmore 12/23/90-10/10/11
Beyond the studio Darryl's gifts reside in his keen eye for photo journalistic story telling where he captures moments at events and activities as they unfold. If you need a story captured on digital photography his gifts will amaze you while surpassing any expectation you may have. His attitude toward capturing perfect moments in life are unmatched. The passion he has drives him to perfection in imagery which depicts the beauty in life as it unfolds. These experiences are incredibly unique as they allow us to become apart not only of the history being documented but also allows us to record those moments for future generations.
Currently, Darryl has partnered with Protecting Legacies, LLC. law firm in Chicago, where he works on corporate events for the firm. DePaul University for their commencement ceremonies. Beyond the focus of special events, weddings or family/individual portraits, Darryl does corporate events and executive portraits. Darryl was recently hired by Gapers Block writer LaShawn Williams as her photographer to take pictures of Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, director and screenwriter- Spike Lee at a speaking event that was held at Chicago State University- please see article links. Darryl also worked with LaShawn Williams for other projects, which includes a red carpet event for the movie Dreams and WVON 50th Birthday Celebration which included Miss Toni Braxton and hosted by Matt McGill ("The Matt McGill Morning Show") and actress Tracee Ellis Ross ("Girlfriends").
http://gapersblock.com/ac/2012/02/09/spike-lee-visits-chicago-state-university/#more
http://gapersblock.com/ac/2012/11/20/local-director-brings-dreams-to-chicago/
http://gapersblock.com/ac/2013/04/08/legends-and-luminaries-celebrate-wvons-50th-anniversary/
*** I dedicate my photography passion to my late daughter, Shannon Elmore 12/23/90-10/10/11
Jackie Hammond, Creative Designer
A creative designer by nature Jackie received a bachelors degree in design and creative arts. She has an understanding for composition and balance, this combined with her creative nature, photography provides yet another medium from which to view the world. Jackie is learning the technical aspects of creating “the image”, but composition is her strength in creatively posing subjects, finding the "shot" in unexpected places and offering a unique perspective into a photo is where she shines. She prides herself in capturing the spirit of the human soul while utilizing the environment of inanimate objects to enhance the spirit of ones personality.
Jackie believes there is no greater aspiration for her art than the one which enables every client serviced to receive the a photographic experience beyond what they dreamed of having. Hammond Photo-Design Studios utilizes this art form to inspire life. You have the invaluable option of fully customizing your photography experience. Whatever opportunity you choose, you will be completely and inspiring happy now, and for years to come.
Jackie believes there is no greater aspiration for her art than the one which enables every client serviced to receive the a photographic experience beyond what they dreamed of having. Hammond Photo-Design Studios utilizes this art form to inspire life. You have the invaluable option of fully customizing your photography experience. Whatever opportunity you choose, you will be completely and inspiring happy now, and for years to come.