Bauwerks Photography Studio

Jovanka is the greatest Photographer That I have ever met. She shot some photos for me because a Magazine article I had to publish, and her patient and speed was awesome! I highly recommend her!

Well, I changed my hair from blond to red, and now I wear glasses. It didn’t take long to realize I don’t look like my headshots anymore! Thrilled with my last experience at Bauwerks, I confidently returned for my updated shots. Jovanka helped me figure out what makeup and hair looked best for my new impression. And, suggested various lighting to bring out the hues and capture the professional image I need for work. Although, I came in for professional headshots which are perfect, I ended up with an unexpected fun shot to use for my comedy sketch writing hobby. Scheduling was easy, and I was able to select the photos I liked best right after the shoot. I give Bauwerks an A+ for professionalism, creativity and speed with finalizing my chosen shots.

Jovanka is just amazing! We were looking for someone to take boudoir photos for my girlfriend and I actually interviewed three people we thought we might be interested in having take the pictures. At this point in my life I only want to work with people that are not only highly skilled and at the top of their profession but have great interpersonal and communication skills as well. Jovanka’s not only highly skilled (as you can easily see from the examples of her photographs on the website) but she is also a very friendly and down-​to-​earth person. I felt very comfortable after talking to her that she was the right person and the best person to take these photos for us.
She patiently answered all my questions as well as answer a few I hadn’t thought of myself. The day she did the photo shoot she made my girlfriend incredibly comfortable with something she was very nervous about doing.
As far as meeting our expectations, she spent much more time and took many more pictures than we had originally asked for and gladly stayed later to make it all come together. All told we were in the studio for about six hours, but she made it a fun and comfortable event.
The photographs were quite extraordinary in all ways. Each of us had a little different idea of what we wanted to see in the end results and Jovanka made those all happen for both of us. The entire session from front to back was superb — the makeup artist, the hair, the set ups and the photographs were all first-​rate.
I have used different photographers for different business events and personal events and Jovanka was by far the best I’ve ever worked with. I cannot highly recommend her enough!

Jovanka is awesome! She did an amazing job shooting professional headshots of my husband for his business website! Her pricing is very straightforward and she was able to fit us in quickly with short notice.
After talking to us about what we wanted out of the shoot, Jovanka assisted us with my husband’s wardrobe selections, which we appreciated. She was really good at getting him relaxed and capturing some great shots. Needless to say, we were thrilled with the finished product.

We booked a fairly last-​minute photo shoot for some executive shots of my boss for our website. I email Javanka what we were looking for and she took the time to look over our website as well. She made him feel very comfortable and have fun in front of the camera. She did everything to ensure we ended up with a plethora of usable shots of variety for a good price.
Looking at her website and photos at her studio, she’s got quite a range as well!
Highly recommend if you need professional photos in the Chicago area!

Loved it! Did maternity and Newborn shoot with Jovanka. Great photos, awesome service and very patient with our baby (and my wife). Will not use anyone else, wish we found them sooner. Definitely recommend for any types of pictures you might need.
Great studio in a convenient location with plenty of street parking. Do not look anywhere else for your professional photo needs.

After being disappointed with my company’s photography, I decided to take matters into my own hands and seek out a photographer who would work with me to get some good shots for work purposes.
In my experience most corporate photographers sit you down, position you in the standard way, shoot a few frames and you are done. But Jovanka willingly tries a variety of of angles and lighting to help get the most flattering shots. She is also not trying to rush you out. She spent a good hour and a half with me. It was a good experience, and I’m very happy with the results! I highly recommend Bauwerks.

I just finished a phtot-​shoot with Jovanka and I have to say I have never been happier.
In the past, we have have worked with several photographers on family portraits, but I have never worked with anyone so talented and professional. Jovonka is super creative, she comes up the with some really great ideas for photos, and you wind up with a product you never could have imagined.
If you’re looking for an exceptional photographer, I definately recommend Bauwerks. Chicago’s best!

Go to Bauwerks!!!
This is the third shoot we have had with Jovanka, and will be back for a fourth in the next few weeks. We are from the local chicago theatre community and just cannot say enough about the splendid service that Bauwerks provides.
From fantastic hair & makeup by Kris Laub, to professional and insightful photography by Jovanka… the process is comfortable, thorough, artistic, and FUN!
The service is top notch, and the final product has far exceeded any expectations we ever had going into it.
Highly reccommended!

I went here in early 2009 to get a professional business head shot done. I was very pleased with the result & process. Absolutely recommended!

I love Bauwerks! I had book my appointment only days before my trip to Chicago and I was so thrilled they have an opening for me on the day that I wanted it and within the price range I was willing to spend.
I did a boudair type photo shoot here. I had them do my hair and make up, and from the start I was already having fun. I was hesitant at first at how that make up artist will do but at the end we got the right look. She made me perfect ready. I know I may have tipped her a little too much but I did not mind. She was really nice.
I haven’t done something like this before and of course, I’m not the most amazing person ever to do this but Jovanka (the photographer) was truly a dariling. She made me feel at ease, making sure I was comfortable. She had ideas on poses but would ask me if I there was something I wanted to do. She took her time, experimenting on lights and stuff. She made the shoot less stressful for me.
I liked most of my pictures. Even without editing some of them really turned out great. The whole experience was just A Awesome! From the make up artist, the studio, the photographer. This is hightly recommended. Too bad they aren’t in San Francisco, I would have loved to do another photo shoot with Jovanka :)