Portrait of Jacob Poehls from JPP Studios - Documentary Wedding Photographer
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Jacob Poehls

JPP Studios - Chicago Documentary Wedding Photography

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From MFA Graduate to Seasoned Wedding Photography Professional

I’ve had my own company (JPP Studios) since 2010 and have been in the wedding industry since 2006 (!!!).

I received my MFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, which is where I began my career. During those formative years, I held pretty much every job in the commercial photography industry (grip assistant, office manager, graphic designer, associate shooter, etc).

Becoming a wedding photographer was not a career shift for me. I’m one of the rare people who literally worked his way up in this industry: I started carrying someone’s bags and worked my way up to where I am now.

At this point, I’ve shot hundreds of weddings (I don’t think I’m at 1000 yet, but were getting close), not to mention being published in countless magazines/online sites/ads/etc.

I’ve seen a lot and have been through a lot. All of this experience has profoundly shaped how I work.

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1 'At Work' Photos

The following photos are of Jacob Poehls at work.