# 312 Elements Photography > 312 Elements is a professional headshot and portrait photography studio in > Chicago's West Loop, founded by photographer Michael Schacht. Specializing > in corporate headshots, actor headshots, team photography, and personal > branding for businesses and individuals across the Chicago metropolitan area. - Studio: 212 N. Sangamon Street, Studio 4B, Chicago, IL 60607 - Phone: (312) 546-3582 - Email: info@312elements.com - Service Area: Chicago, IL and surrounding suburbs (within 50 miles) - Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday by appointment - Type: Photographer, LocalBusiness, ProfessionalService - Audience: Executives, entrepreneurs, actors, models, corporate teams, and individuals - Language: en-US - Website: https://312elements.com/ - Last Updated: 2026-06-20 ## Services - [Professional Headshots](https://312elements.com/headshot-pricing/): Premium headshot photography for executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Session fee $500, images $250 each with retouching included. - [Group & Team Headshots](https://312elements.com/team-headshots/): On-location corporate team photography with consistent lighting and styling for company websites, annual reports, and team pages. - [Free Consultation](https://312elements.com/consultation/): Complimentary consultation to plan your photography session, discuss wardrobe, and align on creative direction. - [Pricing Details](https://312elements.com/headshot-pricing/): Session fee $500 (unlimited wardrobe changes, backgrounds, and duration). Images $250 each. Image buyout $1500 for all images. - [Advanced Portraiture Workshop](https://312elements.com/workshop/): A two-day, hands-on portrait workshop for headshot photographers — eight modules on lighting, posing, retouching, and compositing. Limited to four students at the Fulton Market studio. ## About - [About Michael Schacht](https://312elements.com/michael-schacht/): Photographer background, twenty years experience, influences, and personal story. Started photography in 2009, opened Fulton Market studio in 2010. - [Contact](https://312elements.com/contact/): Contact form, phone, email, and studio location in Chicago's West Loop. - [Links](https://312elements.com/links/): Curated links to 312 Elements booking, services, and social profiles. - [Homepage](https://312elements.com/): Full portfolio overview with three galleries (portraits, headshots, personal branding), 12 FAQs, and client testimonials. ## Portfolio Published portrait and headshot pages featuring named subjects photographed by Michael Schacht at 312 Elements Photography in Chicago. Images available for editorial use with photo credit. ### Portraits - [Whitney Masters](https://312elements.com/gallery/whitney-masters-chicago-headshot/): SAG-AFTRA actress and model, recurring role on Chicago PD, Netflix's Easy. - [Danielle Maddox Hughlett](https://312elements.com/gallery/danielle-maddox-hughlett/): SAG-AFTRA eligible actress, model, and writer. Credits include Five Stars and A Friendly Referral. - [Emily DeBouver](https://312elements.com/gallery/emily-debouver-chicago-headshot/): Chicago-based women's life and relationship coach, professional dancer (Boom Crack! Dance Company), and fitness instructor at Studio Three. - [Marina Squerciati](https://312elements.com/gallery/marina-squerciati-chicago-headshot/): Actress starring as Officer Kim Burgess on NBC's Chicago PD. Northwestern and Juilliard trained. - [Claron Hayden](https://312elements.com/gallery/claron-hayden-chicago-headshot/): SAG-AFTRA actor, musician, composer, and writer. Hit The Lights Theater Company, 9th Path Productions. - [Alicia Kozak](https://312elements.com/gallery/alicia-kozak-chicago-headshot/): Television personality, motivational speaker, and child safety advocate. Founder of The Alicia Project. - [Cole Knight](https://312elements.com/gallery/cole-knight-chicago-headshot/): DJ, producer, vocalist, and model. Coachella, Day Zero Tulum performances. - [Miguel Cervantes](https://312elements.com/gallery/miguel-cervantes-chicago-headshot/): Actor who played Alexander Hamilton for over 2,000 performances in the Chicago production of Hamilton. - [Bella Ortiz](https://312elements.com/gallery/bella-ortiz-chicago-headshot/): Chilean-American actress. Credits include Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Matlock, and American Carnage. - [Jack Schumacher](https://312elements.com/gallery/jack-schumacher-chicago-headshot/): Chicago-born actor. Credits include Top Gun: Maverick, Ransom Canyon (Netflix), Empire. - [Sabrina Jurlina](https://312elements.com/gallery/sabrina-jurlina-chicago-headshot/): Chicago model, software engineer, and licensed real estate broker. Campbell Models. - [Visceral Dance Company](https://312elements.com/gallery/visceral-dance-company-chicago-portrait/): Contemporary dance company founded by Nick Pupillo. Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch, Harris Theater. ### Headshots - [Chris Maher](https://312elements.com/gallery/chris-maher-chicago-headshot/): SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and co-founder of MC Films. Cannes, Berlinale festival selections. - [Billy Rude](https://312elements.com/gallery/billy-rude-chicago-headshot/): Award-winning Chicago actor and musician. Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, Goodman Theatre. - [Willow Faygenholtz](https://312elements.com/gallery/willow-faygenholtz-chicago-headshot/): Commercial model and actress known as Willow Star. Nutella, McDonald's, GE campaigns. - [Hannah McDonald](https://312elements.com/gallery/hannah-mcdonald-chicago-headshot/): Chicago actress, improviser, and writer. Second City Conservatory, iO Theater. ### Branding - [Tristan Zhu](https://312elements.com/gallery/tristan-zhu-chicago-headshot/): Violinist at the Music Institute of Chicago. YoungArts winner, WFMT Introductions. - [Susan Guthrie](https://312elements.com/gallery/susan-guthrie-chicago-headshot/): Nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator. ABA Chair, Divorce and Beyond podcast. - [Steven Schwab](https://312elements.com/gallery/steven-schwab-chicago-headshot/): General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Winston & Strawn, Katten Muchin Rosenman. - [Andrea Thome](https://312elements.com/gallery/andrea-thome-headshot/): Award-winning author and former broadcast journalist. Hesse Creek Series, Ben Franklin Award. - [Ashton Swinford](https://312elements.com/gallery/ashton-swinford-chicago-headshot/): Chicago actress, comedian, producer, and writer. Stella Adler, Second City trained. - [Graham Edwards](https://312elements.com/gallery/graham-edwards-chicago-headshot/): Five-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer. The Matrix, Avril Lavigne, Korn collaborator. - [Adrienne Tiritilli](https://312elements.com/gallery/adrienne-tiritilli-chicago-headshot/): VP of Trade Show at International Housewares Association. McCormick Place event management. ## Client Reviews - [Client Reviews](https://312elements.com/reviews/): Reviews from executives, actors, corporate teams, and independent professionals. Organized by client type: Executives & Business Leaders, Actors & Performers, Teams & Organizations, and Entrepreneurs, Creatives & Independent Professionals. Includes reviews from a casting associate and an acting coach who recommend Michael Schacht for professional headshots. ## Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://312elements.com/privacy-policy/): Data collection and privacy practices. - [Legal Terms](https://312elements.com/legal/): Terms and conditions for photography services. ## Optional ### Service Pages - [Personal Branding](https://312elements.com/personal-branding/): Brand portrait photography for founders, consultants, and creators. - [Business Headshots](https://312elements.com/business-headshots/): Headshots for owners, founders, and solo professionals. - [Corporate Headshots](https://312elements.com/corporate-headshots/): Executive portraits for senior professionals. - [LinkedIn Headshots](https://312elements.com/linkedin-headshots/): Profile photos optimized for how LinkedIn is actually used. - [Actor Headshots](https://312elements.com/actor-headshots/): Casting-ready theatrical and commercial headshots. - [Model Headshots](https://312elements.com/model-headshots/): Agency-standard digitals and comp cards. - [Headshots for Women](https://312elements.com/headshots-for-women/): Directed professional headshots for women across industries. - [Headshots for Men](https://312elements.com/headshots-for-men/): Professional headshots for men across industries. - [Influencer Headshots](https://312elements.com/influencer-headshots/): Personal branding for content creators. - [Headshots for Teens](https://312elements.com/headshots-for-teens/): Commercial and theatrical headshots for young actors and performers.