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Genito Photography

A freelance portrait photographer based in Chicago, specializing in performers. Genitophoto.com/book
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06/23/2026

This is a moody pole stan account!! (Also a Mayhem stan account on the DL)

Studio: Velvet&Chrome Chicago
Model: Mayhem
Photographer: Jesse Genito

06/15/2026

The iconic Pettie Spaghetti wearing the iconic biblically accurate angel headpiece by Josh 🪽

This is a model I trust to pull up with a suitcase of outfit choices I’ve never seen before, and have something that works perfectly. 😩

I did have to learn some new photoshop techniques for this, but it was worth it. 🫡

06/12/2026

Picture Day is back!

The Newport Studio is hosting an affordable headshot event with manager Jesse Genito on August 23! (link in bio)

Come get your portrait taken for that LinkedIn profile, performer promo, acting agent, or whatever you need a good picture of your face for ✨

We’ll be using our in-studio paper backdrops, broad lighting, and even a Polaroid for a little take-home gift!

More info on the Eventbrite, link in bio! 📸

Pictured above:
Gretchen Greear
Rita Guzmán/Vida Mia
Audrey Carter
Pettie Spaghetti
Lady Ve’Lush👄
Lottie à la West ✨
Whimsy Stiff-Richards
Christian Royce
Dawn Xiana Moon
Kelton Neals
Moxie Simone
Mel Hyde
M.E. Maloney
T Bixby
Geoff
mo burns

06/02/2026

Proud of Chicago’s very own for taking the stage this weekend!!

(Very grateful I got to see this act live on stage before Vegas! The stage presence was everything!! I remember telling someone next to me it was PEAK Dahlia!)

Photos by in the with a bunch of stands and fabrics and a dream lol

05/07/2026

Today’s diva is the notorious Nutmegan, from what I believe was my first time photographing a show at .nightclub — their spotlights were so fun to work with 🤩

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I’ve been photographing shows in different venues lately, and I’m loving the challenge of new light set ups! Some are much less forgiving than I’m used to (and by that I mean it’s dark af) but when they give, they GIVE. The drama of these flares and spotlights have me lowkey drooling 😩

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(Photos by of in )

05/05/2026

The way I’ve been hearing ’s name in rooms she isn’t in, from people just gushing about her (unprompted) lately, is unmatched. ♥️

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I am SLOWLY converting my website and photo delivery site to other platforms, but it will be tedious and clunky (but ultimately worth it). Balancing two social media accounts and an endless roster of edits has got my eyes begging for non-screen time 😭 (I just got myself a fancy new puzzle board…). But I’m doing my best to keep up, prioritize properly, and not let quality suffer! (💀)

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04/28/2026

Behind the veil:

04/24/2026

As most of you know, is where my studio, my clientele, and my life is largely based out of. The Newport’s annual fundraiser is tomorrow, April 25, and we’ll be raffling off many prizes—including a custom portrait session with me AND another portrait session with in the same prize package ✨

As some of you know, I’ve been deliberately more selective with the free sessions I give out (in a good way, I’m just too busy!). So unless you’re competing in this year (the ultimate winner gets a mini session with me as part of their prize package!!), there likely won’t be another chance like this from me. 👀

Grab your Bump and Grind Ball ticket at NewportTheater.com/fundraiser 🎉

This prize session will be portraits in any style (headshots, editorial, promo, etc) for one person, in studio at , 1 look & 5 edits, with the option to purchase add-ons if you so choose!

04/20/2026

An honor to photograph St Louis’s ✨ Mynx of Musicality ✨THE Rose Whip 🌹

Performer:
Show: Juneteenth Jump Off by
Venue:
Photographer:

04/14/2026

How fitting for the wheel of archives to land on these rainy photos today, as Spring throws us for a loop this week 🌧️

Model: /

Fun fact: multiple people have given me the nickname “little storm cloud” or “little rain cloud” because of the way I bring the rain (quite literally). I’ve grown to like it. Too many people want to be a ray of sunshine when they walk into a room 😅

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http://genitophoto.com/

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