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Parrish Lewis Photography photographer since the film days... He's not limited to just a photo shoot in his contemporary, lofty studio located in the heart of Chicago.

Super-Photographer would be best to describe Parrish Lewis, as he captures the looks of many star-studded celebrities and models. Parrish Lewis travels throughout the country to meet the demands of his clients. Check out some of his work at www.parrishlewisphotography.com

I almost kept driving.Rolling through the West Side of Chicago, I spotted a group of Ruff Ryders hanging out after what ...
10/06/2026

I almost kept driving.

Rolling through the West Side of Chicago, I spotted a group of Ruff Ryders hanging out after what looked like a meetup. I drove past, but something told me to turn around.

PJ was with me. When I got out to ask a group of strangers if I could photograph them, he wanted to disappear into his seat.

I walked over, introduced myself and asked. They said yes.

Once he saw us connecting and making photographs, I could tell he was a little impressed. He probably won’t admit that part.

But he got to see something that’s carried me through my entire career. When I see something that moves me, I have to act on it. Walk over. Start the conversation. See where it goes.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed me and gave me a few minutes of their day.

The moment only lasts for a second. Sometimes the difference between the photograph you made and the one you wish you had is turning the car around.

09/19/2026

Each badge is a reminder. Say it. Do it. Be it.

08/31/2026

This is me processing out loud. Not answers, just questions. And what I’m learning about love, community, and how complicated and beautiful it can be.

So here’s the “turn around” story…Lena invited me to a New Year’s Eve party she was having at her place.I get there and ...
08/28/2026

So here’s the “turn around” story…

Lena invited me to a New Year’s Eve party she was having at her place.

I get there and there are dudes everywhere. Apparently I wasn’t the only one who got the invite.

I’m looking for her, can’t find her, and eventually ask her sister Donna where Lena is.

“She’s not here.”

Donna apparently had no idea who I was either.

So in my mind, I had all the information I needed.

Oh, okay. I ain’t competing for no chick. I’m out.

So I left.

What I found out later was Lena had been at another party… with another dude.

Eventually she made it back to her own party and realized I had come and gone.

That’s when my phone rang.

“Where are you?”

“I left.”

And then came the words I can still hear exactly the way she said them:

“Come back.”

Now understand, I had already made my decision. I ain’t competing for no chick. I was gone.

But there was something about her voice. The confidence. The assuredness. Something strangely familiar coming from a woman I barely knew.

So…

I turned around.

At the time, I thought I was just turning the car around and going back to a New Year’s Eve party.

Turns out I was turning around for a wife, a family and a whole damn life I couldn’t see coming.

16 years later, knowing everything I know now…

I’d still turn around and come back to you.

IYKYK.

Quick photo dump from the 97th Annual Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago.This has become an annual one for me. For the last ...
08/09/2026

Quick photo dump from the 97th Annual Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago.

This has become an annual one for me. For the last five years, I’ve been putting together and leading photo and video crews to capture the day.

And lately, that’s been a bigger part of what I’ve been building with my production company. Bringing together photographers, videographers and editors to cover live events and turn what happens in real time into content that can keep living long after the event is over.

Because live events aren’t just events anymore.

They’re content opportunities.

I didn’t shoot much this year because I was busy directing the crew, but I still managed to sneak a few frames in.

Here’s a little of what I saw.

08/06/2026

You can get a photo anywhere, but what sticks isn’t the click, it’s the moment you feel seen. When somebody slows down enough to catch you, not just your face. That’s the part people remember. That’s what I try to give, every time.

08/02/2026

AI can have perfect. I’m cool with that.

I’m here for the human part. The feel, the imperfections, the stuff you can’t fake.

Use the tools when you need ‘em, but don’t lose you.

That’s the edge.

08/02/2026

I’m seeing more brands and agencies hiring photographers and filmmakers.

Not because cameras got better.

Because content became more important.

Everybody has a phone.

Everybody has a camera.

But they’re realizing that having a camera isn’t the same as having the skill.

The value was never in the gear.

The value has always been in the person behind it.

This shoot was a minute ago, but I’ve been sitting here vibing to Thaddeus Mixson’s (Papa Jay) new joint, “Work Dat,” an...
08/01/2026

This shoot was a minute ago, but I’ve been sitting here vibing to Thaddeus Mixson’s (Papa Jay) new joint, “Work Dat,” and it had me going back through these photos.

I’ve known his dad, TeeJay, for a long time. We’ve worked together through a lot of seasons, all the way back to Chicago. I remember photographing him through different chapters of his career, from the days of the Monica remix to everything that followed. Now, it’s been really dope watching him pour that same passion, work ethic, and love into his son.

One of my favorite parts of what I do isn’t just making the picture. It’s getting a front row seat to people’s journeys. Watching the next generation grow into their own is a beautiful thing.

Proud of both of y’all. Keep going.

Go check out “Work Dat.” That joint is a vibe, especially if you’re from Chicago.

Reasonable Doubt Season 4 - Wrapped! 🎬
07/31/2026

Reasonable Doubt Season 4 - Wrapped! 🎬

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