Our studio in Lemont, Illinois
Celebrate yourself. Celebrate your love. At J.R. Owen & Co. in downtown Lemont, those are the stories at the heart of our photography.
Discover a guided boudoir experience with Rachel and an all-female staff, or explore wedding photography with Rachel and Jeff throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
What brings you to us?
01 — Rachel & an all-female staff
A guided boudoir experience with Rachel and an all-female staff at our Lemont studio. Get help with preparation and posing, whether you’re celebrating yourself or creating a bridal boudoir gift.
Explore Boudoir
02 — Your day, your story
Wedding photography with Rachel and Jeff, from the anticipation of getting ready to the celebration on the dance floor. Explore our photographs and tell us about your date, venue, and the people and moments you most want to remember.
Explore WeddingsAn experience shaped around you
You do not need to arrive with every detail figured out. For boudoir, tell Rachel what draws you to a session and what makes you nervous. For your wedding, share your date, venue, and the feeling you want your photographs to capture. We will help you understand the options and plan your next step.
Planning a bridal boudoir gift? Let Rachel know your wedding date and when you hope to have your photographs ready. It is a personal way to celebrate this chapter, whether the photographs are a gift for your partner or a celebration just for you.
Tell Us About Your PlansMore ways to remember
Preserve the voices, vows, and movement of your wedding day. Explore our wedding films and how video can work alongside your photography coverage.
Discover Video
Photo booth rentals for weddings and events throughout the Chicago area. See the booth experience and the options available for your celebration.
Discover Photo Booths
Family, newborn, and high school senior photography at our Lemont studio and on location. Create photographs to share today and display for years to come.
Discover PortraitsLooking for professional portraits? We also offer personal branding and headshots, along with intimate elopements and event photography.
Get to know us
We’re Rachel and Jeff Owen, the husband-and-wife team behind J.R. Owen & Co. Our studio is at 311 Canal Street in historic downtown Lemont, southwest of Chicago.
Our wedding work brings together thoughtful portraits and the moments that happen naturally between them. Tell us about your celebration, your families, and what matters most to you. Those details help us understand the story you want to remember.
Boudoir is Rachel’s specialty, with an all-female staff. Rachel and her team guide you through preparation and posing throughout your boudoir experience.
Meet Rachel and JeffBefore we meet
Our studio is at 311 Canal St., Lemont, IL 60439, in historic downtown Lemont. We serve clients throughout Chicago and the southwest suburbs, with studio sessions and on-location photography depending on the service. Contact us to discuss your location.
Start with our inquiry form and share the service you’re interested in. For a wedding or event, include your date and venue if you have them. We’ll discuss availability, answer your questions, and explain the next steps. For boudoir, contact Rachel directly at (630) 240-1037.
You do not need modeling experience. Rachel and her all-female staff guide preparation and posing so you can concentrate on the experience. Share any questions or concerns before your session; the conversation is part of planning photographs that feel right for you.
Yes. Bridal boudoir can celebrate this moment in your life or become a personal gift for your partner. Contact Rachel with your wedding date and any gift deadline so you can discuss session timing and photograph options together.
We bring together romantic portraits, artistic images, traditional group photographs, and candid moments. Browse the wedding galleries to see the mix, then tell us which photographs speak to you and what you hope to remember from your own day.
Our studio is in Lemont, and we photograph celebrations throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Send your venue and date with your inquiry so we can discuss your location and the coverage you have in mind.
Start with an inquiry about boudoir or your wedding. Share your plans and any important dates. We will explain the available options and what is included, so you can ask questions and choose with a clear understanding of the experience.
We also offer wedding videography and photo booth rentals. Mention either in your wedding inquiry so you can discuss how they fit your celebration. Visit the service pages above to explore films and photo booth options before we talk.
Ready when you are