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Jenny Bohr

Jenny Bohr

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled freelance commercial photographer with over 20 years of experience creating content for web, print, editorial, and branding campaigns. Specializes in food, still life, and editorial photography. Leveraging expertise in lighting, set design, prop sourcing, and photo retouching. Also experienced in copy photography and digital photo archiving. Proven track record of successful collaboration with non-profit groups, magazines, small businesses, photo studios, and advertising agencies across Milwaukee, Chicago, and New Orleans.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Jenny Bohr Photography
11.1999 - Current
  • Midwest based commercial photography studio, specializing in food, still life, and editorial photography.
  • Working with non-profits, magazines, small businesses, studios, and ad agencies, delivering high-quality images with strong visual narratives.
  • Lead a large digital archiving project for a local non profit group, preserving historical materials for later accessibility.
  • Experienced in high-volume eCommerce photography and diverse lighting setups.
  • Manages production, including set design, prop sourcing, and photo styling.
  • Proficient in DSLR, plus mirrorless camera systems, Capture One, Photoshop, and Lightroom.
  • Manages website content, marketing, and social media strategy.

Freelance Assistant, Photographer, Studio Manager

Greg Gent Studios
01.2003 - 12.2019
  • Freelance photo assistant, studio manager and photographer for a Midwest based commercial photography studio, working on various food and product campaigns.
  • Managed high-volume product shoots, budgets, equipment, and props.
  • Led location scouting, production, casting, and permit coordination.
  • Served as a second photographer on large-scale food and product photo shoots.

Freelance Photo, Styling Assistant, Location Producer

Bon Ton Photo Studios
01.2005 - 12.2014
  • Supported photographers in on-figure fashion, studio, and location shoots for a major US department store chain.
  • Assisted with set decoration, prop sourcing, and styling.
  • Collaborated with art directors and producers on production logistics for all location photo shoots.

Freelance Broadcast Production Assistant

Kohl's Corp.
01.2014 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in pre-production for national TV commercials.
  • Managed props, wardrobe, packing, shipping, and product documentation.
  • Supported wardrobe stylists in studio and on-location shoots.

Education

BFA - Photography

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
01.1998

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Project management
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Location scouting
  • Advanced lighting techniques
  • Product styling expertise
  • Product photography
  • E-commerce photography experience
  • Visual storytelling
  • Food photography

Affiliations

  • American Photographic Artists - Chicago Chapter
  • Women Photograph
  • Lincoln Village Business Association

Timeline

Freelance Broadcast Production Assistant

Kohl's Corp.
01.2014 - 12.2020

Freelance Photo, Styling Assistant, Location Producer

Bon Ton Photo Studios
01.2005 - 12.2014

Freelance Assistant, Photographer, Studio Manager

Greg Gent Studios
01.2003 - 12.2019

Owner

Jenny Bohr Photography
11.1999 - Current

BFA - Photography

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Jenny Bohr