Richard Shay Photography

Richard Shay is a professional and well-known photographer who began his career at The Oprah Winfrey Show, and now covers private events and parties, non-profit functions and large corporate events. Shay has also taken portraits of many celebrities including Michael Jordan, Oprah, and Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins. “I get energized by being with people and being friends with the who’s who of Chicago,” said Shay. “But even more, I’m passionate about taking really good pictures and capturing moments. People don’t want the same old picture, they want me to capture what’s real.”