--- title: "Jacob Hand Photography + Motion — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/jacob-hand-photography-motion-pfvwus-pf~344741553 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~344741553.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jacob Hand Photography + Motion" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5c736bb9033b0613_1678-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60647, United States" phone: "(513) 515-9166" website: http://www.jacobhand.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 39 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Jacob Hand Photography + Motion Original Houzz profile: [Jacob Hand Photography + Motion](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/jacob-hand-photography-motion-pfvwus-pf~344741553) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Chicago Heights, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Elmwood Park, Maywood, Crest Hill, Brookfield, Franklin Park, La Grange, Norridge, Forest Park, La Grange Park, Lincolnwood, River Forest, Schiller Park, Summit, Lyons, River Grove, Riverside, Harwood Heights, Broadview, North Riverside, Stickney, Hodgkins, Forest View, Bedford Park, McCook, Hines, International, Summit Argo - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2017–2026), for Design Photography, Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Meet Jacob: Chicago-based by way of Cincinnati, Jacob is an environmental portrait photographer, interiors photographer, as well as a director and DP. His trade has taken him the world over and his work is featured in regional and national magazines, catalogs, books and advertisements. He loves music, gardening and dogs. Next up for Jacob? Well, it’s pretty exciting stuff. He’s moving forward to his next project, yours included…and there’s no slowing down. So what is it you’re looking for? He’ll be glad to help you find it. ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Interior Design Photography - Videography ### Areas Served - Chicago - Cicero - Evanston - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Skokie - Des Plaines - Oak Lawn - Berwyn - Oak Park - Glenview - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Chicago Heights - Melrose Park - Morton Grove - Elmwood Park - Maywood - Crest Hill - Brookfield - Franklin Park - La Grange - Norridge - Forest Park - La Grange Park - Lincolnwood - River Forest - Schiller Park - Summit - Lyons - River Grove - Riverside - Harwood Heights - Broadview - North Riverside - Stickney - Hodgkins - Forest View - Bedford Park - McCook - Hines - International - Summit Argo ### Typical Job Cost Each project is different. Please call for details. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jacob Hand Photography + Motion | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60647, United States | | Phone | (513) 515-9166 | | Website | http://www.jacobhand.com | | Followers on Houzz | 39 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/JacobHandPhotography - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobhand/ - Blog — http://www.jacobhand.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jacob Hand Photography + Motion](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/jacob-hand-photography-motion-pfvwus-pf~344741553) - **Website:** http://www.jacobhand.com - **Phone:** (513) 515-9166 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Canon Pro Association, American Photographic Artists (APA) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2017–2026), for Design Photography, Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 14 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Alexis Nielsen Interiors, Jan. 2026** > I have had the pleasure of working with Jacob on several photo shoots for my completed design projects. In a word, Jacob is transformative. He has an incredible, trained eye for detail, composition, light, shadow and texture. A beautiful space may be easy to recognize in person, but translating the impact of that space to the page or an online format requires serious talent and vision. Jason is a master at his craft. I have received so many compliments on my interiors work due to Jacob's photographs. I consider him a key partner and I cannot recommend him highly enough. **★★★★★ — Melichar Architects, Jan. 2024** > Jacob has photographed a few of our recent residential projects, and we couldn’t be more pleased. He provides the upmost professionalism and exceptional communication throughout the process. Jacob’s work demonstrates his creativity in lighting, composition, and attention to detail. He is patient, and listens to our thoughts and goals for what we’d like the photography to capture. The photos he produces are brilliant and inviting….just what an architect needs to showcase the design. **★★★★★ — Interior Design Partnership, April 2023** > We recently had the pleasure of working with Jacob on a large residential project, and I cannot express how impressed we are with his work. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photographs, his communication skills were exceptional, and his talent behind the lens truly shone through in every image. > > One of the things that stood out to me the most about Jacob was his ability to truly understand and capture the essence of our design vision. He took the time to listen to our goals and preferences, and then seamlessly translated those into stunning photographs that perfectly showcased the beauty and functionality of the space. > > In addition to his excellent communication and attention to detail, the technical quality of the photographs was truly outstanding. Jacob's expert use of lighting, composition, and angles created a sense of depth and dimensionality that made each room feel vibrant and inviting. The images were so beautiful that they truly brought the design to life and gave us a whole new appreciation for the space we had created. > > Overall, I would highly recommend Jacob to anyone looking for a skilled and professional photographer who truly understands the art and science of capturing interiors in their best light. Jacob is a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — Sloane Wyler Interiors, Feb. 2022** > It's an absolute experience to work with Jacob. He was the first professional photographer that specialized in shooting interiors with whom I had worked. He was very patient with me, guiding me through the shoot with his tremendous experience. I felt an immediate trust in him; he knew the shot to get without my having to overly explain my vision. The precision and attention to detail in each photo yields the most wonderful shot. You leave the shoot having the satisfaction of knowing exactly what images were taken and having a truly collaborative experience. The best! **★★★★★ — Rick Thompson, Nov. 2020** > We began working with Jacob because we needed some really stunning photos to fill out our portfolio of custom home builds. Jacob is not only very talented (just look at his photos and you'll come to the same conclusion), but he is also very passionate about doing a great job on every shoot. I appreciate how much he cares about his clients and his work. I would highly recommend working with Jacob! **★★★★★ — anthony michael, Oct. 2019** > Our firm has engaged Jacob Hand on several occasions. We love his vision and the manner in which he views our projects. Many publications have also enjoyed Jacob's vision, as the work almost always garners commentary and the editors' eye from several shelter publications such as Elle Decor, and House Beautiful. I consider Jacob an industry partner, and have no reservation in referring his expertise and eye for design, for even the most difficult projects to photograph as he truly is an artist and will enhance your project beyond your expectations.He is budget friendly, and employs a disciplined work ethic. Feel free to reach out with any further questions. **★★★★★ — Dylan McFadden, June 2019** > Jacob was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was referred to us by another client who spoke highly of him. We have two digital art installations we needed a videographer for. We needed assistance for a few video reels to incorporate into a website we're building. Jacob came up with great ideas of capturing the essence and details of each installations and how they should be shot. You can really tell he cares about his work, it was something I noticed immediately. He helped define detailed criteria with us to make sure the video shoots were a success. I really appreciate the level of professionalism Jacob had with the whole project. I would highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Megan Opel Interiors, Jan. 2019** > Jacob is the best of the best. I wanted a photographer who would deliver crisp, crystal clear interior photography with an artful eye and he did just that. Jacob sets himself apart from the rest because his work has that tiny “edge” to it. During the shoot, I appreciate how quickly he worked to accommodate changing light. I also appreciated his valuable opinion on styling and creating the perfect composition for the shot. He is extremely professional especially in the context of a real client’s personal home and I loved the assistants he brought onsite too. He delivered my jpegs in a timely manner. I highly recommend Jacob! **★★★★★ — Studio Goodwin, Jan. 2018** > I worked with Jacob on a project of mine while I was located in Chicago. It was my own home which I had put a lot of work into and knew I would be starting my interior designer business and wanted some amazing photos of my home for my portfolio. I reached out to a few photographers and went back and forth with all of them for a while but it was pretty clear Jacob was who I needed to go with. He came over for a walk through and we talked about what I wanted the photos to look like and timeline as well as budget. When he came over for the actual photoshoot he was really great! Easy to work with and understood my vision for the photos plus took his expertise to really pull it all together! I've been very happy with how the photos have come out and the photos have payed off tremendously as one of the photos of my master bedroom has been featured on HGTV and helped me win the best of Houzz award for design two years in a row. Could not recommend Jacob more! **★★★★★ — Daniel Solera, Jan. 2018** > Jacob's professionalism and approach to photography demonstrate years of dedication to a craft. As we walked through a historic residence, his main focus was capturing the home's story, its essence, and reflecting it through photography. In addition to presenting our firm with beautiful images, he was a pleasure to work with. A photographer is usually never short of interesting stories, and Jacob is no exception. We would recommend him without hesitation and look forward to our next collaboration. **★★★★★ — Aria Stone Gallery, Dec. 2016** > Being an out of state client, it was very difficult to plan the photoshoot and provide Jacob with all of the information/details he needed to prepare properly for the shoot. He was very accommodating and flexible and worked around the challenges that were present, such as time constraints and limited walkthrough ability. Leading up to the shoot, Jacob was very responsive and easy to get ahold of. On the day of the shoot, Jacob and his assistant arrived on time and did a phenomenal job working within our time constraints, while still being very thorough and detail oriented along the way. We appreciated his fresh, creative eye when it came to coming up with unique angles and valued his professionalism and overall photography knowledge and talents. I would highly recommend Jacob as he is very detail oriented, creative, professional, knowledgeable, and talented when it comes to his craft of photography. **★★★★ — choffmann101, March 2016** > Jacob handily and creatively executed an editorial shoot for us that was no easy task. Although the home was a bit spare, Jacob managed to capture some beautiful shots that fulfilled our visual mission. He also managed to capture tricky room shots as well as people shots in a short amount of time. ## Selected projects - [Three Sparrows Downtown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/three-sparrows-downtown-pj-vj~7822630) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 22 - Description: © 2026 Jacob Hand Photography + Motion, LLC - [Alexis Nielsen Interiors - Architectural Digest Ad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alexis-nielsen-interiors-architectural-digest-ad-pj-vj~7766938) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Alexis Nielsen Interiors - Bonnie Brae](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alexis-nielsen-interiors-bonnie-brae-pj-vj~7766926) - Location: Forest Park, IL - Photos: 9 - [Aaron Miller Studios - Library Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aaron-miller-studios-library-loft-pj-vj~7553936) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [Lake Forest Beach/Boat House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-beach-boat-house-pj-vj~7344630) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Nestled amongst mature trees & overlooking Lake Michigan, this new Shingle Style Beach House exemplifies nature within its historic architectural style. Rustic stone walls compliment earth- toned shingles, while copper accents add warmth. The floor plan embraces its dramatic setting & takes full advantage of spectacular views. Interior spaces complement the outdoors, using natural materials & a variety of woods & stones. This new addition to the estate is now enjoyed by its owners & guests. Its… - [Three Sparrows -- Weekend & Summer Home in NE Illinois](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/three-sparrows-weekend-and-summer-home-in-ne-illinois-pj-vj~7350020) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Karmin Schwartz Orchard Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/karmin-schwartz-orchard-condo-pj-vj~7404769) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - [Karmin Schwartz Gold Coast Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/karmin-schwartz-gold-coast-condo-pj-vj~7404775) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - [Karmin Schwartz Old Town Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/karmin-schwartz-old-town-condo-pj-vj~7404763) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - Description: © 2022 Jacob Hand Photography + Motion - [Sloane Wyler Interiors - River North](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sloane-wyler-interiors-river-north-pj-vj~6837499) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 17 - Description: © 2021 Jacob Hand Photography + Motion LLC - [Interior Design Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-design-project-pj-vj~6043201) - Location: Glen Ellyn, IL - Photos: 20 - Description: No longer bland! A transitional meets coastal, living room renovation, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Designed by Ana Santos Interiors. - [JM Styling - Avondale Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jm-styling-avondale-chicago-pj-vj~6065522) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 18 - [Groundwork Design - Bucktown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/groundwork-design-bucktown-pj-vj~5564055) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 11 - [Wisconsin Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wisconsin-lake-house-pj-vj~1756191) - Location: Elkhart Lake, WI - Photos: 17 - Description: Full remodel and decoration of a lakeside home in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Follow along on Instagram: \#grassylaneremodel - [Megan Opel Interiors - River Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/megan-opel-interiors-river-forest-pj-vj~5563464) - Location: River Forest, IL - Photos: 20 - [edmanhill Interior Design - Chicago Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmanhill-interior-design-chicago-bathrooms-pj-vj~5564159) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - [High4 Library](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high4-library-pj-vj~7405243) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 4 - [High4 Barrington Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high4-barrington-home-pj-vj~7405267) - Location: Barrington, IL - Photos: 7 - [Gary Lee Partners - Michigan Ave Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gary-lee-partners-michigan-ave-condo-pj-vj~5563725) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 14 - [Haven Design Studio - Bucktown Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haven-design-studio-bucktown-home-pj-vj~2889171) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 12 [See all 51 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/jacob-hand-photography-motion-pfvwus-pf~344741553) ## Community Q&A **Q: where can you purchase chandlier? or what name brand is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I am just the photographer, you'd have to speak to the interior designer (listed). **Q: Like the faucets! Who is the manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: You'll have to ask Anthony Michael Interior Design, I'm just the photographer. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*