Emil Sinanagic is a Chicago-based fashion photographer specializing in editorial, beauty, commercial, and advertising photography. With over two decades of experience creating compelling visual content for global brands and publications, he is known for producing sophisticated imagery that blends creative vision with commercial impact.
After studying photography in Germany, Emil earned his Bachelor of Arts in Photography from Columbia College Chicago in 2002. His passion for photography began at an early age, inspired by his father, also a photographer, and shaped by the iconic work of Helmut Newton. It was through these early influences that Emil discovered fashion photography as his lifelong calling.
Emil spent five years at Schawk! Inc., where he developed campaigns for leading brands including Nike, Lord & Taylor, Luxottica, Oakley, Sears, Kmart, and CVS. Since launching his freelance career, he has been represented by an artist agency in New York City and has collaborated with renowned clients such as Kohl’s, Express, Fila, Adidas, Nine West, Jason Wu, Chicco, Mac Duggal, HSN, Costco, Sam’s Club, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Design Collective® by Cintas, Colony Brands.
Based in Chicago and available for assignments worldwide, Emil partners with brands, agencies, designers, and creative teams to produce high-end fashion editorials, beauty campaigns, advertising photography, and e-commerce content that elevates brand identity and connects with audiences across print, digital, and social platforms.
After studying photography in Germany, Emil earned his Bachelor of Arts in Photography from Columbia College Chicago in 2002. His passion for photography began at an early age, inspired by his father, also a photographer, and shaped by the iconic work of Helmut Newton. It was through these early influences that Emil discovered fashion photography as his lifelong calling.
Emil spent five years at Schawk! Inc., where he developed campaigns for leading brands including Nike, Lord & Taylor, Luxottica, Oakley, Sears, Kmart, and CVS. Since launching his freelance career, he has been represented by an artist agency in New York City and has collaborated with renowned clients such as Kohl’s, Express, Fila, Adidas, Nine West, Jason Wu, Chicco, Mac Duggal, HSN, Costco, Sam’s Club, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Design Collective® by Cintas, Colony Brands.
Based in Chicago and available for assignments worldwide, Emil partners with brands, agencies, designers, and creative teams to produce high-end fashion editorials, beauty campaigns, advertising photography, and e-commerce content that elevates brand identity and connects with audiences across print, digital, and social platforms.