Mary is a Chicago-based photographer specializing in portrait, lifestyle, corporate, and commercial photography.

For more than twenty years, Mary Rafferty has been creating professional images that resonate. She begins each project with curiosity and a commitment to learning her client's vision and goals. From there, Rafferty structures photo shoots for success, setting her clients at ease and capturing images that elevate brands, celebrate personalities, and reveal authentic stories.

Rafferty works with national and regional leaders across diverse industries, including the MacArthur Foundation, CJ Logistics America, Brand 88 Partners, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Capital One, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Her photos have appeared in The Washington Post, The Telegraph, Chicago Sun-Times, NPR Online, and Crain’s Chicago Business.

When Rafferty’s not taking photos, you can find her with family and friends at local concerts, swimming in the lake (summers only), and taking long walks with her Havanese sidekick, Tito.