About
BARBARA BREITSAMETER creates fine art portraiture for today’s family. She offers dog, family, baby, children, high school senior & engagement photography, in-studio or on-location, Barbara is best known for her dramatic use of lighting and clean contemporary style. Barbara’s award-winning images have been used in publications, greeting cards and calendars.
Barbara adores dogs and their people and loves to include pets in her family portraiture. Her patience, warmth and personality make her a natural with her clients.
Barbara is the owner of Barbara Breitsameter Photography and operates a store front studio in Arlington Hts., Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, serving the Greater Chicagoland area. She is also an instructor for the UNLEASHED – fine art dog photography workshops that are being offered nation-wide for professional photographers.

