Jaclyn Rivas is a Mexican American photographer specializing in food, beverage, lifestyle, and editorial. Based in Chicago, she is the Photo Director at CHICAGO Magazine and has over a decade of experience shooting for a wide array of commercial and editorial clients. With professional training in both art and editorial photography, Jaclyn has developed her visual practice with an understanding of the nuance and intricacies of visual storytelling in print and digital media.

Her cultural experience has given her a love and appreciation for food that stems beyond photography. For Jaclyn, food is a an experience that brings with it memories of home, heritage, and identity. We share food to share a piece of our personal history, to share with others our stories.

Jaclyn works with clients to have a better understanding of their story, brand, and style to help encapsulate their voice in images.