PLP Studios, Chicago

In his 10 years as a professional shutterbug, Parrish Lewis has photographed celebrities including Derek Rose, Beyoncé Knowles, and President Barack Obama. In 2008, the portrait specialist founded PLP Studios in order to pair his noncommercial clients with the same superior image quality that he provides to these more notable mugs. Besides event photography, portraiture, and postproduction services, the studio also hosts programs and workshops to help aspiring photographers navigate advanced digital-camera features, such as the button that makes all photos of birthday cakes scratch 'n' sniff.