Portfolio Overview - Interior + Lifestyle + Branding + Travel Photographer / Petra Ford // Chicago + LA + Columbus

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Fashion model with short blonde hair wears all black and is leaning downward while standing in front of a pale colored building in Paris. Photographed by Chicago and Los Angeles based female photographer Petra Ford.

A living room with unique architectural arches and wooden floors leads into a view of an artistic and cozy dining room. Photographed by Chicago based interior photographer Petra Ford.

Male model dressed in floral yellow shorts and sweatshirt stands at the center of an athletic court as he looks to the side. Photographed by fashion and lifestyle photographer Petra Ford.

Bedroom interior of a bed covered in a cream colored quilt with a unique wicker lighting fixture hanging above. Photographed by Chicago and Los Angeles based interior photographer Petra Ford.

A yellow trolley winds through the streets of Lisbon, Portugal. Photographed by female travel photographer Petra Ford.

A bookcase filled with books sits behind a wooden dining room table with a black ceiling pendant. Photographed by Chicago based interior photographer Petra Ford.

Colorful houses sit on the hillside in a small town in Portugal. Photographed by American female travel photographer Petra Ford.

A colorful floral loveseat sits in a sunroom with wooden floors and windows. Photographed by Chicago and Los Angeles based interior photographer Petra Ford.

A male model casually sits atop a green wall in a garden in London wearing black trousers and a blue and pink floral shirt. Photographed by female fashion photographer Petra Ford.

A bed sits under a high A-frame arch in a room with white walls and a bright salmon colored rug. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

Lead page from an article in Luxe Interiors and Design magazine entitled Delicate Dance. The article features the sculpture work of artist Karl Geckler, with photography by lifestyle and portrait photographer Petra Ford.

Environmental portrait of sculptor Karl Geckler working in his Chicago studio. Photographed by photographer Petra Ford.

Smiling self-portrait of female photographer Petra Ford standing in front of a white wall and wearing a denim jumpsuit while looking off-camera.

Nook of a design showroom featuring a tall potted plant and uniquely shaped white coffee table. Photographed by Chicago based interior photographer Petra Ford.

Tearsheet from article in Luxe Interiors and Design magazine featuring Chicago based painter Colt Seager, with photography by female portrait photographer Petra Ford. Colt stands in front of his painting wearing artist overalls.

A collection of tan ceramics and framed art sits atop a wooden bench with distressed teal paint. Photographed by Los Angeles and Chicago based interior photographer Petra Ford.

Vignette of wooden chair, nightstand, and bed in influencer Amanda Jane Jones's bedroom. Photographed by interior and personal branding photographer Petra Ford.

Influencer Amanda Jane Jones and her husband play with their toddler while sitting in bed. Photographed by lifestyle and portrait photographer Petra Ford at the couple's home in Chicago.

A vine plant on a metal trellis hangs above an antique wooden dresser.

A small wooden table with four chairs and a vase of flowers sits in a dining room with white walls, a dark metal pendant light, wooden floors, and a faux cowhide rug. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

Tearsheet of article from Luxe Interiors and Design magazine featuring artist Jacqueline Surdell. Surdell is photographed by portrait photographer Petra Ford sitting at a wooden table at her Chicago studio with one of her textile pieces in the background.

A boho style leather and wood chair with a cream and black textured pillow is surrounded by hanging art and glass vases holding pampas grass. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford in Los Angeles.

A brown tabby cat jumps down from a bed with blue and white sheets onto a wooden floor. Photographed by lifestyle and interior photographer Petra Ford.

An antique painting of a tastefully nude woman hangs above a cream colored loveseat in a Los Angeles dining room. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

Environmental portrait of interior designer sitting on the edge of a pink sofa in her showroom. Photographed by portrait photographer Petra Ford.

Black wood burning stove in a living room with white walls. A vase of pink flowers sits atop the stove. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

An eclectic and funky living room with a black couch and colorful pillows, a red rocking chair, circular glass coffee table, pendant light, and black and white framed artwork. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Tearsheet of article from Luxe Interiors and Design magazine with text and three photographs of artist Hale Ekinci and her Chicago art studio. Photos by Petra Ford.

A Black, female model with long hair sits on a bed wrapped in pale pink sheets. She wears a bright orange bra while smiling playfully with her eyes closed. Photographed by female fashion photographer Petra Ford.

A creamy, earth-toned living room with vaulted ceiling, patterned rug, beige sofa, wooden coffee table, and bright pink, orange, and tan artwork. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

Kitchen nook with a small circular table, four navy blue wooden chairs, striped rug, and gold chandelier, surrounded by windows. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

An old gray building with several windows and a terracotta roof in Lisbon, Portugal. Green plants are in the foreground and the sky is blue with one white cloud. Photographed by American travel photographer Petra Ford.

A blonde model sits against a pale pink backdrop and wears a deep purple velvet jacket and gold and light blue bralette.

A golden armchair and a large mirror with a white gilded frame sits on the floor in a rustic European home, showing a bed with white sheets in its reflection. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

A moody bathroom with black marble sink, gold mirror and fixtures, and purple and green floral wallpaper. Photographed by interior design photographer Petra Ford.

Vignette of a home office with pale lavender walls, a white door, framed artwork on the walls, a bright green chair in the corner, and a desk with clear ghost chair.

Dining room with a wood table holding a vase of flowers, green Ratan dining chairs, wicker chandelier, and vintage movie poster on the wall. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford in Los Angeles.

Woman with long red hair wears a green sweater as she smiles and stands against a white wall and holds a stack of books. Photographed by Chicago based lifestyle and branding photographer Petra Ford.

Vignette of black kitchen countertop with vintage drawings hung on wall, a dark metal wall light, and small plant and basket of fruit on counter.

Dining room with dark floors and a wooden table surrounded by an eclectic mix of chairs, stools, and a highchair. A bookcase with books, candlesticks, and a plant is in the background, and a white ceiling pendant hangs above the table.

Black female wearing a rust-colored turtleneck and cream dress stands in front of a white wall near a green chair as she laughs and looks off-camera.

Dining room with circular black table surrounded by black leather and wood chairs. A metal shelving unit is in the background and holds plants, glassware, and tableware. A black pendant light hangs above the table.

Modern, all white working space with white conference table, white chairs, and several white hanging light pendants. A white vase with green foliage sits on the table along with a book and pair of glasses. Windows show a cityscape view.

A blurred woman wearing white pants and black shirt walks through a white office space while holding an object in her hands. City buildings are seen through the window behind her.

A woman wearing white pants and sweater stands at a white kitchen counter and holds a black kettle. She stands on terracotta colored tiles. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

A sun-filled dining room with a wood and white topped table, wood floors, and a wooden credenza opens to a view of a kitchen in the background.

Vignette of a cozy dining room. A window showing a view of outdoor trees next to a white glass cabinet are in the background, and a wooden table with yellow flowers is in the foreground.

A male model wears a black jacket and pants while standing in front of a green building near bicycles in London. Photographed by lifestyle and fashion photographer Petra Ford.

A brown wooden bowl of green apples sits atop a wooden table in a kitchen with white paneled walls and a window.

Close-up of wood shelves with black plates, clear drinking glasses, a white pitcher, and a ceramic cup filled with kitchen utensils.

A small wooden writing desk and chair sit near a wooden cabinet with a large plant on top. Sunlight hits the white wall above the desk through a window on the right.

A vibrant and large piece of white, yellow, and pink artwork hangs in an entryway of a home with a black railing staircase and wooden floors.

A young man holds a young woman wearing shorts and a towel at the beach. Sunlight streams onto the smiling, good-looking couple from behind. Photographed by lifestyle photographer Petra Ford in Los Angeles.

Bedroom with bed, shelves, hanging artwork, white walls, and light wood floors. Plant foliage is seen in the foreground of the room.

A simple and cozy living room with a gray sofa, light green and wood coffee table, wall shelves, black wall lamp, and light wood floors.

A long, narrow, framed photo of a horse with its mouth open hangs on a wall above a small wooden shelf.

A brunette female smiles and stands with her hands on her hips while wearing a mint colored yoga outfit. Next to her with her arm around her is a smiling blonde female who wears a peach colored yoga outfit. Photographed by Petra Ford.

Room corner near a large window showing a white chair with peach and orange pillows and a circular wooden coffee table.

Bedroom with wood floors, light blue walls, ornate chandelier, and bed with black metal frame, gray comforter, and colorful artwork hanging above.

Three young boys in grey striped pajamas stand in various positions in a bathroom. Photographed by Chicago based lifestyle photographer Petra Ford.

Exterior of multi-level house in Southern California with small green tree in front.

Female stands near the top of a lifeguard stand with one arm out. The wind blows her brunette hair and she wears plaid denim shorts, a black and gray jacket, and black boots. Photographed by fashion photographer Petra Ford.

A Black female model stands in front of a bright red wall while smiling and balancing on one foot. She wears loose red plaid pants, a purple floral turtleneck, and a red pullover sleeveless sweater.

Lead page from Luxe Interior and Design magazine article entitled Body Language, which features photos of artist Pooja Pittie's Chicago art studio shot by photographer Petra Ford.

Living room with wall of shelves filled with books, vases, and magazines, and a beige sofa and rug. The dining room can be seen in the background.

A couple sits on a beige couch as the man kisses the woman and the woman laughs. The couple sits in front of windows with a view of green trees. Photographed by lifestyle photographer Petra Ford.

Large white contemporary stucco Southern California house with a view of ocean and blue sky in background.

Glass walled living room with brown leather chairs, white sofa, gray textured ottoman table, and blue hanging art piece. Photographed by interior design photographer Petra Ford.

Boho dining room with wooden table, large white beaded chandelier, and greenery, with windows on both sides of the room. Photographed by interior photographer Petra Ford.

Redhaired woman is seen from behind wearing a dark green strappy formal dress and holding a bouquet of white flowers while walking past a white building. Photographed by fashion photographer Petra Ford.

Vignette of white, airy bedroom with cream and rattan chair, floor lamp, and art hanging on walls.

Outdoor portrait of UK model and actor George Osborne. George stands in front of green foliage with gold blossoms while wearing a white sweater and crossing his arms. Photographed by portrait photographer Petra Ford in London.

Environment portrait of female flower shop owner inside her workshop. She wear a green dress and stands near a work station filled with flowers. Photographed for Luxe Interiors and Design magazine by Petra Ford.

Sleek and modern conference room overlooking an atrium with tall bookcases. Three white pendant lights hang over the white conference room table.

Contemporary dining room with wood and metal table, gray cloth chairs with wooden legs, a rustic brown pendant light, and a bright turquoise and red painting hanging on the wall.

Identical Black teenage twin brothers sit with their arms around each other while wearing gray sweatshirts and jeans. One twin looks directly at the camera while the other twin looks downward. Photographed by portrait photographer Petra Ford.

Woman wearing bright primary colored outfit stands smiling in front of a wall of photographs.

Living room with bright purple, yellow, and red artwork, a metallic silver pendant, and a wall of bookshelves. A black dog lays on a large rug near the bookcase.

Vignette of kitchen with bright green bar stools and silver metal shelves filled with glassware.

Bright and airy white dining room with wooden table, two casual black chairs, white pendant lighting, a large window, a red painting hanging on the wall, and wooden floors.

Tearsheet from Bust Magazine article entitled Queen of the Desert, featuring photos by Petra Ford of artist Lorien Stern and her art-filled Southern California home. There are three photos and text on this page.

Vignette of an eclectic family room with an antique white bureau in the corner, artwork on the walls, and portions of a yellow wooden chair and white piano.

A pet duck stands on top of a bright green polka dotted table in a colorful kitchen owned by artist Lorien Stern. Photographed by Petra Ford for Bust Magazine.

Exterior of artist Lorien Stern's Southern California desert home featuring a cowboy pool and a green lizard mural painted on the teal trailer wall. Photographed by Petra Ford for BUST Magazine.

Vibrant and cheery dining area with a wooden table and a bowl of fruit on it. A black pendant lamp and colorful party decor hang from above. A black sofa with striped cushions sits behind the table under a piece of bright orange, pink, and blue artwork.

Portrait of a smiling young woman with bright red lipstick, crooked teeth, freckles, and cat shaped eyes. Her long brown hair partially covers her face. Photographed by portrait photographer Petra Ford.

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