Meet Our Team
We’re Jeanette & George Young
We met online in 2016 (it works!) and have been married since 2017! We spend most of our time making each other laugh and making up dumb songs. On the weekends, we’re probably hanging with our dog, exploring the city or riding bikes on the lakefront trail, catching an improv set, or playing games with friends!
About Jeanette
Loves: Dogs, puns, boat rides on the river, improv, snow, biking on the Lakefront Trail, sparkly water in the sun, and Broadway
I’m the photographer and creator of Jeanette Hopkins Photography! I’m super into people. My favorite thing is to capture the joy — my mantra on repeat in my head while I shoot is look for the laughter. I believe in documenting and celebrating the moments—big and small— that make your life incredible!
Fun Facts
I’m originally from Chattanooga, TN, but now live in Chicago, IL - where I take Improv classes at The Second City!
I have a Bachelor degree in music performance, but now I’m a Creative Manager for a tech & marketing company.
As a result of many years as a barista, I can make a mean cup of coffee
I have a dog named Maggie who loves that I work from home; she gets to eat some of every lunch I make!
Creativity makes me cry. Talented people are amazing. It’s the best.
I met George when I was 33. Now we’re making up for lost time and finding all the adventures we can together!
Binge-watch Faves on Repeat
The Great British Baking Show, Downton Abbey, The Office, Parks & Recreation, 30 Rock, Gilmore Girls.
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About George
Loves: Seeing every improv show in town, knowing things, writing comedy, biking on the Lakefront Trail, riding the Brown Line, dogs, and the sheer amount of fish and chips in Chicago
I’m the business manager, shoot assistant, and behind-the-scenes guy at Jeanette Hopkins Photography! I’m also super into people. Jeanette insists that I have a superpower to make people feel comfortable and at ease. You’ll find me responding to emails, booking your sessions, and dancing around like a fool behind Jeanette to make kids and adults laugh! I’ve been known to be called “Chicken George,” in honor of the squawking and dancing I do behind the camera!
Weddings are where I really shine: I keep Jeanette on schedule, troubleshoot for the bridal party, and am a professional people-mover! Look to me for the loud mouth and the incredible dance moves! I love weddings!!
Fun Facts
I’m originally from Chattanooga, TN, but now live in Chicago, IL - where I study improv and comedy writing at The Second City!
Favorite Chicago moments so far: Seeing every improv show in town, biking on the Lakefront Trail, the Brown Line, and the sheer amount of fish and chips in this city
I have studied everything under the sun, but my main interests are music and history. And theology. And American presidents. And politics. And superheroes. Also, whatever Wikipedia article is in front of me.
I’m obsessed with our dog, Maggie. She collects toy foxes and love birds and bunnies.
I proposed to Jeanette at an art museum we love by singing her a song and playing the ukulele. I gave her my grandmother’s engagement ring from 1950!
I play guitar and most other stringed instruments. I’m also a singer/songwriter!
Yes, I’ve been told I look like Zach Galifianakis. Or Ron Swanson.
I met Jeanette when I was 31. Now we’re making up for lost time and finding all the adventures we can together!
Binge-watch Faves on Repeat
Marvel TV series, West Wing, Jeopardy, Frasier, Doctor Who, Psych, Parks & Recreation, 30 Rock.
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