James V. (Jim) Schoonover
Master of Photography ~ Photographic Craftsman

Jim Schoonover, as well as working as a photographer at all of our studios, heads up the studio's photographic staff. Primary responsibilities include set and background development, training of our staff photographers and photographing our Exclusive Storyteller Storybook Weddng Coverages.

Jim received his first formal education in photography while at MATC. After the completion of his studies, he started working for the Carroll Studios as a custom color printer and wedding photographer.

After several years he was ready to venture out on his own and established the Van James Photography Studios in nearby Waukesha, Wisconsin. While developing a unique style of portraiture, Jim earned the degrees of Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman

Continuing to maintain a close relationship with the Carroll Studios throughout the years, when the opportunity arose to head up our entire photography department, Jim rejoined the Carroll Studios to better serve both his and the studios combined cliental.

Jim continues to incorporate new stylish methods into his repetior, including, dramatic and subtle lighting techniques, natural posing, and the ability to elicit the perfect expression. As always, he is curious to find a new angle or ‘way' to give our clients a fabulous look.

6654 West Lisbon Avenue ~ Milwaukee, WI 53210
312 East Wisconsin Avenue ~ Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 445-2220 ~ (800) 672-7977 ~ (414) 445-3939 Fax