CHICAGO FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
everyday moments as timeless memories
Family photos don’t have to be tedious
I say we make them FUN
It will just be like any other easy-going afternoon spent outdoors, playing games, laughing, and sharing long hugs.
I’ll be there capturing photos full of real personalities, love, and intimate moments - you know, the kind of memories that often spark up warm dinner conversations “hey, remember when ...”
Meet Mariya
Hi I'm Mariya, and I’m a Chicago family photographer. I love hiking in National Parks and I always edit photos with buckets and buckets of tea.
"Mariya is a talented professional photographer.
We couldn't be any happier with the photographs she made for us! She quickly understands your ideas, needs, and desires. Also, I was very pleased with Mariyas promptness and flexibility with her schedule.
If you decide to make a professional photographs, I am recommending Mariya. You will be happy with the result!"
-- Yulia F.
"I had such a wonderful experience working with Mariya! We had our photoshoot in one of the Chicago neighborhoods. Mariya's portrait photography skills are amazing as she finds just the right angle to capture your best look! Taking photos sometimes may be a little nerve-wracking, but Mariya helps you calm down and open up. Her way of communicating with the model is very uplifting and inspiring. The end result made me feel so happy as the portraits turned out amazing! I'm very grateful for Mariya's professionalism and the portraits that she has created for me!"
-- Ambrina
"Mariya is truly a talented photographer. It was my first time getting professional headshots and she helped make the process comfortable and ultimately the photos turn out wonderfully from start to finish. She was helpful with deciding on clothing, scouting locations and helping with poses. I'm very pleased with the outcome and look forward to working with Mariya again!"
-- Melissa
"Mariya was amazing to work with! I have had a few professional shots done in my career, she was able to make it super easy and feel very comfortable while taking the shots. The locations she chose were very amazing in the shots and she was able to capture the right FEEL I wanted in my professional shots.
Not only was she very professional and talented at her craft, she is a fun person and made the whole experience enjoyable with her customer service!"
-- Ian
The Chicago family photographer who...
Helps you experience an effortless photo session without the headaches even when
- You might not feel your best in front of a camera or you have no idea how to pose...
- Your kiddos are very shy or the quite the opposite - have just a little too much energy ...
- You are super busy and hope that the process and planning will be effortless and easy...
You can be confident that you do not have to stress about any of it! We'll create amazing photos of your loving family in a completely stress and worry-free way.
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Your Local Chicago Family Photographer
While we often work out of Wicker Park studios, our photography sessions extend throughout much of Chicago. We specialize in creating timeless family portraits in vibrant neighborhoods like Irving Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Wicker Park, and Bucktown.
Whether it’s an outdoor session in one of Chicago’s beautiful parks, a vibrant downtown backdrop, or a breezy day at Montrose Beach, we love capturing your family’s unique story in locations that reflect the heart of our city.