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10 Best family-friendly restaurants in Chicago

By Mariya Maximtsev - February 2, 2025

If you’re looking for the best family-friendly restaurants in Chicago, you’ll be happy to know that most places in the city welcome kids with open arms! From casual diners to upscale spots, many restaurants make an effort to accommodate families. But the places on this list go above and beyond—these are the restaurants parents consistently…

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Top 10 family things to do in Wicker Park

By Mariya Maximtsev | November 29, 2023

The opportunities for family things to do in Wicker Park are endless. It’s truly one of the best places to treat your family to fun outing of charming parks, quirky boutiques, and mouthwatering eateries! This guide will go over all the best places you need to know about if you have little kids, older kids,…

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Wicker Park Photographer | Indoor Family Session

By Mariya Maximtsev | November 27, 2023

Catch this little glimpse of a Wicker Park indoor family session. Photos by Mariyas Photography Hi and thank you for visiting my blog! A note about me, I am a Wicker Park photographer for families, women, and business owners. For families, I create custom art pieces that become treasured family heirlooms. This includes everything from…

6 Important Reasons to invest in photography prints after your family photos 

By Mariya Maximtsev | January 2, 2023

Important Reasons to invest in photography prints of your family 

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7 Best Women Photographers in Chicago by Specialty

By Mariya Maximtsev | December 5, 2022

Wedding photography | Best women Photographers in Chicago

Hiring a Professional Portrait Photographer – Top 5 Reasons Why You Should

By Mariya Maximtsev | August 16, 2022

When planning a portrait photoshoot or a special event, you might come across a thought: should I hire a professional portrait photographer instead? The answer is always yes, and there are hundreds of reasons why, but I have narrowed it down to the top 5 important ones you should consider! 1. Experience  Do you ever…

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Best places for pictures in Chicago, IL

By Mariya Maximtsev | July 20, 2022

Chicago is full of beautiful parks and amazing architectural marvels, even as a local it can be easy to miss the must-see photo locations in Chicago – and to know the rules when it comes to professional photos. So whether you are planning an outing, visiting from out of town, or planning a portrait photography…