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Chicago Indoor Activities for Families on a Rainy Day

11 Chicago Indoor Activities for Families on a Rainy Day

By Mariya Maximtsev - October 6, 2024

Looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Chicago has a variety of indoor activities for kids of all age groups, and there’s something for every family’s budget! From interactive museums to creative play spaces and action-packed adventures, you’ll find plenty of exciting options to make the most of your…

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Best Types of Lighting in Photography You Must Know for Amazing Portraits

By Mariya Maximtsev | January 15, 2024

Lighting is a crucial element in portrait photography, as it can significantly impact the mood and overall aesthetic of the image. As a portrait photographer, knowing the best types of lighting in photography can make a huge difference in the final result of your images. In this article, we will discuss some of the best…

What to do with digital files after a portrait photography session?

By Mariya Maximtsev | January 13, 2024

You just had a family portrait session and you received or have chosen to buy the digital files, so what now? In this blog we’ll go overt some creative fun things to do with your digital photos and how to properly store digital files. Post & Update Social Media This answer is almost obvious isn’t…

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The Family Portraits Experience in Chicago

By Mariya Maximtsev | December 19, 2023

Family photography is a little time capsule for families, a way for every member to be able to return to meaningful family moments. Our goal is to create a wonderful family portraits experience for everyone from mom and dad, to the grandparents, to the kids – whether they are energetic toddlers, a pre-teen, teenagers, or…

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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,…

Chicago Fantasy Photography | Fine Art & Romance

By Mariya Maximtsev | September 10, 2023

This summer we created a beautiful Chicago Fantasy Photography by visiting a chapel on Michigan Avenue. The photographs combine various styles such as Gothic architecture, Romance, Medieval, Fine Art, and goddess themes. Thank you for visiting my blog! A note about me, I am a photographer for women in Chicago. My goal is to create…

Chicago empowerment photography for women

By Mariya Maximtsev | July 26, 2023

Together with Vicky we created beautiful photographs one of the best Chicago photoshoot locations, Ping Tom Memorial Park. The idea for this empowerment photography session was to feature a different side of Chicago, but more importantly give Vicky the spotlight. After the photoshoot, Vicky shared on her social media, how she was able to better…