Our tween felt immediately comfortable with Emily during their session. Emily made a great effort…read moreto capture our daughter's inner as well as outer beautify as part of her work. At one point - my daughter pointed out that she was self conscious about a gap in her teeth. Emily pointed out that it was part of what made her unique - and that she shouldn't try to hide it. Of course the pictures were amazing - Emily has a natural eye and talent - but more importantly, our daughter left feeling more confident in herself, and perhaps - seeing her differences in a better light. Thank you so much!

What a fabulous experience working with Emily and the Ten Little Bluebirds team. They are…read moreincredible at what they do. My maternity shoot was so easy with them doing preshoot prep calls, being very clear with pricing and packages and even making sure hair and makeup was provided the day of my photo shoot. I'm so happy with my experience!

I should start by saying that I historically do not take great photos. I usually end up cringing at…read moremy unnatural poses and forced smile, but the shots that Maggie and Kelly captured were an absolute dream come true for me. I absolutely loved every single image they shared! They made the shoot so seamless and downright fun that I'd hardly noticed when the hour was up. The retouching process was quick and painless, and the online gallery was easy to navigate. For background, the shoot included my younger sister and myself, and the last time we took professional photos together was 20+ years ago. We gifted these photos to our parents, and it was so incredible to be able to give them this snapshot of us in time. Thank you again to Maggie and Kelly!

We have had the pleasure of working with Maggie over the years to capture our family's special…read moremoments. She was our engagement photographer, wedding photographer, and our go to for yearly family photos. She has an amazing eye for composition and has turned out incredible photos despite the chaos of photographing three rambunctious kids. We are so lucky to have found her!

Hannah has done our photos since my daughter was 1 week old. She works magic! She is professional…read moreand great with kids. My shy daughter even hugged her at the end which is rare! Her recent 2 year old pictures brought tears (of joy) to my eyes. See you for holiday photos next month!

Hannah is amazing. She's warm, personable and instantly makes you feel comfortable. We took photos…read morewith her a couple years ago, and again a couple weeks ago. Both times, I was in awe of her ability with the tiny babies and the adults. She is a gifted photographer and a wonderful person, and anyone who gets to work with her is lucky.

The pictures that Marie had taken are priceless to me. My mom has Alzheimer's and our time is…read moreshort. Now, I have beautiful photos of he laughing with her husband, me and her grandchildren. The fall colors and use of the scenery in the photos is beautiful. This is my 4th shoot with Marie and I would t go to anyone else to capture these precious years and moments.

I worked with Marie at Ally and B Photography for my daughter's mini milestone session for her…read morefirst birthday and had an AMAZING experience. The photos are absolutely gorgeous and Marie was such a pro working with my 1 year old daughter. So patient and sweet. I will definitely be working with Marie again for future sessions.

We had the absolute best experience working with Katie for our newborn photos. From the very…read morebeginning, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and guided us into poses that felt completely natural--not stiff or forced at all. We did the session with our baby, and Katie was incredible at calming her when needed and patiently capturing the perfect shots. The final photos were exactly what we wanted--beautiful, timeless, and full of genuine emotion. We are completely in love with them and will treasure them forever. We can't wait to work with Katie again soon and would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone looking for a photographer.

Katie did an amazing job taking our family pictures. She chose beautiful city backgrounds, advised…read moreus on timing, even provided guidance on clothing choices that I wasn't sure of. We had our teenage son and a high energy family dog, and Katie did an amazing job capturing both of them with great patience and talent. The results are amazing- couldn't be happier!

We've been lucky to have Maija capture our family photos for the past six years, ever since our…read morechild was a newborn. Every session--whether it's been a milestone moment or one of those "off" days where the kids aren't exactly in the mood--she somehow manages to find the magic and capture the heart of our family perfectly. Maija has a gift for making everyone feel comfortable and even a nervous mom who wants things to go"perfect" and just doing this is perfect in its own right. The images are timeless, full of genuine emotion, and beautifully composed. These photos have become some of our most treasured memories, and we can't imagine anyone else documenting our family's story as beautifully. We couldn't recommend Maija more highly--for families, children, or anyone wanting authentic, heartfelt photography. -Jill

We recently finished a fall color family photo session with Maija. The photo shooting experience…read morewas smooth, relaxing, and filled with laughters. The preview gallery was terrific - there's not a single photo that we don't like. Can't wait to see the final edits! Before the photo session, Maija made several great recommendations of the locations based on the types of looks I'm looking for. During the photo session, she suggested different things we can do and made our 13mo giggles a lot, despite the fact he wasn't feeling great since that morning. After the photo session, she quickly put together a preview gallery for us to look at. Another plus is the fee structure she has. It was broken into two parts - a session fee and image & print package. I really like the idea that I can choose the amount of prints after I see the preview gallery. Of course we purchased the whole package since everything was perfect.

Before our second son was born, we debated whether to use the same newborn photographer as our…read morefirst. I'm so glad we decided to try Bethany Hope Photography because the experience exceeded every expectation. Bethany's studio, tucked away in Six Corners, has a cozy, rustic feel that perfectly matches her photography style. It's not a flashy, high-end production studio, and that's exactly what makes it so inviting. It feels warm, comfortable, and intentionally designed to capture the feeling of home. She even stocks snacks, water, toys for older siblings, and welcomed our dog without hesitation, immediately making the whole family feel at ease. Her studio specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, and family photography, and everything from the wraps to the props is thoughtfully prepared. What impressed me most was how naturally Bethany connected with our toddler. We were honestly worried he wouldn't smile for a single photo, but within minutes she had him laughing, playing, and completely engaged. Those genuine smiles ended up becoming some of our favorite family photos. With our newborn, her experience really showed. She handled every pose, wrap, and outfit change with incredible patience and care. As a relatively new mom herself, she understands how to work gently with newborns and put new parents at ease. She was thoughtful about hygiene, attentive throughout the session, and never made us feel rushed. What We Loved * Warm, comfortable studio with a beautiful rustic aesthetic * Wonderful with toddlers, newborns, and even family pets * Thoughtful amenities that make the session comfortable for everyone * Easy scheduling, responsive communication, and straightforward pricing * Beautiful collection of wraps, props, and newborn setups * Efficient session without ever feeling rushed Of course, the photos are what matter most, and they are absolutely stunning. Because everyone felt comfortable, the smiles looked natural, the newborn poses were timeless, and the entire gallery captured exactly what we hoped to remember from this stage of life. Compared with other newborn photographers we considered, Bethany offers tremendous value. You work directly with the photographer, the process is seamless from booking through delivery, and the final product speaks for itself. If you're looking for newborn, family, or milestone photography in Chicago, I couldn't recommend Bethany more highly. She's talented, caring, and creates an experience that's every bit as memorable as the photos themselves. An easy five stars.

Bethany is truly a wonder. She has taken our family photos for some of our most important seasons…read moreof life, maternity, newborn, and toddlerhood. She seems to capture us exactly as we are, while still having a quality that feels like we're a family from a magazine, even if for a split second of time. From a booking and business perspective, part of why we chose her was because it was SO EASY. Her website, pricing, contracting, proof process, and image delivery are all ABSOLUTELY seamless and easy. Booking her the first time was the path of least resistance because she was right in the neighborhood and had her pricing and booking easily available online. We keep coming back because it is so simply and joyful. Book her if you can get a session on her calendar, you will be so glad you did. And so will your extended family when they receive all of your gorgeous photos.

Highly recommend Kenzie Leigh Photography! We took fall family photos with our little guy who's 18…read moremonths old and they turned out AMAZING! It's hard to keep a toddler still and she was so great with him. We will definitely cherish the memories she captured forever.

We we're so impressed with McKenzies abiltity to captre our family and new daughter so perfectly…read more Mckenzie was easy to communicate with before, during, and after our session. She was extremely understanding and patient with us and our new baby (infants don't always cooperate during photo sessions :) ). She was prompt to get our photos back to us and a pleasure to work with during the entire experience. We will absolutely being using Kenzie Leigh Photography in the future and will recommend her to our friends and family !