You have
a beautiful spark.

Strategically Spontaneous

Personal & Business Branding Stories

Photographing Chicagoland since 2015

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Expanding community while getting a portrait refresh
all while giving to the greater good.
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Shine brightly.

Everyone has A spark inside of them.

That spark is your authentic self.
It’s what makes you beautiful.

That spark is what I seek
within every photograph,
from the smallest humans to the wisest ones.

Curious what your spark looks like?

dip your toes with a Branding Blitz

(aka headshot mini-session)

More information and booking:

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Woman laughs towards camera at sunset

“Maija immediately put me at ease with her wonderfully warm personality and relaxed approach.”

Kirsty Hamilton ~ Kirsty Hamilton Photography

Hello, I’m Maija.

you’re very
welcome here.

Maybe you’re wondering, if I’m going to find your spark, what makes mine shine the most brightly? It’s a big question with no small answer, but right now, it would be when:

  • I’m connecting with others who are inspiring kindness big and small.
  • I’m learning about all the amazing talents that my clients bring to this world.
  • I’ve got my camera in hand. It is a powerful tool and it fills me with joy to capture the ordinary in a new way. (I’ve felt this way for a long time. That little girl with the blue Fisher Price camera is me.)
ABOUT ME
Portrait of Maija Martin Photography sitting on a stool holding Nikon camera in a studio with a a brick backdrop in Chicago

Personal & Business

Branding
Phone-
tography

All are welcome here.

I value kindness and collaboration. We all bring unique and amazing talents to this world. i believe in the power of working together and learning from one another. I believe in the power of diversity in creating a stronger humankind.

The team of aestheticians for IVME in Chicago send a paper model of a Botox bottle back and forth during a branding session to promote their aesthetics and nurse injectors.

Created through

teamwork

Branding Portrait for Linda Holstein Mediation - Linda is sitting at a gate in O'Hare airport holding her coffee and reading Twin Cities Business magazine

Stop the scroll

I bring over 20 years of experience working and teaching within the arts and photography however, I still need you as my teammate. 

YOU BRING THE ENERGY AND THE PERSONALITY. No pressure. I fully realize you may feel awkward in front of a camera. That’s my specialty.

It is through combining our superpowers that we’ll create a library of photos that are unquestionably unique. They’ll stop the scroll and tell the story of your brand.

From the moment you click that get in touch button, I am here to guide you through this experience. 

get in touch
Cover of Lake View Neighbors Magazine featuring Alex Goodfellow the Executive Director of Share Our Spare

Maija is a brilliant photographer.

She is amazing at branding and making sure you are true to yourself and your business image. Maija is so professional but she makes you feel so confident and comfortable in front of the camera. She shot a visual story for my salon. She’s very talented! I recommend her to everyone!

 ~Lisa Jindu ~ Streets of London Salon

Maija was fantastic at understanding and validating what I wanted and the results were exceptional.

~Mark L.

Branding is about

the feelings, the stories, and the connections made

even when you’re not in the room.
It can take 1000 words to equal the power of 1 photo.

(And how many people actually take the time to read everything?
More power to you if you do!)