Camera Shy? 5 Secrets to Confident Branding Photos
Nervous about being in front of the camera for your business? Discover 5 secrets to feeling comfortable, confident, and even having fun during your branding photo session.
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Strike an (Un)Pose – Maija’s top 3 rules for making beautiful photos of people
(Un)posing is my term for how I work. I call it this because it’s a bit of a hybrid of me telling you exactly how to position your body and leaving you to your own devices. Keep reading for my top 3 (un)posing rules for portraiture.
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Tips for Photographing Your Halloween Magic
Halloween is a magical time for kids. When I was little, I planned my costume for weeks ahead of time. We carved a pumpkin all together. The face design was a collaboration of everyone’s ideas. Once carved, my dad would…
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May I Have the Raw Files? Short Answer: No.
And I say that with kindness. If I were a chef, I would not just give you the ingredients to cook it all yourself. I’d cut, chop, simmer, sauté, roast, and add plenty of love through spices. The cooking would…
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In Pursuit of Perfectionism
Every January, we are bombarded with wellness, organization, and all things self-improvement. It is the time of year where so many of us are in the post holiday recovery and reflection mode. Some write New Year Resolutions. Fewer actually keep…
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Your Family is NORMAL. (And yet everyone thinks their family is the handful.)
This fall has been nutty in all things photos around Chicago! However, did you know that for many of my new clients, the number one regret I hear is not having scheduled a photo session sooner? Many people procrastinate in…
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10 of My Favorite Resources in Chicago for Expecting and New Parents
It takes a village to raise a child AND support expecting and new parents! Read below for some of my favorite resources for this time in life throughout Chicago! They listed in a very loose chronological order of when you…
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Family (Un)posing Guide for Chicago Family Photos with Maija
Ask any parent who the most beautiful kid in the world is. They’ll tell you the names of their own kids. This is true for YOU as well. Your mom and dad think YOU are the most beautiful person in…
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Mom Brain: Self-Care is Necessary
In conversation with friends and clients, I often hear the terms “Mom Brain,” “Brain Fog,” and other words relating to a general feeling of being stressed out, overwhelmed, or exhausted. I’ve had similar words come out of my mouth. I’m a mom to a now 2-year old with plans to have one more kiddo.
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Pregnant Women vs. Toddlers: 15 Ways They Are Similar
I’m halfway through my second pregnancy right now. After a morning of chasing my toddler around, I laid down for a much needed nap. However, instead of sleeping, my brain started turning as I reflected on how similar toddlers are to pregnant woman….
