Do you ever wish for more time?

time to relax?

time to love?

time to have fun?

time for family?

while I can’t help you with your to-do list, I CAN give you the GIFT OF time to make our photos amazing.

I work a little differently from many photographers because time is so valuable. I want us to have the time to collaborate, no matter how many photos you want in the end. I also devote the time after your session is through to deliver magazine-worthy images.

Dog steals the show at a newborn family session

2 Step Investment

It honors your time.
  • Creative ~ This is the time spent on your session itself all the way up to the delivery of your preview slideshow.
  • Collection ~ Purchase a collection AFTER you’ve had a chance to view the memories we’ve collected together.

This 2-step model is also a little bit of an added insurance policy for you, just in case your toddler happens to be having a rough day.

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Expecting mother in pink dress in front of Chicago skyline

Step 1

Creative FEE

NEWBORNS – 2 hour session – $350
FAMILIES* – 75 min session – $300

*Family sessions taking place Jan-May and/or during Chicago Public School hours, you receive a $75 credit towards your collection purchase after your session for scheduling during off-peak hours. It often makes for quieter session locations too!

Creative includes:

  • Me, your photographer ~ I’m here for you every step of the way. I want to get to know you and learn about your family.
  • Exclusive access to my Look Book, Location Guide, and Preparation Checklists ~ All are the result of questions that have come up from clients like you since I opened this business in 2015
  • Travel to a location of your choice within 20 miles of 60657
  • Up to 5 people + your pet(s) ~ Extended family are an additional $30/person
  • Gorgeous slideshow set to music to preview the your image gallery of around 50 images.

**Pricing at the time of booking are the rates that will be honored.

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Step 2

The Collections

choose your collection after you’ve had a chance to view the photos we’ve created together.

Every single collection includes museum-quality prints
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Smile

  • 15 high-resolution, retouched downloads each in color and b&w (30 total files)
  • $125 album or print credit

$600

Giggle

  • 30 high-resolution, retouched downloads each in color and b&w (60 total files)
  • $250 album or print credit

$800

Belly Laugh

  • Entire gallery high-resolution, retouched downloads each in color and b&w
  • $500 album or print credit
  • Slideshow for download

$1000

Make an album
You can print any and all of your non-retouched images from your online gallery, even the ones that are not part of your collection.

The Fine Print:

*Rates are subject to change and the pricing at the time of booking is the pricing that will be honored.

**For family sessions (ONLY) scheduled between January-May and/or during Chicago Public School days between 9am-2pm, you receive a $75 collection credit. Scheduling at a non-peak time also helps us avoid the crowds at many locations too!

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Maija photographs genuine moments in the most captivating ways.

She brings an exceptional level of talent, timing, and patience to each photography session. Through rain and shine, Maija has taken beautiful photos that feel authentic and full of personality. I only wish we found her sooner!” ~Dilini F.

Maija is a phenomenal story teller

who puts you at ease and gets some of your most memorable moments captured in beautiful images that you will forever cherish.” ~Amy G.