Magical Moments by Michaela

06/02/2026

Would you guess these photos were taken during a brief pause in the middle of a storm?

A little rain, a lot of trust, and a few minutes of perfect light. ✨

05/29/2026

Trying to be better about actually posting recent sessions instead of letting them sit in my camera roll for weeks 🌸

05/12/2026

I’m looking for a few families interested in discounted portfolio sessions!

I’m currently expanding my portfolio with some new locations around Chicago - think more urban/scenic settings, skyline views, waterfront, and golden light. These are not minis, but full standalone sessions offered at a reduced rate while I explore new spots and concepts.

Portfolio Session details:
• $175
• 10 edited images included
• Option to upgrade to the full gallery
• Sunrise/sunset hours
• Limited availability (looking for about 3–5 families)

These sessions are ideal for families who love natural, candid moments and don’t mind a little walking/exploring during the session 😊

If interested, feel free to message me and I can send over the current location ideas and available dates!

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there 🤍

Thank you for everything you do: the big moments, the small things, and everything in between. Hope today feels a little slower, a little sweeter, and filled with the people you love most. 🌷✨

05/06/2026

Still not over the cherry blossom sessions 🌸

05/05/2026

I’m so lucky to have clients who are as adventurous as I am. We rescheduled to line up with peak bloom and picked what was supposed to be a warm, dry day. Instead, we found ourselves shooting in the middle of a storm, catching quick windows between downpours... and somehow, it still worked!

04/28/2026

Beautiful family, beautiful outfits, and perfectly timed blooms 🌸

04/28/2026

I know it has been pretty silent on my social media lately and it might seem like I haven't been doing much but the opposite is actually true - I was swamped by both shooting and editing but I am finally bouncing back to posting :)!

04/15/2026

My day as a photographer. I genuinely love what I do and wouldn’t change it for anything❤️

04/15/2026