Magical Moments by Michaela

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

04/04/2026

For the month of April only, I’m bringing back my Lakeview Midday Preferred Sessions for families in the neighborhood 🤍

These sessions will now be available exclusively on Fridays starting at 11 AM. They’re perfect for anyone with a bit of daytime flexibility who wants a relaxed, unhurried in-home session at a special rate. These can be booked for lifestyle maternity, family sessions, or even a newborn session.

To book: https://magical-moments-by-michaela.studio.cloudspot.io/scheduling/services/6989d5030940095a1b25bf81

04/01/2026

I have been slacking in posting again so here are my favorite photos from a more recent studio session. This momma is gorgeous!!!

My next studio sessions will be on 5/2. These are great for updated family portraits, maternity session (as shown in this example) or for Mother's Day sessions. DM me for booking link! Photo edit and delivery guaranteed before Mother's Day.