Michele Taylor Photography

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

Here is the thing about waiting for the "right time" to get family photos. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵.

Spring, summer, fall, winter. I have shot beautiful sessions in all of them, and I can tell you firsthand that the season is never what makes a portrait special. The people in front of my camera are.

If a family session has been on your list, this is your nudge. Sessions are booking now.

03/24/2026

You keep saying you want to remember this stage forever.

The cape. The lovey. The "I dressed myself" outfit that is somehow both unhinged and perfect. The personality that is fully, completely, THEM right now.

𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸. One day only, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 at my Lakeview studio. Your kid shows up exactly as they are, magic bag in hand, and we capture the real stuff. No coordinated outfits. No bribing. No performing.

This session is designed to look like THEM, not like a stock photo. That is the whole point.

Only seven spots available. Booking link in the comments.

10/17/2025

Studio family portraits in modern black and white. Minimal styling, strong lighting, and connection-driven posing. These studio portraits are bold, modern, and made to print big. If you’ve been wanting a statement wall piece, this is it.

10/16/2025

Studio pet sessions are simple and fun. Short bursts, lots of treats, and polished portraits you’ll want on the wall. Regular sessions are available anytime, studio or outdoor.

👉 Message me for dates.

10/15/2025

We keep kids comfortable with short blocks of direction and plenty of room to be themselves. The result is clean, modern portraits with real smiles. Weekday and limited weekend spots available this fall.

👉 Message me to see what’s open.

10/15/2025

There’s something timeless about newborn portraits in black and white. No distractions, just calm, cozy details and safe, baby-led posing. If you’re expecting, now is a great time to reserve your session.

👉 Message me for newborn availability.

10/10/2025

Senior sessions are not a one-and-done, we can do a full tour of the city. For this throwback, we hit several iconic Chicago spots for a set that felt personal and polished. Want that energy for your senior? Let’s plan it.

👉 Message me for fall availability.

10/09/2025

Good news: our regular Santa (not pictured) is back for studio sessions this year. Prefer a festive set without Santa in the frame? We’ve got two beautiful options as well.

Dates: Nov 1–2, Nov 8–9, Nov 23 and Santa Nov 22. Pets are welcome on Sundays.

👉 Grab your spot before the calendar fills: https://micheletaylorphoto.com/holiday-sessions

10/08/2025

Sisters are built-in best friends. We keep the posing simple so their personalities lead the way. If you want easy, updated portraits this fall, the studio has weekday and limited weekend spots.

👉 Send a message to see what’s open.

10/07/2025

Your photos shouldn’t live on a hard drive. They should greet you in the hallway, make you smile in the living room, and remind your kids how loved they are.

I photograph these sisters every year and you too could have a wall gallery that grows with your family. I’ll help you choose sizes, frames, and a layout that fits your space.

🖼️ Custom design help included with every session.

10/05/2025

When Chicago gifts you golden light on the sand in October, you say yes. Did we just have the last hint of summer before sweater weather officially moves in.

Ready for updated portraits while the trees turn? I’ve got a few October spots left.

👉 Message me to grab a date.