Amanda Kay Photography

Amanda Kay Photography Amanda Kay is a Chicago based photographer specializing in newborn, children, and family portraits.

🍂 Fall Mini Sessions Are Here! 🍂It’s my favorite season of the year—and that means it’s time for Fall Mini Sessions! Whe...
08/11/2026

🍂 Fall Mini Sessions Are Here! 🍂

It’s my favorite season of the year—and that means it’s time for Fall Mini Sessions! Whether you’re updating family photos, celebrating a milestone, or simply want to freeze this beautiful season in time, these quick and fun sessions are the perfect way to capture your family just as you are.

Fall minis are designed to be relaxed, efficient, and full of genuine moments. In just a short session, we’ll create beautiful images you’ll love displaying in your home and sharing with family for years to come.

I can’t wait to photograph your family this fall! Stay tuned as I share this year’s stunning locations and everything you need to know before booking.

Check out the link in my bio to book!

Some of the best photos are the moments you didn’t plan.The laughter.The messy hair.The tiny hands reaching for yours.Th...
07/30/2026

Some of the best photos are the moments you didn’t plan.

The laughter.
The messy hair.
The tiny hands reaching for yours.

That’s the beauty of lifestyle photography — capturing your family exactly as you are in this season of life, and I’m honored to be the one helping to preserve these moments. 💛💛💛💛

✨ A gentle reminder for moms during a busy summer ✨You deserve to exist in the photos too.Not just as the one taking the...
07/22/2026

✨ A gentle reminder for moms during a busy summer ✨

You deserve to exist in the photos too.

Not just as the one taking the picture, fixing everyone’s outfits, or making sure the moment happens — but as part of the memory itself.

Years from now, your children won’t be looking for perfection.
They’ll be looking for you.

The way you held them close.
The way you laughed together.
The love they felt every time they looked at you. 💛

Barefoot evenings.Sticky popsicle hands.Late bedtimes.Lake days.Sun-kissed cheeks.Summer has a way of turning ordinary m...
07/20/2026

Barefoot evenings.
Sticky popsicle hands.
Late bedtimes.
Lake days.
Sun-kissed cheeks.

Summer has a way of turning ordinary moments into the memories we hold onto forever.

This season is made for documenting connection, chaos, laughter, and all the beautiful in-between moments that make your family yours. 🌿

I cannot wait to capture your story.

Turns out life has a funny way of filling every spare minute. 🤪I’ve been a little quiet over here, but behind the scenes...
07/10/2026

Turns out life has a funny way of filling every spare minute. 🤪

I’ve been a little quiet over here, but behind the scenes I’ve been busy—photographing sweet families, editing galleries, cheering from the sidelines, and soaking up summer with my boys. 💛

While I may not have been showing up here, I’ve never stopped doing what I love.

I’m excited to be back sharing more of the beautiful moments I’ve been lucky enough to capture. Like meet the sweetest addition to an adorable trio - Leo Robert 💙

Now tell me… what’s one highlight from your summer so far? Check out my stories for some of mine ☺️

This month is   and during May, I will be sharing why family photos matter 📸Moms are so often behind the camera. This is...
05/08/2026

This month is and during May, I will be sharing why family photos matter 📸

Moms are so often behind the camera. This is your reminder to step in front of it and be part of the memories too 💐

Reach out to Amanda Kay Photography to capture these special moments 🤍

05/07/2026

It’s officially graduation month 👩🏻‍🎓 but it’s never too late to have senior photos taken. They have quickly become some of my favorite sessions to do, especially with groups of friends. It’s such an exciting time in their lives and even their family’s lives too, that you won’t regret documenting it!

I loved this shoot with three best friends celebrating their college graduation and all honoring their home countries together. Congratulations ladies! Go out and do big things 🤍

There’s something so special about getting to photograph one of your best friends in this season of life. You’ve always ...
04/28/2026

There’s something so special about getting to photograph one of your best friends in this season of life. You’ve always been the fun aunt—the one with the biggest heart and endless love (and candy 😆), with the kind of energy kids are drawn to. There’s many of us that have been so lucky to call you ours through all the years, but watching you step into motherhood and absolutely shine has been the sweetest gift.

Seeing you love on these three beautiful babes with so much grace, joy, and laughter is nothing short of amazing and sweet Gwen rounds out your perfect party of five. They are so lucky to call you mom, and I’m so lucky to call you my friend. 🤍

💛 April is   💛It is a time to celebrate the people who make life meaningful including parents, siblings, grandparents, a...
04/13/2026

💛 April is 💛

It is a time to celebrate the people who make life meaningful including parents, siblings, grandparents, and everyone who makes your house a home

Family photos are not just pictures they are memories, stories, and moments frozen in time. They capture laughter, connection, and the little gestures that tell your family’s unique story.

This at-home extended family shoot was no different. I left this session with a huge smile on my face after experiencing pure love and joy from an energetic little boy who ran the show (toddlers, am I right?! 🤣) and his very chill new baby bro, grandparents who genuinely LOVED being grandparents, a beaming fun aunt, and new to 2 parents who truly soaked it all in. ♥️

📸 Let me help you preserve these moments that you and your family will treasure forever.

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