REL Portraits

10/27/2026

What questions should I ask a photographer? It’s the one I hear most from Chicago parents booking their first session. Start with what’s included in the price, how much guidance you’ll get, and when and how you’ll see your photos. Then check that their style matches the images you’ve been saving.

My tip: ask about the viewing process. Picking favorites together in person feels completely different from opening a gallery link alone at midnight.

The full list of questions is on the blog:
https://relportraits.com/what-questions-should-i-ask-a-photographer/

Not sure what questions to ask a photographer? Learn what questions matter about pricing, style, timeline, and support.

10/20/2026

Patience is part of the package.

Newborn sessions here can run a good 4 hours. That’s a lot of time for a lot of opinions. Yawns, frowns, deep suspicion, one perfect sleepy smile. I’ll wait for all of it.

Now booking Chicago and North Shore newborns. Link in bio.

10/19/2026

Does this baby boy not have the most SQUISHABLE cheeks you’ve ever seen!?

Tag someone who’d lose it over these.

09/11/2026

Shana Tova to all those celebrating! 🍎🍯

Wishing you a sweet new year filled with health, happiness, peace, and beautiful new beginnings. 🤍

09/03/2026

Mommy wanted color. Auntie wanted black and white. So of course I have to do both!

Are you all about the color or is B&W more your vibe?

09/01/2026

So I really struggle when it comes to writing captions so when it came to this post I was like oh happy Monday thats a great caption!

Til I realized it was Tuesday.

Anyone else struggle with the days of the week or is that just me?

07/09/2026

Not every baby (or bride) can pull off white. This one said “watch this.” 🤍🤍🤍

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07/07/2026

You have Questions. I have Answers.

Leave all your questions photography related (or not 😅) in the comments and stay tuned for the answers!

05/07/2026

Drumroll Please 🥁

The results are in!

We had 119 entries! While no-one got the nail on the head one person came mighty close!

With the closest guess the winner is !

Congratulations, you won a free session with REL Portraits! 🎉 You know how to reach me!


Thank you to .and.bumps for an amazing expo. 📸 Here’s to next year!

04/28/2026

Can you guess how many Chicago families entered my giveaway at this weekend’s .and.bumps event?

Drop your number in the comments — guess right and you’re entered to win a free session with me! 📸

Must be following to win. Winner announced Friday. 🎉