• Family looking out to the Chicago skyline from Montrose Harbor

  • Mom carrying her toddler girl with their blond hairs blowing in the wind against the sunset

  • Baby boy in a sweater crawling against a white backdrop

  • Chicago family of four walking onto Lake Michigan from a beach

  • Little girl playing in the waves at sunset while seagulls fly above

  • Close up of little girl holding a flower and looking up to her mom as she hands it over

  • Photo of Chicago family running along a golden beach

  • Parents holding toddler boy in Chicago apartment and looking at ceiling decor

  • Baby boy held in father's arms and being touched by mom's hands and three sibling's hands

  • Parents looking at son under the branches of a tree in Point Bird Sanctuary

 Family and Children’s Photography | Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Family and Children photographer holding camera

Welcome! I’m Caty

I am a photographer working with Chicago families to tell their lives’ stories through images. 

My goal is to capture your family’s essence in an authentic way – the personality quirks, the details, the connections, the raw emotions.

Whether at home or outdoors, I will work with you to dream and create a photography session that captures the spirit of the moment you are in.

I can’t wait to meet you.

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Chicago parents, each kissing a little daughter at a park with the sun setting behind them

FAMILY GALLERY

Your universe

Family is the most important thing in the world. Invest in an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Two girls in pink tutus jumping waves on the Lake Michigan, Chicago

CHILDREN GALLERY

The fleeting years

Your little ones will grow fast during their first years. Get the gift of photographs that showcase these fleeting moments.

Mirror reflection of mother kissing newborn

MATERNITY AND NEWBORN GALLERY

The journey into motherhood

Document the stories of your pregnancy and those special moments with your babies.

 

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Morocco 🇲🇦 I don’t tend to post photos of my travels on this account but I thought these were too beautiful not to share. —— Back in November, Mike and I spent two weeks traveling around Morocco, as a present for his 40th bir
Merry Christmas to all of you and your families 🎄 I’m signing off for the holidays and looking forward to spending time with family and friends, my kids’ excitement for Santa’s presents, the warmth of traditions, and the good food
Teddy turns 1️⃣ Had so much fun in the photographing this little guy for his first birthday, in a studio milestone session that included portraits with his parents and a cake smash! He may not have been too interested in the cake but he was definite
This season is about families. Hold yours close. Make memories. Play together. Cook together. Sit around at the table and share your stories. There is no greater gift than having your people around you.
Not previously shared: my beautiful friend and her newest love 💕 (Who is now a year old 🙃!!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Time flies, my friends…
Missing those warm Fall afternoons on this gloomy day.
A million reasons to be thankful for, but they top my list 🤍 Happy Thanksgiving . . . Photos by: @turningleafphoto
HOLIDAY MINIS ARE LIVE! Ready to make some holiday magic? 🎄✨ My 15-min studio holiday sessions are open for booking. They will take place on Saturday December 2nd with guaranteed delivery of images within a few days so you can send your holiday ca

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