Family and children’s photographer in Chicago  

Hi, I’m Maria Leningradskaya — a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Illinois.
For the past 7 years, families, couples, women, and men have trusted me to capture the moments that truly matter — whether it’s a milestone, a personal portrait session, or photos for a business portfolio.

As a mom of two daughters, I know just how important it is to preserve family memories. I absolutely love working with kids and creating natural, heartfelt portraits. I also have a soft spot for animals and believe that every life deserves love, care, and attention — and beautiful photos too!

Photography is more than a job to me — it’s my passion. I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned by teaching others how to express themselves creatively and grow their skills. Seeing people fall in love with photography is incredibly rewarding.

I’m based in Chicago and shoot throughout Illinois, and I’m always open to travel for sessions in other states too.
Let’s create something beautiful and meaningful together.
Reach out to book your session and let’s capture memories you’ll cherish forever.