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Chicago wedding, family + brand photographer.

10+ years telling real, documentary-style stories from our studio at Mana Contemporary and all over the city.

Meet Sammi

Bride and groom on a Japanese garden bridge, photographed by Captured by Sammi, Chicago wedding photographer
Sammi Sumpter of Captured by Sammi, Chicago wedding and family photographer
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Family, newborn and maternity photography in Pilsen, Chicago. Documentary-style sessions at our studio in the Mana Contemporary building.

Your Pilsen Family & Newborn Photographer

October 14, 2026

Family & Newborn

Sammi of Captured by Sammi, a Chicago family and newborn photographer, smiling with her camera
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Planning winter family photos in Chicago? How studio and outdoor sessions compare, plus what our Pilsen studio offers.

Studio vs. Outdoor Family Photos in a Chicago Winter

October 14, 2026

Family & Newborn

Mom holding her smiling baby by a lit Christmas tree during a warm indoor studio session in a Chicago winter
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A Chicago family photographer’s guide to fall and winter outfits: colors, layers, coats, kids, and what photographs best.

What to Wear for Family Photos in Chicago This Fall & Winter

October 14, 2026

Family & Newborn

Expecting couple in coordinated neutral and green outfits walking through a snowy holiday studio set in Chicago