There is something sacred about the season of motherhood, and I get it on a deeply personal level. As a former child-care provider turned Chicago maternity, newborn, family and milestone photographer, I've spent years showing up for families at every stage of this beautiful, messy, joy-filled journey.
At Captured by Sammi, every motherhood session is custom tailored to you, so your images feel natural and candid, because the best images are never the ones you posed for. They are the ones where your toddler crashes the bump shot, where your newborn yawns & smiles at you in the most perfect light, where your partner looks at you like he did the day you met. Those are the moments worth keeping & remembering forever.
Whether you are expecting your first, welcoming your newest, or watching your little ones grow too fast, Captured by Sammi is your Chicago motherhood photographer for every chapter along the way.
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The nursery you spent months designing is one of the most meaningful spaces in your home right now and it deserves to be part of your newborn story. Captured by Sammi's lifestyle nursery sessions are designed to work beautifully with your space exactly as it is. The crib you assembled at midnight. The mobile you agonized over. The rocker in the corner where you have already spent more hours than you can count. The soft morning light coming through the curtains. All of it becomes part of the story naturally, beautifully and without a single forced moment.
No two nurseries look the same and no two lifestyle sessions ever do either. Every gallery is completely unique to your family and your home.
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Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the Modern Wing is home to the Art Institute's world-renowned collections of modern and contemporary art — and one of Chicago's most breathtaking backdrops for a maternity session. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with gorgeous natural light, while the clean architectural lines and contemporary art create a timeless, editorial feel that no outdoor location can replicate.
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At-home newborn sessions with Captured by Sammi are calm, unhurried and completely natural. There are no studio lights, no cold surfaces and no rushing. Just you, your new baby, your home exactly as it is, and a photographer who knows how to capture the beauty in all of it. We follow your baby's lead, work around feeding and sleeping schedules and create images that are as genuine and real as this season of life truly is. Serving Chicago and surrounding areas including Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Evanston, the North Shore, Oak Park and the greater Chicagoland suburbs, and available nationwide.
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Your twin cake smash session at the Captured by Sammi Chicago studio includes a fully styled setup tailored to your vision — colors, theme, balloons, florals and of course two custom smash cakes. Our studio is a calm, comfortable and completely private space designed to make your twins feel relaxed and ready to celebrate. A bath or cleanup station can also be arranged so your little ones are fresh and happy for portraits after the smash.
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The optimal time for your maternity session is between 32–36 weeks of pregnancy, when your bump is beautifully prominent but you're still comfortable moving between different spots. For Grant Park, golden hour sessions in spring and summer are the most popular — so book early to secure your date.
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