THE art OF LETTING THE DAY BE real.

 rooted in trust, flexibility, and images that feel alive.

Chicago wedding photography

I am not chasing trendy edits, overly blurred images, or wedding photos that could belong to anyone.

I want your gallery to feel clear, expressive, and grounded in the actual atmosphere of the day. The warmth of the room, the movement of your people, the quiet look across the table, and the slightly ridiculous thing that made everyone laugh.

Polished, yes. 

Sterile, absolutely not.

I care about composition, light, color, movement, and detail but never at the expense of the feeling.

Sometimes that means giving you space to breathe. Sometimes it means stepping in to fix a distracting detail, shift the angle, or move us somewhere that works better. Sometimes it means bending the “rules” because the emotion is stronger than the technically perfect version of the image.

You will never be left standing there wondering what to do with your hands.

I give direction when it helps: small adjustments, natural movement, a little encouragement, and yes, probably a very sincere “you look gorgeous.” But I am not interested in forcing you into stiff poses or giving you prompts that make you feel like you’re acting in someone else’s romance movie.

Honest. Powerful. Artfully observed.

Intentional Frames Without Forcing The Moment

Directed enough to feel comfortable. Loose enough to feel like you.

My work is built on observation, intuition, and trust. I pay attention to the people in front of me before deciding what the photograph needs.

A carefully scouted location might work beautifully, or the best photo of the day might happen in a parking lot, hallway, courtyard, diner booth, or patch of weird light no one else noticed.

I guide when direction helps. I step back when the moment is already unfolding. And when plans shift, weather changes, or timelines start doing their own little interpretive dance, I stay calm and find the next best move.

THE art BEHIND MY WORK

LESS FORMULA; MORE FEELING

— Natallia Naranovich

“She knows exactly when and how to use it to bring warmth and life to every single frame. Her photos never feel posed or sterile. They breathe. They move."

“Marina is an outstanding photographer. What sets her apart is her instinct for light."

WEDDINGS

For couples celebrating their love in Chicago and beyond. Whether your day is intimate, full-scale, or somewhere in between, there’s a wedding package tailored to fit your celebration.

Planning & Location Support
Insider wedding photography support to help you plan the details that matter most.

Flexible hourly coverage
Hours are based on the vision of your day

Gallery Sneak Peek! 
Relive your special day within 48 hours

Curated digital gallery
The best images to tell the true story of your day

Physical Keepsakes
Take home polaroids the night of!




average investment: $4500

wedding photography services

ELOPEMENTS

For the “short & sweet” couples to the “let’s plan a whole ass day adventure”. 

Up to 4 hours of coverage
To document the vows & some commemorative portraits after

Timeline Assistance 
An elopement timeline customized for what matters most

Curated digital gallery delivered in 3-4 weeks
A gallery tailored to documenting the “can’t miss” and in-between moments.

Sneak Peeks in 48 hours
Because, I know you can’t wait to relive the day!

OPTIONAL ADD-ON’S
Engagement Session / Rush Delivery / Additional hours of coverage / Polaroids





average investment: $2500

elopement photography services

PORTRAITS

60 Minute Photography Session
The perfect amount of time to frolic around the city, not stress about tantrums, and document what matters most

1 Location
A meaningful place in the city (or your home)

50+ Thoughtfully Curated Images
A beautiful curation of color and black & white images that freeze your favorite memories in time. 

3-4 Week Turn-Around Time
Receive your digital gallery via email with access to purchase physical prints and albums

POPULAR ADD-ON’s
Additional hourly coverage / Rush Delivery / Birth Photography / Polaroids





INvestment starting at $550

couples & family photography

RESERVE YOUR DATE

Photography services created to hold the feeling of it all; the tenderness, the movement, the nostalgia, and the electric joy of being fully present with the people you love most. 

THE OFFERINGS

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Ready to Begin Your Experience?

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After the wedding, your final gallery will be delivered within 6–8 weeks through a
PIN-protected online gallery. You’ll be able to download your images, share them with the people you love, and relive the day in all its honest, emotional, slightly chaotic glory.

On the wedding day, I’ll arrive ready to observe, guide, adjust, and document the day as it unfolds. I’ll step in when direction is needed, step back when the moment needs space, and keep saying, “Don’t worry, we’ll make it work,” because we will.

As the wedding gets closer, we’ll talk through timeline details, photo priorities, locations, family portraits, and anything that needs a little extra thought. If something feels uncertain, we’ll make a plan. If the plan changes, we’ll make another one.

Once you’re ready, your date is officially reserved with a signed contract and retainer. After that, we can breathe a little. Your photographer is booked, and you have someone in your corner who is ready to help make the photo side of things feel clear.

From there, we’ll move the conversation to email and schedule a phone call. We’ll talk through your vision, venue, timeline ideas, priorities, and any specific moments or people you want documented. This is also where you can feel out my energy and make sure we click.

Fill out the inquiry form with your date, location, and whatever details you already know.You do not need to have every single thing figured out. Tell me what you’re planning, what you’re excited about, and what feels most like you.

06. YOUR GALLERY AWAITS

05. THE DAY OF

04. CURATE THE DETAILS

03. SECURE YOUR DATE

02. LET'S CONNECT

01. Submit Your Inquiry

Here’s what working together actually looks like.

THE BOOKING process

07. Have you shot at our venue before?

06. When will we receive our final gallery?

05. How many photos will we receive?

04. Do you work with nontraditional weddings?

03. What happens if the weather is bad?

02. What if I feel awkward in front of the camera?

01. Can you recommend locations for our elopement or engagement session?

Then you are in very normal company.

Most people feel a little awkward at first. My job is to help you settle in, give direction when it helps, and keep the energy light enough that you stop overthinking every move. You do not need to know how to pose. You just need to show up as yourselves.

07. Have you shot at our venue before?

06. When will we receive our final gallery?

05. How many photos will we receive?

04. Do you work with nontraditional weddings?

03. What happens if the weather is bad?

02. What if I feel awkward in front of the camera?

01. Can you recommend locations for our elopement or engagement session?

We make it work.

Snowstorm, rain, wind, strange lighting, unexpected location change. None of that automatically ruins your photos. Sometimes the imperfect conditions create the most memorable images. I’ll help us adjust, find the best option available, and keep things moving (while prioritizing safety, of course!). 

07. Have you shot at our venue before?

06. When will we receive our final gallery?

05. How many photos will we receive?

04. Do you work with nontraditional weddings?

03. What happens if the weather is bad?

02. What if I feel awkward in front of the camera?

01. Can you recommend locations for our elopement or engagement session?

Yes, please.

Backyards, courtyards, forest camps, small-town celebrations, old family homes, diner stops, nontraditional outfits, no bridal party, no first look, no perfectly polished timeline, I’m here for wedding days that feel like the people planning them.

07. Have you shot at our venue before?

06. When will we receive our final gallery?

05. How many photos will we receive?

04. Do you work with nontraditional weddings?

03. What happens if the weather is bad?

02. What if I feel awkward in front of the camera?

01. Can you recommend locations for our elopement or engagement session?

I include all of the carefully curated images that belong in your final gallery.

I do not believe in holding back strong images just to fit a number. Every wedding is different, and the final gallery depends on the timeline, events, people, and flow of the day. My priority is quality, storytelling, and making sure the gallery feels complete.

YOUR QUESTIONS, answered

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Tell me what you’re planning, even if it does not fit the “usual script.”

You bring the vision, I’ll bring the calm. 

Backyard wedding? Courtyard dinner? Snowstorm portraits? A day that feels impossible to explain but deeply yours? I want to hear about it!