History
I received my first camera as a small child and from that point, I was hooked. I attended UW-Madison for Art Education, specializing in painting and drawing, but also taking photography when it was all still in the darkroom. After graduation in 2003, I moved to Chicago where I taught K-12 art and later was a high school counselor for a total of 13 years in Chicago Public Schools. In May 2015, I returned to her artist roots and Maija Martin Photography was born. My passion lies in capturing the authentic, emotion-filled moments within my own family and within my clients' lives who I treat like family. Real is always more beautiful. When not making photos for clients, I chase my two young boys around the city, often with my camera in hand.
Specialties
Relaxed, Personalized, and Playfully (Un)posed Maternity, Newborn, Children, and Family Lifestyle Portraiture and Modern Branding Portrait Photography for Individuals and Small Businesses