Contact Marmalade Photography

We produce high quality image art for all of our clients. If you're interested in working with us we are available for sessions on location throughout Chicagoland. We also offer Marmalade Location sessions in our home area in the SW Suburbs of Chicago.

We are often booked several weeks in advance especially during our peak seasons (spring, summer and fall). Session fees start at $195 for weekday sessions @ our Marmalade Locations or $295 for weekday sessions on location in Metro Chicagoland. Weekend sessions are available for an add'l $60.

Prints are a separate purchase and start at $45. Collection pricing starts at $795. Please call us: 815.603.8450 with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Marianne

Since 2005 I have been in the business of creating tangible memories but the truth is that I have been a photographer "forever". I was about 6 when I first held my brother Matt's (heavy) Canon AE-1's viewfinder up to my face, I the heft of the camera heavy in my hands & the strap scratching the back of my neck. I remember seeing the world through that viewfinder rectangle for the very first time.

For a number of years I worked as an RN in the critical care setting and at some point I had a realization that while I loved the connection nursing allowed me to have with others, I wanted more to contribute beauty and love to their existence. Some of my favorite patient families would bring photos in for their loved ones - visual reminders that the patient lying in bed is a human being, struggling at the moment but in reality this person is a loving parent, a doting grandparent, a wonderful wife or husband, someone's best friend. Those photos personalized my experience with my patients. It is because of these experiences that I continue to grasp to UNDERSTAND the meaning of this life. My belief is that the meaning lies in the connection between us all, relationships, after all, are the only thing we leave on this earth with any real meaning.

In 2005 when I finally took the leap and started Marmalade Photography it was based upon a single vision: fun, beautiful and quality photos for Chicago area families and children that speak to who they are as a character in the plot of their lives and who they are in the connectedness of this life.

My ten years photographing people of varying ages is of benefit to you: I offer a full service photography experience and have the expertise to create art you will love for your home. I love to help clients design wall galleries, provide custom created beautiful albums and art pieces. I have even been commissioned to create images as large as 10 feet in length. High touch, high quality, there is no other way to do it.

While I do live, breathe & eat photography obviously I am not just Marmalade Photography. I am also a wife…a mom to Maddie & Lauren who inspire me every day in so many ways…I am a historian and a friend…a gardener (who can't keep indoor plants but I have a green thumb if it grows outside)…funny…fun loving…serious…in fact you & I may have a lot in common…I would love to get to know you through that rectangle & tell your families' story for you.

Suburban Chicago Professional Children’s and Family Photographer : Press

Rangefinder Magazine Cover, August 2011 In my role of suburban Chicago professional children’s and family photographer I believe that award achievement and press is vital for all truly professional photographers. Both help distinguish those who are dedicated to the art and profession from those who may dabble in photography.

I have been fortunate to experience many kind words, press and recognition by other photographers, here I have showcased a few highlights of my professional career. Hopefully this helps the “finding-a-photographer-for-my-family” decision you are making a bit easier for you. Awards, achievements, recognition are great qualifiers to a good photographer but my many repeat clients are my most treasured of all rewards as a photographer. Watching my clients’ littles and their family relationships grow has been the biggest honor bestowed on me as a photographer.

• Professional Photographer Magazine, May 2012. Table of Contents, The Goods section and article: HOLISTIC VIEW: A positive influence guides Marianne Drenthe

• Rangefinder Magazine, August 2011. COVER & article. Article: WE ARE FAMILY

• Quirky Kids Captured by Erin Gallagher for The Patch (various editions), September 2011

• WPPI Show Guide 2011, published by Rangefinder. Marianne Drenthe’s work representing the Children’s and Senior photography genre for the 2011 Convention in Las Vegas

• National Geographic Traveler Magazine, January 2011

• Professional Photographer Magazine. Various months. Marianne has been reviewing photography related products (Kodak Film Portra 400 (online), Kodak Film Ektar 100 (magazine, 2010), Tamara Lackey DVD (online), Lensbaby (magazine, 2011), Nik Silver Efex (magazine, 2011), DxO Optics Software and writing various freelance articles for the Professional Photographer Magazine Blog

• Honorable Mention for the 5th Annual Black and White Spider Awards in Advertising

• DESIGN AGLOW | Issue No. 6 – The Style Issue

• Daily Candy Kids – Chicago

• Photographing Children: Photo Workshop, First Edition by Felch & Jones, published by Wiley Publications

• Guest Judge on the I Heart Faces site

• Featured Guest Photographer on the Photographer Café site

I also run the See The Light Workshop site. STL Workshop is where you can find the incredibly popular Marmalade Colour & More Photoshop Action Set there as well as the best selling: The Only Pricing Guide You Will Ever Need pricing guide for photographers. I also sell my workshop seats and 1:1 mentorships for photographers via the STL site.

I am also the author & creator of the Professional Child Photographer project, an informational FAQ for custom photographers and the public. http://www.professionalchildphotographer.com

If you are looking for a Suburban Chicago professional children’s and family photographer who is qualified to create beautiful quality artwork for your home, look no further than right here. Give us a call if you have any questions or would like to chat: 815-603-8450

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