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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.

Hope | A Professional Photographer Blog Carousel Post

Once again I have teamed up with some of the most amazing child, family and wedding photographers in the world (and I am not exaggerating!) to be part of a Blog Carousel.

“Blog Carousel?” you may be asking. Yes, Blog Carousel. What it is: Each month a group of us explores a theme and takes our readers to each of the photographer’s blogs via a linked circle. It’s a good time for sure, great photography, great inspiration and a wonderful way to spend a few minutes on the internet in a positive way – soaking up beautiful art while sipping your morning coffee (or your chai latte).

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This month’s theme is HOPE, very appropriate given that one of our colleagues (and friend) has recently been diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer. I believe in the power of hope to build the courage to heal and garner the strength to help carry one through their journey.

“Hope never abandons you; you abandon it” ~ George Weinberg quotes

Please take some time to go through the rest of our Blog Carousel. Our next stop is at the blog of my friend, Danna Bowes, who is an amazing Calgary maternity, baby, and family photographer.

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Danna - September 18, 2011 - 9:11 pm

Oh Mare, this is beautiful…simple, stunning, perfect for this theme!! xox
Austin family photographer teri mason - September 18, 2011 - 10:01 pm

Wow, Mare, this is GORGEOUS! I love it so much. One of these days, I’m going to get up to Chi-town and have you photograph my kidlets!! Love your take on the theme!
lauri - September 18, 2011 - 10:15 pm

Beautiful quote, and stunningly beautiful image. It’s breathtaking.
Simone Hanckel - September 19, 2011 - 7:13 am

Absolutely gorgeous image Mare. Love love love it. xo
Dena Robles - September 19, 2011 - 8:57 am

Simply exquisite photograph Mare and a beautiful sentiment.
Corey - September 19, 2011 - 9:03 am

Beautiful image – and such a perfect quote too! Love it!
Anna Mayer - September 19, 2011 - 9:40 am

Simply breathtaking. Love!
Samara - September 19, 2011 - 12:15 pm

Wow gorgeous! So delicate and full of hope – great quote too!
Julie - September 19, 2011 - 12:47 pm

Such a lovely calm and peaceful image. Really beautiful!
alpana - September 19, 2011 - 12:58 pm

gorgeous image, Mare!
elizabeth pellette - September 20, 2011 - 7:56 am

this is amazing. what a beautiful image..

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