Marmalade Photography announces our 2026 Autumn Limited Edition Mini Session portrait experience
Beyond the Lens: A Chicago Family Photographer’s Style Guide Full disclosure: I’m Marianne Drenthe, founder of Marmalade Photography, and I am including my own business in this guide. That may sound unusual, but after photographing Chicago families since 2005, I’ve learned that not every family is the right fit for Marmalade – and not every…
Newborn to Roselle High School Senior Photography : In the Blink of an Eye Some sessions stop me in my tracks. Not because anything went wrong – nope. Quite the opposite, actually. Sometimes a session stops me because of what it represents. Because of the amount of time that has passed. Because of who is…
SHOPPING GUIDE FOR FAMILIES A Professional Photographer’s Guide: Best Cameras for Family Vacation 2026 Summer is short. The moments are worth remembering. Bring a real camera. Summer is coming and so are all the moments you’ll want to remember forever. Things like: first beach trips, family vacations with the grandparents, your Littles experiencing the world…
More than twenty years ago I picked up a camera as a professional Chicagoland family photographer for the first time. As I re-create my online presence as a Chicago photographer I share some of my thoughts on life, repeat clients and documentation of moments.
A super fun session with an amazing family in Naperville, Illinois.