FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS – PRESS & AWARDS
Professional Chicago Photographer Featured in Leading Publications and Why Our Recognition Works to Your Advantage
As a professional Chicago photographer, I believe my commitment to excellence directly benefits my clients, the subjects I photograph and the families I serve.
The ongoing education, industry recognition, and artistic growth I actively engage in are not just empty credentials – they’re proof that I work to elevate my craft to create better images for your family and refine my understanding of the art and the technicalities of photography.
Whether I am featured in a newspaper article Q&A or my work is featured in a trade magazine…whether I am engaged in mentoring other photographers or attending artistry related or posing workshops myself: I feel that I’m continuously learning. Bringing growth and a wider base of expertise to every session.
My work via Marmalade Photography has been featured in several leading industry publications. My work has been honored in international competitions. And my efforts have been recognized for contributions to photography education since 2005.
Following are a few selected highlights. As a professional Chicago photographer working to elevate her craft and also the art of customer care I find myself continually challenging myself and learning to expand what I know for the betterment of my clients.
Industry Recognition
Black and White Spider Awards – Honorable Mention in Advertising category (5th Annual). International juried photography competition recognizing excellence in professional photography.
WPPI Show Guide 2011 – Selected to represent the children’s and senior photography genre for the annual Wedding & Portrait Photography International convention in Las Vegas, March 2011.
Photographing Children: Photo Workshop – Images from my Chicago family photography sessions included in instructional book by Felch & Jones, published by Wiley Publications. (First and Second Editions).
Magazine Features
National Geographic Traveler – Photo feature (January 2011). Travel photography from Charleston, South Carolina was selected for publication in this premier travel photography magazine.
Professional Photographer Magazine – Featured article (May 2012) on family portrait photography. Plus multiple product reviews and technical articles authored for the magazine and online editions on children’s photography and portrait techniques.
Rangefinder Magazine – Cover feature and article “We Are Family” (August 2011). My Chicago family photography work represented family and children’s photography in both the magazine (and the WPPI 2011 Convention Show Guide mentioned below).
American Profile Magazine – Two features: “Little Shutterbugs” and “Oh Snap! Tips for Taking Better Family Photos” (2014).
Teaching & Education
Professional Child Photographer – Since 2007 – with the addition of numerous new resources in 2025 as well as a considerable revamp to the PCP site that year. This educational platform serves families and photographers throughout the country. As a client: use this site to find answers to questions regarding hiring a qualified photographer. As a photographer:educate yourself on how-to-build a sustainable professional photography business.
As the primary author of the site’s comprehensive evaluation tools, business resources, and industry critique and I am excited about the plans to expand on offerings in the near future.
See The Light Workshop – 2007 to 2015, hosting workshops and 1:1 mentorships as well as online resources for photographers seeking to elevate their art and their businesses.
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – Presented webinar “Photographing and Interacting with Children of All Ages” (2012), educating photographers on child psychology and session management, featuring imagery from family photography sessions.
24 Hour Photoshop – Instructor and presenter (2012), teaching post-processing and editing techniques to professional photographers.
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If you’re ready to preserve your family’s story? I’m excited to hear about your vision, the dreams you have your session, the things that matter most to you, and how I can help make it all happen!
Marmalade Photography
Professional Chicago Photographer since 2005
Serving Chicagoland: Chicago neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs