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Authentic Kids Photography in Chicago (Limited Sessions)
Real Families. Real Kids. Real Life.
Celebrate the magic of being little (because Pinterest is overrated)
Childhood is belly laughs, endless curiosity, and one-of-a-kind style. At our authentic kids photography sessions in Chicago, we capture all that magic - chaos included.
One Day Only
Saturday, April 25th
onLY 7 spots available
WHAT IS A realKIDS SESSION?
A 45-minute studio session where we hand over the creative reins to your kid.
Superman cape and underwear? Bring it.
Sparkly princess dress + last Halloween’s vampire cape? Absolutely.
Bathrobe + Mom’s heels? Chef’s kiss.
Why realKIDS?
Because your kid’s real personality is the story. Not a perfectly coordinated outfit.
These limited sessions are held in my Lakeview Chicago studio - a space designed to help kids feel comfortable, playful, and totally themselves.
This is for you if…
You’re a mom of a kiddo ages 3–8 and you’re craving photos that feel like:
• 'This is so them right now.'
• 'I never want to forget this stage.'
• 'Their little personality is exploding and I want to remember it forever.'
And also… you’re secretly thinking:
'What if they don’t behave?'
'What if it’s stressful?'
'What if it ends up being more work for me?'
Good. Keep reading.
Big feelings? Bring them on.
Spoiler: they won’t. And that’s the point.
realKIDS is about catching your child in their element:
twirling, stomping, leaping, belly laughing, hugging their lovey, showing off their “I dressed myself” masterpiece.
We’re not chasing perfect.
We’re capturing true.
What if they don’t sit still?
My opinion: your kid doesn’t need to perform to be photogenic.
Kids are beautifully unpredictable. Maybe they’re full of giggles, maybe they’re in serious superhero mode, or maybe today’s vibe is a little more “NOPE.”
That’s not a problem. That’s real life.
These sessions are built for movement, moods, and personality -so you don’t have to spend your energy trying to “make it go well.”
What to bring: their “magic bag”
Still sweating over coordinated outfits?
Relax. Here, mismatched socks are part of the charm.
Bring a bag with:
Dress-up clothes (anything goes)
Favorite accessories (“must-haves” encouraged)
Lovey / stuffie / comfort item
Anything that feels like them right now
Bonus points if it looks like a fashion explosion.
HOW IT WORKS
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Book your spot
Select the time that works best for you, fill out a short questionnaire about your child and we will call you to plan all the details so we capture your kiddo perfectly!
Picture time
Show up with your kid’s magic bag (dress-up + lovey + chaos welcome) and then we photograph the real moments: movement, personality, imagination
The Reveal
At your private reveal + order appointment you choose your favorites and apply your $300 product credit to your order
The Result
Years from now, you won’t just see a photo - you’ll feel the moment.
The giggles. The cape. The big personality.
Even that ridiculous hat phase.
These aren’t just pictures.
They’re your child’s story... told exactly as they are right now.
Want to learn more about the story behind realKIDS? Read the full blog post here.
The Details
Limited Edition realKIDS Session
$390
Here's what's included:
45-minute realKIDS session
At Michele Taylor Photography studio
$300 product credit (applied to your order)
Packages start at $695
One day only: Saturday, April 25th
What moms say
“Oh my gosh! You captured her perfectly - we will definitely look back on this one day and have a good laugh!”
- Emily G.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child is shy / wild / moody that day?
Perfect. realKIDS sessions are designed for real kids - big feelings included. We follow their lead and capture what’s true.
Do you provide outfits?
Nope - because the magic is their choices. Bring dress-up clothes, accessories, loveys, and anything they’re obsessed with right now.
Where is the studio?
Michele Taylor Photography studio is located at 1641 W Irving Park Rd in the Lakeview/Northcenter neighborhood. There is metered street parking right out front, or free street parking on on of the surrounding side streets.
How does the $300 product credit work?
At your private order + reveal appointment you will see your lightly edited images and you only buy what your love. Your $300 credit is applied toward your final product/order. Packages begin at $695.
Get In Touch
Hours
Available by Appointment Only
Phone
Studio: 1641 West Irving Park Road, Chicago Illinois 60613
Call (708) 359-8881
Email: [email protected]
Site: https://micheletaylorphoto.com/
