Maija Martin

Maija Martin Photography | Chicago, IL 60657
Website: maijamartinphotography.com
|

Maija Martin

Maija Martin Photography

I'm Maija Martin, a brand photographer and educator based in Chicago. I work with entrepreneurs, creatives, consultants, and service providers whose businesses are personal because they are the brand.

My background is in art and people. I've been an educator since 2003, which means I've spent over two decades figuring out how to help humans actually see themselves clearly and show up with confidence. Turns out that translates pretty well to a camera.

Every session I run is lifestyle-based and individually strategized. Nothing about your session looks like anyone else's, because you're not anyone else. I'm not here to pose you into a template or hand you a generic shot list. I'm here to help you look like yourself, on purpose, in a way that makes the right people stop scrolling.

I also run phone photography workshops for teams and individuals who want to stop apologizing for their content and start making images they're actually proud of. No fancy equipment required. Just good fundamentals and a little permission to trust your eye.

I work on-location and in studios throughout Chicago. If you're ready to be seen, my website is a good place to start.

Studio Information

Years in Business
11 Years

Employee Count
2 Employees

Frequently Asked Questions

4 retouched personal brand portraits
2 hours of strategically planned session time that connects directly with a personal or business brand's needs. Clients walk away with 30 retouched images for this price with the option to purchase additional images after viewing them.
Lifestyle personal and business brands
Personal and Business Branding: Headshots, Details of Processes, Products, Spaces, and More / Phone-Photography Education
Working Together: Here's How It Goes 01. Real Conversation We start with a discovery call — no pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about what you're building and whether we're a good fit for each other. 02. Lock It In If we're a yes, we make it official with a contract and deposit. Clean, clear, no surprises. 03. Build Your Session This is where the strategy happens. We get on a planning call to map out your session — locations, wardrobe, the story we're telling. Nothing is random. 04. Prep Like a Pro You'll get a prep guide that actually does its job. Not a PDF graveyard. A real resource that helps you show up ready, confident, and knowing exactly what to expect. 05. We Make Photos The session itself is relaxed, intentional, and a lot more fun than you're probably expecting. You'll leave wondering why you waited this long. 06. The Wait (The Good Kind) Within two weeks, your gallery is delivered. Edited, curated, and ready to put to work.
Yes. We'll schedule a discovery call. You'll complete a questionnaire and have access to prep guides. Then, we have a 1:1 Strategic Spark Call.
I help my clients with color schemes so their photos and motion assets are on-brand. I'm happy to refer you to Stylists and Hair & Makeup Artists
My work is all on-location because the background can so directly compliment and enhance your photos. I do have a list of studio rentals, if you prefer this setting.
You are welcome to reschedule sessions to work around personal conflicts. Cancellations are refunded, except for the $100 retainer.

More Information

Message Photographer