Photo Shoots in Mount Prospect, IL

**NO LONGER ACCEPTING MAY BOOKINGS** Hello, my name is Laura and I want to be part of your beautiful day! I have been in the photography and officiating space for over a decade, and love working with all clients. I photograph weddings, elopements, engagements, senior portraits. Heck, I'll even capture your puppy's first birthday paw-ty! I have performed dozens of weddings, coordinated rehearsals, and assisted in vow creations. Working on growing my business and expanding my portfolio, so feel free to send me any inquiries. Allow me to help you create beautiful last memories by booking me for your next event!

Have you always wanted to have professional portraits taken but were intimidated? A passionate portraitist, my intimate approach will have you feeling confident and comfortable in front of the camera. During your session we’ll focus on creating high quality, visually stimulating imagery that expresses your unique point of view. We'll work together to create lasting art pieces that you will be proud to hang on your walls and show off!

*** NO availability from 05/27/2025 through 06/02/2025. Please do not reach out for these dates. *** From a young age Mahrou has found a natural connection to the camera. Having never been taught how to use her first film camera, this was a blessing in disguise. Learning by making mistakes, and then correcting, led to the formation of her unique photographic eye. She remembers the dark room being a place of discovery and magic. Even the unintentional aspects of film creation were beautiful. While also studying graphic design at the same time, she was led into the digital world. Digital photography/editing started to carve a new path for her. Combining the skills she learned in school, paired with real world experience, Mahrou found a true passion for black and white photography. Black and white allows an expression of more emotion. When we only see black and shades of gray this keeps us from finding distraction with color. After graduating with a B.F.A in graphic design in 2012, life instead gave more opportunities with photography. This includes in-studio commercial photography, corporate events, concerts, sports, family portraits, and more.

Hi there! Thumbtack charges us for every inquiry! Please only message me if you'd like to discuss a photoshoot. Photography is my job and my passion. I believe creating a memorable, quality image takes time, knowledge, and experience to come up with the right setup, lighting, composition, and equally importantly work the chemistry. Getting to know my clients, as people, professionals or aspirations is part of my job. ❓Why Me: - 10+ years of experience with various types of shoots - Capture candid emotions and assist with posing in every session - I always respond within a couple of minutes - Always arrive 15 minutes early for shoots - Photo editing in less than a week, event photography in 2-3 days - Professional handling of any lighting conditions - Personal online gallery with high-resolution photo downloads and options for photo products such as prints, albums, calendars, and more - Work in IL, WI, MI, and other neighboring states Whether it's a full session or just half an hour, my goal is to create exceptional pictures for you.