Hi, I’m Maggie

And I'm so glad you are here!

"You make me feel human"- is the best compliment I've ever received.

I believe in kismet connections, being kind and the power of corny jokes.

I was born in Poland and have lived in the U.S since 1993!! My full name is Magdalena (Magda for short) - and my favorite mispronunciation of it is: Maggalonia. Feel free to call me Maggie.

I have been photographing and supporting the amazing people of Chicago since 2009.

I have four kids, two boys 18,16 and two girls 4 and an infant, who spent some time in the NICU.

As a lifelong artist I pursued a degree in Media Arts and Animation then after I had my first kid, photography helped me rediscover my creativity. It helped me to connect to my baby and new reality, and to notice moments of stillness and connection during a day filled with feeding, crying and diaper changes.

It’s so easy to fall into mundane routines and negative mindsets. Photography allowed me to notice and experience my day in a more positive way.

Photos that capture not just what you look like but how this time in your life feels—in those little, soul bursting moments when the chaos melts away and all you feel is gratitude and love for your favorite people.

This is what I want to give you. A tangible reminder of beauty and stillness amidst the chaos of life.