Cherish what matters most.
The days may pass quickly, but the people in them deserve to be remembered.
Life has a way of changing before we even realize it's happening. The tiny hands that once reached for yours grow bigger. The day you've dreamed about for years comes and goes in what feels like a heartbeat. The seasons we think we'll always remember slowly become the ones we wish we could revisit.
That's why photographs matter. They let us hold onto the people we love, the milestones that shape us, and the moments we never want to take for granted, long after they've become memories.
Photography has always been my way of holding onto the people and moments that matter most. I bought my first camera with my first paycheck after college to photograph my own family because I never wanted to take this season of life for granted. That same purpose still guides every session I photograph today.
I create a relaxed experience where you can simply be together. The best compliment I receive isn't about the photos. It's hearing that your family had fun, your kids felt free to be themselves, and you can't wait to do it all again.
My Story
meet the photographer
We really enjoyed our maternity photoshoot with Megan! She is truly a master at her work. She guided us during the photoshoot and made us feel comfortable. The pictures came out great and we cannot wait to share them with family and friends. We highly recommend her services and will definitely use her again for our future newborn and family photos.
A master at her work!"
"She is truly
Zeke & JESSICA
Maternity & Newborn
We got married at the Morton Arboretum in October 2025, and honestly I don’t think we could have asked for a better photographer experience than we had with Meg. From the beginning, communication was great. Before the wedding she made everything feel organized and easy, and was really clear about what she needed from us so there was never confusion or stress added on our end. During the wedding day itself, she was exactly the kind of person you want around when things get hectic. She coordinated people well, delegated things to bridesmaids and family when needed, kept us informed, stayed on time, and somehow managed to roll with every last minute curveball we got hit with that day. There were definitely stressful moments and challenges behind the scenes, but Meg handled everything professionally and calmly. It genuinely felt like she was in our corner the whole day. And on top of all that, the photos turned out beautiful! I would recommend Meg to anyone looking for a photographer, for weddings or honestly any photography needs. We’ll absolutely be reaching back out to her for future family photos.
in our corner the whole day!"
"It genuinely felt like Meg was
Orlena & Alex
Wedding
From start to finish she was helpful, considerate, and accommodating. Meg worked with us to understand exactly what we were looking for and expecting out of our family session. She provided the right amount of direction and allowed enough spontaneity in the moment to capture the look and feel of our family. During our session Meg worked and engaged with our kiddos (4 and 6) in a way that made them feel as if we were just having another play date in the field. Ultimately, the overall experience and quality of photos exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely book a second session with Meg in the near future.
pleasure to work with meg"
"It was an absolute
Ilis & Joel
family
We are so grateful we chose Meg Rachel Photography for our April 2025 wedding in Chicago. Megan was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was warm, professional, and made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire day. Megan has a great eye for detail and captured every special moment so beautifully and naturally, without ever feeling intrusive. She was also incredibly flexible and easygoing -effortlessly going with the flow of the day while still keeping us on track. Our photos are stunning and truly reflect the love, joy, and emotion of the day. We will cherish them forever. If you’re looking for a talented, kind, and reliable photographer, Megan is the one!
amazing from start to finish!"
Angie & Anthony
family & Wedding
"Megan was absolutely
We first met Meg for my maternity shoot 8 years ago and she has been photographing our family ever since. Meg has captured our family so beautifully, she has always made all our children feel comfortable and at ease so their true personalities shine through. Meg is always professional with expectational communication and accommodating, she goes out of her to way to provide location recommendations based upon your wants and needs. Meg ensures she spends quality time with you and captures everything you want. The photos are high quality and beautiful, we would not use anyone else to capture the growth of our family.
Jayne & Family
Maternity & Family
our family so beautifully!"
"Meg has captured
I had the pleasure of being one of Meg’s clients for my photos with my grandmother in my wedding dress. My grandmother is ill and most likely will no longer be with us on my wedding day so I wanted pictures to remember that special moment with her. Meg did a fantastic job. She had great suggestions and directions for us and our photos. She was friendly and professional. The pictures taken were incredible. They made me so emotional. It was edited perfectly as well and she gave a variety of options both in color and black in white. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Imari
Family
fantastic job!"
"Meg did a
We loved working with Meg! She is super kind and has such awesome energy. Open to any ideas I had in mind for our picture poses and locations. All of the pictures turned out AMAZING!!!!! I can’t stop looking at them. Will continue to work with Meg in future.
Mel & Jose
Engagement
turned out AMAzing!!!!"
"All of the pictures
