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Hi,

we are a little photo studio

Our team of photographers has partnered with Chicago Hearing Society to offer discounted, adaptive photo sessions. Helping ensure that authentic, meaningful photography is accessible to every family.

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studio session

family studio session (up to 6 immediate family members)

  • 30-minute photo session

  • 15-minute pre-shoot consultation call to connect ahead of time and ensure we’re fully prepared to accommodate each family’s specific communication and accessibility needs

  • $50 giveback per session to CHS

  • families receive an online digital gallery of 50-100 images, with the option to purchase prints

book your photo session

your team

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Melissa Salvatore

Before starting her 20+ year career working in family photography, Melissa used her Fulbright Scholarship to teach photography as a therapeutic form of communication to deaf children. Melissa is proficient in ASL and enjoys working with kids of all abilities.

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Lauren Kelleher

Born with genetic hearing loss and raised in an entirely hearing community, Lauren has always found connection through photography and visual mediums.