Branding with a purpose.

Visual storytelling that brings your brand to life.

I am a strategic content partner for personal brands, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.

I’m passionate about supporting small business owners. Through creative, intentional brand photography, I help my clients share their story and showcase their unique brand.

A smiling man wearing glasses and a blue blazer with a light grey shirt, standing against a plain white background during a Naperville headshot photography session.
woman holding hairdressing tools, including scissors, combs, and a brush, with a blurred background during a hairstylist branding session in Naperville, IL.
Two knitted baby sweaters, one beige and one white, with buttons, folded next to each other on a white surface with wooden toys and a large wooden bowl for product photography in Naperville, IL.
Marie Lopez of Ally and B Photography sitting on a brown couch in a minimalist room with white walls, blonde hair, wearing a black sweater and ripped jeans, smiling and looking to the side near a window with white curtains in her photography studio.

Creatively serving clients for over a decade.

As a small business owner myself for over a decade, I understand what it means to build something from the heart—and the power of strong brand imagery to showcase the story behind your business. You’ve poured your time, energy, and passion into creating something meaningful, and you deserve visuals that feel aligned, intentional, and unmistakably you.

I specialize in personal brand photography for small businesses, creating images that elevate your brand while still feeling natural and true. Whether you’re a service provider, creative, maker, influencer, or founder, I’m here to help you tell your brand’s story.

A wooden spoon with black pepper powder on top, placed next to a black container on a white surface with some pepper scattered around for a product photography photo session.

Every detail is thoughtfully planned to create imagery that reflects your brand, speaks to your ideal audience, and supports your business goals.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiling and wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, light blue jeans, and a black belt with a gold buckle, standing against a plain white wall during a personal branding session in Naperville, IL.

“Working with Marie for my branding session was such a great experience. She made me feel comfortable and confident, and the photos truly reflect my personality and brand. I couldn’t be happier with the results.”

— Skyelar O., Influencer

Four white takeaway coffee cups with black lids on a wooden surface, with green plants and a blurred background for branding photography near me.

“Working with Marie was a wonderful experience from start to finish. She has an incredible eye for detail and a true gift for capturing the essence of a brand. I wanted headshots that felt warm, grounded, and aligned with my work as a therapist — and she delivered beautifully.”

— Laura Miller, LCPC, R-DMT, Unbound Counseling Services

Let your story be seen.

Ready to update your headshots or refresh your personal/professional brand? I’d love to hear from you.