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Featured Projects

A woman sitting on a brown couch, smiling, with her legs stretched out and toes touching the floor. She is wearing a black long-sleeve top and blue jeans, with long wavy brown hair for personal branding photography.

Skyelar O’Toole, Influencer

Close-up of a loaded burger with fried chicken, eggs, bacon, lettuce, and a brioche bun, served with pickles and fries for food photography in Naperville, IL.

River Street Tavern

A woman holding hairdressing tools, including scissors, combs, and a brush, with a blurred background for small business branding photography in Naperville, IL.

Crème & Co Café

A smiling older woman with gray hair sitting at a white table, holding a white mug, surrounded by painting supplies, magazines, and potted plants for small business branding photography near me.

Jonnette Maslowski, Watercolor Artist

A hand holding a to-go coffee cup labeled 'CRÈME & CO.' with a croissant on a white plate in the foreground, inside a bright, modern cafe with light-colored walls and a large window during brand photography Naperville.

Julia Debicki, Hairstylist

Two jars of tiny tots marinara sauce, one labeled 'Waterdr,' the other 'Marinara,' on a wooden surface for product photography near me.

Tiny Tots Secret Sauce

A man practicing yoga in Warrior II pose on a blue mat indoors, standing with legs apart, arms extended, and gaze over his front hand for small business branding yoga photography.

Erman Misilroy, Fifth Balance

A woman in a black t-shirt and high-waisted jeans with a pocket containing a black phone, a card, and a white hairbrush, standing against a plain background during a hairstylist branding session in Naperville, IL.

Lily Gurak, Hairstylist

A woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a black top and blue jeans, sitting on a brown couch with a white textured pillow beside her, smiling at the camera in a room with plain white walls during a personal branding photoshoot in Naperville, IL.
A woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a black top and blue jeans, standing against a plain white wall, looking to her left with a slight smile during a Naperville brand photography session.
A woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a vibrant pink blazer, white top, and blue jeans, smiling against a plain white wall during a branding session near me.
Smiling woman with long wavy brown hair in a black long sleeve shirt and light blue jeans standing against a plain white wall during a branding session in Naperville, IL.
A woman with long brown hair smiling and sitting sideways on a brown sofa, wearing a black top and blue jeans, in a room with a white wall, a beige rug, and a large window with white curtains during a personal branding session in Naperville, IL.
A woman sitting on a black stool behind a white desk, smiling, wearing a pink blazer and blue jeans, with a MacBook on the desk and small potted plants for a branding session in Naperville, IL.
A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and a black belt, standing and smiling while looking to her left against a plain white wall for branding photos near me.
A woman with brown hair wearing a bright pink blazer, white top, and blue jeans, sitting on the floor with a white background for branding photos near Naperville, IL.
Smiling woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a bright pink blazer and white top, standing against a plain white background during a Naperville brand photoshoot.
A woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans, smiling and standing barefoot against a light-colored wall during Naperville brand photos.
A young woman with long wavy hair sitting on a sofa, smiling, with her right leg crossed over her left, in front of a plain white wall and curtains on the right during a personal branding session with Ally and B Photography in Naperville, IL.
A young woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans, standing against a plain white wall, smiling and looking to the side during a brand photo 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

A salad on a white plate with shredded chicken, green onions, corn, blackberries, and a slice of toasted bread during a bar restaurant commercial photography session for food photography of menu items.
Close-up of a gourmet bacon cheeseburger with fried egg, lettuce, and pickles, served with French fries on the side during a bar and restaurant branding photography session for food photography of menu items.
Person pouring a drink into a glass with ice and garnish at a bar counter during a bar commercial photography session for cocktail menu items.
Pretzel sticks topped with coarse salt served with a dipping sauce garnished with a small herb leaf during a restaurant brand photography session for food photography of menu items.
Empty bar with high black leather stools along a wooden counter in a dimly lit pub with TV screens and slot machines in the background during a bar branding photography session with Ally and B Photography brand photography.
A cocktail in a mason jar glass with a slice of bacon, a green olive, and a cheese cube on top, inside a bar or restaurant with a blurred background for cocktail menu items with commercial photographer Ally and B Photography.
Creamy macaroni and cheese topped with grated cheese and fresh parsley, served with grilled bread on a white plate during a restaurant commercial photography session for food photography of menu items with Ally and B Photography.
Close-up of a grilled reuben sandwich with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and rye bread, served with potato chips during a commercial food photography session with Ally and B Photography.
Overhead view of various dishes including a salad, breadsticks with dipping sauce, fries, a burger with toppings, nachos with lime wedges, macaroni and cheese, and fried chicken bites during a food branding session with Ally and B Photography.
Interior of a brewery or bar with wooden flooring, brick walls, black chairs and tables, two TV screens on the wall, and brewery signs for bar branding photos near me.
Close-up of a loaded burger with crispy fried onion rings, a fried egg, bacon, lettuce, and a toasted bun, served with pickles and French fries during food photography near me.
A glass of cocktail garnished with lemon peel and black cherries, with a bottle of Bulleit Bourbon behind it on a wooden bar counter during a bar branding photography session for drink photography of menu items.
Basket with fried chicken, tater tots, and condiments including mustard and ketchup with food photographers near me.
Interior of a bar with a wooden counter, black chairs, exposed brick walls, TV screens, and ceiling fans for brand photographers near me.
A grilled cheese sandwich cut in half with melted cheese, served with sliced green apples in a small white ramekin on a black basket lined with brown parchment paper on a wooden table with commercial food photographers near Naperville, IL.
A burger with fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and pickles in a basket with French fries, served with ketchup and mustard on the side, on a wooden table with commercial food photographers near me.
Interior of a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, exposed brick walls, and a ceiling with exposed wooden beams and black metal piping for food and drink branding photographers near me.
Tacos with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, sauce, and shredded cheese, served with lime wedges, tortilla chips, and salsa with food photographers near Naperville, IL.

“These are awesome. Thank you!”

— Loren R., River Street Tavern

Display case with assorted baked goods such as croissants, muffins, and cookies in a bakery or cafe setting during branding photography near me.
Person preparing food or drink at a kitchen counter with various utensils, a white container of a green paste, and a drink in a cup labeled 'CREME & CO.' for coffee shop branding photos.
A white plate with two golden brown croissants, and a white mug filled with black coffee on a wooden table with a pink tray for food and drink branding photography Naperville.
Close-up of espresso being poured from a coffee machine into glass measuring cups, with a warning sticker about hot surfaces on the machine for coffee shop branding photographers near me.
A plate of potato chips, a chicken sandwich with lettuce and cheese, and a partially visible pickle slices, with a person holding a coffee cup in the background at a dining table with brand photographers near me.
Green matcha latte being poured into a clear cup with pink-colored foam at the bottom, on a white countertop with kitchen utensils in the background with branding photographers in Naperville, IL.
A woman with long, curly hair and glasses handing a paper cup of coffee to a young boy with short hair, both smiling, sitting at a round table near a large window with a view of green trees and a pathway outside for brand photos.
Three glasses of iced coffee or tea with different flavors, placed on a white surface with a window showing trees in the background for coffee shop photography.
A woman wearing a hijab and apron is pouring steamed milk into a cup of coffee, creating latte art in a cafe setting for branding photographer in Naperville, IL.
Two glasses of iced coffee on a wooden surface with a white napkin or cloth partially visible on the side for food and drink photographers near me.
Two cold beverages in green cups with clear plastic lids and straws, one light pink and the other light green, on a white surface, with a blurry background of a bar or counter with bottles and equipment with food and drink photographers in Naperville
Interior of a modern cafe or waiting area with large floor-to-ceiling windows, a white tiled floor, and a variety of seating including armchairs and chairs. There are pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, a wooden display shelf with decorative ite
Three glasses of iced drinks on a white surface, with the middle one filled with green matcha and ice cubes, and the other two with coffee and ice cubes for branding session near me.
A woman wearing a brown hijab and beige apron smiling at a customer at a coffee shop counter. Behind her, there is coffee-making equipment and supplies on the counter. A man with short dark hair and a blue shirt is seen from the back in front of her.
A hand holding a tall glass of iced coffee with a straw, on a light-colored table in a bright cafe. The glass has the words 'CREME & CO' printed on it with branding photographers near Naperville, IL.
A woman with curly hair and glasses sitting in a lounge chair, holding a drink and looking at a young boy sitting nearby with a muffin in his hand. The woman is wearing beige sandals, a white top, and blue trousers. The boy is wearing a brown shirt a
A person's hand with pink nail polish holding a white to-go coffee cup with a black lid labeled 'Crème & Co.' on a wooden table. In the background, a beige handbag, a green plant, and a wall mirror are visible for branding photography.
Top view of a coffee mug filled with a frothy beverage, possibly a latte, sitting on a wooden surface with a pen nearby with Naperville brand photographer.
Close-up of a plastic cup filled with iced coffee with milk, placed on a black rubber bar mat, with a row of various liquor bottles with pump dispensers in the background with Naperville branding photographer.
Two people sitting on a white couch near large window with trees outside, holding coffee cups, smiling at each other with brand photoshoot near me.
Hand holding a paper coffee cup in a bright room with a pastry on a white plate in the foreground for brand photographer Naperville.
A modern and minimalistic dining area with a row of white tables and chairs, beige booth seating, a large potted plant, and decorative wall art, illuminated by pendant lights hanging from a white ceiling with branding photographer Naperville.
Exterior of a retail storefront with large windows, beige siding, stone accents, and signage reading Creme & Co. signature cafe. A small tree with reddish leaves is in front of the store with branding photographers Naperville.
A croissant with chocolate drizzle in a white bowl, and a slice of bread with avocado and toppings on a plate, being held by a person over a white table with branding photographers near me.
A woman with curly hair and glasses sitting in a cafe near a large window, holding an iced coffee, smiling, dressed in a sleeveless top and blue jeans, with beige ruffled slippers with Naperville brand photographers.
A top view of two glasses filled with iced coffee with milk, served over ice cubes, on a white surface for product photography near me.
Pouring iced coffee into a glass from a metal pitcher with blurred kitchen items in the background for business branding photography.
Four white disposable coffee cups with black lids sitting on a light wooden table, with some green plants in a bowl and a blurred background of a modern, well-lit interior space for brand photos with Ally and B Photography.
A person with painted nails pouring a liquid from a metal container into a coffee machine for branding photography with Marie Lopez in Naperville, IL.
Close-up of a white coffee mug filled with a dark beverage, placed on a beige surface with a white cloth beside it for strategic brand imagery near me.
Three glasses of iced coffee with milk on a white surface, with a hand pouring coffee from a metal pitcher into one of the glasses, inside a bright cafe with glass doors and green trees outside for brand photography Naperville.
A La Marzocco espresso machine with stacks of paper cups and cups of espresso on a tray for a brand photoshoot near me.

“I’m so happy with my experience working with Marie! She was professional and so kind working through my cafe’s branding photoshoot. If you’re looking for a photographer that listens to your vision and makes the whole process stress-free and this is your person!!”

— Areej Askar, Crème & Co Café

A smiling young woman with blonde hair, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans, holding a hairbrush and comb in her right hand, standing against a plain light-colored background during a hairstylist branding session in Naperville, IL.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans with a pocket containing a comb, a hairbrush, and a QR code card during hairstylist branding photos in Naperville, IL.
A woman with shoulder-length wavy blonde hair, wearing a black t-shirt, light blue jeans, and a silver necklace, stands against a plain white wall, looking down and to her left for a hairstylist branding session in Naperville, IL.
A young woman sitting on the floor, holding a curling iron, smiling, with hair styling tools and wires around her, against a plain white background for brand photos by Ally and B Photography in Naperville, IL.
Young woman with blonde hair smiling and holding hair styling tools, including a vented hairbrush and a black comb, against a plain white background for hairstylist branding photos near me.
A woman with light brown hair styled in a loose, messy bun is using a hair clip to secure her hair. She is wearing a black short-sleeve shirt, small hoop earrings, and a beaded bracelet with a daisy charm on her left wrist during personal branding.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans standing against a plain white wall, looking to her right for a personal branding session in Naperville, IL.
A woman sitting on the floor looking at her reflection in a tall, arched mirror against a white wall, with a wooden floor during a hairstylist brand photography session with Ally and B Photography in Naperville, IL.
A young woman with shoulder-length wavy hair and fair skin stands against a red brick wall. She is smiling softly with her eyes closed, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, a necklace, and a bracelet during a branding session in Naperville, IL.
A woman with wavy blonde hair and black t-shirt taking a photo of herself with a phone in front of a full-length mirror in a room with white walls and wooden floor during a photoshoot with Naperville brand photographer.
A woman with wavy shoulder-length hair and tattoos on her arm, dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans, holding a wide-tooth comb in her right hand, standing against a plain white background during branding photos in Naperville, IL.

“Marie did my hairstylist branding shoot and she did an incredible job! She is attentive to detail, super fun to work with, and an excellent communicator. Choosing her for your photography needs is a choice you will not regret!”

— Julia D., Hairstylist

A smiling woman with gray hair sitting at a white table holding a white mug in her right hand, with art supplies and small potted plants on the table, in a minimalistic room with white walls and wooden floor during branding photography near me.
An elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a sleeveless patterned top, is standing at a white table. She is holding a white mug in one hand and resting her other hand on a magazine during a brand photoshoot in Naperville, IL with Ally and B Photography
A smiling older woman with gray hair holding a white mug, sitting at a white table with art supplies, plants, and magazines, against a plain white wall during a branding session for artists in Naperville, IL.
A smiling middle-aged woman with gray hair, wearing a sleeveless beige and black patterned top, is holding a white mug with a tea bag tag and a paintbrush and watercolor paints while standing at a white table for brand photography in Naperville, IL.
An older woman holding several paintbrushes towards the camera, smiling and standing against a plain white background for artist branding photos near me.
Someone mixing black paint on a circular palette during an art project, with various jars of water, a cup of black paint, and art supplies on a white table for artist branding photoshoot near me.
A palette of paint tubes, a pen, a mechanical pencil, and a paintbrush on a white table with a framed painting in the background for a watercolor paint flat lay photograph.
A smiling older woman with shoulder-length gray hair standing indoors. She wears a sleeveless beige top with black dotted patterns, a watch on her left wrist, and a ring on her right hand during headshots for a branding photoshoot in Naperville, IL.
A smiling older woman with shoulder-length blonde hair standing in front of a beige couch, wearing a sleeveless beige dress with black dotted patterns, a necklace, and a smartwatch on her left wrist during headshots in Naperville, IL.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a beige sleeveless top with black dots stands next to a table displaying four colorful framed watercolor paintings, smiling at the camera with a Naperville branding photographer.
A woman with blonde hair looking at three framed watercolor paintings on display on a black table against a white wall with Naperville branding photographers.
An elderly woman with shoulder-length gray hair, smiling, standing in front of a tan couch in a room with a simple white wall. She's wearing a sleeveless beige top with black dotted lines, black pants with brand photographers in Naperville, IL.
An elderly woman with gray hair smiling, standing in front of a beige couch and plain white wall, wearing a sleeveless patterned beige top and black pants with brand photographers near me.
An elderly woman with gray hair sitting on a tan couch, wearing a brown polka-dot shirt, smiling at the camera in a cozy living room for headshots in Naperville, IL.
An elderly woman with shoulder-length gray hair, smiling, sitting on a tan sofa, wearing a brown polka dot shirt, black pants, beige sandals, and a smartwatch for headshot photographers near me.
A woman sitting on a sofa, flipping through a colorful watercolor art book on a round wooden table while holding a white mug, with a fluffy white cat lying nearby for brand photographers in Naperville, IL.
A woman sitting on a stool and reading a colorful magazine with diagrams and illustrations, wearing a polka dot top and black pants, in a room with wooden flooring and a beige and brown patterned rug with the best brand photographers near Naperville.
Person sitting on a chair reading a watercolor book with a color palette, holding a tea mug, with a small round wooden table nearby, on a rug and wooden floor during branding photography near me.
A woman sitting on a stool behind a white table, holding a mug, with art supplies and small plants on the table, against a brick wall backdrop with white curtains on either side during branding photography near Naperville, IL.
A collection of various paintbrushes with colorful bristles arranged on a white background for product photography in Naperville, IL.
Collection of makeup brushes of various sizes and shapes with different bristle colors and materials, arranged on a white background with product photographers in Naperville, IL.
Artist's watercolor paint set with brushes and a jar of water on a white background for flat lay photography in Naperville, IL.
Paintbrushes, watercolor palette, and water container on a white surface for flat lay photographers near me.
A set of watercolor painting supplies including paintbrushes, a palette with various colors, and a container of water on a white background for flat lay photographers in Naperville, IL.
Colorful tubes of watercolor paint arranged in a circle on a white background for product photographers in Naperville, IL.
A vertical lineup of 12 small tubes of watercolor paint in various colors on a white background for product photographers near me.
Set of 12 watercolor tubes arranged in a row on a white background, each labeled with different colors for flay lay photographers near me.

“As a local artist, I booked a branding session with Marie in her beautiful studio. She was kind and professional with a wonderful sense of humor. My photos are amazing and represent who I am as an artist. ”

— Jonnette M., Watercolor Artist

A man in athletic clothing performing a yoga pose balancing on his hands with legs extended upwards in an indoor space during a yoga branding session in Naperville, IL.
A man practicing yoga indoors on a blue yoga mat, standing in Warrior II pose with arms extended and legs wide apart during branding photos in Naperville, IL with Ally and B Photography.
A man sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat, meditating in front of a brick wall inside a room with white curtains and a potted plant with Naperville brand photographer.
A man performing a yoga pose on a blue mat in a room with wooden floors, brick walls, and large windows with white curtains for Naperville branding photos.
A man doing yoga on a blue mat in a room with brick walls and white curtains, in a cobra pose with his head tilted back and looking up for small business branding photos near me.
A man practicing yoga indoors on a blue mat, sitting with legs raised and arms extended, against a brick wall with white curtain and ceiling panel with Marie of Ally and B Photography for brand photography.
A man practicing yoga in a cross-legged seated position on a blue mat, with a red brick wall background during yoga brand photoshoot in Naperville, IL.
A man practicing yoga in a minimalist room with one white wall and one exposed brick wall, sitting on a yoga mat in a seated forward bend pose with legs crossed and hands on the ground for personal branding photos in Naperville, IL.
Person doing yoga on a blue mat with a leaf design, on a wooden floor for creative branding photos in Naperville.

“Marie was thoughtful, attentive, and professional during our branding session. My photos felt authentic and captured my brand perfectly."

— Erman M., Fifth Balance

A family of four cooking together in the kitchen, with two children, a man, and a woman smiling and engaging in meal preparation during a small business branding session with Ally and B Photography.
Two jars of tiny tots secret sauce, with one labeled Power protein Marinara and the other labeled Appetizer Marinara, placed on a wooden surface for Tiny Tots Secret Sauce product photography session with Ally and B Photography.
A man pouring olive oil into a white bowl on a kitchen counter while a young boy watches for small business branding photos with Marie Lopez of Ally and B Photography in Naperville, IL.
Family of four in a kitchen preparing food together, cooking and laughing during a brand photoshoot with Ally and B Photography in Naperville, IL.
Fresh vegetables on a wooden cutting board, including spinach, a red bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, garlic cloves, zucchini, yellow squash, and an onion for branding photos in Naperville, IL.
Two jars of Tiny Tot's secret sauce on a wooden surface, labeled Mighty Munchkin Marinara and Power Protein Marinara, with fresh spinach in a bowl and other grocery items around for product photography in Naperville, IL.
A woman and a young boy preparing food together in a kitchen. The woman is chopping garlic on a wooden cutting board, and the boy is holding a spoon near sliced yellow squash on a cutting board during a personal branding session with Marie Lopez.
A happy family in the kitchen preparing food together. A man and a young girl are mixing ingredients in a bowl, while a woman and a boy are chopping vegetables on a cutting board, all smiling during a branding photoshoot with Ally and B Photography.
Two jars of Tiny Tots secret sauce on a wooden surface, one labeled Power Protein Marinara, with cartoon tomato and mushroom illustrations, and a can of tomato puree in the background for a brand photoshoot with Ally and B Photography in Naperville.

“When we started Tiny Tots Secret Sauce, Marie went above and beyond in the most generous way. She came to our home, spent so much time with our family, and not only photographed our family together, but also captured us cooking Tiny Tots as a family — messy, fun, real moments and all. Those images have become such an important part of our brand and our story, and I’m so grateful for her creativity, patience, and vision.”

Brittany S., Tiny Tots Secret Sauce

A woman with long, wavy blonde hair sitting on a wooden stool with her back to the camera, wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans, with hair cutting scissors, a hairbrush, and a comb in her back pocket during a hairstylist branding photoshoot.
A woman holding a pair of scissors, a comb, a hairbrush, and a hair dye brush at the camera in front of a white background for small business branding near me.
Young woman drying her hair with a blow dryer and holding a round hair brush, standing against a plain white wall during photos with Naperville brand photographer.
Back view of a woman with blonde wavy hair, wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans, standing against a plain white wall for small business branding near Naperville.
A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans, is smiling and gently holding a strand of her hair against a white background for small business branding near Naperville, IL.
A young woman with blonde hair wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, holding a spray bottle in her right hand, standing against a plain white wall for small business branding near Naperville, Illinois.
Young woman with blonde hair smiling, holding a curling iron, wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, standing against a plain white background during hairstylist branding photos in Naperville, IL.
A young woman with blonde wavy hair smiling, wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans, standing against a plain white background with Naperville brand photographer Marie Lopez of Ally and B Photography.
Black and white photo of a woman with wavy blonde hair, smiling with eyes partially closed, wearing a black t-shirt, light jeans, and a necklace, posing with hands on hips against a plain white background for Naperville brand photos.
A woman with blonde hair holding a pair of scissors extended towards the camera, smiling, with her other hand on her hip, wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans, standing against a plain white background during a hairstylist photoshoot.
A young woman with blonde wavy hair, wearing a black T-shirt and light blue jeans, smiling softly against a plain white background for a brand photoshoot in Naperville, IL.

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A woman with curly hair and glasses sitting on a couch, smiling and looking down with a Naperville brand photographer.
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