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Caty Lamadrid Photography
We’re excited to feature Caty Lamadrid, the heart behind Caty Lamadrid Photography — a Chicago-based photographer who specializes in capturing the most meaningful (and fleeting!) moments of early childhood. Caty’s eye for the small, joy-filled in-betweens makes her work feel personal, poetic, and timeless.
About Caty Lamadrid
Caty’s love for photography began over two decades ago, camera in hand and passport ready — documenting the people and places that shaped her journey. But it wasn’t until becoming a mom that her passion took on new meaning.
In 2019, Caty welcomed her daughter and felt time speed up in a way only motherhood can explain. In 2022, her son was born, deepening her appreciation for the wonder and wildness of early childhood. With motherhood as her muse, Caty now pours her creative energy into capturing the silly smiles, family snuggles, and beautiful chaos of everyday life with little ones.
Her story is one many of us relate to: the wish to freeze time, even just for a moment — and she helps families do exactly that.
About Caty Lamadrid Photography
Caty Lamadrid Photography offers short and stress-free sessions that are ideal for families with babies and young children. Whether you’re documenting a big milestone — like a first birthday or pregnancy announcement or simply want to preserve your family’s personality in this season, Caty’s sessions are designed to feel easy, natural, and joyful.
Her offerings include:
15-minute Mini Sessions (offered a few times per year)
30-minute Family Sessions
Children’s Heirloom Portraits
Milestone Moments
Sessions can take place in your home or at a meaningful spot around Chicago, Caty works closely with each family to design a session that feels true to them. The result? Photos you’ll treasure forever.
