Business Details
Your Trusted Chicago & Naperville Wedding Photographer
Mila Craila Photography is a Chicago and Naperville-based studio specializing in capturing life's most meaningful moments through artistic and timeless imagery. Founded on a lifelong passion for photography ignited by Mila's late father, our work focuses on weddings, engagements, maternity, family portraits, and professional headshots. With over eight years of experience serving local and global clients, we prioritize authentic storytelling, personalized service, and technical excellence.Our team combines creative vision with meticulous attention to detail, offering luxury printed products like heirloom albums and wall art designed to preserve memories for generations. Recognized by awards from PPANI Print Competition and featured in Celebration Society Magazine and Voyage Chicago, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with clients through professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Headshots
Family Portraits
Maternity Photography
Highlights and features
- We have over 8 years of experience photographing families in Chicago and Naperville.
- Our work has been featured in Celebration Society Magazine and Voyage Chicago.
- We offer complimentary engagement sessions with most wedding packages.
- Professional hair and makeup services included in maternity and family sessions.
- Award-winning prints available through our professional photo lab partnerships.
What people say
Emotional storytelling
Professional execution
Glowing client satisfaction
Attention to detail
Beautiful final products
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures your special day with artistic precision and emotional depth. We document ceremonies and receptions in Chicago, Naperville, and worldwide destinations, focusing on authentic moments and creative compositions. Every package includes high-resolution digital files and optional heirloom albums.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement photography sessions create lasting memories while preparing couples for their wedding day. Available as standalone bookings or included in wedding packages, these sessions help build comfort with the camera through personalized location scouting and styling guidance.
Headshots
Corporate and personal headshots combine flattering lighting techniques with professional styling advice. Sessions include wardrobe consultation, unlimited outfit changes, and retouching options to create polished images for business profiles and marketing materials.
Maternity Photography
Maternity sessions celebrate pregnancy through artistic compositions in studio or outdoor settings. Our luxury service includes professional hair and makeup, maternity dress selection, and custom wall art design to preserve this special life chapter.
Family Portraits
Family photography sessions capture authentic connections across generations. We coordinate wardrobe styling, location selection, and posing guidance to create timeless portraits that showcase your family's unique dynamics and relationships.
People
Mila Craila
Founder & Lead Photographer
Mila Craila is an award-winning photographer specializing in wedding and family portraiture. With over a decade of experience, she combines technical expertise with emotional storytelling, creating timeless images that preserve life's most important moments for Chicago-area and international clients.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in artistic, timeless photography with documentary and posed elements. Our approach emphasizes emotional storytelling and natural compositions while ensuring technical perfection in lighting and composition.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we travel worldwide for destination weddings. Our Chicago-based team has photographed events across the United States and international locations, bringing the same artistic quality to every location.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, high-resolution digital files, and optional printed products. Most packages feature complimentary engagement sessions and customizable options for albums, wall art, and additional photographers.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 12-18 months before your wedding date. Engagement sessions and portrait bookings typically require 2-3 months' notice, though we accommodate urgent requests when possible.
Do you offer payment plans?
We accept installment payments for all services. Wedding packages can be reserved with a retainer, while portrait sessions require full payment at booking with flexible payment options available for larger orders.
