Hi! My name is Bella Drewes, and photography, specifically this business, is my passion! I adore meeting and capturing new people, families, businesses, and moments through photos that will last a lifetime.

I am a student at Loyola University Chicago studying Political Science, Philosophy, and Gender and Women’s studies, but photography remains my one true love. I am from Minnesota, so my business is based in both Chicago and Minneapolis.

I started this business as a casual hobby with a friend in 2017, but it became a full-time job and passion in 2019. Since then, it has grown and become a great source of joy for me. Whether I am photographing families, seniors, graduates, or couples, I find great joy in capturing an individual’s special moments and emotions.

In each shoot, I strive to define the things that make a person unique and capture them through my camera. Through a personalized photo experience, I work to create photos that capture who someone is and let their personality shine.

I treasure individuality and hope to photograph yours soon.

Mariabellaphoto is a business built off of relationships, passion, and confidence. I strive to make each shoot personalized and memorable for my client. When done correctly, a photoshoot can be a timeless memory, and I strive to provide that experience for each client. Through an intentional approach to photography, I create, edit, and take photos that will make you feel confident and seen.