Family is my focus.

Captured moments, remembered for a lifetime.

focus : (n.) Latin

the point at which rays of light come together, refracted by a lens

The focus of my lens is to capture your family coming together!

Fall Mini Sessions

Now booking for October 22 in Deer Park, IL. Sessions are 20 minutes for just $175. You’ll receive 15 images via a personal online gallery with full rights to download and print. Location details will be shared upon booking.

Beauty and joy are found in the big and small moments of family. My focus is to help you cherish them for a lifetime.

  • "Michael was an amazing photographer. I appreciated the way he utilized our space and the natural light. The pictures were amazing and he was so pleasant to work with throughout the entire photo shoot. Michael Schumann Photography is the way to go!"

    The Shafron Family

  • "We had so much fun during our session! Michael made it feel easy for our family to take pictures that we love so much!"

    The Michaels Family

  • "Just scrolled through your gallery and had to write you immediately- each pic is better than the last! Thank you yet again for capturing our family so beautifully! We really appreciate all your hard work and talent and truly love having so many wonderful pictures of the boys during these precious first few months of theirs."

    The Pearl Family

  • "Michael is the best! He's so skilled in photography and really captures the genuine joy of the moment. Every memory he captures is such a gift to our family!"

    The Sullivan Family

Family

  • Family sessions are schedule for 1 hour increments.

  • Family sessions start at $500

Milestones

  • Milestone sessions vary based on the event and needs of the client. Sessions can be scheduled for a minimum of one hour.

  • Milestone sessions start at $500.

New Life

  • New Life sessions range from one to two hours.

  • New Life sessions start at $500.

Get in touch.

I can’t wait to hear from you and capture memories that you and your family can enjoy forever.

Your best side is outside. Our outdoor shoots not only give your family beautiful lighting, they create memorable experiences.