Photography That Celebrates the Woman You Are Right Now

Chicago photographer specializing in brands, headshots, and portraits

I’m ready to be seen →

Photography That Celebrates the Woman You Are Right Now

Chicago photographer specializing in brands, headshots, and portraits

I’m ready to be seen →

Intentional Visibility Starts with Honoring What’s Already Here

There’s more to your story than whatever you’re working toward next. Slow down for a second, because who you are now and what you’ve already built deserve to be fully seen!

Sometimes you need someone else to see your potential first, and that’s okay.

I document the light I see in you, so you have something to return to on days when it’s harder to see yourself.

I’ll help you bring intention to how you show up and turn what’s in your head into a creative direction that shows the woman you are today. The result is a library of photos and b-roll that lets your personality shine through and gives you lots of content you’re excited to post!

Let’s get intentional →

Find the support you’re looking for

It’s so freeing to slow down long enough to appreciate what’s already here. I want you to walk into my studio, breathe, let your guard down, and know that you belong here. Whatever brings you through the door, I’ll meet you there and guide you through the rest.

Brand photography + headshots
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Tell me what you envision for your business, and I’ll see the potential you might not see yet and help bring it to life with intentional creative direction.

Be seen on purpose →
Portraits
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The Content Club + events
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Get visible

be intentional

Brand photography + headshots
>

You don’t need a big milestone to be worth documenting. Who you are and the life you’re living deserve to be seen and celebrated, too.

Step in front of the camera →
Portraits
>
The Content Club + events
>

Get visible

be intentional

Brand photography + headshots
>

Building a business is better with people beside you. The Content Club brings women together each month to create, build friendships, and enjoy the process.

Come sit with us →
Portraits
>
The Content Club + events
>

Get visible

be intentional

There’s More Than One
Way to be Seen

Hey, I’m Molly

(she/her)

a Photographer and Girls’ Girl Who Wants the World to See What I See in You

I’ve lived a lot of lives, from actress to makeup artist to advanced pole dance instructor and two-time White Castle employee of the month. I used to see these as a list of jobs I’ve quit or failed at, but they’re all connected by curiosity.

I’m curious about people. I want to hear women’s stories, and I want the world to see what I see in them. I’m a girls’ girl through and through, and people tend to tell me everything, which comes in handy when my job is figuring out how to show more of who you are in a photograph.

Let’s be friends →

What I Believe

People Come Before the Picture

You’re a person before you’re ever in front of my camera. I care as much about how I show up for people as I do about the work we create together!

To me, that means doing what’s right even when nobody’s watching and building a community where women genuinely show up and root for one another. There should always be room to sprinkle in a little joy, too.

Molly Hebda Studio is a hate-free zone, full stop, period. I strongly believe everyone deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Whether you’re part of the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ community, a creative, a heart-led business owner, an introvert, or a dreamer, there’s room for you here. If you’re here to build something beautiful and real, I’m with you.

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“Molly really listened to understand what it was that I was looking for in my photos, and was able to beautifully capture it.

I am not comfortable getting my picture taken and Molly made the session fun, relaxing, and natural.”

Patricia H.

There’s Always More to the Story

On my blog, read about recent work and advice for showing up in front of the camera.

And… breathe

Ready to Take Up a Little More Space?

When you’re with me, you don’t need to show up as anyone but yourself. We’ll create photos that let the world see more of what’s already there.

I’m ready →
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