Let’s Make Some Magic
✦ Chicago & Suburbs
✦ Families · Maternity · Newborn
✦ Portraits & Branding
✦ Corporate Headshots
✦ Le Loft Studio, Wicker Park
What I Photograph
Every season deserves to be remembered.
Family Photography
Named a top Chicago family photographer, I love documenting the intimate, real moments of family life — from newborns to growing kids to the whole chaotic, beautiful crew.
Maternity Photography
Pregnancy is powerful, emotional, and fleeting. Maternity sessions are a chance to slow down and document this season in a way that feels elevated, natural, and deeply personal.
Newborn Photography
The sweet spot is 7–14 days after birth. I create calm, unhurried sessions that capture those impossibly tiny details before they’re gone — in-studio or in your home.
Portrait Photography
For individuals who want photos that feel confident, current, and true to who they are. Personal portraits, LinkedIn headshots, and creative portraits that go beyond a standard pose.
Corporate Photography
Professional headshots and team photography for Chicago businesses. On-location or in-studio. Clean, human, and credible — serving clients like Magnetar, Peak 6, and HSK Law.
Branding Photography
For creatives, founders, and small business owners who want imagery that feels polished, modern, and genuinely them — not stiff, stock-photo corporate.
Hi, I’m Maggie
I want to show the real and the pretty.
I’m a Chicago-based photographer with a background in photojournalism and a love for art. That combination is what shapes my style — I want images that capture the authentic alongside the beautiful.
If you’re here because you want photos that feel real — and you want the process to feel easy — you’re in the right place. I photograph people in the seasons that matter: pregnancy, new babies, family life in motion, and the personal brand moments that help your work feel human and memorable.
My studio — Le Loft — is located in Wicker Park, with over 4,000 sq ft of natural light. I also shoot on location throughout Chicago and the suburbs.
The Experience
What it’s like to work together.
01
Reach Out
You send an inquiry telling me what you’re looking for, who the session is for, and the feel you’re after. No pressure, no forms that feel like homework.
02
We Plan the Details
I help you think through location, timing, wardrobe, and the overall flow so your session feels intentional and completely low-stress from start to finish.
03
We Create Something Real
During your session, I guide where needed while leaving room for genuine interaction, natural movement, and real emotion. You don’t need to know how to pose.
04
Images You’ll Actually Keep
Your gallery is filled with photographs that feel timeless, warm, and connected — the kind you’ll print, frame, and come back to for years.
Why Rife Ponce
Photography that feels different by design.
A Warm, Guided Experience
You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands. I guide you through the process in a way that feels comfortable, natural, and easy.
Images That Feel Personal
Whether I’m photographing a family, a newborn, or a business owner, your final images reflect your personality and energy — not a one-size-fits-all formula.
Beauty and Real Life, Together
My work blends honest emotion with an editorial eye, so your photos feel polished but never overproduced. Real moments, made beautiful.
Deep Chicago Expertise
From in-home sessions to studio portraits to city locations like Lincoln Park and the lakefront, I create images that work beautifully within Chicago’s light and seasons.
The Studio
Le Loft — Wicker Park’s most beautiful studio.
Located at North and Western Ave in Wicker Park, Le Loft is my home away from home. Over 4,000 sq ft of natural light makes it perfect for family, portrait, lifestyle, and commercial photography.
Just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago with plenty of street parking nearby. Studio visits are welcome — schedule a walkthrough anytime.
Helpful Resources
Common questions, answered.
Not sure where to start? These resources can help you plan before we even talk.
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Let’s Connect
Into it? Sorta, kinda, thinking about it?
Let’s chat. Use the link below to schedule a quick 15-minute call — or if you’d rather just email, that works too.
Or browse the full portfolio first — no pressure.