Maria Lanzino is a creative portrait photographer and retoucher based in Chicago. Prior to coming to Chicago she grew up in Rochester, Minnesota where she got her first camera at 16 and fell in love with the art of photography by capturing moments with her friends. She now creates bold portrait work by using beautiful lighting and eye catching poses. Outside of photography she enjoys spending time with her amazing cat, Sparrow, as well as exploring the beautiful city of Chicago with her friends.