client love | testimonials

A collection of stories and feedback from the beautiful people who trusted me with their photos.

  • A young Asian woman with shoulder-length black hair gazes to her left against a yellow background, wearing a white top.

    Cecilia Xie

    “My portrait session with Monyeka was incredible. She’s the perfect mix of professional and warm, and she instantly made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Before the shoot, she helped me pick outfits and was super communicative throughout the entire process. I had a very specific retro, hazy, dreamy vibe in mind, and she was confident we could achieve it—and we absolutely did.

    In the studio, the experience felt so easy and collaborative, even though I have almost no modeling experience. She guided me through poses naturally and made the whole session genuinely fun. The final photos were delivered right on time and turned out exactly how I had envisioned. I’m obsessed with the natural light she uses in her studio, too. I loved everything about working with her.”

    portraits

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with wavy hair, wearing a scarf and a sweater, looking directly at the camera with one arm raised above his head.

    Conner Paulson

    “This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of working with monyeka photography and I can confidently say she is one of the best In The biz! From the second you walk into her studio you are welcomed with the most loving safe and beautiful energy. She cultivates a space where creativity is not only welcomed but it’s encouraged!! Working in a male heavy industry she is a bright light that provides a safe and individualized experience for the girls the gays and anyone else who needs a perfect photo! her photos are literally so stunning how could you not wanna work with her!?!? Love her dearly and absolutely would recommend her to anyone and everyone <3”

    Headshots | Portraits | model portfolio work | model digitals

  • A woman with short, curly black hair, wearing a burgundy turtleneck, looking to the side with a slight smile.

    Mahlet yared

    “Working with Monyeka to update brand photos for my website was such a joy! from exchanging ideas to reviewing outfits, she was so lovely to collaborate with and nailed the vision I had for my brand. I was already excited by the proofs, but the final edits were phenomenal--highly recommend working with her to any brand owner!”

    headshots | personal branding

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with short, wavy hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, shirtless, showcasing a muscular chest and shoulders against a plain white background.

    Hadi Nadeem

    “very easy to get done and very well spoken/communicative!”

    model digitals

  • Young woman with natural hair wearing a black long-sleeve crop top, dark jeans, and black heels, standing against a plain white background with arms raised behind her head.

    ODINAKA

    “I enjoyed working with monyeka. She was very professional and kept me updated prior, during, and after our session. During the shoot she made me feel comfortable as well as assisted with poses that would be beneficial to my goals.”

    model digitals

  • A woman with long red hair wearing a black leather jacket and a white T-shirt with a graphic design, standing against a pink background.

    Nicole Keenen

    “Monyeka is my go-to photographer in Chicago for literally everything. Whether it’s fashion shoots, portfolio building, headshots, or family photos I can always trust that she’ll be down to collaborate and make the whole experience enjoyable, gentle, and relaxed. She’s effortlessly cool and so easy to work with”

    editorial | model portfolio work | family

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