BECAUSE YOUR FAMILY
IS YOUR GREATEST MASTERPIECE
For over a decade, my life has been all about kids. I've been a professional kid-wrangler as an au pair, a nanny, and a teacher. I've seen it all—the triumphs, the tantrums, and the tiny moments that are easy to miss but mean the most.
After all that time, I realized I wanted to use my creativity to tell those stories. It's one thing to be with a family; it’s another to capture their true essence. I already knew how to connect with newborns and children, but I had to learn how to capture that connection through a lens. That's why I created Sunny May Photography. I'm a newborn and family photographer in Chicago, and my mission is to give you photos that feel like your family,.
the photographer
Meet Lu Colmenares
The truth is that kids grow and seasons change faster than we’d like. That’s why we create portraits that feel alive… portraits that remind you of the love, the connection, and the joy that hold your family together.
Because family isn’t just important… it’s everything.
inspired Portraits
for the people
you love the most
Valerie & clint
Sunny May Photography has been an absolute dream to work with! From capturing the magic of our Save the Date photos for our wedding to now photographing one of the most special moments of our lives… our baby’s gender reveal! Lu has exceeded all our expectations.
Her warmth, professionalism, and incredible eye for detail make every session effortless and filled with joy. She doesn't just take photos; she captures emotions, love, and memories that we will cherish forever. Every image tells a story, and thanks to her, we have the most beautiful keepsakes of these milestones in our lives.
Lu, we are beyond grateful for you and your talent! We can't wait for the next chapter you'll help us capture. If you're looking for a photographer who truly cares and delivers breathtaking work, look no further.
Lu, we are beyond grateful for you and your talent! We can't wait for the next chapter you'll help us capture.
"Lu did an amazing job during our newborn session. She was quick to respond to our inquiry and we were scheduled within a week. She made the session effortless and was very efficient with time. The props and setup were cute and captured what I had wanted. The images all turned out beautiful too!"
She made the session effortless and was very efficient with time.
fabiola & Tim
Alessandra & Quinn
We had a photo session with Lu and the photos came out beautiful! Lu was very professional, patient and creative. The session was a lot of fun and Lu paid attention to the smallest details and was able to come up with great ways to make the photos even better. We would highly recommend her, and we're looking forward to working with her again.
The session was a lot of fun and Lu paid attention to the smallest details
monica l.
Lu demonstrates the passion she has for photography by capturing very special moments. She did just that with my little ones. I'm in love with her creativity and how perfectly she captured my kids' personalities. We could not recommend Lu enough. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, great communicator and her photos are wonderful!
