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Margarita Stepanenko Photography

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$250
Starting price


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Responds in about 2 hours


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About
📩Please take a moment to read this before sending a request!📩 Serious inquiries only! Thank you for your understanding. If you just want to ask a question or get information, feel free to reach out in other ways. I specialize in a particular photography style, and it’s important that my clients connect with it. My biggest priority is making sure you love your photos. I genuinely care about capturing the moments that mean the most to you, and I always put my heart and full attention into every session.
Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 16 times

Serves Chicago, IL

Background checked

1 employee

1 year in business

Business hours

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered
Event type

Wedding

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Paula G.

Oct 9, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Margarita did the photos to our court house ceremony and wedding dinner. She was great from the time I reached out, was on time for both events and was great about capturing candid moments as well as more formal photos. The photos turned out beautiful!

Details: Other • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Amanda S.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

My husband and I loved working with Margo; she captured our wedding day so well. She’s attentive to detail and directed our chaotic group so well 😂 Our pictures came out amazing. 10/10 recommend!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography
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Fabian E.

Nov 1, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Margarita was a pleasure to work with and was able to share the photographs in a timely manner. I definitely recommend booking her!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Riley O.

Nov 1, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Margarita made the whole process extremely easy from start to finish. She was very quick to respond, punctual to the event, and our photos turned out great! We would (and will) work with her again!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Indoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Patrick M.

Oct 13, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Working with Marrgostep Photography was an incredible experience for my proposal! Very responsive, showed up to the event early, did a great job directing us on all of the different poses, and the photos turned out amazing! Would recommend to anyone looking for a photographer for a proposal or similar event!

Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography
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Margarita Chudinova

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    My pricing reflects the time, care, and attention I put into every session — from preparation and shooting to editing and delivery. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date, and the remaining balance is due on or before the session day. Travel fees may apply for sessions outside of Chicago.

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    My Booking Process 1. First, I’ll ask for the date, time, and location of your planned session. 2. Once we confirm availability, we’ll move forward with signing the contract and sending the deposit. Please note: your date is officially reserved only after the deposit is received!📅 3. After that, we’ll discuss all the details and timeline of your session. I’ll ask about your preferences and ideas to make sure everything feels comfortable and personal for you.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Take your time to look through the photographer’s portfolio and make sure you truly connect with their style. Every photographer has a unique way of seeing and capturing moments, so choosing someone whose work genuinely speaks to you will make your experience — and your photos — feel much more authentic and special.

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