Rising quickly to the high end children’s portrait level in her market, Marianne Drenthe (aka Marmalade) is a creative force in children’s portrait work and is helping change the face of the children’s and family portraiture market. What Marianne simply describes it as her vision clients have been known to describeas "exquisite", "unsurpassed" and "timeless art". Marianne’s approach to business is simple, "treat your subject with respect and spoil your client with unequalled service!"

Marianne Drenthe’s unique brand of children’s portraiture is nationally renowned and distinguished by her use of deep, rich color, ethereal captures in areas of natural beauty and urban decay. These qualities have contributed to make Marmalade Photography’s boutique studio a Chicagoland destination studio of choice. Marianne enjoys life in the ‘burbs with her husband of 15 years and her two beautiful daughters who continue to provide joy and inspiration every moment of every day. Marianne is proud to present her See the Light Workshop to children’s photographers who want an injection of inspiration and dose of good sense for their path to success.  Please contact Marianne at 815.603.8450 or email