I’m Lily Ma, a wedding photographer and film producer based in Chicago. Having a background in film production, where my passion for telling love stories began: learning to shape emotion, light, and movement into something meaningful. That cinematic foundation guides the way I photograph weddings today.

Trends come and go, but the emotional truth of photographs never changes. From one deep feeler to another: people are most beautiful when they forget the camera is there.

In a world of posed perfection, I’m drawn to what’s real. Because letting go tells a story that’s true to you. Together, we’ll create photographs that begin your legacy.

Hi, I'm Lily

lead photographer of numi studio

Moments Framed

100+

wedding video produced

32

love stories captured

78

Drawn to meaning, to emotion, to the beauty of what’s real. This is storytelling in its purest form: unposed, unscripted, and deeply felt. A collection of moments woven together into something timeless.

for the couples who choose storytelling over perfection…

Yes please

Embrace the magic of your love with an elopement that’s all about you two

Intimate Elopements

This is us!

Break free from convention and celebrate your love, your way

Weddings

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Capture the authentic, in-between moments of your love story

Engagement Sessions

Let's tell your story