Molly Hebda Photography

Molly Hebda Photography is a brand videographer and photography studio based in Lemont, Illinois, serving clients across the Chicago Tri-State area and beyond. Specializing in personal and professional brand storytelling, the studio offers headshot sessions, full brand photography experiences, and ongoing content creation for women-led businesses. Their services include visual storytelling through photos, short-form video, and campaign content designed to reflect the authentic, multifaceted identity of each client. Known for a deeply personal approach, Molly Hebda works with creatives, heart-led entrepreneurs, introverts, and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ business owners, creating images that feel genuine rather than staged. With a 4.90 rating, her work is consistently praised for making clients feel seen, at ease, and truly represented.

The studio emphasizes connection over technical perfection, believing that the most powerful images emerge from meaningful conversations before the camera is even raised. Molly’s process begins with understanding her client’s story, values, and hidden layers, what she calls remembering identity rather than building it. This foundational work ensures that the final visuals reflect the real person behind the brand, not a polished or performative version. She operates from a private studio in downtown Lemont and welcomes clients for in-studio or on-location sessions, with offerings ranging from individual headshots to full brand campaigns. Her Content Club membership provides ongoing support and community for women committed to showing up authentically online.

Molly Hebda Photography stands out for its commitment to emotional safety, authenticity, and inclusive representation. Clients consistently report feeling comfortable, understood, and empowered throughout the process, testimonials highlight her ability to draw out personality and confidence even in nervous or hesitant individuals. Her work resonates with those seeking to move beyond surface-level branding and build a visual presence that reflects their true selves.

In Lemont, her practice embodies a quiet revolution: the belief that professional images should reflect real people, not idealized versions.