About Gabi
Gabi Tovy is the Skokie family photographer behind Tovy Photography, photographing families, newborns, milestones and events in Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Lincolnwood and across Chicago's North Shore. Sessions happen in your home or outdoors in natural light, and they start at $300.
Hi! I'm Gabi
I've always been the one trailing behind on family walks, too busy capturing moments to keep up.
Becoming a mom only made it worse (better?). Watching my son grow, I started feeling how fast it all moves. Then one day he said one of his very first phrases: “Do it, do it, do it!” I laughed, but honestly? It hit me. He was right. So I did it. I picked up my camera for real and never looked back.
Now I get to point the camera at what I love most: real families, real mess, real love. I photograph in people's homes where life actually happens, and when Chicago gives us one of those golden evenings, we take it outside and soak it in.
My sessions are calm, a little playful, and always guided by what makes your family you. I want you laughing, snuggling, being yourselves, and I'll be there catching the moments you'll be so glad you have.
It's about slowing down for the moments that move too fast, so that years from now, one look pulls you right back in and you feel every bit of it all over again.
My Philosophy
“I'm here to notice what you're too busy living to see, the quiet looks, the real laughs, the love that fills your home. Those are the moments worth keeping.”
Your Skokie family photographer
Who is the photographer behind Tovy Photography?
I am. I'm Gabi Tovy, a family photographer and mom based in Skokie, Illinois. I photograph families, newborns, milestones like birthdays and engagements, and events like Bar Mitzvahs. You can see real sessions in my gallery.
What areas do you serve?
I photograph in Skokie, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Wilmette and the nearby North Shore towns, plus Chicago. Past sessions include a family session at Keay Nature Center in Wilmette, in-home newborn sessions in Skokie, and engagement photos at Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago.
What is your photography style?
My style is natural light lifestyle photography: calm, a little playful, and gently guided without over-posing. I photograph family sessions at home or outdoors, and newborn sessions in your home by the window, so the photos look like your real life. Sessions start at $300, and you can compare every package on the sessions and pricing page.
What to Expect
Before Your Session
We’ll chat about what matters to you, pick the perfect location (or plan an in-home session), and I’ll share tips on wardrobe, timing, and how to prep the kids. Hint: just let them be themselves.
During the Session
Expect a relaxed, playful atmosphere. I gently guide without over-posing. The best shots come from real interactions, a tickle fight, a whispered secret, a spontaneous hug. I’m there to capture it all.
After the Session
Your gallery of beautifully edited images will be ready within 2-3 weeks. Each photo is carefully edited to feel warm, natural, and timeless, exactly how you remember the moment.
The Result
Images you’ll want to frame, share, and come back to again and again. Photos that remind you of how it felt, the warmth, the laughter, the love that fills your everyday.
Common questions about Tovy Photography
Who is the photographer behind Tovy Photography?
I am. I'm Gabi Tovy, a family photographer and mom based in Skokie, Illinois, and I photograph families, newborns, milestones and events.
What areas do you serve?
I photograph in Skokie, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Wilmette and the nearby North Shore towns, plus Chicago. Sessions happen in your home or at an outdoor spot near you.
What is your photography style?
My style is natural light lifestyle photography: calm, a little playful, and gently guided without over-posing. The images are edited to feel warm, natural and timeless.
How much does a family session with Tovy Photography cost?
Sessions start at $300 for a Mini session. The Classic session is $425 and the Full session is $550, and events are quoted individually.
How long until I get my photos?
Your gallery of edited images will be ready within 2-3 weeks. Each photo is edited to feel warm, natural and timeless.
Ready to capture your moments?
I'd love to hear about your family and what you're looking for.
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