I often get this question when booking senior photos in Chicago – “When should I book my senior photo session?” ⁠ First and foremost, I can answer this question with another question – do you want to make your life easy? Who doesn’t, right?! ⁠If the answer to THAT question is yes, then you should schedule your senior photo session in Chicago NOW! Don’t wait until spring rolls around… Let’s unpack that a little bit. Senior year is full of fun and activities all year but especially at the end of the school year. In the spring of your senior year, there are about a million things to be done ..read more

This Chicago senior photographer is excited to share four reasons to book a senior session on the blog today! Senior Session Myth: Professional senior photos aren’t that important. I’ll just get my friend with a “good” camera to take a few. Yikes. Yes… Professional pictures ARE important. Why? You are right in the middle of a milestone event. What is that? Something that you cannot do over again. Newborn pictures, wedding pictures, and senior pictures are the only kinds of portraiture that cannot be reproduced at a later date. You’re only a senior about to embark on the rest of your life ONE T ..read more

Every senior client that I photograph completes a questionnaire before the photo session, and on that questionnaire is a question that asks “is there anything you are nervous about for your senior photo session?” I’d say the number one answer to that question is, “I don’t know how to pose for photos.” So if you’ve asked this question, you are not alone.   Specifically, I’d say, most people tend to not know what to do with their hands in a photo. In this blog, I’m going to give you 3 tips on what to do with your hands and other ways to help you feel more comfortable posing.   First, g ..read more

Choosing the right senior photographer is an important decision that can impact the outcome of your senior photos. To ensure that you make an informed decision and find the photographer that will meet your needs, here are seven questions to ask before selecting your senior photographer. Portfolio: Before committing to a photographer, take the time to review their portfolio on their website and on Instagram. Look for consistency in style and composition. Be sure that the photographer has experience in senior photographyand can provide examples that align with your vision for your senior portra ..read more

This is the last year of high school before you start your college life and you want to make the most of your senior year! Documenting this time in your life is very important not only so you can remember it but so you can have photos that tell the story of you…who you are at this moment! The best way to do that is to book a senior photo session!! So how do you do that? Here are a few tips on finding the right senior photographer for you and booking a senior photo session. Ask Your Friends Talking to your friends or even past seniors and asking them about their senior photographer can give you ..read more

One question I’m often asked is where are my favorite locations in the city for photographs. While my senior sessions don’t revolve around me and my opinions, I will give input when asked and I always have my favorites! Also, when families schedule sessions they usually look to me for advice on locations and I’m always happy to provide it. So here is a list (with photos of course) of some of my favorite Chicago locations for photos:   Olive Park. I love Olive Park for the beautiful green grass, the gorgeous view of the lake and for the unbeatable view of the Chicago skyline. I’ve only go ..read more

These days, senior photos are much more than just a pretty picture. I believe that each photo from the session should reflect the unique personality and individuality of the high school senior, creating a lasting memory that truly showcases their true self. As a mom of one son who has already graduated, and another who is a rising senior, I understand the significance of these milestone moments and I’m dedicated to capturing the essence of each senior through personalized and meaningful photo sessions.   So how do I make it meaningful while still keeping it unique to you? I believe t ..read more

This is a question that I often hear. Being in Chicago, I could give the standard answer – “early and often!” and I wouldn’t be wrong! I say early because when you schedule early, as with anything, it means that you’re prepared and thinking ahead. You’ll be ahead of the crowd and have your choice of more dates. We Chicagoans know that our summer and fall dates come and go very quickly – so it’s best to get on that schedule! Now, I may be projecting my disdain of cold and inclement weather – because I do get clients who like winter and snow. And they actually schedule their senior photos in the ..read more

Since my studio is in the city of Chicago, many of the inquiries I get are from high school seniors hoping to do their high school senior photo session in downtown Chicago. Some of these seniors live in the city, but some don’t. I’ve had seniors come from others states to do their sessions with me in the city! And I totally get it – Chicago is an amazing city with so much to offer!! Especially when it comes to Senior Pictures! So how do I choose the spots to take the photos in this massive city? It can be overwhelming, which is why I use a questionnaire and conversation to help narrow it down ..read more

Chicago is a city known for its delicious deep-dish pizza, beautiful architecture, and stunning lakeside views. Often called the “Windy City,” there are many reasons why locals love Chicago and choose to call it home. If you’re a local renting an apartment in West Loop or a tourist just visiting for the week, or planning to move here and you’re just wondering what locals love about living in Chicago, this is the article for you. We reached out to locals to share their favorite reasons why they love Chicago. From the distinct neighborhoods to the vibrant arts and entertainment scene, keep readi ..read more