Senior year is a monumental time in a student's life, a culmination of years of hard work and the transition to a new chapter.  One of the most cherished traditions during this time is senior portrait photography. These photographs are not just simple snapshots; they are a celebration of growth, a representation of identity, and a glimpse into the promising future that lies ahead. And within this visual narrative, fashion plays a pivotal role. For our senior, Camille, her fashion is an extension of her personality, her canvas for self-expression. Just as a senior's interests, aspirations ..read more

Senior year is an exciting time in a student's life, full of milestones and achievements that mark the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. One way to commemorate this special time is through senior pictures. Senior pictures are a timeless way to capture memories that will last a lifetime. For Marisa, we collaborated with her on some senior picture ideas and the perfect locations to take them in the city of Chicago, including the beach and the park. Senior Picture Ideas When it comes to senior picture ideas, the possibilities are endless. You can take pictures at your school ..read more

Samantha first came to the studio during late winter to discuss her wishes for senior pictures, and to get headshots taken for the high school yearbook.  My wife, Dawn, has been friends with Samantha’s mom and older sister for years.  They all met through the synchronized figure skating community that has been a large part of our family’s life for many years. My first impression of Samantha is she has a calming reservation about her.  She has a tendency to be on the quiet side, but when she throws her smile at you, you feel welcomed and connected. Samantha conveyed her want to ..read more

Give us a minute to allow us to introduce the newest Illinois State University (ISU) Redbird, Emma.  We have a soft spot in our heart for ISU as it is our alma mater.  Emma and her mom, Kerry came to the studio from a previous experience with us; providing dance portraits of Emma’s sister, Chloe with the Difference Dance Company (see original post here). See if you can pickout which one is Chloe. During our creative design, Emma conveyed the desire to have a downtown city vibe with a touch of nature.  Learning of Emma’s dance experiences and flare for fashion, we knew we could ..read more

A beautiful hidden gem. That’s what we think when we think of Tess. We first met Tess and her mom, Kelly, during our in-studio consultation. They were referred to our Chicago Senior Pictures Photography studio by a friend within the US Synchronized Skating community to which our family has been a member for the past decade. During our consultation, Tess was rather reserved with her requests and comments. It’s not unusual to meet with high school seniors whom are unsure to what they envision for their senior pictures ideas. It’s normal and the reason we go through our creative process to identi ..read more

Four (4) best friends.  Three (3) high schools.  Two (2) cups of coffee (sorely underestimated).  One (1) day.  When was the last time you opened your mouth and inserted your foot?  (Figuratively speaking.)  That’s what happened when we became involved in the idea of taking senior pictures of four best friends at their respective high schools all in one day without any location scouting nor shoot plans.  We commonly refer to this as a photography walk-about; little to no planning.  Just go out, create and shoot pictures. It turned out to be one of those ..read more

For Makayla’s senior photoshoot, the goal was to provide an exclusive experience like no other as we created gorgeous imagery with an artist’s decorative touch.  During the studio consultation, Makayla and her Mom (Noelle) expressed the desire to have an epic photoshoot; staying away from the “usual”.  It was deemed that downtown Chicago would provide the creative elements we were after; energy, architectural textures, colors, arrays of light, and the vibes of city life.   As with our on-location photoshoot sessions, we invest many hours scouting the right location.  For th ..read more

Chicago’s Constantly Changing Urban Cityscape We hit the streets of Bucktown Chicago for Campbell’s senior portraits photoshoot.  Our destination was Ada Street in the Lincoln Yards.  The area is undergoing a massive development starting in 2021 that will change the look of the century old industrial landscape. Please enjoy a few of the portraits from the session. Interested in more information about senior photos? Visit our Contact Page here or click the chat icon on the lower right corner of the screen for instant chat. About Chicago Senior Pictures A Chicago Senior P ..read more

The highly anticipated Episode 2 of The Difference Dance Company, Season 2 has hit the Top 10 List. Here in full color, the additional dancers that make up The Difference Dance Company showcase their artistry. Be sure to check out Episode 1 here. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View ..read more

What do you do when the senior wants ominous & dramatic senior portraits, and mom wants glamour & beauty? For David McNaney Photography, we design creative elements for both. Of course when you have a beautiful young lady like Jordyn, the magic of the process just comes together. Also, we pulled Mom in for a few candids. We hope you enjoy a few of the highlights from Jordyn’s Senior Portraits Photoshoot. About Chicago Senior Pictures A Chicago Senior Portrait Studio in the Illinois Northwest Suburbs. Our style of Senior Photography is influenced by fine-art and fashion photogr ..read more