Every year, as soon as the weather starts to cool down, I start hearing the same thing from seniors: “I think I want fall photos.” And honestly? I completely understand why. There’s something about fall in Chicago that just feels different. The city slows down a little, the temperatures become more comfortable, and suddenly everywhere […]

The best senior photos don’t just look pretty. They feel like YOU. That’s always my goal as a Chicago senior photographer. Not creating photos that look exactly like everyone else’s. That’s right – we’re not recreating Pinterest trends or forcing awkward poses that don’t fit your personality. I want your senior photos to actually reflect […]

(spoiler: it’s not awkward, and you’re not going to hate it) If you’re thinking senior photos mean standing in a random field, freezing, smiling on command, and hoping for the best… We are not doing that here. Let me walk you through what your session actually feels like with Shalimar B. Photography, start to finish. […]

Planning your senior photos should be exciting – not stressful. But after photographing Chicago seniors for nearly two decades, I can confidently say there are a few mistakes that happen over and over again. The good news? They’re all avoidable. Here are five mistakes to avoid when planning your Chicago senior photos: 1) Waiting Too […]

If there’s one thing I love about photographing Chicago high school seniors, it’s seeing personality come to life through styling. And one of the easiest ways to make your senior photos feel more elevated, intentional, and uniquely YOU? Color. Now before you panic and think this means you need to wear neon pink from head […]

“What happens at a senior photo session?” “What should I expect at senior pictures?” “How long do senior photos take?” “Do I need to know how to pose for senior pictures?” If you are Googling things like “what happens during a senior photo session” or “what should I expect at senior pictures,” you are definitely […]

If you ask me, summer senior photos are elite. There’s just something about summertime in Chicago that makes senior sessions feel extra magical. The light, the sunshine, the freedom from school schedules, it all comes together in a way that just works. And honestly, there’s a reason summer sessions are always the first dates to […]

Senior photos are about so much more than getting a few pretty pictures for Instagram. Let me say that again… Your senior photos are about much more than having a few favorite photos to post on Instagram. At least they should be. One of the biggest things I’ve learned after nearly two decades as a […]

If you’re starting to plan your Chicago senior photos, consider this your go-to cheat sheet for what to embrace and what to avoid. While I walk all of my SBP seniors through a personalized prep experience, a few extra reminders never hurt. The goal is simple… We want you to feel confident, comfortable, and completely […]

Chicago senior photos you regret? Not on my watch. If we haven’t met yet, I’m Shalimar. I photograph high school seniors in Chicago, and I don’t do cookie-cutter. You won’t find stiff smiles, awkward poses, or copy and paste photos that look like everyone else’s. What you will find is an experience designed to help […]