hello@shalimarbphotography.com 773.230.5441
logo dark logo light logo
  • Home
  • Families
    • Your Sesssion
    • How it Works
  • Seniors
    • Your Session
    • How it Works
  • About
    • Press
  • Portfolio
  • Blog
  • Contact
BOOK NOW
Mobile Logo
  • Home
  • Families
    • Your Session
    • How it Works
  • Seniors
    • Your Session
    • How it Works
  • About
    • Press
  • Portfolio
  • Blog
  • BOOK NOW
January 14, 2022
Chicago Children's Photographer Chicago Family Photographer Chicago Kids Photographer
Shalimar

What if my kid doesn’t behave during our photoshoot?

This is such a great question! And one that I've gotten quite a few times - and actually, one I've thought myself when preparing my family for our family photo session!   But don't worry, Mom. I've always got a plan -

Read More
January 10, 2022
Chicago Family Photographer Chicago Headshot Photographer Chicago Senior Photography Uncategorized
Shalimar

Why Hands and Nails Matter in Photos

As part of my pre-session prep, I have a questionnaire that each client completes. One question in particular often gets a similar answer. The question is a two-part question. First, "Do you like to have your photo taken?" and then

Read More
January 5, 2022
Chicago Family Photographer Chicago Headshot Photographer Chicago High School Senior Pictures Chicago Senior Photography Uncategorized
Shalimar

Locations for Senior and Family Sessions!

I am so excited to announce that I will once again be able to offer studio session to all of my clients! After a two year break from working in a studio space, the time is right to go back.

Read More
September 9, 2021
Chicago Children's Photographer Chicago Family Photographer Chicago Kids Photographer Chicago Senior Photography
Shalimar

Year After Year

J'adore mon travail!   That translates to "I love my job!" in French. Now, I may or may not have used Google Translate to figure that out! But either way, it's the truth. I especially love when families come back to me year

Read More
August 2, 2021
Chicago Baby Photographer Chicago Family Photographer Chicago Newborn Photographer
Shalimar

When should I schedule my Family Photo Session?

I get this question quite a bit so I thought my blog would be a great place to answer it!   When is the best time to schedule a Chicago family photo session??   I think it's a great question - but the answer

Read More
October 8, 2019
Chicago Baby Photographer Chicago Children's Photographer Chicago Family Photographer
sbp1

In-home photo sessions

Look around your home.   Think about the spaces your kids love to be. Is it their bedroom? Maybe it's your bedroom. On any given day, where can your family be found hanging out in your home? No doubt, you've put in

Read More
September 25, 2019
Chicago Family Film Chicago Family Photographer Chicago Kids Photographer
sbp1

Family Films – a new way to preserve family memories

First of all, what IS a family film? And why would you want one for your family?    As my two boys get older (16 and 14 now!) I often think about all of the things I miss about when they were

Read More
September 19, 2019
Awards & Recognition Chicago Baby Photographer Chicago Family Photographer
sbp1

One of Chicago’s best Family Photographers!

I was thrilled when I heard that I had been selected as one of Chicago's best family photographers by the folks at Expertise There are many, many choices when it comes to family photographers in the Chicago area! Which is why

Read More
September 17, 2019
Chicago Baby Photographer Chicago Family Photographer Chicago Newborn Photographer
sbp1

Back at it

Do you love the back-to-school time of year? I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, it's nice to have the house all to myself during the day (and the dog!) and sometimes it feels good to be back

Read More
June 18, 2019
Chicago Baby Photographer Chicago Children's Photographer Chicago Family Photographer
sbp1

Mother’s Day AND Father’s Day fail!

Ok, not the actual day - but for sure the post and images for! Maybe I could use the excuse that I was just enjoying my own Mother's Day holiday? Or that I was trying to go all out for

Read More
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Posts navigation

1 2 … 25 Next

Follow Us

Available In…

City of Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Winnetka, Lake Forest, Northfield, Kenilworth

© Shalimar B. Photography. All rights reserved. 4001 N Ravenswood Suite 503-C Chicago, IL 60613