One of the biggest surprises for my seniors is discovering that their experience doesn’t end when the photo session is over. In many ways, it’s just beginning! From the moment you book your Chicago senior photos to the day you see your finished images for the first time, every part of the experience is designed […]

One of my favorite parts about being a Chicago senior photographer is that no two senior sessions ever look the same. Sure, I have favorite locations around the city, beautiful light that I know how to find, and posing techniques that I know work… But at the end of the day, your senior photos shouldn’t […]

When I ask my senior clients what they’re most nervous about before their session, there is one answer I hear over and over again: “I’m so awkward in front of the camera.” Honestly? I get it. Most people are not naturally comfortable standing in front of a camera. They don’t know what to do with […]

Okay, let’s be real – one of the first things people stress about when they start planning their senior session is what to wear. I get it! Outfits set the tone for your photos, and they’re one of the biggest ways to make your senior portraits feel uniquely YOU. The good news? I’ve photographed tons […]

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 […]

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