This is the last year of high school before you start your next chapter 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 […]

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 photo sessions they usually look to me for advice on locations and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s almost that time when recent grads will become official college freshman! And as their mom, you want to make sure that they have everything they need as they settle in for their next chapter. I get it! I just went through this myself last year – well, I guess my son actually was the […]

In the city of Chicago, most high schools contract with photography companies to take photos of students for the yearbook. If your student is a senior, they also offer these images for senior portraits. Some parents ask the question – if the school is taking senior photos of my kid – why do I need […]

If you were getting your photo taken, what’s the one thing that would make you nervous? Would it be what you’re going to wear? How you’re going to do your hair and make up? Or maybe it would be just the idea of a camera pointed at you that stresses you out? Well, the number […]

You’ve booked your senior photo session and your first question is…What do I wear? You want to make sure you look amazing for your senior photos and that starts with picking the right clothes for your senior photo shoot to show off your personal style. But with so many great options out there, from dresses […]

One of my favorite things about Chicago senior photo sessions is brainstorming with seniors about the locations where we’ll take their photos. This is definitely a collaboration!! Now, we all know that Chicago is an amazing city with some of the most amazing city views and picturesque spots in the world – and it would […]