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Chicago High School Senior Pictures

When should I schedule my Senior Pictures?

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 […]

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The Windy City Debunked – What Locals Love About Chicago

Chicago is a city known for its delicious deep-dish pizza, beautiful architecture, and stunning lakeside views. Often called the “Windy City,” there are many reasons why locals love Chicago and choose to call it home. If you’re a local renting an apartment in West Loop or a tourist just visiting for the week, or planning […]

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The One Thing I Wish High School Seniors Wouldn’t Stress About Before Their Photos

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 […]

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Chicago Senior Photos

Choosing a Location for your Senior Session

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 […]

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3 Reasons Why Senior Pictures Are More Important Than Ever Right Now

Let’s be honest …we all thought this would be over by now.   I felt awful for the seniors in the Class of 2020, but I never in a million years thought the Class of 2021 would find themselves in the same situation! But here you are. This is definitely not what you envisioned for […]

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My Go-To Chicago Location Guide for Magical Senior Portraits

I've spent nearly two decades finding the Chicago spots that turn a regular senior session into something unforgettable. This guide pulls back the curtain on the locations I love most and why they work so well. 

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