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 […]

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 […]

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 “Why or Why not?” Very often, I’ll get the answer that my client is nervous […]

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. I am thrilled!   So what does this mean? This means that my Chicago Senior […]

First of all, if you’re a senior, HUGE CONGRATS! This is such an amazing time in your life! Because you’re about to close one chapter and begin the next, NOW is the perfect time to document your life with a professional portrait session! A session with a professional photographer is worth the investment. However, you […]

Are you like me and stop to read every holiday gift guide that you see? Hoping that you’ll see that one perfect gift for every person on your list? I LOVE to give gifts and it’s even better if I can find the absolute perfect gift! My biggest problem is buying the gift too far […]

Did you know it’s Children’s Author week? I recently discovered that myself!   When I was a kid I loved to read. I still do! My mother is an avid reader and so she (my dad too!) would read to me all the time. When I had kids there was nothing better than grabbing their […]

So you’ve decided that it’s time to update your current headshot – either on your website or social media profiles. Good for you! We are living in a digital world, a world where everyone is scrolling, scrolling, scrolling. By updating your photos, or changing them every so often, you can stop the scroll and entice […]

How? Easy – update your headshot! By putting your best face forward (literally!) you will stop the scroll and potential clients will want to click on your profile and learn more. No need to be worried about what to wear or how to prepare – I will give lots of direction before your session and […]