Wanna know a not-so-secret thing about senior photos? Preparing for your senior photos in Chicago doesn’t have to be overwhelming. That’s right, I’m here to help make your senior photo session unforgettable and all about celebrating your high school senior year! Hi, I’m Shalimar – the photographer behind Shalimar B. Photography! I’m a high school […]

Creating a photo session that is unique to every senior is something that I love to do – and because every high school senior is so different, it’s not all that difficult. Senior sessions are collaborations, and I love that part of being a Chicago senior photographer. Today’s blog post is dedicated to sharing what […]

I often get this question when booking senior photos in Chicago – “When should I book my senior photo session?” ⁠ First and foremost, I can answer this question with another question – do you want to make your life easy? Who doesn’t, right?! ⁠If the answer to THAT question is yes, then you should schedule […]

This Chicago senior photographer is excited to share four reasons to book a senior session on the blog today! Senior Session Myth: Professional senior photos aren’t that important. I’ll just get my friend with a “good” camera to take a few. Yikes. Yes… Professional pictures ARE important. Why? You are right in the middle of […]

Every senior client that I photograph completes a questionnaire before the photo session, and on that questionnaire is a question that asks “is there anything you are nervous about for your senior photo session?” I’d say the number one answer to that question is, “I don’t know how to pose for photos.” So if you’ve […]

Choosing the right senior photographer is an important decision that can impact the outcome of your senior photos. To ensure that you make an informed decision and find the photographer that will meet your needs, here are seven questions to ask before selecting your senior photographer. Portfolio: Before committing to a photographer, take the time […]

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 […]