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 […]

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 […]