Senior year is full of fun.
Grab the memories.
glencoe Senior Photographer
Between college visits, weekends with friends, and summer jobs, the last bits of senior year is a blur. Your Glencoe senior portraits should help capture these times.
soak it in.
Nineteen years of senior portraits has shown me that the nervous kids almost always end up loving every shot
Even the shyest seniors have a blast and talk about how fun it was.
it's True. Every single shoot.
An afternoon that goes too fast. The goal isn't a templated session. It's photos so unmistakably yours that you'll come back to them every year.
We'll build your senior session around you, your style, your favorite Glencoe spots (or a Chicago day, or both.
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About two weeks after we shoot, you come back to the Ravenswood studio for your reveal. We go through every image together, mark the favorites, and put together the print, album, and digital mix that fits your wall and your family.
You Fall in Love with Your Photos
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Session day moves fast. Hair and makeup come first, then we head to your first location. I direct every pose, every angle, every micro-decision so you're never standing there wondering what to do. Most seniors stop noticing the camera within minutes, and the rest of the day pretty much plays itself out.
We Shoot (and Have the Best Time Doing It)
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We Plan Together
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Pick the date you want, secure it with the session fee, and we're underway. Prep guides, a quick style questionnaire, and personalized wardrobe support land in your inbox right after we lock it in.
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how it works
Senior Photos in glencoe
Why Glencoe Seniors Choose Shalimar B Photography
Glencoe families tend to value things that hold up over time. The houses, the gardens, the family traditions, the schools, the kind of beauty that doesn't shout for attention.
When we plan your Glencoe senior session, we lean into what the village already gives us. The lakefront and Glencoe Beach. The Chicago Botanic Garden if your senior loves the gardens. Downtown Glencoe for some hometown texture. We can also flip into Chicago for an entirely different mood, then close at my North Center studio for editorial range.
Every full senior session includes professional hair and makeup, personalized styling support, 2 locations (plus my North Center studio), and unlimited outfit changes. Your senior arrives ready. I take care of the rest.
frequently asked questions
Plenty of options! I'll start by asking what spots feel meaningful to your senior. The Glencoe Beach lakefront? A walk through the ravines? The Chicago Botanic Garden? A downtown Glencoe block? A Chicago location for contrast? My location guide is built across 19 years of shooting Glencoe, the rest of the North Shore, and the city. Full senior sessions include 2 locations plus my Ravenswood studio, so you can stay local, mix in the city, or do both.
Where can I take my senior photos in glencoe?
You'll get tons of guidance on this, but to start - this is the moment to pull out the wardrobe stops! Most seniors bring 3-5 outfits per session. Full senior sessions include personalized styling support and unlimited outfit changes. Outfits range from really dressy (a great dress, a tailored blazer, something with presence) to fully casual (denim, vintage tees, the favorite hoodie). It depends entirely on your senior's style. The #1 rule is to stay true to who they actually are.
What should I wear for my senior photos?
A full Glencoe senior session runs approximately 3-4 hours (starting with hair/makeup application). I keep shooting until the sun sets because that golden hour light is everything, and it's what makes your portraits glow.
How long will my glencoe senior session last?
99.9% of the seniors I shoot tell me they feel awkward in front of the camera before we start. But I help with all of it. I'll show you what to do, how to do it, and what to do with your hands (always the trickiest part). I also turn the camera around early on so you can see how photogenic you actually are right out of the gate. By the time we get rolling, you won't feel awkward at all. You'll feel like a pro.
What if I’m awkward in front of the camera?
Totally fair concern. Most seniors I work with have never had their hair or makeup done professionally before, and there's worry about not looking like themselves or having too much makeup applied. The artists I work with are some of the BEST in Chicago, specifically trained to apply makeup for camera (which is its own discipline, different from event glam). They'll work closely with your senior to make sure she's happy with the result, and they'll fix anything that doesn't feel right. Bring inspiration photos for the artist - it always helps. (We'll cover this on our Zoom too.)
I’m nervous about having my Hair/Makeup done.
About two weeks after your session, you'll be invited to the Ravenswood studio to view and order your senior images. (Cannot wait for that part!)
When will my senior photos be ready to order?
Customer service is a huge part of how I work, and my goal is to make ordering easy and stress-free. You'll order your photos at an in-person ordering session at the Ravenswood studio about two weeks after your senior shoot. Most families find it genuinely fun.
How do I order my Graduation Photos?
Your prints and products are ready four to six weeks after your order is placed.
When will my final products be ready?
Yes! I've photographed seniors from New Trier, North Shore Country Day, Loyola Academy, and a long list of other schools across the North Shore and Chicago. Every session is built around your senior, never around the school.
Do you work with seniors from glencoe-area high schools?
Ready to Book Your Glencoe Senior Portraits?
Senior sessions book up fast - especially summer and early fall. If you're a Glencoe parent or a high school senior ready to lock in the best day of your senior year, let's talk.
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