Big senior year.
Photos that stand out.
northfield Senior Photographer
Senior year is bigger than you expect, and it disappears faster than you think. Your Northfield senior portraits should be the part you actually look forward to, not another item to handle.
make it count.
Nineteen years of senior portraits has taught me what every nervous teen really needs to hear walking through the door
You're more photogenic than you think.
Every. Single. Time. Promise.
Time disappears. The goal isn't a cookie-cutter session. It's a gallery so unmistakably you that it doesn't look like every other senior shoot.
We'll plan your senior session around you, your style, your favorite Northfield spots, a North Shore mix, or both.
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About two weeks after your session, you come to the Ravenswood studio for the reveal. We look through every image, identify favorites, and put together prints, albums, and digital products that match what your family actually wants on the wall.
You Fall in Love with Your Photos
step four
Hair and makeup come first. Then we head out. Every pose, every angle, every smile cue gets coached in real time so you never have to wonder what to do. Most seniors are past the awkward phase before the first outfit change is done, and from there the day flies.
We Shoot (and Have the Best Time Doing It)
step three
We Plan Together
step two
First thing: lock in a date. The session fee secures your spot and we're underway. Prep guides, a style questionnaire, and wardrobe support begin landing in your inbox right after we confirm your session.
Secure Your Session Date
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how it works
Senior Photos in Northfield
Why Northfield Seniors Choose Shalimar B Photography
Northfield is a tight-knit village where families know each other and senior year carries real weight. There's a lot of pride here, but it doesn't shout.
When we plan your Northfield senior session, we use the village's quiet charm as a backdrop and add the spots that matter to your senior. A Clarkson or Willow Park stretch. A nearby Winnetka or Glenview location. A Chicago location for contrast. We can close at my Ravenswood studio for visual range so the gallery doesn't feel one-note.
Every full senior session includes professional hair and makeup, personalized styling support, 2 locations (plus my Ravenswood studio), and unlimited outfit changes. Your senior arrives ready. I take care of the rest.
frequently asked questions
A surprising number of options! I'll start by asking what spots feel meaningful to your senior. A favorite park? A walking route they've been on since elementary school? A nearby Winnetka or Glenview spot they love? A Chicago location for contrast? My location guide is loaded with hidden gems across the entire North Shore and city, built across 19 years of shooting. Full senior sessions include 2 locations plus my Ravenswood studio, so we can absolutely combine a quiet Northfield setting with something visually different.
Where can I take my senior photos in northfield?
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 sharp jacket) to fully casual (a favorite tee, denim, the go-to sweatshirt). 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 Northfield 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 northfield 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, Loyola Academy, Regina Dominican, Glenbrook South, Glenbrook North, and a long list of other schools across the North Shore and Chicago. Every session is built around your senior, never the school.
Do you work with seniors from northfield-area high schools?
Ready to Book Your Northfield Senior Portraits?
Senior sessions book up fast - especially summer and early fall. If you're a Northfield parent or a high school senior ready to lock in the best day of your senior year, let's talk.
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