Your only job?
I'll take it from there.
Chicago Senior portraits
Senior year has enough on your plate. Your portraits should be the part you actually look forward to.
show up.
I've spent 19 years figuring out how to make people look like the best version of themselves on camera
Including the ones who swear they're "not photogenic."
Spoiler: they always are.
Three hours will somehow feel like twenty minutes.
The goal isn't just great photos. It's photos that feel so undeniably YOU that you're obsessed with them.
We'll build your session around you — your style, your city, your energy.
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Two weeks later, you come to the studio for your image reveal. We go through your favorites together and create products that actually live in your home.
You Fall in Love with Your Photos
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Session day is yours. Hair and makeup, your music, your locations. I'll guide you through every pose so you always know what to do — and you'll be shocked how quickly you forget the camera is even there.
We Shoot (and Have the Best Time Doing It)
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We Plan Together
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Once you snag your date, you’re
locked in! We’ll start right away. You'll receive prep guides, a questionnaire, and everything you need to start getting excited.
Secure Your Session Date
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here's what to expect
HOW IT WORKS
"My daughter and I enjoyed her senior session so much!"
- gretchen, mom in chicago, il
"I saw all of her nervousness melt away as the day went on and she was in such high spirits afterward - she LOVED the experience so so much. A great day all around and an unexpected confidence booster to boot! We will treasure all the beautiful image for a lifetime. THANK YOU!
frequently asked questions
So many options! Of course I’m happy to make suggestions but I want to know if there are any spots in the city that are meaningful to you? A spot you and your friends frequented? That you want to remember forever? This is an area we will brainstorm and I’ll also share my location guide with you that has been curated over 19 years. Full senior sessions include 2 locations, in addition to my Chicago North Center studio.
Where can I take my senior photos?
This is another area where there will be much more information headed your way, but to start, this is the time to pull out all the stops!! Most seniors bring about 3-5 outfits for their sessions. Full senior sessions include personalized styling support and unlimited outfit changes. Outfits range from really dressy (think homecoming dresses!) to super casual (like skateboarding attire.) It all depends on your style. The #1 rule is to stay true to your personal style. Always.
What should I wear for my senior photos?
A full senior session will last approximately 3-4 hours (starting with and including hair/make up application.) I like to continue to shoot until the sun sets.
How long will my senior session last?
I’d say that 99.9% of the people that come to me say that they feel awkward in front of the camera, before we start. But I will help you with posing, I will show you what to do, and how to do it. I will tell you what to do with your hands - which is always the most awkward part!!! I’ll also show you the back of my camera during the photo session, so you’ll see how photogenic you ACTUALLY are! Once we get going, you won’t feel awkward, you’ll feel (and look) like a pro!!! I’ve got you!!
What if I’m awkward in front of the camera?
I understand. Many seniors that come to me haven't ever had their hair/makeup professionally done and may be concerned about not looking like themselves, or too much makeup being applied. I can assure you that I work with the BEST artists in Chicago and they are trained to apply makeup specifically for the camera. Also, they will work closely with you to make sure you are happy with the result. (And fix it if you aren't.) Additionally, I always recommend that seniors bring in hair/makeup looks to show the artist - this is always helpful. (I also go over this in my prep guide!)
I’m nervous about having my Hair/Makeup done.
Approximately two weeks after your session you will be invited to the studio to view and order your images. (I can't wait for you to see them!)
When will my senior photos be ready to order?
I place a high value on customer service, and my goal is to make things as easy and seamless for you as possible. For that reason, I will help you through the ordering process. You will order your photos at an in-person ordering session approximately two weeks after your senior photo session. Clients find this ordering session to be fun and easy!
How do I order my Graduation Photos?
Prints and products are ready four to six weeks after your order has been placed.
When will my final products be ready?
let's tell your story
I've photographed every personality type — the shy ones, the hams, the "I hate photos" crowd, all of them.
I know how to find what makes someone tick and pull it right into the frame. The goal is never a perfect pose.
It's a photo that looks so undeniably like you that you can't stop staring at it.
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