Tips, guides, and stories to help you get the most from your photo sessions
Family · October 26, 2026
Your dog is part of the family, so of course they belong in your family photos. Here is how to get a calm dog, happy kids and photos that look like home, outdoors or in your living room.
Family · October 5, 2026
A Hanukkah photoshoot is a family session built around the menorah, the candles and the people you light them with. Here is when to book for cards, how candlelight photos work, and what to wear.
Family · September 29, 2026
Planning Christmas family photos for this year's card? Here is when to book, how in-home and outdoor holiday sessions compare, what to wear, and what it costs on the North Shore.
Tips · September 22, 2026
Engagement photoshoot cost in Chicago, from published 2026 guides and from my own pricing: what the ranges mean, what drives them, and what you should get for the money.
Maternity · September 22, 2026
Maternity photoshoot cost in Chicago and the North Shore: the 2026 published ranges, what drives them, and what my natural light maternity sessions cost.
Family · September 21, 2026
A fall family photoshoot means warm light, changing leaves, and the busiest season of the year to book. Here is when to schedule, where to shoot, and what to wear on the North Shore.
Newborn · September 17, 2026
A plain answer on newborn photography cost in the Chicago area: what published guides show, what my in-home sessions cost, and what you should get for the money.
Tips · September 16, 2026
What family photos cost in Skokie and the North Shore, what the national averages look like in 2026, and how to compare packages that are structured differently.
Newborn · September 15, 2026
In-home newborn sessions and studio sessions give you different photos and a different day. Here is an honest comparison from a photographer who works in your home.
Locations · July 20, 2026
You don't have to head downtown for stunning engagement photos. From Grosse Point Lighthouse and Gillson Park to the Chicago Botanic Garden and quiet Rosewood Beach, here are my favorite North Shore spots, and exactly why each one works.
Tips · July 3, 2026
Golden hour, early mornings with toddlers, overcast skies, and the midday window to avoid. A Skokie photographer's guide to timing your outdoor family session so the light works for you, not against you.
Locations · June 15, 2026
From Glencoe beaches and the Chicago Botanic Garden to Fort Sheridan, Gillson Park, and quieter spots in Evanston and Skokie, here are the outdoor family photo locations I return to again and again across Chicago's North Shore.
Locations · April 13, 2026
A look at this romantic Garfield Park Conservatory engagement session, plus why this Chicago location works so well for couples who want greenery, soft light, and a calm indoor setting.
Maternity · March 26, 2026
Wondering about maternity photos? Here's everything you need to know about timing, outfit ideas, what the session looks like, and why it's worth it.
Newborn · March 23, 2026
Timing is everything with newborn photography. Here's when to book, what happens during the session, and how to prepare so everything goes smoothly.
Locations · March 20, 2026
Spring is here and it's the perfect time to book a family session! Here are some of the best locations in Skokie, Evanston, and Wilmette, plus a winter option for next time, with tips for the best time to shoot at each one.
Tips · March 19, 2026
Family photo outfit ideas by season and by session type, plus the simple coordinate-not-match rule I give every family before a session.
