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Sometimes it’s nice to change it up and select a location that you wouldn’t normally think of for portraits. Here in the Fox Valley we have four hidden gems with downtown Aurora, downtown St. Charles, downtown Geneva, and downtown Batavia. Each offers it’s own distinct character, and something different that you may enjoy! Downtown Aurora […]

February 4, 2021

That Urban Vibe

A high school senior stand agains a colorful mural in downtown Aurora.

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You already know that senior photos are important, so the next step is to decide when to set up a session that works around your schedule, but also accentuates your senior. You want them to look and feel their best so their personality can shine through each photo. There are benefits and drawbacks to having […]

February 4, 2021

When Should I Schedule My High School Senior Session?

A high school senior is holding a hockey stick and smiling at the camera.

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Senior photos are one of the essentials of graduation. It’s a great way to commemorate all the hard work that was put into a highly deserved education. It is also a great way for the seniors to celebrate new chapters of life that are going to take them to places they’ve never been before.   “Sometimes […]

August 7, 2020

Why Senior Photos Are Important

A high school senior girl is lying in the grass on a quilt during sunset with her head on her hand.

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Every picture tells a story. One of the most frequent questions I get before a session is, “What should I wear?”. I always hesitate with a response because the answer isn’t as simple as one would think. There are so many factors that play in like will the session be indoors or outdoors? Will it be during the spring or fall? What is the manner of the session? The questions are […]

July 28, 2020

What to Wear to a Session

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90% of parenting is thinking about when you can lie down again. Anonymous When my children were younger, I felt like we were in the car all the time. And I mean ALL the time. Gymnastics, dance, soccer… you name it we were on the road to it. As they grew older, those recreational experiences […]

May 16, 2020

The Busiest Days

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It was the absolute perfect evening for Maddie’s high school senior portrait session. Maddie chose LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve because of its diverse scenery and its gorgeous fall colors. We couldn’t have asked for a better sunset! Maddie is one of those people that when you meet them, you can’t help but smile.  She is […]

March 30, 2020

Maddie | High School Senior | Geneva, IL

Doesn't this look like the most peaceful spot?