Chicago Portrait Photographers

Lillybelle Rose Photography a premier newborn portrait studio in Oak Brook, Illinois, serving Chicago and its suburbs since 2009. Francine also offers modern maternity portraits and milestone sessions.

Jen Madigan is a Chicago newborn and family photographer focused on in-home sessions that feel relaxed, natural, and stress-free. Her work centers on genuine connection and the “beautifully messy” moments of family life, with a style that avoids stiff posing and props. She also photographs maternity, children, pet portraits, and Chicago personality portraits. A former nanny and dog mom, Jen says… Read more

Shalimar B Photography creates confident, timeless senior portraits for high school seniors who want photos that feel like them, not cookie-cutter. Shalimar’s approach is built around listening first, then guiding each session with expert posing, professional hair and makeup, and a final in-studio reveal that keeps the experience easy for seniors and reassuring for moms. She focuses on… Read more

Kristen Hazelton is a portrait photographer who focuses on seniors, graduates, and families. A former molecular plant biologist, she brings a thoughtful, encouraging approach to helping people show up beautifully, comfortably, and authentically in front of the camera. She is known for making sessions feel easy, fun, and empowering, especially for clients who want more confidence in their… Read more

Ron McKinney Photography is built around dance portraiture, with artistic, edgy studio lighting at the center of the work. The studio also creates senior, family, headshot, athlete, and musician portraits, along with specialty rain and color powder sessions. Ron also teaches and coaches photographers through workshops and individual or group coaching, reflecting a strong education side to the… Read more