Illinois 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.

Elizabeth Bailey of Studio Bliss Photography creates portrait sessions centered on authenticity and artistry. She describes her work as legacy-driven and nurturing, with a focus on helping clients feel seen, supported, and confident in front of the camera. Her portrait offerings include seniors, headshots, personal branding, maternity, family, newborn, dance, and engagement sessions. The result… 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

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

Courtney Gray of RG Photography by Courtney is a Springfield, Illinois portrait photographer serving families throughout Central Illinois. Her work centers on natural, candid images for families, newborns, fresh 48 sessions, seniors, and milestone moments. Courtney describes her approach as calm, patient, and connection-centered, with sessions designed to feel relaxed, comfortable, and easy to… 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

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