CHiCAGO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Expect more than just photos.

Hi, I'm Kristen, a Chicago portrait photographer serving graduating seniors and joyful families! I provide an award-winning, custom and comfortable client experience and stunning luxury artwork. I can't wait to meet you and tell your story!

I'm a Chicago portrait photographer dedicated to capturing your story beautifully, providing an outstanding client experience, and designing you stunning albums and wall art.  

Serving Chicagoland and the San Francisco Bay Area since 2019.

AT A GLANCE

Meet the Artist

artist, mother, scientist, gardener

Dedicated to preserving your moments beautifully and providing an outstanding client experience.

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Senior portraits uniquely tailored to bring out your personality and interests, with an award-winning client experience.

Senior Portraits

"Kristen was the best photographer I could have ever asked for and took amazing photos of me that I love."

-Mackenzie,
Granada High School

Serving graduates looking for bright and colorful cap and gown portraits that showcase their academic story and time on campus. I offer custom graduation announcement cards, and luxe album and gallery wall design services as well!

Graduation PORTRAITS

"Kristen was wonderful! She really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted out of my senior photos."

FAMILY PORTRAITS

Client reviews say I offer playful, comfortable, fun, beautiful and timeless family portraits. I  bring out the essence of your family's relationships and preserve your fleeting moments in stunning wall art, folio boxes, and albums.

"They are simply the best family photos we've ever had done."

- Amy

Chicago

Where I work

San Francisco

Santa Barbara

San Diego

Seattle

Tucson

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"Kristen was incredible to work with and I highly recommend her – 5 stars are simply not enough. Our family photos came out truly BEAUTIFUL and so much better than I ever could have imagined. She is professional, organized and incredibly talented. Every aspect of the experience was tailored to our family, including the location, wardrobe assistance and the style of the photos. She took the time to understand who we are and then captured us perfectly. We received a well-curated and thoughtful collection of both candid images that are natural, yet also thoughtful, as well as formal images that are graceful and full of life. We will cherish these photos forever and cannot wait to proudly display them in our home."

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"I can't wait to work with Kristen again someday. She is the best of the best. I highly recommend this talented artist."

From start to finish, Kristen is enthusiastic, energetic, positive and extraordinarily skilled. A consummate professional, she made me and my daughter feel completely at ease and comfortable at every stage. She thought of every detail and has an uncanny ability to remember likes, dislikes and preferences. No concern is too small for her attention, and no challenge insurmountable. Getting ready for the photo shoot was exciting, and boy was it fun! Kristen kept it light and kept it moving and didn't let any good photo opps go to waste, even while walking to/from locations. And the pictures--just wow! My daughter and I were blown away by the variety and quality. I can't wait to work with Kristen again someday. She is the best of the best. I highly recommend this talented artist.

-Client, Class of 2024

Serving Chicagoland and the San Francisco East Bay Area since 2019

How do I pull it off? I'm a Chicago portrait photographer serving Chicago, IL during the school year, and I'm a San Francisco Bay Area photographer during academic breaks. Join the mailing list to be the first to know my travel schedule!

Ready to make something

beautiful

together?

I take a limited number of clients each season so you can be assured of a high standard of attention and care.