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Looking for gorgeous photos and confidence-filled photoshoots?

I'm Kristen, an award-winning Oak Park IL senior and family photographer serving Chicagoland and the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm internationally published and featured, a former plant biologist, a mom to two wonderful kids, a wife to one awesome nerd, and a lover of weird plants, sunshine, and chocolate chips.

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Oak Park IL Senior and Family Photographer

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I help people feel comfortable and confident in their photos.

40+ 5-star Google reviews agree: I shine at helping my clients feel as comfortable as possible in front of the lens and get photos that let your personalities shine! I'm an award-winning Oak Park IL senior and family photographer serving Chicagoland and the San Francisco Bay Area.

here's what i Photograph:

Seniors

Want fun, genuine, awkward-free photos? Come see the portfolio and learn more about the way Kristen Hazelton Photography captures your Senior Story.

Here for this!

Families

As a mom, I know that our time with our kids is precious, fleeting, and occasionally frustrating. I promise your photo experience with me will be frustration-free.

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MY MISSION

Help clients easily, authentically, and beautifully show up in photos and have

fun while they're at it!

ISFP, plant mom, and caffeine opportunist

I help seniors and families feel super confident during their portrait sessions.

I'm an award-winning senior and family photographer based out of Oak Park, IL and Livermore, CA, serving Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm a former plant biologist, a mom to two wonderful kids, a wife to one awesome nerd, and a lover of weird plants, sunshine, and chocolate chips.

About me

"Kristen came in with great and fun energy right off the bat and got us all smiling and we look natural and happy."

— Kate

She was patient, kind, and very personable. Oh, and the photos? Incredible!

— Lindsey

Kristen has such a gift for getting just the right angle in each photo. There were no awkward poses- just very natural, organic shots.

— Natalie

Serving Chicagoland and the San Francisco East Bay Area since 2019

How do I pull it off? I'm a senior and family photographer serving Chicago, IL and based out of Oak Park, IL during the school year, and I'm a San Francisco Bay Area photographer based out of Livermore, CA during academic breaks. Join the mailing list to be the first to know my travel schedule!

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