Boldly, Confidently, You
Custom-tailored photoshoots for graduates who want a fun, empowering experience and captivating, personality-filled portraits
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I help people see
the beauty
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MY MISSION
To provide an absolutely custom senior portrait experience for my clients so they can joyfully, comfortably, and confidently let their authentic personality shine.
This is how I design your luxury senior portrait experience!
“She was super fun to work with and had great ideas to make my photo shoot dreams come to life!"
"I found Kristen while researching online for a senior photographer in the Chicago area, and I am SO glad I stumbled across her! Kristen had such a fun, positive energy that helped calm my nerves before and during my shoot. She was super fun to work with and had great ideas to make my photo shoot dreams come to life! THANK YOU, Kristen!! ❤️💐"
- Client c/o 2022
01 / 03
“She really helped make it a comfortable and fun experience.”
I had an amazing experience with Kristen! I am not usually super comfortable when taking pictures, but she really helped make it a comfortable and fun experience. I enjoyed my session a lot and love how the photos turned out. Definitely recommend!!!
- Meredith, OPRFHS class of '23
02 / 03
"The pictures of our daughter are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Kristen is THE BEST!"
"Kristen was so incredible to work with on our daughter's senior pictures. She made the entire process effortless end to end and was super responsive every step of the way. She even went to scout the location we selected at the time of day we picked to ensure everything would be just right. My daughter was so nervous for the shoot and went in to it thinking she wasn't photogenic at all. As we walked away from the session she said Kristen made it so much fun. Not to mention, the pictures of our daughter are absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Kristen is THE BEST!"
- Lyla's mom, OPRFHS c/o 2022
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Retro CALifornia downtown Photoshoot, with a hint of Harry Styles
College graduation photos at the University of Chicago with a Puppy and Champagne!
Oak Park Library, Lake St Theater, Downtown Oak Park, Amphitheater Senior Pictures
UC San Diego Graduation Photos and La Jolla Shores/Scripps
Ravenswood Estate, Vineyard, Alden Lane, and Downtown Pleasanton Senior Photos
Early Spring & Urban grunge senior portraits at Ping tom Park in Chicago's Chinatown
Art InSTITUTE/ DIVERGENT DOWNTOWN GRUNGE/70's RECORD STORE/TAYLOR SWIFT FOLKLORE
Downtown Chicago / Wrigley Building / Lincoln Park / North Avenue Beach Senior Photos
Peak Spring Flowers/
Equestrian Estate/Vibing at the Lake
Lincoln Park, North Avenue Beach, Ballet Senior Photos with a Dash of Harry Styles Flair
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"...Exactly what my daughter envisioned for her senior photos."
Riverside-Brookfield High School
"Kristen put in a lot of effort to find the perfect location and time of day to capture exactly what my daughter envisioned for her senior photos. The session was easy, comfortable, and calm - my daughter usually isn't a fan of having her photo taken, but she had no issue during the shoot and even enjoyed it. The photos are stunning and capture her personality. We're grateful for beautiful results!"
Senior pictures in Chicago
How Works
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Inquire
Reach out! Contact me for my Pricing Guide and FAQ and let's get this ball rolling!
Photoshoot Planning Session
Let's dream up something fun together! Tell me what you're excited about - swimming? dance? theater? Let's find a unique way to showcase your senior story.
Booking
Sign your portrait contract and send over your session date retainer fee to officially be ON THE BOOKS! 🎉
Schedule Hair and Makeup
I'll share the contact information of my trusted hair and makeup artists so you can feel confident on your session day that you'll feel and look your best! Don't want hair and makeup? That's totally fine, too!
Outfit & Location Planning Session
Read through my detailed Senior Style Guide and chat with me during your wardrobe consultation so you can feel assured that your outfits will look great with every location!
Photoshoot!
Session Day!! Arrive a little early and plan to have a fantastic time! My clients always remark on how much fun they have during their session!
Image Viewing & Ordering Session
No later than 3 weeks after your portrait session we'll have your Image Reveal and Ordering Session! Clients love watching me design their photo products in real-time, so you can be assured your photos will be displayed just the way you want them!
"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
Chicago
The Metropolitan areas Where I work
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Seattle
Tucson
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I CARE ABOUT THE DETAILS.
I CARE ABOUT IT DONE RIGHT.
I CARE ABOUT YOU, PERIOD.
Kristen Hazelton is a Chicago senior photographer who provides custom-tailored photoshoots with an award-winning client experience and stunning printed artwork.
What Makes KHP Different?
Designed in Real-Time
Stunning Heirloom Photo Products
I partner with the highest quality print labs to bring my clients stunningly crafted heirloom photo products. Each client has an Image Reveal and Ordering Session following their photoshoot where you can watch me design your wall art, albums, and other print products in real time, so that your photos will be ready for near-immediate display, rather than languishing on your hard drive and to do list.
Worried about clothing coordination? I'm here to help!
Styling & Wardrobe Consultations
Each senior client receives my comprehensive style guide so that you don't have to worry about how each outfit is going to work with each location and you don't need to stress about where to find the perfect wardrobe.
Each client also receives a wardrobe consultation with me 1 week before their session, so that you that can feel confident knowing your outfits are going to look great on camera!
Trusted Hair & Makeup Artist Recommendations
No need to stress about camera-ready looks!
I'm happy to share recommendations for trusted hair and makeup artists so that you can feel and look your best during your photoshoot and so that you won't have to stress about finding a good hair and makeup artist!
Worried about not looking like yourself? My artists work with you to be sure your makeup looks just the way you want it! Not interested in professional hair and makeup for your session? That's okay, too!
"Kristen was wonderful! She really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted out of my senior photos."
Graduating from college, 8th grade, getting an advanced or technical degree? Let's make sure your memories of these milestones are beautifully captured and preserved in heirloom albums and wall art. I'm a Chicago graduation photographer who also happily serves the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego.
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Investment
SESSION DATE RETAINER FEE | $250
COLLECTIONS START AT | $2,200
AVERAGE CLIENT INVESTMENT | $3,470
With KHP you'll get custom wardrobe and location planning, 3 hours of time during your session to provide a variety of looks and to really capture your personality and interests! Best of all, you know you're in good hands working with an internationally recognized and award-winning photographer to create a once-in-a-lifetime portrait experience. <3
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