Fine Art photo Sessions
Life Moves quickly and it’s easy to miss the little moments. I can help you hold onto the memories through creative Portraiture.
From elevated maternity photos to artful family, baby, or senior portraits, let’s make time to document the people and life stages that you love.
Step 1: Scheduling Your Portrait Session
My process begins with a short phone call to get to know you and create a loose game plan for the timing, location, and aesthetic of the shoot. These initial steps keeps your preferences at the center and include suggestions for how to make the shoot a success.
In order to reserve a shoot date, the first step is to sign a photography contract and pay a session fee of $275. The session fee includes up to 90 minutes of photography and covers everything from our consultation, location scouting, coordinating studio spaces, camera and lighting equipment, photography, post production, and editing. The session fee does not include digital files. To offer the most flexibility for your needs and priorities, digital photos are offered for an additional price after the shoot so that you can view all the images and then choose the number you want to invest in.
Once we find a date for the shoot, booking is 100% online and takes just a few minutes.
As you pull out your calendar, here are a few things to consider:
If you have an important date you need photos by, be sure to book a shoot at least 4-7 weeks in advance to ensure sufficient shoot prep and editing time.
The best times of day for beautiful natural light are early in the morning and early evening (usually 1.5 hours before sunset).
If you’d prefer to shoot in a studio or your home, I bring a complete set of professional lighting equipment. Shooting indoors also gives us more flexibility with what time we shoot and the ability to style the space a bit, if necessary.
Chicago has sporadic weather at times, so if there’s an unexpected drop in temperature or it’s supposed to rain on our shoot date, I can reschedule for another day as long as it’s within the same month as the original date. If it’s winter or early spring before the flowers are blooming, I’ve learned from experience that shooting indoors is the way to go.
Step 2: photo Shoot day!
The day of the session, please block off 2 hours for the shoot (that includes photography gear set up, wardrobe changes, or moving locations) and plan for 60-90 minutes of that time for photography. If we’re shooting in a busy location in the city, block off additional buffer time for parking.
Maternity:
Plan to schedule your shoot between 28-32 weeks, when your belly is round, but you're still comfortable to pose. If you're expecting twins, consider scheduling a few weeks earlier. And if you're looking for comfort and convenience, consider having your shoot at home. There’s something really intimate about that! If space or weather is an issue, renting a studio is a great option. However, if you're in search of a stunning backdrop, there's nothing quite like the natural beauty of outdoor locations during sunset or sunrise.
Family & Baby:
Once we decide on the location(s) of our photos, I like to find an easy and fun activity for families to do together to make space for lots of natural interactions between everyone. Many times, the best photos happen in the unposed shots. For newborn photos, we’ll plan for a time of day that spans the end of a nap, waking up and feeding, and maximizing baby’s happiest awake hours. Also, I’m flexible with adding buffer time for potential wardrobe malfunctions or any child meltdowns. We typically stay within the 60-90 minute range, I’m happy to make room for the unpredictable.
Senior photos:
To fully embrace this special time in a senior’s life, I recommend brainstorming a location and “vibe” of the shoot that matches the interests and personality of the person being photographed. We’ll use our consultation call to map this out, but during the shoot, expect to bring a change of clothes and most likely shoot at two locations. If you want to start out with casual clothes and end in something more formal, many people find this structure really fun. If there is a certain activity, hobby, or musical instrument that you want featured, please let me know during our consultation so we can work that into the shoot!
Step 3: Receiving your photos
Within 3-4 weeks of your session, you’ll receive an email from me letting you know that your photos are ready to be viewed. Since your first time viewing the photos is one of the most exciting parts of the whole photo shoot process, I like to make it a fun event by sending you a custom slideshow to view! My hope is that you’ll gather around the biggest screen you have so that you can see all your photos for the first time together, and really relive that experience. You’ll have access to the slideshow for 24 hours, similar to a movie rental, so you can watch it as many times as you’d like. Then, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about which of the three collections you’d like to purchase.
Collections
After the shoot, you'll have the opportunity to choose from 3 different collections based on the photos you love most. Rather than committing to a specific number of images upfront, this approach lets you see your gallery first and then decide exactly how many photos you'd like to keep and your investment level.
Your session fee covers the photo shoot itself, and collections are available as a separate purchase afterward. Once you've selected your preferred collection, you'll gain full access to download and save your chosen photos.
This gives you complete control over your final selection without feeling locked into a pre-shoot package decision.
$475
Your choice of 15 high resolution digital files
$100 print credit good towards anything in the gallery store: prints, frames, albums, digital files, and more.
$875
A complete set of high resolution digital files
$600 print credit good towards anything in the gallery store: prints, frames, albums, digital files, and more.
$675
Your choice of 25 high resolution digital files
$300 print credit good towards anything in the gallery store: prints, frames, albums, digital files, and more.
What is Print Credit?
To help you truly enjoy your investment and ensure your beautiful photos don't just sit on a computer, every collection includes a generous print credit—think of it like a gift card for the print store. Whether you're a design enthusiast or prefer ready-made options, the store's intuitive software makes it easy to create stunning holiday cards, albums, and other keepsakes. You can also choose from countless pre-designed templates.
There's something magical about seeing your portraits printed and displayed in your home rather than just viewed on a screen. The experience of holding an expertly crafted album or seeing your family's smiling faces on your wall brings these memories to life in a completely different way. I'm excited for you to discover that transformation.
Here's a sample of what's available in the print store:
Deckled Edge Fine Art Print
These prints are individually handled with a passionate eye for quality and detail. They feature hand torn deckled edges and a lightly defined felt structure with brilliant colors and striking contrasts.
5x7 / $30
8x10 / $68
Canvas print
These handcrafted gallery wraps are created with archival inks and a poly/cotton blend canvas. A semi-gloss finish highlights the subtle weave texture and protects from all scratches & fingerprints.
Arrives ready to hang with black paper backing, sawtooth hangers, and bumpers.
Available in a variety of sizes. Depth: 1.5”.
8x8 / $85.50
11x14 / $126
Professional Lab Print
Printed on fine art cotton paper with a smooth surface and museum grade quality that is durable and long lasting. Choose to display them in a decorative box, metal stand, or matted frame. There are endless possibilities for creativity.
4x6 / $20
8x10 / $37
Everyday Album with Linen Cover
These premium albums feature semi-matte paper that provide vibrant color definition and a modern, flat finish. You can choose from an assortment of simple and elegant design options for a streamlined process. 10 spreads (20 pages) are included in the price below. Additional spreads (1 spread = 2 pages) can be added. Prices for additional spreads start at $12 each.
8x8 / $395
10x10 / $595
my clients walk away from the photo shoot experience relieved by how easy the process was, thrilled with the images, and filled with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and power of professional imagery.
“The images Chloe took of our family were just what we had in mind, and they captured each individual's natural expression and smile. As a bonus, she was a pleasure to work with - easygoing, relaxed and very patient with our children. Her work was outstanding and we look forward to cherishing the family photos she created for us for years to come.”
-Amy, Family Portraits
My husband and I have used Chloe for our engagement shoot and now our maternity pictures! She is so friendly and easy to work with. After getting our vision of the type of pictures we were going for, she found the perfect location for the photoshoot. She did a great job guiding us with poses and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photoshoot went so smoothly and the pictures turned out great! I was thankful she told me exactly how to hold my arms and she would fix any stray hairs or help me refresh my smile through the shoot. We are thrilled with the overall experience and would highly recommend Chloe as your go-to photographer!”
- Noelle, Maternity Portraits
“Chloe is a natural. She’s able to capture both candid and posed shots with ease. Her professionalism and kindness are present through the entire process from the first time communicating to final handoff of pictures.”
Rachel, Baby Portraits
