Providence Catholic High School Senior Photos | Frankfort Photographer | Christina Bailitz Photography

One Session, Twice the fun!

Growing up with siblings is definitely fun, but having a twin to share those big milestones with is such a special experience! 

Twin senior sessions allow you to have the best of both worlds for your graduates - a mix of individual photos and photos together of them with their first friend. 

Twice the fun doesn’t end there - locations like Downtown Frankfort give your graduates a mix of that urban and nature based feel all within one location and scheduling a spring session allows your graduates to incorporate their next step in addition to the classic senior photos. 

Class of 2026 - make sure to reach out to schedule your senior session and check out the different senior session packages on my website!

First Birthday Studio Session | New Lenox | Christina Bailitz Photography Mermaid Fun and Turning One - First Birthday Milestone Session

Turning One!!!

A year full of so many firsts, memories, and growth. 

I always feel honored to capture your family’s memories - and I absolutely love getting to see your babies growing up from their newborn to first birthday sessions and beyond. 

And studio sessions at the New Lenox studio are the perfect way to celebrate first birthdays!

Not worrying about weather and having flexibility with scheduling allow you to focus on celebrating your little one. The clean, classic white studio provides a perfect backdrop for both simple images and a personalized theme that we can work together on! 

Marist High School Senior Photos | Beverly (Chicago) | Christina Bailitz Photography Capturing memories where you grew up -

Yes - Let’s customize your senior session!

As high school years come to a close and college move-in is around the corner, the place you call home becomes even more special.

With senior photos, I always tell people to not be afraid to personalize your senior session experience to capture the images that represent YOUR story. Capturing your senior session where you grew up is such a special experience and leaves you with keepsakes of home as you embark on your new chapter! 

Purdue University Graduation Photos | West Lafayette | Christina Bailitz Photography

that week you transition from a student to an alumni - boiler up!

College truly years tend to go by in a blink as these young adult mature into amazing people ready to start a career. It really is surreal when you stop and think of how much they have grown from freshman year to cap & gown.

At West Lafayette - Senior week is that week they get to stay on campus and enjoy the days without finals and enjoy Purdue with their peers. The friends that they met and soon will have many miles between with no see you back in August. These years on campus are such a special part of their journey and the WHY to do on campus graduation pictures.

When you book an on campus graduation session you be capturing pictures at a place that was home to them for a short period of time. For 2025 Grads - I will be on campus at the end of April and one day during senior week!!

I often get asked WHEN should I book an on campus grad session?

Graduation slots are released by March 1st for the spring season

Can I take pictures with a group?

The answer is absolutely YES! There are two group packages and in each package individual and group image will be taken.

What is the turn around time for pictures?

The turnaround time for pictures is two weeks but you can RUSH them for a fee and have them in 72 hours.

In Home Lifestyle Newborn & Family Photography | Chicago Newborn Photographer

Capturing your memories in your home

When I get invited to a home to capture a lifestyle newborn session in home - I love using the rooms of your home that are special to you. Including the family members not only the newborn in most of the images. The focus for me is the connection in the family in the place you make your memories and less posed moments. I love using your favorite blankets, where you snuggle up with your baby, including your pets and learning about your family.

The newborn days really go by fast, so I love capturing little moments in the crib as soon that mattress will be way down and they will be standing it.

I love getting to capture family snuggles, the littleness of baby fitting in your arms or on legs, the sweet little fingers and toes and so much more.

As my children are grown almost all 18 now, I tell all my clients my favorite part of the newborn session is getting pictures with the family. The newborn days go by lightning fast and we take so many pictures of the sweet baby but don’t jump in enough or get to capture the sweet moments together. So I love to deliver these type of images because everyone will tell you and it is so cliche but it really does go by fast.

Newborn sessions with Christina Bailitz Photography can be at your home or at the studio. These sessions require a little time and investments but I promise you - they will be treasures!!

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Graduation Photos | Christina Bailitz Photography

HOW FAST DOES 4 YEARS OF college GO BY?

Ask a senior who just completed 120 hours of college classes…

The number of years of college can be different for each graduate but one thing that is the same for them all is the finish line on their path which is their graduation.

Graduation is a special time to celebrate when you are on campus and when you have graduation pictures already done on graduation day you can just celebrate.

When you book an on campus graduation session you be capturing pictures at a place that was home to them for a short period of time - where they grew up a little more, met many new friends, created many memories in class and out class, and acquired skills and personal growth to bring into the next chapter of career or more education.

I often get asked WHEN should I book an on campus grad session?

By mid-February I will release dates I will be on campus in Champaign and available for UIUC graduates. However there will be certain dates that Memorial Stadium is open historically so if these dates do not align we can discuss adding additional time if enough interest.

Can I take pictures with a group?

The answer is absolutely YES! There are two group packages and in each package individual and group image will be taken.

What is the turn around time for pictures?

The turnaround time for pictures is two weeks but you can RUSH them for a fee and have them in 72 hours.

Maternity Photographer | Christina Bailitz Photography | Tinley Park →

Magical MATERNITY moments

From the positive test to watching your body change to feeling those first flutters. Pregnancy is a miraculous journey. And no two pregnancy’s are the same.

Once your baby arrives, you will have plenty of pictures of your sweet baby, but it is so very important to have the parents and siblings in pictures too as they are also a part of this story. So I always encourage parents to jump into pictures.

So YES YES YES take the maternity pictures!!!

Momma you are glowing and beautiful!

Your growing belly is a GIFT and BEAUTIFUL!

It grows and changes each week to bring you a sweet baby.

My babies have grown up as fast as everyone warned me and I can tell you I WISH I took maternity pictures with someone that had the eye and creativity to capture those angles of the amazing baby bump I had. So I will share this with you all over and over because I can’t go back to capture that phase!!

IF YOU ARE EXPECTING…. THIS IS FOR YOU……

If you book a maternity and newborn session you will receive a $100 discount on your newborn session. Maternity sessions are when it is best for YOU but as a guideline I usually suggest between 32-26 weeks. Sessions can be booked through the website or contact me directly to book a time good for you and your family.

I promise you maternity images will be dear to your heart!!

Baby First Year Milestone Session | Tinley Park Baby Photographer

MILESTONES

In a Babies first year, they will reach so many milestones from the first time you hold them in your arms till they have their first birthday, so when should you book a photo session?

At Christina Bailitz Photography, you will find I don’t have specific milestone sessions as packages because each child reaches milestones at different times. If you were to ask me when to capture them during their first year, I chat with you on moments you may be looking forward to such as a baptism, around a holiday, or other moments. My motto is to book milestone sessions when you are ready for them and they are at a stage you want to happen, except when it comes to their first birthday! I always say capping them at ONE is one milestone I recommend.

First Year milestone sessions can be booked through the website or contact me directly to book a time good for you and your family. Sessions can be in the Frankfort photography studio or outdoors -pending season allows.

Tinley Park High School Senior Photos | Christina Bailitz Photography

HOW FAST DOES 4 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL GO BY?

Ask a senior…

When freshman year starts so many will say these will be the fastest four years, and then you blink and suddenly the end of high school is on the horizon and so many choices are waiting to be made.

This is a very special season for the high school senior and their family. So capturing these moments are truly a milestone you should hire a photographer for. I always tell seniors when we meet you will ALWAYS remember the year you graduated high school as it is an anchor in so many conversations to come in your future.

I often get asked WHEN should I book a senior photo session?

I schedule seniors starting the summer going into senior year till graduation or even after they get their cap and gown that summer. My biggest recommendation is to find a time that works for your senior and they are excited for this session. Sports and extracurriculars can keep students busy so there is no ONE time that is best.

Class of 2024 this spring there is still time to capture your senior season and Class of 2025 I am so excited to get your senior sessions booking and hear about your senior picture visions and making them come to life!

Senior Experience Package Image Showcase
Here's a glimpse of the moments captured during our Senior Experience Package sessions. These images reflect the strength, confidence, and individuality of each senior as they step into their next chapter. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to encapsulating genuine emotions, I am proud to present a collection that embodies the essence of this milestone.