Graduation Picture Time | Christina Bailitz Photography

Graduation is a time to celebrate

Graduation season is a busy one and an important one.

I always say you will remember the year you graduate because it seems to be a question as you age that will be asked. It is a year that you start a whole new chapter, wether that is celebrating your advancement from preschool/kindergarten to elementary school, junior high to high school, or high school to your next chapter. These are special times.

Booking a graduation session gives you images to treasure and reflect on. I always encourage to book sessions before graduation because graduation season always seems to get busy.

Graduation Sessions can be a mini session or All-in session and can be booked at the studio or another location. The focus of this session is your graduate and I like to make this experience about them. Like the session above, we did some shirt & tie images and then some relaxed. Booking your own photography session is an experience and allows you to capture your child in a way that is your vision.

Christina Bailitz Photography | Branding Photography Session

You put your heart into your work - but when was the last time you were photographed & showcased?

In a world where entrepreneurship is everywhere from websites to social media to ads in print, it is essential for you, the owner, to get your face in front of potential clients. I know especially as a photographer, I don’t love the idea of a photo shoot of just me, but I know it connects me with people and my job is all about connections.

So I was honored I got asked to capture another photographers branding session, as she is focusing on marketing and connecting with her clients on her new launch. Before the session we connected through a questionnaire with some details on outfits and goals. We started the session with an overview of her new branding and chatted on some details such as:

• How will you use these images? Website? Instagram? Facebook? Is there an orientation that works better?

• Do you like photographs of yourself on a certain side (and don’t be shy many people prefer one side over the other)?

• We chatted on thoughts of action photos - close up - full body- headshots?

• And then my biggest ask of my clients - I am going to show you straight out of the camera (SOOC) and when you see what you like tell me and when you don’t tell me too so we can work toward more likes.

This is a little reminder to all that have profile pictures, websites, social media that you are connecting with others, make sure to invest in YOU and get images to share you love! Because in a world with so much work behind these amazing machines not everyone gets to see the smiles you have working.

Class of 2023 Senior Session | Chicago - Beverly Neighborhood

Graduation is near - this is your year

My All-In Senior photo sessions are unique to each senior as they pick the location(s) and outfits. This session allows them to be themselves and their personality to shine. I love when my seniors pick a location that is special to them or they are so excited to be at.

Some of my favorite tips for Senior Sessions are:

• Choose a season you like - just because you so many sessions happening in summer & fall doesn’t mean that is the only time to take your senior pictures.

• Choose outfits you are comfortable in to move and make you feel like YOU. Coming in an outfit that is not you will not result in images you love. This is a session about YOU.

• What is your vision for your images - choose a location(s) that fits - I am happy to help with locations as there are so many in the Chicago area - we can find the one for you!

• Think of the number of images you are looking for as if you want more than 10 book the ALL-IN session. It will give you extra time and more options and result in less decision making later.

• Incorporate your high school activities in your session - these activities have been a part of your high school story and feel free to bring them into your session.

If you are still looking to capture your senior season - let’s chat.

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Class of 2024 I am starting a list to reach out to at the end of the school year to get your sessions booked in the season you want!!

Chicago Golden Hour Beach Family Session | Chicago Photographer

Our gorgeous Chicago skyline is the perfect backdrop

Golden hour is a beautiful time to capture your family with the beautiful Chicago Skyline and Lake Michigan. If you are a family that enjoys the city, this is a bucket list photo shoot or if you are coming into Chicago for vacation - vacation is a great time to take family pictures and capture your adventure! Truly we are blessed with an amazing lakefront just a car drive away and some great restaurants to visit after your session!

This summer Christina Bailitz Photography will be offering beach sessions so watch the schedule for 2019 Beach Golden Hour Sessions.