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Best Photographers For Kids Near Lincoln Square

By Jessica Cage

Right now, parents are searching for a way to capture their children, to freeze a moment in time. It's a new school year, a new stage in your child's life, and you do not want to forget a single detail. But who can you trust to create that memory? Finding the perfect photographer is often a difficult and nerve-wrecking time. Luckily, this list will guide you in the right direction for quality photography for your children.

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(Credit: Tiia Norsym Photography)

Tiia Norsym Photography

(773) 610-1008
www.tiianorsymphotography.com

Tiia Norysm is a great choice for your child's photographer because of her personal experiences with photography. She aims to capture genuine moments that not only encompass the image but also the emotional experience attached to that image. Photography of her own child helps to fuel her understanding of children and allows her to preserve that amazement forever. Tiia Norsym Photography offers multiple packages to help fulfill your photographic needs and will come to the location of your choice.

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(Credit: Jookie, a portrait boutique, Inc.)

Jookie, a portrait boutique, Inc.

4656 N Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 463-5665
www.jookiekids.com

At Jookie, family photography is the specialty. This upscale studio focuses on bringing a fun and artistic expression to the final product. Plan a visit for a consultation and get a better understanding of what Jookie has to offer. Not only will you leave with beautiful and long-lasting photos of your children, but you will also be exposed to unique and creative ways to display those photos for everyone to enjoy. Choose from one-of-a-kind frames, albums, image boxes, wall portraits or canvas collections. Visit the website for a sample view of the final project by browsing through the online portrait galleries.

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(Credit: Simply Jessie Photography)

Simply Jessie Photography

(773) 420-3071
www.simplyjessie.com

Simply Jessie Photography offers on-location photo shoots for you and your child. Get a fresh perspective and a creative eye to capture those moments in time that you just never want to let go of. Simply Jessie will do such a great job with your children's photos that you will want to go back for more. She also does an array of different family portraits and events. Although the website shows her based out of San Francisco, she does in fact do photography in the Chicago area.

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(Credit: Shalimar B Photography)

Shalimar B Photography

4001 N Ravenswood Ave., Suite 300B
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 230-5441
www.shalimarbphotography.com

Shalimar Beekman is a mother of two who finds inspiration in children. Through her lens, she aims to capture the natural curiosity and wonderment of a child. Her specialty is children of all ages, which brings a true focus to every photo. By the crisp and beautiful examples of her work available on the website, each shot will surely blow you away. Shalimar B Photography offers reasonable prices on both in-studio and on-location photo sessions. Sessions are flexible for breaks to take care of all of your child's needs as she sets no time limit. However most photo shoots last one to two hours.

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Krista Scarlavai Photography

(773) 322-7307
www.kristascarlavai.com

Krista Scarlavai has been inspired by photography from a very young age. She believes that through photography, she can create a time capsule, something you can take out years from now and travel back to a time or place forgotten. For a parent, when time seems to be passing so quickly, preventing those moments from slipping away is a priceless thing. Krista works exclusively on location within the Chicagoland, Indianapolis and Lexington areas. Visit her website to set up your session and freeze a few moments in time.

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Jessica Cage is a freelance writer from Chicago. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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