No Clothes Shopping Online Until You See These Ideas!

by Andrea | Fashion + Style, Senior Portraits

Click – Click – Click Clothes shopping online is in full clicking so I’m showing three looks to add to your closet for summer, school, early Fall + your senior portraits. First up:: DRESSES! Warm days + dresses keep us cool, look cute and super fun...

iPhone Fun | Week 1

by Andrea | Blog Posts, Fun Senior Ideas, Style + Life Tips

As promised I’m teaching a lesson a week to learning your iPhone camera – or any cell phone – for better pics on-the-go! Week 1:: Bringing IT {whatever ‘it’ is} into tack-sharp focus Have you seen the yellow box in your photo app before?...

So There I Was…Headshots Photographer

by Andrea | Blog Posts, Headshots

So there I was, strolling with my red Target cart down the Joanna Gaines aisle… And her ENTIRE laundry room collection fell into my cart! Well, it didn’t exactly FALL in there – I helped. I didn’t plan that trip. But I was driving by so thought...

prom makeup that shines

by Andrea | Blog Posts, Senior Portraits, Special Events

It’s prom season again! And that means prom makeup ideas to match your style to shine! Let’s start with some bright + fun using Tarte Cosmetics… If you love doing your own makeup here’s where you can find the set:: Even if you’ve...

10 Makeup Tips To Get Camera Ready | Northern Illinois Photographer

by Andrea | Blog Posts, Senior Portraits, Style + Life Tips

Are you ready for the SMP 10 makeup tips to get camera ready for your portrait session? As we head into Spring + Summer sessions it’s time to talk about my camera-ready makeup guide. I share the full guide with each senior + headshot client after they reserve a...