Timeless Photography That Tells Your Story
Timeless photography for families, children, professionals, women, and their beloved four-legged companions across Chicago's North Shore
Hi, I'm Julie,
and I'm so happy you're here.
For more than 25 years, I've had the joy of photographing families, children, professionals, women, and plenty of four-legged friends throughout Chicago's North Shore. I truly can't imagine doing anything else.
If you're worried about being in front of the camera, you're in good company. Almost everyone tells me they're awkward, uncomfortable, or "not photogenic." My favorite thing is proving them wrong.
You don't need to know how to pose or where to put your hands—that's my job. I'll guide you every step of the way so you can relax, laugh, and actually enjoy the experience. Before long, you'll forget the camera is even there.
You don't need to pose
I'll guide you every step of the way so you can relax, laugh, and actually enjoy the experience.
Not camera — shy?
You’re in good company. My favorite thing is proving everyone wrong.
It’s about you
I create a space where you feel comfortable, confident and celebrated.
What I Capture
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families
Natural lifestyle family sessions
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Dogs
The way of stealing our hearts
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Headshots
Headshots that feel like you
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personal branding
Branding for creatives & entrepreneurs
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womens beauty
Natural lifestyle family sessions
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50 women over 50
Beautiful your story
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boudoir
Beautiful your story
Moments I Love
What My Clients Say
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“This was our first time using a professional photographer – and thank goodness it was Julie!She made it easy and low key – and the results were fabulous. My daughters looked amazing and beautiful! I would highly recommend Julie – and have done so – to many of my friends!”
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★★★★★
“Julie Kaplan’s work is fantastic — she has taken my author photo for three of my books! She truly as the eye and is so easy to work with — 5 star all the way!”
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“I can’t describe to you how happy I am with our collage and Christmas card! Thank you so much for spending the extra time with me in deciding which pictures to choose and how to arrange them. This years Christmas card was my all time favorite…Thanks to You!”
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“We used Julie for pet portraits with our two dogs. She was awesome with each of them and one of them can be challenging but wound up loving her. She was flexible and had all the props ready to go to get them to look at her. We love the results and couldn’t have had a better experience. Highly recommend!!”
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