As high school seniors enter their final year, it’s a time to celebrate with more than standard yearbook photos. For Julia, we elevated her experience with in-studio senior pictures that exude style, glamour and a touch of simplicity.

For Camille, her fashion is an extension of her personality, her canvas for self-expression. Just as a senior's interests, aspirations, and journey are uniquely their own … fashion plays a pivotal role within this visual narrative.

Senior Pictures: Creating Memories for Marisa

Senior year is an exciting time in a student's life, full of milestones and achievements that mark the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. One way to commemorate this special time is through senior pictures.

Allyson! This is one person I definitely was hoping for the opportunity to create her senior pictures. From the first time Allyson was in front of the camera, I picked up the soulful & humorous presence about her.

Samantha first came to the studio during late winter to discuss her wishes for senior pictures, and to get headshots taken for the high school yearbook.  My first impression of Samantha is she has a calming reservation about her.  She has a tendency to be on the quiet side, but when she throws her smile at you, you have a feeling of being welcomed.  

Give us a minute to allow us to introduce the newest Illinois State University (ISU) Redbird, Emma. We have a soft spot in our heart for ISU as it is our alma mater. Emma and her mom, Kerry came to the studio from a previous experience with us …

A beautiful hidden gem. That’s what we think when we think of Tess. We first met Tess and her mom, Kelly, during our in-studio consultation. They were referred to our Chicago Senior Pictures Photography studio by …

Four (4) best friends. Three (3) high schools. Two (2) cups of coffee (sorely underestimated). One (1) day. When was the last time you opened your mouth and inserted your foot? (Figuratively speaking.) That’s what what happened when …

Jennifer came to the studio as a friend referral from the US Synchronized Skating community that our family has been involved with over the past ten years. During our studio consultation, we were discussing senior pictures ideas in which Jennifer mentioned…

For Makayla’s senior photoshoot, the goal was to provide an exclusive experience like no other as we created gorgeous imagery with …

We hit the streets of Bucktown Chicago for Campbell’s senior portraits photoshoot. Our destination was …

The highly anticipated Episode 2 of The Difference Dance Company, Season 2 has hit the Top 10 List.

What do you do when the senior wants ominous & dramatic senior portraits, and the mom wants glamour & beauty?

What are Senior Pictures? You many have heard it before from your teen… Senior Portraits, high school photos, senior pics, senior photos and a few others naming conventions. No matter the name, let us give you the rundown on what it means to us here at David McNaney Photography.

Take a sneak peak into the highly anticipated Season 2 for The Difference Dance Company. These dancers are the embodiment of their Artistic Director (and owner), Melissa Lobes.

For Emily’s senior photoshoot we took it to the streets; the streets of West Loop, Chicago. We had our own mini-movie set as our amazing Makeup Artist, Paige Puccio, setup shop right on the city sidewalk …

Our Studio was given the opportunity to capture the amazing dancers at The Difference Dance company.

Clare has quite a bit more than a touch of color, although it is a catchy title. We initially crossed paths in 2017 when I first met Clare and her family; they are a bunch of good humans. I have been provided the honor to photograph Clare for the past few years.

Everyone has a personal brand. Whether you believe it or not, you do.

I have been over-thinking the subject of the studio’s first blog for quite some time. I have been back and forth in writing from the photographer’s point of view and from the client’s point of view.