Senior Year Only Happens Once!

A personalized senior portrait experience designed to feel confident, natural, and unforgettable.

High School Senior photography for those who want to stand out in and around Frankfort, IL

Senior portraits should feel meaningful, confident, and beautifully done — not rushed or uncertain. That’s why I approach senior portraits a little differently.

Each session is designed as a personal, intentional experience, tailored to who your senior truly is. I take time to get to know them, and I work closely with both seniors and parents so everyone feels confident, prepared, and excited throughout the process.

Here’s what that looks like:

Thoughtful planning of outfits, locations, and session flow
Gentle guidance on photo day so seniors feel natural and confident
Support selecting images and artwork you’ll love for years

I’m here to guide you every step of the way — making the experience feel easy, comfortable, and well-supported.

And then comes the best part: seeing those portraits come to life. Artwork on your walls that makes you smile, or an album you’ll flip through years from now, remembering this season exactly as it was.

Because these aren’t just photos.
They’re the beginning of your family’s legacy portraits.

Ready to create something unforgettable?
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you.

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Testimonials

High School Senior boy in Lincoln Way East

Personal, Professional, Vision - Mary gave our Senior and our Family an experience and memories that we will carry for a lifetime. She took a handful of ideas and created works of art that we can enjoy not only the final results but also remember the details of the path to creation. If you want to be guided on a memorable journey through to a beautiful, timeless photograph, Mary is the one to have at your side. ~Cindy~

Lincoln Way East High School Senior Girl downtown Chicago Mary Jackson Photography

What a great experience! Mary has a beautiful balance between professionalism and playful fun when dealing with teenagers. She did my daughter’s senior photos recently and the pictures were incredibly beautiful! Above and beyond what I thought could ever be. ~Kate~

high school senior from frankfort, il, downtown chicago

Mary did an incredible job capturing who Olyvia is in her Senior photos. She did a thorough interview process to discover what Olyvia wanted out of this. She also traveled with us to the city to capture the perfect shots! So happy with the outcome. ~Brittany~

Football Player on Flied Frankfort Il Lincoln Way East

This was an amazing experience. We worked with Mary throughout the process, whether it was meetings or assisting with clothing options, to the level of patience she demonstrated on picture day, Mary was extremely professional, helpful, flexible, and patient. Definitely recommend. - Jim -

Girl at the Wild Flower Farm Frankfort, IL

Working with Mary was an amazing experience. From start to finish she went above and beyond to make my daughter's senior photo session a memorable moment for both of us. Her attention to every detail was impressive and she was able to capture the most beautiful photos of my daughter that I will cherish forever. She really brought out my daughter's personality in every photo. I highly recommend - Angie-

We had the best experience working with Mary. She met with us in advance to share her creative process, had our daughter’s colors analyzed, collaborated on her outfit ideas AND made her feel incredibly comfortable and confident during the session. I can’t wait to share all of the images and set up our family photos! - Belen -

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What's The Process

WE CHAT!

Schedule a free consultation and let’s get to know each other.

WE PHOTOGRAPH

It’s your day. We have done all the planning, now you just show up and I take care of the rest.

WE REVIEW

Together we review your images and I help you select the art pieces that you will love forever.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PROCESS

Don't settle for basic senior portraits that fade into forgotten phone galleries.

Instead, imagine catching your reflection in a stunning wall portrait that makes you smile, even years later. Picture the warmth that fills the room when friends gather around your custom album, each page revealing the authentic, confident you. These aren't just photos – they're artistic heirlooms that tell your unique story, spark joy, and make mom's eyes light up every time she passes them. Because this milestone deserves to be captured in a way that moves you, both today and decades from now

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