portraits beyond the ordinary

Don’t miss our biggest savings event of the year!
If you or anyone you know is a 2013 grad, tell them about our once-a-year-sale, happening on May 19. Just call the studio at 630-837-8887 between 9 am – 4 pm and reserve your senior portrait session for FREE!
This is good for sessions anytime between now & graduation.
Normally, our session fee is $250, and includes:
* a pre-planning consultation and studio tour so we can plan your session and make it unique to you!
* hair & make-up by Morgan Christopher Salon & Spa (for the girls)
* 2 hours of photography exclusively by Mark Shangraw, one of the top photographers in the state
* amazing studio lighting
* unlimited outfit changes
* an outdoor or a different location as well
* the experience of a lifetime!
Have your calendar and a credit card handy to reserve your date/time. The $250 session fee is waived, however we take it to hold your session time for you, and it will apply toward your portrait order.
Our entire summer and fall book up on this day, so don’t miss your chance! Call us on May 19 by 4:00 p.m. and reserve the session of your dreams!

We absolutely LOVE photographing dancers! Here’s an image from Maddy’s senior portrait session. She is so lovely, both inside and out! The studio images turned out so beautiful. Then we went to her home and created some stunning action images as well.
For more dance images, check out our Music & Dance gallery on our website at www.cliquephotography.com under the Seniors gallery.
We love photographing children dancers, too! Bring your little one in for a special session soon.

Now that the craziness of the holidays has passed, we’d like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our clients and friends for helping us enjoy a terrific year!
We enjoyed getting to know you all and welcome you into our photographic family.
Getting to know you has enriched our lives, and we are grateful for your continued friendship and support.
And remember, once you’re in our photographic family, all of your future sessions are FREE!
I absolutely love this image! It’s one-year old Joshua and his mom & dad… getting jiggy with it in the studio! We had the pleasure of photographing Joshua when he was just days old, and it’s amazing to see what a talented and joyful little boy he’s becoming!

Give the picture-perfect gift this holiday season ~ a Clique Photography gift certificate. Whether you’re a client who needs an updated portrait, or know someone who wants the experience of a custom-designed portrait session, it’s an ideal and thoughtful gift.
Gift certificates come in any denomination, and we’ll gift wrap it for you, as well.
Call the studio at 630 837 8887 to arrange for a pick up.

We’ve been so lucky with beautiful weather this fall… and have enjoyed photographing many families and seniors in the great outdoors.
Here is one of our favorite images from a recent outdoor session.
Now, as the weather turns colder, we’ll be creating more images of families and children in-studio. We’re excited to enjoy the warmth of the indoors and make beautiful images with some new lighting techniques and backgrounds!
Call us to schedule your session. We’d love to hear from you and create a vision for your portrait. The studio number is 630-837-8887.
What a busy fall! Thank you to all the families who gave us the opportunity to work with them, creating your beautiful family portraits!
Now, we’re planning on giving back to those less fortunate than us, by having a promotion with the Hanover Park Food Pantry. Help us help them – and you’ll earn yourself a FREE session! ($150 value)
Just bring in 5 non-perishable food items to your clothing consultation, and we’ll waive your session fee. Call today to schedule your session.
Don’t let more time slip away. Celebrate the love you share with your family with a custom-designed portrait by one of Illinois Top Ten Photographers, Mark Shangraw, our studio owner. Call today. 630.837.8887

What a lovely time to celebrate the family you love, with an artful portrait, exclusively by Clique Photography.
Now, when you book your in-studio session in October, your session is free, saving you $150. What’s more, location session will be 50% off.
But hurry. We have limited dates and times, and the best spots fill up fast.
Call me today to reserve your special session. 630 837 8887
Thanks!
Kathy Shangraw


What a fun and busy summer! It’s been hard to keep up with everything that’s happening at the studio – and life in general! We photographed so many amazing seniors and love getting to know them, and document their stories through the art of photography. Here are a few recent images. For more, check out our website.

We recently had the opportunity to create portraits for high school senior Lexi Brown. She’s a great young lady, a beautiful dancer, and an easy person to talk with. Here’s a little behind the scenes insight into Lexi’s personality!
my school: Bartlett High School
my favorite candy: Junior Mints
my favorite color: Green
my favorite drink: Pink lemonade
facebook or twitter (or both?) Facebook
my dream job: Dance studio owner
my first crush was: Chad Michael Murray (:
my biggest accomplishment so far in high school: Making Varsity Dance Team all four years
one unusual talent I have is: I can pop my thumbs and hips out of their sockets
my current favorite song: Next 2 you by Chris Brown and Justin Bieber
the person i would most like to meet: Derek Rose
my favorite things in my closet are: My shoes
i love clique photography because (shameless plug!): They make everyone look gorgeous and Mark & Kathy are so comfortable to be around!
my goals after high school: College
my hobbies/extracurricular activities: Varsity Dance Team
the last good book I read is: Fallout by Ellen Hopkins
When I grow up… I want to teach children, whether it’s through dance or academics.
my favorite desert: Chocolate chip cookies
my favorite meal is: My mommy’s pasta (:
what I am looking forward to most about my senior year: Everything! the whole experience!
a random fact about myself: I love meeting new people
I love that I… have family and so many friends to turn to if needed
my friends would describe me as… Trustworthy and very outgoing

If you want to get in on a great deal…
If you want the most incredible senior portrait experience…
If you want to have your hair & make-up done before your session…
If you want to look and feel like a supermodel…
If you want one of Illinois Top Ten Photographers to create your senior portraits…
If you want all of this for FREE….
Then don’t miss our 7-Hour Sale this Friday! Call to schedule your senior free session with Mark Shangraw of Clique Photography between 10 am – 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 20 and you’re in!
Give us a call at 630 837 8887. Make sure to have your calendar and a credit card handy when you call. Our normal session fee is $250. When you call on or by the sale, it’s free. However, we still need to get a reservation fee. We take $250 over the phone to hold your time, and credit it toward your portrait order.
So call me (Kathy Shangraw) to book your free session! The summer and fall sessions are already booking up!
630 837 8887
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