On Mute: Fifteen Years In, and a Student Again
Guess what... I'm a student again! My first homework is a self-portrait with one light and one red balloon.
Chicago Headshot Days in Streeterville
Chicago Headshot Day is now at Studio 25 Chicago in Streeterville. Choose the city skyline or a clean backdrop. Guided session, 2 retouched images, LinkedIn-ready. Book October 22.
I Can See My Whole Life From This Window
The first time I went to Chicago I wore a California Raisins t-shirt and turquoise Converse. Now I photograph from the 51st floor and I can read my whole life in the skyline.
How a Law Library in Naperville Became the Perfect Setting for a Judge's Campaign Portraits
When a courthouse wasn't an option, Emily knew exactly where to go. How a Naperville law library became the perfect backdrop for a judge's campaign portraits.
Headshots for Men in Naperville and Chicago: What to Wear, What to Expect, and Why You'll Actually Like Them
Professional headshots and personal branding photos for men in Naperville and Chicago. What to wear, how long it takes, and how to look like yourself instead of a stock photo.
On-Location Photography in Downtown Chicago: What You Can Actually Get in One Session
On-location branding and portrait sessions in downtown Chicago. Rooftops, offices, the Riverwalk and the lakefront, multiple looks and locations in a single session.
What a Professional Headshot Session in Naperville Includes (Hair, Makeup, and a Same-Day Reveal)
Professional headshots in downtown Naperville with hair and makeup included and a same-day reveal. For LinkedIn, websites, speakers, and teams.
Personal Branding Photography in Naperville and Chicago: Why You Need Professional Photos of Yourself
Personal branding photography in Naperville and Chicago. Strategy-first sessions with hair and makeup included and a same-day reveal. Attract the clients you want.
Dating Profile Photos in Chicago: What a Professional Dating Photography Session Is Really Like
Professional dating profile photos in Chicago and Naperville. Natural, current, genuinely-you images that attract the right matches. Hair and makeup available.
23 Years Later: Taking My Family Back to Japan
A Naperville photographer takes her family back to Japan 23 years after living there. The Park Hyatt, the bamboo grove, and why the photographer got in the frame.
The Best LinkedIn Headshot Tips for 2026: What Actually Gets You Noticed (From a Naperville Photographer)
The best LinkedIn headshot tips for 2026 from a Naperville photographer. What works, what doesn't, and how to look like the version of you that gets opportunities.
Personal Branding Photography in Naperville: Why Your Online Presence Needs More Than a Headshot
Personal branding photography in Naperville IL. Emily Cummings Photography at Studio 25 Naperville creates visual brand stories for entrepreneurs, coaches, realtors & small business owners.
Why Every Woman Deserves a Portrait Session (Not Just a Headshot): The Case for Investing in Yourself
Why do women deserve a portrait session? Emily Cummings Photography makes the case for investing in yourself at Studio 25 Naperville. Not a headshot. Something more.
The Luminous Project: What Happens When a Woman Finally Says Yes to Being Seen
What is The Luminous Project? Emily Cummings Photography's full portrait experience for women in Naperville IL. Hair, makeup, two-hour session, same-day selects at Studio 25 Naperville.
What to Wear for Your Professional Headshot: A Guide for Women in Naperville
What to wear for a professional headshot? Emily Cummings Photography's honest guide for women in Naperville covers colors, outfits, accessories and what to avoid.
How to Update Your Dating Profile Photos: A Naperville Photographer's Honest Guide
Your dating profile photos might be holding you back. A Naperville photographer's honest guide to better Hinge, Bumble & Tinder photos that actually look like you.
Headshot vs Portrait vs Branding Session: Which One Do You Actually Need? (Naperville Guide)
Headshot vs portrait vs branding session. Which one do you actually need? Emily Cummings Photography in Naperville IL breaks it all down so you can decide with confidence.
The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide for Naperville: Why a Photo Session Beats Flowers Every Time
Looking for unique Mother's Day gift ideas in Naperville? The $249 photo session voucher includes hair, makeup & a full studio session. Here's why it beats flowers.
How Often Should You Update Your Professional Headshot? A Naperville Photographer Explains
Your headshot has a shelf life. Here are seven signs yours has already expired and what to do about it.
What to Expect at a Professional Headshot Session in Naperville (2026 Guide)
Your headshot is not just a photo. It is the first version of you that most people ever meet. Before your handshake. Before your pitch. Before your personality has a chance to fill the room. Your photo is already there, already making an impression, already telling a story about who you are and whether you are worth paying attention to.