January 14, 2026

Northbrook Kids Mini Personality Session

Northbrook Kids Mini Personality Session- Kindness is Our Best Portrait


I had the joy of partnering with I Just Am Studio, a wonderful nonprofit art studio that opened in 2025 in Northbrook, to celebrate Kindness Month. Their mission to spread creativity, belonging, and kindness throughout our community made this collaboration so special, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been part of it.


Together, we created a one-of-a-kind experience for kids that combined mini personality portraits with a fun, creative art activity. A perfect way for children to celebrate who they are while giving back to the community.


Kids enjoyed a relaxed 10-minute photo session designed to capture their unique personality, playful spirit, and the little sparks of kindness that make them truly themselves. These sessions are short, sweet, and guided with fun. Perfect for kids of all ages.

Northbrook kids photographer
Brother and Sister duo photographed together in a relaxed Northbrook kids portrait session
kids portrait session capturing smiles in Northbrook studio
Guided kids portrait session capturing unique expressions in Northbrook studio
Kids sports photographed in Northbrook studio
Child with thoughtful expression during a guided mini portrait session in Northbrook
Sibling duo photographed together in a relaxed Northbrook kids portrait session
Sibling silly black and white portrait for family wall art in Chicago North Shore
Sibling pair captured in playful black and white kids portrait at Northbrook mini session
boy standing personality portrait for a guided mini portrait in Northbrook
boy personality portrait for a guided mini portrait in Northbrook
girl personality portrait for a guided mini portrait in Northbrook
Child laughing while posing for a guided mini portrait in Northbrook
Black and white family children portrait in a bright Chicago studio
Portrait of a happy child captured during a Northbrook mini session in November

About I Just Am Studio


After the photos, children dove into a Todd Parr–inspired art activity, creating colorful collages that celebrate creativity, self-expression, and kindness. Each piece became a special keepsake for families, paired beautifully with their portraits.


I Just Am Studio is a nonprofit art studio in Northbrook, founded in 2025 to inspire creativity, kindness, and belonging for all. Their mission is to provide a space where children and families can explore art, celebrate self-expression, and connect with their community.

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