In 2002, Nicole turned her passion into her profession. After years of photographing her family, friends, and freelance clients, Nicole Thomas Photography came to life. Since then, Nicole has become one of the premier child photographers in Chicago and its North Shore suburbs (while the sunny West Coast is quickly discovering her talent!)
Nicole specializes in images that celebrate individual personalities and that capture the spirit and essence of her subjects. Whether on-location with natural light or in her studio, her fun and energetic approach produces true-to-life images. With a degree from Columbia College concentrating in both Photography and Graphic Design, Nicole brings a blend of creative perception, composition, and perspective to each session.
Nicole specializes in images that celebrate individual personalities and that capture the spirit and essence of her subjects. Whether on-location with natural light or in her studio, her fun and energetic approach produces true-to-life images. With a degree from Columbia College concentrating in both Photography and Graphic Design, Nicole brings a blend of creative perception, composition, and perspective to each session.
Services
Hand-made 1-1/2 deep with the option of either a semi-gloss or matte protective laminate. The semi-gloss laminate provides the photo with extra depth, while the matte laminate provides more protection against glare. Both laminate options protect the premium gallery wrap from scuffs, scratches, cracking, and UV light.
We mount our images to a super smooth mounting substrate that is know for its durability, rigidity and strength. These boards are warp free, even when subjected to large humidity changes. The board thickness is.80" or 3/32". We do our best to support American made products and vendors. Our mounted prints are produced in Eagan, Minnesota and the mounted board in made in Mahwah, New Jersey.
At our indoor studio, the weather is never an issue. This is a great choice for any sessions including pregnancy, newborns, babies, large families and executive portraits. The studio is also the perfect place to capture classic black and white images. These sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes in length.
If you have your child/children with you at a shoot or the shoot involves your child, please make sure that they are in the best of spirits! Schedule the shoot for a time that will allow for an exciting, optimistic environment and ensure a productive shoot for the most beautiful images that we have to offer.
After your photo session, we will select a set of the best shots and make them available to you to view in an online image gallery, typically within a couple weeks of your shoot. This will give you the opportunity to mark your "favorites" and share the gallery with family and friends. The online gallery has a simple shopping cart that is great for out-of-town family members and friends that are looking to order a few prints from your session.
Reviews (8)
James Wyrick
Jun 02, 2021
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My experience with Nicole and her team (kudos to Sophie) were amazing. I had reached out to Nicole about helping me get updated photos and headshots for professional and personal reasons. Nicole not only helped me in choosing the right outfits but has this impeccable eye for the perfect background. I immediately knew that I was working with a professional who my interest at heart and did her very best for me. I cannot be more satisfied and am very pleased with the high quality photos. I highly recommend her services. You will not be disappointed. She is the absolute best.
Rebecca Sailsbery Mother Of The Brat Pack
Dec 07, 2019
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Nicole Thomas Photography and her staff were amazing. My three children, The Brat Pack, are models and actors and their head-shots and comp cards are very important in securing auditions. The studio was very clean, safe and welcoming. The kids were made to feel very comfortable and they even had plenty of outfits, accessories, ideas and so much more that really produced some fantastic photos. We received the proofs right away and the most difficult part was having to narrow the selections down. We will be back each year for up dated photos as the Brat Pack grows. I strongly recommend this photographer
Stephanie F.
Jun 16, 2019
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Nicole Thomas and her staff were great and easy to work with. They were all friendly and professional with great communication. After the photo session I was able to get my digital images in less than a month and my prints a few weeks after. My family and I are extremely happy with the outcome of our pictures.
Stacy Vasilatos
Jun 15, 2019
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Jenclark
Jan 05, 2019
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I LOVE letting Nicole photograph my 2 little girls. She truly captures their personalities. She is extraordinarily patient, and wants them to feel at home and makes them comfortable-which I'm sure is why her photos turn out AMAZING!! We love her, and travel over 1 hour for her to take the girl's photos.
Tommy Holl
Nov 02, 2018
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It was my first time shooting with Nicole Thomas Photography and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Nicole, Shannon and Tatum!!!! Shannon made great suggestions on clothing and make-up leading up to the shoot day. She answered and any and all questions in a timely fashion. My experience was professional and fun...I would book Nicole Thomas Photography again! Great energy! Awesome team! Nicole was fantastic and communicated well!! I felt very comfortable working with Nicole. Nicole is a true professional!! We had a lot of fun!! I heart Nicole Thomas Photography in Glenview, IL!!
Laura O'Connor
Oct 29, 2018
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Nicole and her staff were absolutely wonderful to work with! Our law firm hired her for new head shots for our website, and she was extremely helpful and organized, offering tips on what to wear and providing a schedule for all 10 of us (so we weren't just sitting around wasting time). We were able to pick our preferred shots right there on the spot, and they were edited and ready to put up in just a couple of weeks. We highly recommend her services!
Rene Redfern
Aug 17, 2017
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Nicole is professional and prompt and such a joy to work with. I've hired Nicole to take family photos, dance studio pictures and most recently, a professional head shot that I needed for a new job. Her pictures are always flawless and she has such a talent at capturing the true personalities of the kids. Nicole has a natural easy nature and a calmness about her that makes everyone feel at ease. I highly recommend her!
