By Shaila Photography

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Hi!👋😊 ° I charge a starting rate of 125/hr About me : I've spent the last 20 years photographing family, friends, fashion bloggers, travel, and everyday moments simply because I love to. I'm excited to now turn that passion into professional photography and help capture memories

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Current Top Pro

Hired 55 times

Serves Wood Dale, IL

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2 employees

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and Zelle.

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Birthday party

Corporate event

Bridal or baby shower

Prom or formal

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

29 reviews

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Michael G.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.

Engagement Photography

Abhilash A.

1 month ago

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We hired Shaila Photography for our daughter’s first birthday, and she did a wonderful job capturing the indoor celebration. We absolutely loved the photos and the beautiful moments she captured. She also offered an outdoor family shoot for me, my wife, and our baby, which made the experience even more special and complete. Shaila was professional, friendly, and great to work with. Highly recommended!

Details: Birthday party • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Physical proofs or prints

Wedding and Event Photography

Maria M.

3 weeks ago

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Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • I'm flexible • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography

Dawn S.

Jun 24, 2026

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The best photographer of all time ! Finally found the one ! The photos are excellent in quality and exactly what we wanted ! She captured every memory and was seamlessly professional at our baby shower ! No moment was missed. Our family has a lengthy experience with photographers and honestly Shaila is the best one! We wish we found her sooner!

Details: Bridal or baby shower • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Physical proofs or prints

Wedding and Event Photography

Nicole A.

3 weeks ago

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THANK YOU so much for a wonderful photo session and for the photos that so beautifully capture this pregnant time in our lives :) you are very talented and it was a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for your quick responses, and ability to change schedules as needed. It was wonderful meeting you, and we hope to be in conversation soon.

Details: Maternity portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • I'm flexible • Physical proofs and prints • Album or photo book • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Portrait Photography

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Shaila Prabhakar Rao

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
125/hr for 20 edited pictures
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
to understand their vision and try my best to make them feel comfortable before the session. I guide them naturally throughout the shoot while capturing authentic emotions.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Been passionate about photography for 20 years now