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A Delightful Spring Teatime on the Farmstead

Jul 243 min read

A Delightful Spring Teatime on the Farmstead

In the heart of late spring, we held our first teatime mini session, a charming gathering that brought together mothers and daughters for...

Celebrating Renewal: First Communion and Spring Photography Session

Matthew Odom

Mar 272 min read

Celebrating Renewal: First Communion and Spring Photography Session

Spring is the season of renewal, a time when nature adorns itself with lush green and and spring blooms with the promise of new...

Capturing Memories Rain or Shine: Settler's Park in Plainfield

Matthew Odom

Mar 182 min read

Capturing Memories Rain or Shine: Settler's Park in Plainfield

In downtown Plainfield, Illinois is a gorgeous park for those seeking a natural setting for their photography sessions, rain or shine....

Capturing Nature's Beauty: A Tranquil Riverfront at Knock Knolls Park

Matthew Odom

Mar 132 min read

Capturing Nature's Beauty: A Tranquil Riverfront at Knock Knolls Park

In the heart of Naperville, Illinois, is Knock Knolls Park, a a gorgeous riverside park that's one of my preferred locations for outdoor...

Connecting with Your Little One: Mommy & Me Tea Time Event

Matthew Odom

Mar 92 min read

Connecting with Your Little One: Mommy & Me Tea Time Event

Join us on a heartwarming journey through time & tradition as we raise our cups, nibble on delicate pastries, and create memories that...

Capturing Timeless Moments: Photography Sessions in the Enchanting Gardens of Pilcher Nature Center

Matthew Odom

Mar 82 min read

Capturing Timeless Moments: Photography Sessions in the Enchanting Gardens of Pilcher Nature Center

The breathtaking grounds of Pilcher Nature Center offers some of my favorite gardens for summer portraits! Nestled in Joliet just off of...

Naperville's Riverview Farmstead : A Haven for Family Photography

Matthew Odom

Mar 53 min read

Naperville's Riverview Farmstead : A Haven for Family Photography

Nestled along the Dupage River, the Riverview Farmstead has evolved into a timeless sanctuary that not only connects families with...

The Best Woods for Portraits | Chicago's North Shore

Matthew Odom

Jun 29, 20233 min read

The Best Woods for Portraits | Chicago's North Shore

Nestled away In Lake County, is a small village named Mettawa. It borders Lake Forest and Vernon Hills and where these towns meet, is...

Grow with me! | Greenhouse Birthday Milestone

Matthew Odom

May 12, 20232 min read

Grow with me! | Greenhouse Birthday Milestone

This first birthday mile stone session at the Bird Haven Greenhouse in Joliet was certainly special. I captured this Mom and Dad’s...

Naperville Riverwalk | Scenic Family Portraits

Matthew Odom

May 1, 20232 min read

Naperville Riverwalk | Scenic Family Portraits

One of my favorite scenic walks in the area is the Riverwalk at Fredenhagen Park. Considered the "crown jewel" of Naperville, we meander...

Long Grove, IL | Small Town Family Portraits

Matthew Odom

Apr 25, 20232 min read

Long Grove, IL | Small Town Family Portraits

Like a town square plucked from a page of a Charles Dickens book, the buildings dating back to the 1830s have a country feel with...

The Arbortheater Vernon Hills: An Inspiring Family Portrait Location

Matthew Odom

Jun 22, 20223 min read

The Arbortheater Vernon Hills: An Inspiring Family Portrait Location

My hometown of Vernon Hills keeps calling me back and tucked away in their corporate park is a hidden gem, The Vernon Hills Memorial...

Chicago Suburb Lake Michigan Family Portraits

Matthew Odom

May 23, 20222 min read

Chicago Suburb Lake Michigan Family Portraits

Families often gravitate toward water features when selecting a location for family portraits. In the summer, beaches are a hit! It’s fun...

Chicago Engagement Photos, Arlington Heights Wedding Photos

Matthew Odom

Apr 29, 20222 min read

Chicago Engagement Photos, Arlington Heights Wedding Photos

Stefanie & Paul called me on friend’s referral to book an engagement session. Their wedding story is full of pivots, beautifully woven...

Matthew Odom

Oct 13, 20213 min read

The Farmhouse Plainfield Wedding

When our family moved to Plainfield, we drove past a huge, white chipped barn on the bank of the DuPage River. A small farmhouse sat just...

How a Special Gift from a Naperville Realtor Helped Preserve the Memory of a Beloved Home

Matthew Odom

Aug 20, 20212 min read

How a Special Gift from a Naperville Realtor Helped Preserve the Memory of a Beloved Home

One of the hardest parts about selling your home is the memories you leave behind. For Meg Gannon, her house is much more than four walls...

5 Nature-Inspired Photo Locations in the Western Suburbs of Chicago

Matthew Odom

Aug 16, 20213 min read

5 Nature-Inspired Photo Locations in the Western Suburbs of Chicago

5 of my favorite locations to photograph portraits outdoors in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Book your special occasion shoot at Hurley Gardens!

Matthew Odom

Jul 29, 20212 min read

Book your special occasion shoot at Hurley Gardens!

Maternity Shoot at Hurley Gardens in Wheaton, IL | The Colemans Hurley Gardens is one of my favorite locations for specialty occasion...

Matthew Odom

Apr 21, 20212 min read

Tulip Time: Fine Art Garden Photography

Garden Photography: Tips for Creating Fine Art with Tulips and Tree Blossoms in the Spring Garden Photography during the springtime is an...