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...
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Matthew Odom
- May 12
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- May 1
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- Apr 25
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- Jun 22, 2022
- 3 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- May 23, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- Apr 29, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
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.
Matthew Odom
- Aug 8, 2021
- 3 min
3 Reasons to Book Your Santa Mini-Session Shoot in our Interactive Plainfield Studio
Did you know that in the month before Christmas, Santa takes some time away from his workshop to meet with the little boys and girls on...
Matthew Odom
- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
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
- May 28, 2021
- 3 min
First Birthday Portrait Session on Naperville's Riverwalk
The first birthday of your little bundle of joy is something that every parent wants to make memorable and special. Taking photographs is...
Matthew Odom
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
Glam Up Your Childs First Communion Portraits
Your child's first communion marks an extraordinary moment in their life. This is the perfect occasion to have some formal photographs...
Matthew Odom
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Odom
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Motherhood Milestones & Spring
Spring is commonly associated with rebirth, new life, and growth, which parallels the motherhood journey... and mothers are amazing! They...
Matthew Odom
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
It's time to book your spring portraits!
Family Photographer: Let's Capture Your Spring Family Photo Session Between your to-do lists and busy schedules, it might be easy to...
Matthew Odom
- Jun 16, 2017
- 1 min
Glenview Methodist Church Preschool Auction Winners
Recently, I met this family in a Glenview park on a very warm, sunny morning. They were the winners of a live auction package I submitted...
Matthew Odom
- May 4, 2017
- 2 min
Smile for Isobel Smiles
My focus in 2017 is giving back. I am proud to align myself with Smallcakes, a cupcakery & creamery, in Naperville and Isobel Smiles, a...
Matthew Odom
- Apr 9, 2017
- 2 min
My Inspiration
Happy 70th birthday, Dad! You have always been my creative inspiration. During my childhood, I admired your artistic talents as an...
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