Matthew J. Odom Photography

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

The first birthday of your little bundle of joy is something that every parent wants to make memorable and special. Taking photographs is...

Your child's first communion marks an extraordinary moment in their life. This is the perfect occasion to have some formal photographs...

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

Spring is commonly associated with rebirth, new life, and growth, which parallels the motherhood journey... and mothers are amazing! They...

Family Photographer: Let's Capture Your Spring Family Photo Session Between your to-do lists and busy schedules, it might be easy to...

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...

My focus in 2017 is giving back. I am proud to align myself with Smallcakes, a cupcakery & creamery, in Naperville and Isobel Smiles, a...

Happy 70th birthday, Dad! You have always been my creative inspiration. During my childhood, I admired your artistic talents as an...

“There will be time for that, I thought. I guess you always think there will be time.” As I said the words aloud, I realized I was...

The unseasonably warm weather delayed the fall colors a bit this year, but we still managed to find some idyllic color in Libertyville....

The air has a crisp to it and the first sign of color is beginning to show in the trees. Fall is upon us. It’s a great time to get...

This week, two years ago, Justin and Amy requested engagement and wedding photography at Starved Rock State Park. I was so excited to...

Fall seems to be every Chicagoan’s favorite season and for me, it’s no exception. I gush over a tree line in full bloom and every child...