Matthew OdomMar 82 min readCapturing Timeless Moments: Photography Sessions in the Enchanting Gardens of Pilcher Nature CenterThe breathtaking grounds of Pilcher Nature Center offers some of my favorite gardens for summer portraits! Nestled in Joliet just off of...
Matthew OdomMar 53 min readNaperville's Riverview Farmstead : A Haven for Family PhotographyNestled along the Dupage River, the Riverview Farmstead has evolved into a timeless sanctuary that not only connects families with...
Matthew OdomJun 29, 20233 min readThe Best Woods for Portraits | Chicago's North ShoreNestled away In Lake County, is a small village named Mettawa. It borders Lake Forest and Vernon Hills and where these towns meet, is...
Matthew OdomMay 1, 20232 min readNaperville Riverwalk | Scenic Family PortraitsOne of my favorite scenic walks in the area is the Riverwalk at Fredenhagen Park. Considered the "crown jewel" of Naperville, we meander...
Matthew OdomApr 25, 20232 min readLong Grove, IL | Small Town Family PortraitsLike 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 OdomJun 22, 20223 min readThe Arbortheater Vernon Hills: An Inspiring Family Portrait LocationMy hometown of Vernon Hills keeps calling me back and tucked away in their corporate park is a hidden gem, The Vernon Hills Memorial...
Matthew OdomOct 13, 20213 min readThe 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...