Courtney Thorne Photography

Courtney Thorne Photography Central Illinois' Parenthood Photographer
Maternity, Newborn, Milestone, and Family

From maternity to family - I'm the girl you want to document your journey through parenthood! Focusing on luxury maternity experiences and authentic family moments.

🤩OBSESSED with this sweet little family. I’ve been photographing them since little Talia was just a newborn. We shot the...
08/31/2026

🤩OBSESSED with this sweet little family. I’ve been photographing them since little Talia was just a newborn. We shot their session down by the river front and we had been waiting a whole year for it!
I love watching families grown and see the relationships siblings and parents build with each other. It’s probably the best part of my job, right after holding those snuggly babies! 😉

Now booking fall minis! 🍂 Check out my email list for info!
XOXO,
Courtney ♥️

07/16/2026

😍 Obsessed with these little summer lattes my daughter and I have been making! Decaf coffee and all the dairy free goodness I can get! What have you been up to this summer?!

XOXO,
Courtney

07/14/2026

Sometimes you just need a breather, ya know? I know there’s a lot going on around the world right now, but remember that it’s ok to take a minute for yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

06/23/2026

♥️Weddings aren’t something I typically shoot, I got out of them when my son was playing football and I was missing all of his games! Then weekends became the only time I had with my kids and I didn’t want to give them up!
When Jacob and Rebecca reached out to me, I was so excited to help them out. We had a quick video chat and I felt like we immediately vibed. 🥰 Their wedding day only proved even more to me that these two are the kindest people you will ever meet. The friends and family that they were surrounded by all day to help celebrate them are truly the sweetest, most supportive crew I’ve ever seen. ♥️
I absolutely LOVED being a part of their day and helping them preserve it in image form. Congrats, Hoopers!
XOXO,
Courtney ♥️

06/20/2026

😳Oh my gosh you guys. Lol I need to clean out my car more often. Like real talk, the messes are crazy! Tell me why my daughter left half a chocolate in the cup holder in the middle of summer. 💀😭😂
Same messes, different ages. ♥️
COXO,
Courtney ♥️

Wanna know what’s crazy about this cutie lavender set?I MADE IT! 🤩🪡🧵I make a lot of my wrap and hat sets which means I h...
06/19/2026

Wanna know what’s crazy about this cutie lavender set?
I MADE IT! 🤩🪡🧵
I make a lot of my wrap and hat sets which means I have a ton of custom items. I love finding new pieces I can upcycle and I love a good newborn prop thrifting day. So not only are these pieces cute and custom, they’re also sustainable!
Win, win, and cute to boot! ♥️

XOXO,
Courtney

In case you're wondering what can be accomplished in 15 minutes - this is one outfit in studio. We did another studio ou...
06/18/2026

In case you're wondering what can be accomplished in 15 minutes - this is one outfit in studio. We did another studio outfit for 15 minutes AND outdoor for 30 minutes. That's what a one hour session gets you and it's honestly such a great deal! If you're between outfits or you just can't decide between studio and outdoor, GIRL DO BOTH! This isn't even all the photos Bethany got with this dress, they're just my favorites. Her total gallery had 139 images! If you ever want to see a full gallery before booking, HIT ME UP. I'll share!

Bethany, so happy we met and can't wait to meet your sweet baby soon!
XOXO,
Courtney

06/16/2026

I LOVE newborn sessions so much. So adorable, so squishy, so perfect. But also, I have parents ask about skin, eye crusties, blemishes, and skin flakes. I fix all of that, no worries!
Newborn sessions are my fav and I know you want the world to see your little cutie the same way you do, complete perfection. ♥️
Now booking summer and fall newborn! Send to your pregnant or new parent friends and save this for when you need me! 🥰

As always, huge shout out to Julia at JHull photography for letting me use her studio! ♥️

XOXO,
Courtney

🥰There’s something so special about the clients that keep coming back. I’ve watched this family grow since their first m...
06/11/2026

🥰There’s something so special about the clients that keep coming back. I’ve watched this family grow since their first maternity session and here we are at their third newborn.

I see babies come back as whole little people and parents evolve and change with each new baby. It’s an amazing thing to witness and I’m so grateful to be a part of it. 👶

Wherever you are in your story, it’s the perfect time to capture it. Nothing makes me happier than adding new stories to the library of families I’ve been able to meet. ♥️ 📖

Let’s capture your story!
XOXO,
Courtney

06/10/2026

🦶 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
LOL I know a lot of people will be cringing at that, but I’m over here DYING! 💀💀 As an avid shoe hater, I’m barefoot as often as possible. This includes indoor and outdoor sessions. So never feel bad for asking if I can edit something, cause I’m always editing something out, even if it’s just my toes. lol

XOXO,
Courtney

Address

2131 S Main Street
Morton, IL
61550

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 10pm - 8pm

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+13092029215

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