Controlled Chaos Photography

06/16/2026

Dear CCP fam,
I wanted to point out that I am sorry that the later in the evening pictures from Saturday in HamCo are not quality pictures.
The camera that I was using is the one I have used over the last 3 years and has over 60k+ "shutter count" on it, its tired.
My camera was sent to Nikon after MM in Pec last week, it needs a part replaced. It is set to priority to be fixed. Please be patient.

Quality photos will return, I just ask respectfully that everyone be patient with me. As there is only so much I can do before the editing becomes a hassle for me. But also, for the picture, then it starts to take away from the picture itself. I will add, the lighting at HamCo.... isn't the greatest. The only good photos I could capture that didn't require as much editing- were literally right under the one good light that was there. 😊

As you can see below, the quality is absolutely horrible. I didn't want to post any of the last 2 heats from HamCo but I knew I had several people looking for them.
Again, I am forever sorry for this quality. You guys know I pour my heart and soul into this for you guys, and this is not the work I want to release.
With this being said, if anyone wants to donate the $1900+ for a second body for the quality photos... Let a girl know 🤣
Quality photos will return, soon.

I promise!
Thank you for understanding,
Em🫶

06/16/2026

📸 PHOTO RELEASE 📸
MCLEANSBORO - Limited Weld
**Please note: I know these pictures aren't quality. This is my retired camera as my other camera is at Nikon in Cali currently. I'm sorry!
Your photos are ready!
Feel free to:
✅ Tag yourself and your friends
✅ Share the photos
✅ Use them as your profile picture or cover photo
Please do NOT:
❌ Crop, edit, or alter the image
❌ Remove or cover my watermark
❌ Claim the photos as your own work
A lot of time and effort goes into capturing and editing these images, and keeping the watermark intact helps support my photography.
Thank you for your support, likes, comments, and shares

06/16/2026

📸 PHOTO RELEASE 📸
MCLEANSBORO - LIMITED WELD
**Please note: I know these pictures aren't quality. This is my retired camera as my other camera is at Nikon in Cali currently. I'm sorry!
Your photos are ready!
Feel free to:
✅ Tag yourself and your friends
✅ Share the photos
✅ Use them as your profile picture or cover photo
Please do NOT:
❌ Crop, edit, or alter the image
❌ Remove or cover my watermark
❌ Claim the photos as your own work
A lot of time and effort goes into capturing and editing these images, and keeping the watermark intact helps support my photography.
Thank you for your support, likes, comments, and shares

06/16/2026

📸 PHOTO RELEASE 📸
MCLEANSBORO - MOD MINI
**Please note: I know these pictures aren't quality. This is my retired camera as my other camera is at Nikon in Cali currently. I'm sorry!
Your photos are ready!
Feel free to:
✅ Tag yourself and your friends
✅ Share the photos
✅ Use them as your profile picture or cover photo
Please do NOT:
❌ Crop, edit, or alter the image
❌ Remove or cover my watermark
❌ Claim the photos as your own work
A lot of time and effort goes into capturing and editing these images, and keeping the watermark intact helps support my photography.
Thank you for your support, likes, comments, and shares

06/15/2026

📸 PHOTO RELEASE 📸
MCLEANSBORO - Bonestock Minis
Your photos are ready!
Feel free to:
✅ Tag yourself and your friends
✅ Share the photos
✅ Use them as your profile picture or cover photo
Please do NOT:
❌ Crop, edit, or alter the image
❌ Remove or cover my watermark
❌ Claim the photos as your own work
A lot of time and effort goes into capturing and editing these images, and keeping the watermark intact helps support my photography.
Thank you for your support, likes, comments, and shares!

06/15/2026

📸 PHOTO RELEASE 📸
MCLEANSBORO - Chain and Wire (The Musgraves)
Your photos are ready!
Feel free to:
✅ Tag yourself and your friends
✅ Share the photos
✅ Use them as your profile picture or cover photo
Please do NOT:
❌ Crop, edit, or alter the image
❌ Remove or cover my watermark
❌ Claim the photos as your own work
A lot of time and effort goes into capturing and editing these images, and keeping the watermark intact helps support my photography.
Thank you for your support, likes, comments, and shares!

06/15/2026

📸 PHOTO RELEASE 📸
MCLEANSBORO Youth Class
Your photos are ready!
Feel free to:
✅ Tag yourself and your friends
✅ Share the photos
✅ Use them as your profile picture or cover photo
Please do NOT:
❌ Crop, edit, or alter the image
❌ Remove or cover my watermark
❌ Claim the photos as your own work
A lot of time and effort goes into capturing and editing these images, and keeping the watermark intact helps support my photography.
Thank you for your support, likes, comments, and shares!

06/15/2026

I will finish up McLeansboro tomorrow!
Thank you!
--Em😜

06/15/2026

CHAT GPT: create a written review of me.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unhinged Yelp Review: Emily

Reviewed by: The Possum Council of the Midwest

I hired Emily for demolition derby photography and accidentally summoned a cryptid with a Nikon.

She arrived armed with enough camera gear to document a small war, somehow appearing in places that violate several known laws of physics. One second she’s by the fence, the next she’s hanging off a trailer getting the perfect shot of a radiator exiting the chat at 47 mph.

Pros:
✅ Can smell a photo opportunity from three counties away
✅ Owns more derby pictures than some drivers have memories
✅ Collects tattoos like Pokémon cards
✅ Will crawl through mud, dust, smoke, and questionable life choices for the shot
✅ Somehow survives on caffeine, chaos, and pure determination

Cons:
❌ Has never seen a demolition derby and thought, “I should stay clean today.”
❌ Camera equipment appears to have PTSD from its working conditions.
❌ Frequently found yelling, “JUST ONE MORE HIT!” while taking 4,000 photos.

Additional observations:
At one point, I watched her smile while a derby car became airborne on two wheels. Most people would run. Emily adjusted her camera settings.

The local weather service has classified her as a severe photography event.

Would recommend, but keep her away from your wallet, tattoo shops, Facebook auctions, and any situation involving “just a quick stop.”

Final Rating: 10/10. Equal parts photographer, derby goblin, and Midwest legend. 📸🏁🌪️🤣

06/14/2026