Matthew J Odom Photography

09/03/2026

A final sneak peek to our upscale living room set for the 2026 Santa sessions. The base is set for Kio Kreations, she's the best at bringing all the decor together to make it magical. I can't wait to se the final results myself and share the final reveal!

09/03/2026

Sneak peek of our Santa Set room 1. We're color drenching the room in dark forest green and bringing in accents of gold, white and charcoal. Calling on to work your magic and bring the scene to life and sign ups are live!

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

This kids are back in school so this is the time to start creating the sets for our Santa sessions. This pedal car is sure to bring big smiles with the littles and the big guy!

Sign up for a Santasession at https://www.mjophoto.com/santa-2026

08/20/2026

Hey Lake County family! 📸🍁

It’s been a minute, but I’m excited to share that I’m heading back to Daniel Wright Woods on the afternoon of Saturday, October 10th! I’d love to reconnect and capture some fresh fall memories for your family or refer a friend.

Spots for the Daniel Wright Woods afternoon session are limited. If October 10th doesn't work for your schedule or you’d like to check out some of our other beautiful locations across the Chicago land area, I’m hosting mini-sessions all month long:

Daniel Wright Woods (Mettawa/Vernon Hills) Saturday, Oct 10 (Afternoon)
Hudson Crossing Park (Oswego) Sunday, Oct 11 (morning)
River View Farmstead (South Naperville): Oct 17 & 24
Fabyan Forest Preserve West (Geneva): Sunday, Oct 18
Naperville Riverwalk: Sunday, October 25

Book your session at https://www.mjophoto.com/booking

08/18/2026

Beating the humidity today with a productive studio session! Captured some fresh, vibrant looks for this up-and-coming model’s portfolio cards.

Whether you need to update your modeling digitals or upgrade your professional profile, a quick studio session is all it takes. Send a message to get on the schedule!

08/17/2026

New on the blog! What to expect out of your fall mini session? I deliver galleries packed with a variety of candid and traditional portraits.
https://www.mjophoto.com/post/fall-mini-sessions-are-here-capture-the-magic-of-autumn-in-chicagoland

08/14/2026

Golden light, crisp air, and memories that last long after the leaves fall.

Fall at the farmstead is hands-down my favorite time of year. There’s something special about this space—kids can just be kids, teens feel totally at ease, and the backdrop is pure magic in every direction, whether we’re catching the soft morning sun or sunset glow.

Let’s capture your family in full bloom this season.

08/06/2026

New to the blog (link below): Late summer & fall sessions at the Naperville River View Farmstead is when the grounds really show off their beauty and wildflowers dapple the prairie. Check a few points of interest that makes the Farmstead my favorite fall location to work.
https://www.mjophoto.com/post/views-in-every-direction-why-naperville-river-view-farmstead-is-my-favorite-fall-portrait-location

08/04/2026

New on the blog. I highlight some points of interest around Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva IL. It's a favorite location of mine for family photography sessions!
https://www.mjophoto.com/post/fabyan-forest-preserve-west-a-favorite-location-for-family-photography-sessions