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Bright, Meaningful Portraits
aurora, naperville & west chicagoland
Artful, compassionate portraits meant to be seen, touched, and cherished. With boutique service, every session is crafted with care, from planning and photographing to designing printed pieces that fill your home with joy.
turn your memories into timeless art you can feel.
joy lives here
for families, seniors, and couples
Veronica s.
"Our experience with Charity was absolutely incredible. She helped us order beautiful albums and framed prints so we can enjoy these photos forever. Charity is caring, professional, thoughtful, and her attention to detail and the way she tailors the experience to each specific client sets her apart."
Celebrate accomplishment with all the joy, personality, and memories it deserves. This is your senior era, and time to shine!
Engaged or celebrating another year? Outside the wedding event, these are the chapters that shape your love story.
From the first newborn snuggles at home, to the multi-generational reunion, your family photos grow with you.
SENIORS + GRADS
COUPLES
FAMILIES
a guided portrait experience
for the most important chapter
From start to finish, she was incredibly kind, flexible, and understanding. Her down-to-earth personality and positive energy put us at ease, and she made the whole process feel natural and comfortable. -Seema
I truly can’t imagine anyone doing a better job.
I was so excited to receive our stunning prints! Charity provides such a custom experience from start to finish and was able to produce beautiful prints that are now in our home. -Katie
They brought me to tears!
Charity offers style guides, works to find the perfect location, and offers quality products for your prints that are hard to find elsewhere. On top of that, she’s such a joy to work with and is so much fun! -Macayla
Her whole process is unlike any other photographers I've worked with.
your memories deserve more than just a digital footprint.
relive and pass on your story with tangible artwork.
Designed with your home in mind, canvas or framed images add character and joy to empty walls.
wall art
Crafted by hand with archival materials, this classic heirloom tells your story on thick, layflat pages.
albums
Premium prints come mounted or matted, ready to display in a frame, store, or gift to loved ones.
LUXE prints
Fueled by sunshine and chai, with 15 years of photographing from coast to coast, there's nothing I love more than telling the stories of beautiful humans. And as a mother, I know how important every season is. I believe in compassion-meets-excellence, and in building relationships. Our lives are deeply personal, so your photos should be, too.
based in aurora, il,
serving west chicagoland and wherever i'm called.
through ELEVATED imagery
my mission is to bring
joy to your home
with a heart for people and spreading God's love,
-Charity
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