Done multiple mini and full sessions! Always love the finished product and service! So fun and…read moreeasy to work with!

From the owner: We specialize in a diverse range of photography services designed to capture life’s most precious…read moremoments. Our expertise includes: Elemental Photography: Embracing the beauty of nature, we create stunning images that connect with the elements around us. Sports Portraits: Showcasing athletes in their element, our dynamic sports portraits celebrate their strength, determination, and spirit. Portrait Sessions: From individuals to couples, we offer tailored portrait sessions that reflect your unique personality and style. Family Photography: Capturing the bonds that tie families together, our family photography sessions are filled with joy and authentic moments. Senior Photography: Commemorating milestones, our senior sessions highlight the achievements and individuality of graduates in a fun and creative way. Sporting Events: We cover sporting events with a keen eye, documenting the excitement, energy, and passion of the game. Headshot Sessions: Whether for business or personal use, our professional headshot sessions ensure you make a memorable impression. Empowerment Sessions: Celebrating strength and confidence, our empowerment sessions are designed to uplift and inspire, creating images that reflect your inner power. And much, much more! We are dedicated to providing a personalized experience, ensuring that each session is unique and tailored to your vision. Let us help you tell your story through the art of photography!

Recommend to anyone looking for senior photos! My son wasn't to enthusiastic about a photo shoot…read morebut Michelle made it fun and enjoyable. She really made the day fun and exciting for both of us. Thanks

Love the photos Michele has taken for us. Very creative and personable. Great with pet photos too…read more:-)

Dmitry is an outstanding and extremely talented photographer! He does an amazing job of capturing…read moreevery moment in a beautiful and natural way. He really cares about his work and photographing you in your best moment. He knows how to makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and just let loose and have fun! He is a wonderful person to work with and a reliable photographer! I highly recommend using him!!

Dmitry is an outstanding photographer that was trained by the best in the industry. He was a…read morepleasure to work with, and I felt very comfortable with him behind the camera. The pictures turned out great -- the lighting was perfect and the resolution was outstanding. After my experience I immediately booked him to shoot my upcoming wedding.

We caught a great deal with Christi. She did everything we…read moreexpected and we loved our photos. She caught everything beautifully It's hard to please us because we've ran a camera repair shop in Springfield for 45 years, the only camera repair shop between Chicago and saint Louis until the Hill family decided to finally shut it's doors. We intend to use her for maternity, family and other photo projects Tons of compliments Reasonably priced Very upbeat creative and lovely

From the owner: Christi Rae Photography has been providing Professional Photography to the Bloomington/Normal area…read moresince 2013. Offering Wedding Photography, Newborn Photography, Child Portraits, Engagements, Family Portraits, Graduation photos, Senior Pictures, and more. Servicing all of Central Illinois with a smile. Capture the Moment, Share the Memory

My 7 year old loves having his photo taken by Sarah Petty because she makes it fun. From a…read moremini-trampoline to a toy chest, she really understands how to get the natural expressions from my child. I love having her photos of my son hanging on my walls.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Sarah captures pictures that are worth ten thousand…read morewords! We couldn't have been happier.

I want to be fair about this review because I've had two seperate experiences with the same…read morephotographer. The first experience was for Christmas, she was upbeat and professional. I have a high standard, which I know can come across as high maintenance. However, I come with specific ideas for poses, backgrounds picked out and what pictures I want to purchase. All of these things are to create efficiency and save time, as I know they have time limits for each session. Second experience was for 1st birthday. I was looking to have a picture of me with my daughter, a family one and her with balloons and confetti. My daughter wasn't in the picture mood and was hungry at one point. We had to stop to feed her and that was the turning point. We were told there wasn't much time left, there was a computer download happening, etc. It made me feel like we were a problem and made me feel rushed. I don't know what guidelines have to be followed at these sessions and I'm the customer so come up with a different way to tell me...or just say we are our of time and stop. Stay with me...I know this is long-winded! We are picking out the pictures, which is comparable to going to the Optometrist-a quick, "Which is better? One or two?" Point being, I couldn't adequately look at the pics! I didn't like the pictures of me and my daughter, they don't pose you to get the best shot of you per say...so I looked like I had a double chin and my hair was in my face. Is that the photographs fault? Not necessarily, maybe there isn't training or time but it wasn't personal and that is how she took it. She was like, " Do you like any of them?" (while scoffing). A lot of women are sensitive about their weight after having a baby, I'm not paying for a picture of me with a double chin! I was so flustered I picked the wrong pictures and sizes. She seemed mad that I had a coupon off the website, mad that I wanted to use a benefit of a free 8x10 as a member, mad that I didn't purchase a package. She was snippy when she rang me up, didn't respond when we thanked her and turned off the lights before we left. Needless to say, we had challenges fixing the order, paying and anyone following up with us in general. Moral to the story: Don't pressure me to buy packages and scoff when I tell you I have no need for a ton of pictures. You don't know my financial situation and you should respect my order. Never treat a customer like a problem, go to the breakroom or wait till you get home to vent. We all have bad days, working with people is a hard job (I've done it for over 15+ years). Don't assume I know your schedule or time frames. Set the expectations in the beginning and we will both have a good experience. Besides, a customer shouldn't feel like it's their problem with behind the scenes stuff. It's business as usual as one of my mentors used to say. Don't ruin the experience by involving the customer. I probably will not return to JcPenny Portraits based on this experience. Too bad Pinterest has set the bar too high for ideas on photographing children.

Best price in town !! Session fee (quoted at consultation) includes release of ALL enhanced and…read moreprofessionally edited digital prints ..these can be downloaded from the private gallery and you can order prints online or take them to Walgreens or wherever ..because the prints are released to you and are yours !! And an hour session is anywhere between 100 and 200 dollars ...such deals ...

We had my daughter's first birthday shoot last month and had such a terrific experience! Chrissy…read morewas so warm and welcoming and made our time fun! She was welcoming to pose ideas and was patient between outfit changes and crying. She also provided all the backgrounds, which all looked so nice. We were super pleased with everything! She also had fast editing and turnaround time. We can't wait to book another photo shoot!