SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Family PHOTOGRAPHER

BASED IN BENTON, IL

Based in Benton and serving Marion, Mt. Vernon, and Southern Illinois families who value custom artwork and lasting portraits.


Family sessions are relaxed, guided, and focused on genuine connection. You’ll receive beautifully composed portraits designed to live as artwork in your home — not just on a screen.

Family sitting together on a sandy riverbank at sunset enjoying quality time outdoors.

Family Portrait Experience


When you work with CMK for your family portraits, you’re investing in more than images — you’re creating artwork designed to be displayed and enjoyed every day.




investment


$175 - Booking a retainer to hold your date also covers our consultations and the session itself.


Prints and Albums are sold separately in the online shop connected to your gallery.


There is a minimum product order of $500.


Your portraits deserve to be seen, held, and passed down — not lost in a camera roll.


If you value custom artwork and a guided, professional experience, I’d love to connect.

1 / 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What should we wear?

Once your session is booked, you’ll receive wardrobe guidance to help coordinate your family beautifully. Neutrals, soft textures, and intentional styling photograph best and pair seamlessly with finished artwork.

1 / 5

Faded white text overlay on a light background.
Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the session take place?

Sessions are held outdoors in natural light throughout Benton, Marion, Mt. Vernon, and surrounding Southern Illinois areas. Location is selected based on the look you want and how your final artwork will be displayed.

1 / 5

Faded white text overlay on a light background.
Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer digital images?

Yes. Digital images are available for purchase; however, sessions are designed with custom artwork in mind. Most families choose wall art or albums to preserve their portraits in a meaningful way.

1 / 5

Faded white text overlay on a light background.
Frequently Asked Questions

How much do families typically invest?

My pricing structure is based on a session fee/retainer of $175 and then a minimum order requirement of $500. Artwork and albums purchased separately. Families typically invest between $800-$1500.

1 / 5

Faded white text overlay on a light background.
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book?

The first step is scheduling a consultation call. We’ll discuss your vision, answer questions, and ensure the experience is the right fit for your family.



1 / 5

Faded white text overlay on a light background.

Let's connect!


I would love the chance to chat with you on the phone to get a more personal feel for your needs and answer any questions you have about booking a session.


Fill out the form and I'll be in touch on setting up a time we can briefly chat!

Family Portfolio

 

 

Couple relaxes together on sandy beach in casual attire.
A person in a tan sweater and jeans poses outdoors on a rural path during sunset.
Series of candid moments between two children walking and playing on a path at dusk.
Couple poses together under tree branches with golden sunlight filtering through.
Extended family gathering outdoors for group portraits in casual attire during fall.
Large extended family group photo session with multiple generations in outdoor fall setting.
Two young children in matching floral dresses playing together in a grassy field at sunset.
Couple embraces in field during maternity photo shoot with emerald velvet dress.
Woman in beige dress stands against ocean backdrop during golden hour.
Family group photo in a grassy field at sunset wearing coordinated blue and white outfits.
Family group poses together on autumn day among fallen leaves.
Family and their black dog gather on brick steps of a front porch for a group photo.
A toddler in a blue floral dress twirls in a golden sunlit meadow.
Casual outdoor family portrait session with everyone embracing and smiling together.
Couple poses together by a lakeside with rocks and fallen leaves during sunset.
Family group wearing coordinated fall sweaters poses together in a wooded setting.
Person in yellow shirt sits on concrete steps during an outdoor photo session.
Family plays and runs together through tall grass at sunset.
A chocolate labrador dog lying in grass during an outdoor photoshoot.
A family of four poses together outdoors in coordinated outfits with the children wearing matching blue dresses.
Family group poses together on a golden autumn hillside during sunset.
Family poses together by a lake during sunset with golden light filtering through trees.
A family photo session in a sunflower field with warm sunset lighting.
Young child in beige sweater and jeans poses playfully against a tree trunk.
Family members embrace while standing in a sunlit meadow during golden hour.
Formal group portrait in front of brick building with white columns.
Family with puppy poses together in field with red autumn foliage in background.
Black dog sitting on wooden deck showing different playful expressions in sequence of photos.
Playful family poses captured in a green meadow with evening light.
Elderly couple shares affectionate moments in a garden setting with colorful flowers.
A family wearing coordinated blue and white outfits poses together in a grassy field at golden hour.
Person in red shirt plays with brown dog in autumn leaves during sunset.
Multi-panel outdoor family photo session at sunset near a lake with warm golden lighting.
Golden retriever puppy plays with family on blanket in grassy field.
Close-up portrait shots in soft lighting with teal and yellow accents.
Person in plaid flannel and black outfit poses on large rocks near water.
Person in olive green polo and khaki shorts poses casually in a garden setting.
Young girl in white lace dress poses on ground during golden hour.
Expectant mother in emerald velvet gown poses in golden field at sunset.
Family portraits taken in a blooming sunflower field with coral-colored attire.
Elegant maternity photo featuring emerald velvet dress against autumn landscape.
Family shares joyful moment together while sitting in grassy field.
A casual portrait of someone in a grey sweater standing on a rural path in autumn.
Extended family portrait session in an open field during golden hour.
A person in a brown sweater holds a small white fluffy dog while sitting outdoors in autumn.
Senior couple sharing loving moments together in a garden with vibrant pink flowers.
Happy family with golden retriever puppy stands together in tall grass.
A series of candid moments captured showing people in red and white outfits sitting together outdoors.
Family group poses together on pathway with wheelchair at sunset.
A maternity photo session at sunset captures silhouettes against a beach backdrop.
A portrait of someone wearing a stylish rust-colored dress while sitting on a stone wall in autumn.
Family group poses together in field during golden hour photoshoot.
Group photo in formal attire with navy and emerald green dresses outside brick building.
A family sits together on outdoor patio furniture with their small white dog during an autumn photo session.
A couple shares a tender moment near a light blue vintage truck during golden hour.
A maternity photo in a sunlit meadow shows matching blue floral dresses against golden grass at sunset.
Intimate moment between couple during sunset maternity photoshoot in field.
Three friends in casual sweaters and jeans share a moment on a leaf-covered autumn path.
A maternity portrait in a pink dress during golden hour in a grassy field.
A family of five poses together on a leaf-covered path in coordinating fall sweaters.
A casual family portrait shows five people in coordinated sweaters standing on an autumn forest path.
Child in brown sweater sits cross-legged on ground covered in autumn leaves.
A group poses under vibrant orange fall foliage wearing coordinated red and white outfits.
Family gathering photographed in a natural meadow setting at dusk.
A person in an emerald green sweater poses casually on a country path.
A tender moment captured in a sunflower field with coral lace clothing.
Five people walk hand in hand down a country road during golden hour in autumn.
People sit together by a vintage blue truck showing their coordinated red and white outfits.
Person in white polo shirt sits casually outdoors showing tattoo on arm.
A candid moment of interaction between a person in navy and a small white puppy outdoors.
Woman in light blue dress twirling in a summer meadow at sunset.
A couple embraces in a tender moment against a waterfront backdrop at sunset.
Maternity portrait of woman in off-shoulder emerald velvet gown in autumn field.
A group relaxes together on a sandy beach at sunset during a casual photo session.
A light blue vintage truck serves as backdrop for a fall photo session with orange leaves overhead.
Couple walks along a serene beach shoreline at sunset.
A person in a teal dress poses expressively during a sunset photo session.
An intimate maternity portrait shows a couple embracing in teal and navy outfits.
A group lounges casually in autumn grass wearing coordinated blue and teal outfits during an outdoor photo session.
Family group stands together on grassy shore with lake and sunset in background.
Home Page

Contact me

Seniors | Family | Headshots | Weddings
About Me