SKW Photography

09/08/2026

To our local community: We’re thinking of the entire community who have been affected by this awful tragedy. ❤️🐺🖤 Sending so much love, strength, and support to everyone impacted.

Tonight, Pearl City is hurting, and our hearts are with everyone affected by today’s tragedy.

Out of respect for the families and those closest to them, we are not going to share identifying details here.

This is one of those moments when being a small community matters most. These aren’t just names in a news story. They are someone’s sons, friends, neighbors, classmates and loved ones.

Please keep the families, first responders and everyone impacted by this loss in your thoughts tonight. And maybe take an extra moment to check on the people you love.

Stephenson County, this is when we take care of our own.

09/07/2026

🍂 FALL MINIS — LAST CALL! 🍂

Only 4 sessions remain, and booking closes Saturday, September 12! Don’t miss your chance to capture beautiful fall memories at Oakdale Nature Preserve! 🍁📸

📍 Oakdale Nature Preserve | Freeport, IL
📅 October 16–18
⏰ 15-minute sessions | 💰 $40
✨ Includes 10 fully edited digital images

🍁 FINAL 4 OPEN SLOTS:
• Fri. 10/16 — 4:45 PM
• Fri. 10/16 — 5:15 PM
• Sat. 10/17 — 4:00 PM
• Sun. 10/18 — 3:00 PM

⚠️ These sessions are still available and will be reserved on a first-paid, first-booked basis. Send your Venmo payment ASAP to claim your preferred time!

🍂 Ready to grab a spot? Message me or send your payment today! 🍁

09/01/2026

Happy Tuesday! ☀️

It unfortunately came to my attention that the online booking system I had set up through my gallery and portfolio website wasn’t actually connecting to my calendar app… which means I ended up double booked for a photo sesh! 😫🤦🏼‍♀️ While I figure that little disaster out, please just continue to reach out to me directly and ignore my website or booking purposes!

Comment on my posts, send me a message, text me, email me—whatever way you know me and are comfortable reaching out, GO FOR IT! 🫶🏼

I promise I’m working on getting the booking situation sorted out ASAP! In the meantime, I’ve disabled the booking options on my website and would rather have you reach out directly than risk the website causing any more chaos. 😂❤️

08/28/2026

Oooooh! For those of you looking for those autumn colors in your sessions - keep this timeframe in mind!!!!

~Peak Fall Foliage 2026~

In the Upper Midwest, the dry summer will likely lead to an early-to-average peak for fall foliage. Trees are already beginning to change color in some areas as they experience stress from the lack of moisture. As a result, peak colors could arrive in as little as 2–3 weeks. Farther south, beneficial rainfall over the past few months should support a more average timeframe for peak foliage, along with more vibrant colors than those expected farther north. The absence of early frosts should also help preserve the quality and intensity of the fall colors. The primary negative factors to watch will be periods of windy conditions, which could cause leaves to fall prematurely, as well as the potential for early-season snow across parts of the Corn Belt in October. Overall, however, conditions appear favorable for a relatively good fall foliage season, particularly farther south.

08/25/2026

Last week, I had the opportunity to work with a local nonprofit, Rebuilding Together Stephenson County! 🏡❤️

A friend who serves on their board reached out to inquire about headshots for their board members—and as we all know, without friends, there wouldn’t be much marketing!

If you’re local to Stephenson County Illinois, I encourage you to head over to their page and hit the follow button! This incredible group is always looking for volunteers and donations to help bring people together with a helping hand for OUR community.

“Rebuilding Together Stephenson County began its formation in 2019, seeking to bring volunteers and communities together to end blight, improve and repair homes, and build connections within the City of Freeport and throughout Stephenson County.”

I’m so glad to have been chosen to be a small part of their journey, and I can’t wait to see all of the hard work and beautiful things they continue to bring to our community! Thank you for trusting me to capture a little piece of what you’re doing. 📸

08/24/2026

Now that they’ve shared… I can share! 🥳

I get to be an auntie againnnnnn!!! 🩷🩵 Congratulations, Jessie & Ian!

What an absolute honor it is to capture this special moment for you two and now have these memories to look back on as your family grows. I cannot wait to meet this sweet little babe! 🥹🩷🩵

08/21/2026

I don’t think Gracie could take a bad picture if she tried! 😍
I had the BEST time capturing this beautiful senior. Her session was full of laughs, gorgeous evening light, and so much personality—and I think we got a pretty perfect collection of images to remember this season by. 🤍

Happy senior year, beautiful girl! Go make some memories! ✨
🖤🥨🎓📸

08/17/2026

Sneak peak from Gracie's senior sesh last night! 😍😍😍

08/15/2026

🍂 FALL MINI SESSION WEEKEND 🍂

It’s officially time to start thinking about those cozy fall photos! 🍁📸

📍 Oakdale Nature Preserve | Freeport, IL
📅 October 16, 17 & 18
⏰ 15-minute sessions
💰 $40 — includes 10 fully edited digital images

✨ SLOTS ARE LIMITED! ✨
Once these spots are filled, they’re filled! I will not be doing any additional bookings for this weekend, so don’t wait to claim your time!

Important booking information:
Payment is required in full at the time of booking to secure your spot. Payment is non-refundable, but if something comes up, your payment can be transferred to another available session date during 2026.

✨ REMAINING AVAILABLE:

🍁 Fri. 10/16 — 4:45 PM PENDING
🍁 Fri. 10/16 — 5:15 PM PENDING
🍁 Sat. 10/17 — 4:00 PM OPEN
🍁 Sun. 10/18 — 3:30 PM PENDING

🍂 Ready to book? Message me or comment below to claim your preferred time! 🍁📸

08/12/2026

As Pearl City gears up to start school later this week, I wanted to give this guy a special shoutout and wish him an absolutely amazing senior year! 🎓✨ Braxton, I hope your senior year is everything you want it to be and more! Enjoy every moment — you’ve got an amazing year ahead! ❤️🐺🖤

This guy was so laid-back, gentle, and kind, and I had such a great time with him during our quick senior sesh last week! It was such a pleasure getting to capture this exciting season for him!