Matthew J Odom Photography

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Matthew J Odom Photography Plainfield studio photography and on location photography in the Chicagoland area. Specializing in w Hi, I'm Matthew J Odom!
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I grew up in Vernon Hills and lived there 30 years until I moved to Lockport when I married my beautiful wife. Recently we moved to North Plainfield to call home for our growing family. My passion for photography began in 7th grade when I had my first experience in the dark room developing film. I found my way back to film in high school and followed the digital trend into college art school. After graduating school with honors in 2005, I worked for a full service corporate and industrial digital studio for 7 years. During that time, I opened my studio in 2008. When our son blessed us with his arrival, I decided to focus on my own studio business. As I continue to grow my clientele, I have serviced families from Southern Wisconsin to Bourbannais and everywhere in between. I offer the public custom and convenient in-studio photography sessions or on-location. Using some of the best professional equipment on the marketI, I offer the highest quality, timeless images and offer competitive rates and packages. I am fully insured and a registered LLC with the state of Illinois since 2008.

A sincere thank you to all the wonderful families who joined me for this month's fall minis. Capturing these fleeting se...
10/26/2026

A sincere thank you to all the wonderful families who joined me for this month's fall minis. Capturing these fleeting seasonal moments is always an incredible experience, and editing your galleries brings a smile to my face with every single frame.

Sending out sun filled proofing galleries from last weekend. There are still a few mini sessions available for this week...
10/20/2026

Sending out sun filled proofing galleries from last weekend. There are still a few mini sessions available for this weekend. The colors are now just beginning to show and beautiful weather is in the forecast, sign up asap!

' Twas an image to display, where sweet memories lie,Of the first time we met, with a sparkle in eye.From those wide-eye...
10/09/2026

' Twas an image to display, where sweet memories lie,
Of the first time we met, with a sparkle in eye.
From those wide-eyed first smiles to the joy along the way,
Look inside Santa’s archives and relive yesterday!

Thank you to all my return clients who signed up for this year's Santa sessions. Your kids will appear in Santa's Album of Archives for them to look through!

Have you visited Santa on our sets before? We’re adding something extra magical this year! 🎅✨If your family has joined u...
10/06/2026

Have you visited Santa on our sets before? We’re adding something extra magical this year! 🎅✨

If your family has joined us for Santa sessions in past years, sign up by October 9th to have your family included in a special surprise experience! Santa will be looking back on some of his favorite memories with the families who have walked through our doors.

We all have moments that stay with us forever. For our family, it will always be our very first indoor Santa sessions—when Santa himself handed my daughter her very first taste of Coca-Cola and our son was so excited for her reaction. That memory still brings a huge smile to my face. ❤️

We can't wait to hear Santa talk about your family's favorite moments too.

When he said he wanted to incorporate his Mustang into his senior portrait session, I knew we had to catch peak autumn c...
10/03/2026

When he said he wanted to incorporate his Mustang into his senior portrait session, I knew we had to catch peak autumn colors—and the result was nothing short of perfection. 🍁🚗

There is something special about this brief window of time each year. The deep ambers, rich golds, and crisp fall light turn everyday spots into incredible backdrops. Beyond standard portraits, these sessions are all about capturing what matters to you right now—whether that’s your pride-and-joy ride, your favorite spot, or just celebrating a major milestone.

Goodbye September—welcoming the changing scenery of October.October provides an unparalleled natural setting for dynamic...
09/30/2026

Goodbye September—welcoming the changing scenery of October.

October provides an unparalleled natural setting for dynamic imagery. Whether your goal is updating your family portraits, refreshing your professional brand, or orchestrating a milestone moment like a surprise proposal, autumn sets the ideal stage. Let's get outside and capture your story!

09/27/2026

Visit Santa’s Shed!
One of our two custom sets for photos with Santa.

Santa Sessions - 5, 10, 15-minutes
November 8, 14, and 15 2026
10am-1pm Plainfield, IL

09/27/2026

A quick look around the green room where kids walk up to Santa sitting in his chair. Classic, chic vibes with vintage ride on toys, there is something for both the parents and kids on this set!
November 8, 9, 14 - in-studio Santa mini sessions

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11730 Chesapeake Drive
Plainfield, IL
60585

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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