Some moments feel like home — the warmth of the sun on your skin, laughter hums in the background, and love shows up in the quietest corners. In that moment, you’re filled with a profound sense of peace and gratitude. The desire to re-live this moment comes from a place of wanting to hold on to the beauty and emotion you're experiencing, to have a piece of this perfect moment to turn to when the days get hard. That’s why I document — to preserve the feeling, not just the frame. So when life speeds up or stretches thin, you have a place to return. A glimpse of joy, a flicker of connection, a reminder that beauty lives in the ordinary.
The Process
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Let's chat! Send in a contact form describing what you're looking for in a session, your preferred session dates, and the vibe you're looking for!
your session
Here's the fun part — we get to hang out and photograph everything you have been dreaming up!
relax
Unwind and relax while I get to work on crafting your gallery that is layered with intentional framing and the kind of beauty that can’t be staged.
Love notes
NEVER BEEN SO SURE
Sehl has been absolutely amazing to work with! We recently had our engagement photos done and we could not be happier with how they turned out. She made us feel incredibly comfortable and she was just the sweetest person. We can’t wait to have her capture our wedding. We have never been so sure we chose the right person to capture our love 🤍
PROCESS SO EASY
Sehl is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough. She made the entire wedding photography process so easy, from quickly reaching out for a casual intro chat, to a fast turnaround and easy way to access and download both wedding preview pictures and our full gallery. We only met in person on our wedding day at our first look location, but she instantly made us feel so comfortable. She did a great job navigating an area she hadn’t been before and moving between our first look location on the beach and our wedding venue winery. Our photos are beautiful and capture the emotion and memories of the day so well!
ULTIMATE HYPE GIRL
I cannot say enough good things about Sehl! We booked Sehl for our engagement/wedding and cannot stop making referrals. As a camera anxious couple we were so nervous and Sehl made us instantly comfortable. She is kind, warm, gave great direction, and made us feel safe. The ultimate hype girl (who is still calm and steady). We could not have asked for better pictures that matched our ideal look/aesthetic more perfectly.
A TROOPER
Sehl captured our wedding in Colorado in August, and she was a trooper for navigating a city she wasn’t familiar with, rainy weather, and plan changes. We were very pleased with how all of our photos came out!
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE
Sehl is absolutely incredible! From start to finish, she made the entire experience comfortable and enjoyable. I was honestly nervous about being in front of the camera, but she instantly put me at ease and made me feel beautiful and confident. She understood how important our fur babies are to us and went out of her way to include them in our photos, even though they’re total wiggle butts!
The photos turned out beyond anything I could have imagined. Sehl brought our vision to life even better than I had pictured, choosing gorgeous spots and guiding us with ease. She was so communicative, professional, and fun to work with, truly just an awesome person.
Without a doubt, I would hire her again and again. We feel so blessed to also have her booked for our wedding this October, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you’re looking for someone who not only captures memories beautifully but makes the entire experience unforgettable, Sehl is the one!
COMFORTABLE & TALENTED
Sehl was the photographer for my wedding, and I could not recommend her enough! Not only is she a talented photographer, but also an amazing human. From our first phone call consultation to the day-of the wedding her communication was great and made us feel so comfortable with the whole process!
All this being said, we absolutely LOVE our photos. She shot a great combination of candid pictures to remember the day, and our ceremony and couples photos were absolutely perfect. There’s so many great photos we’re having a hard time deciding which ones to frame! Could not even imagine having anyone else shoot our wedding. If we did it again, we’d choose Sehl every time :)
FELT COMPLETELY AT EASE
I was a little nervous scheduling a photo session with 4 furbabies but Sehl made us feel completely at ease from the beginning! From the initial consultation phone call to the end results, Sehl was amazing to work with. She was very professional, patient and kind. We are absolutely thrilled with the photographs, and would highly recommend her! Thank you so much for capturing these moments that we can cherish forever!
COMFORTABLE & WARM
Sehl is such an amazing, beautiful, wonderful photographer! First time getting pictures done, she made me feel comfortable, very understanding, flexible, warm! She definitely knows how to make you feel good and get very excited for the session. Her packages are amazing as well, especially the print box! It’s so beautiful and perfect when showing our family our pictures! Everything I wanted she captured it all for us. Her energy, her ideas are amazing, we’ll definitely come back for more future photos!
MAGICAL MOMENTS
Sehlese has an amazing passion with photography and it shows in her work. She truly captures magical moments, while also making you feel comfortable in your skin. I HIGHLY recommend Sehl Photography!
TRULY THE GREATEST
It was great meeting you! Thank you for making my session so fun and easy! I was so nervous but that quickly went away. You are truly the greated.
FUN & CAREFREE
We absolutely loved our Senior photo experience with Sehl. There were so many incredible images, it was difficult to choose from the portfolio. Our entire family had a fun and carefree session. Thank you for helping to create these memories for our family!
SEAMLESS & EASY
We were beyond happy with our photos! The entire process was seamless and easy.
PHENOMENAL
I had the honor of having Sehly as a photographer for some casual couple portraits (as a Christmas present to my boyfriend), and she did absolutely phenomenal. I have never done any type of professional photosessions before so I was a little bit nervous, but she has completely eased off all of my anxiety by making the session so much fun, casual and with no pressure at all. And the pictures turned out AMAZING 🩵 I completely recommend her for any photoshoots you may need/want - she would be an asset to you!
I NEED TO HIRE YOU FOR EVERY SEASON
The photos turned out amazing and so beautiful! I can't get over how stunning they are. These photos are my most prized possession and I'm looking forward to setting up another session with you in the future!
FAQ
What is the investment?
Sessions start at $360. Each session includes a phone consultation, inspo board, print release, and guidance on timing, locations, and outfits.
Events start at $450.
Weddings start at $1640 in IL and $2615 for bordering states. Packages include an engagement session, print release, travel, and a wedding guide.
How do I secure my date?
Once we finalize your date, I will send out a contract, model release, and an invoice. Each will need to be signed and your non-refundable retainer paid. For sessions, a non-refundable retainer fee of 50% is due. For weddings, a non-refundable retainer fee of 20% is due. Each fee is subtracted from the total amount.
What is your turn-around time?
For sessions, you will have your photos back in 2 weeks.
For events, you will have your photos back in 3-4 weeks.
For weddings, you will have your photos back in 8-10 weeks.
What if the weather isn't on our side?
I will monitor the weather prior to our session. I have a pretty cool umbrella if you would like to move forward on the day, regardless. If not, we will chat about a re-schedule. Your comfort is my priority!