Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Newborn & Family Photographer in Bloomington, IL
At Tumbling Leaves Photography, we specialize in capturing life's most precious moments through newborn, child, and family portraiture. With 23 years of professional experience and 12 years operating our boutique studio in Bloomington, Illinois, we combine artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless heirloom-quality images. Our commitment to safety is paramount, with trained spotters present during every newborn session to ensure the utmost care. We actively contribute to the community through volunteer photography services for bereaved families with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and Red Thread Sessions. Our personalized approach extends to every aspect of our work, from custom maternity sessions to milestone celebrations, using archival materials for lasting preservation.The studio owner's background in fine arts and music informs a unique perspective that values emotional authenticity in every frame. We maintain active involvement in professional development to stay current with industry advancements while preserving traditional photographic principles. Our full-service studio delivers finished products ready for display, including handcrafted albums and exclusive wood prints designed to become family treasures. Client experience is prioritized through transparent communication, flexible payment options, and a warm, approachable demeanor that puts families at ease during sessions. This dedication to excellence has established us as a trusted local resource for preserving generational legacies through photography.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Portraits
Maternity Sessions
Child Milestones
Engagement Photos
Heirloom Albums
Wall Art
Gift Prints
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We maintain strict safety protocols with trained spotters during newborn sessions
- 23 years of professional photography experience with 12 years in dedicated studio operation
- Active volunteer photographers for bereavement and adoption family sessions
- Offer exclusive heirloom products including handcrafted albums and custom wood prints
- Provide transparent pricing with flexible payment options for all collections
Services
Newborn Photography
Safety-focused newborn sessions capture your baby's earliest moments with trained professionals and spotters. We create timeless images using natural poses and specialized props while maintaining strict safety protocols throughout the session. Our expertise ensures authentic, meaningful documentation of your newborn's first days.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions document your unique relationships and milestones. We specialize in creating cohesive compositions that reflect family dynamics through natural lighting and personalized settings. Our approach prioritizes genuine interactions over rigid posing to preserve authentic memories.
Maternity Photography
Artistic maternity sessions celebrate the beauty of pregnancy with elegant compositions and flattering lighting. We offer specialized wardrobe guidance and posing techniques to highlight the natural glow of expectant mothers while creating lasting keepsakes for growing families.
Heirloom Albums
Custom-crafted albums preserve your most cherished memories using archival-quality materials. Available in multiple sizes with unlimited image capacity, these hand-assembled books combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design to create tangible family treasures that withstand generations.
Wall Art
Professional wall art solutions transform your favorite images into display-ready pieces. Choose from wrapped canvases with lifetime guarantees or exclusive wood prints that add unique texture to home decor. All products use museum-grade materials for lasting preservation.
People
Melissa
Owner & Photographer
23-year photography veteran with 12 years operating Tumbling Leaves Photography. Specializes in newborn safety-certified sessions and heirloom preservation. Volunteer photographer for NILMDTS and Red Thread Sessions, combining artistic vision with community service through a background in fine arts.
Questions
What safety measures do you use for newborn photography?
We maintain strict safety protocols with trained spotters present during all newborn sessions. Our equipment meets industry standards and we avoid risky poses that could endanger infants.
What's included in a photography session fee?
Creative fees include the session time, professional editing, and a downloadable gallery with print release. Additional products like albums and wall art are available separately.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we provide flexible payment options including buy-now-pay-later arrangements to accommodate different budget needs for your photography investment.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking newborn sessions during pregnancy, ideally in the second trimester, as our schedule fills quickly for popular time slots.
What products do you offer besides digital files?
We provide heirloom albums, wrapped canvases, wood prints, and linen keepsake boxes containing physical prints and digital files for comprehensive memory preservation.
Do you photograph special circumstances families?
Yes, we offer specialized sessions for adoption and bereavement through our volunteer work with Red Thread Sessions and NILMDTS, providing compassionate photography services.
