Wedding & family photography as warm and timeless as your love
STORYTELLING WEDDING & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
iN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
You're looking for someone who truly sees your story. Not just on your wedding day, but in all the moments that matter—with your family, your baby, a meaningful celebration, or simply together, wherever your story unfolds.
images that don't feel posed—but let you remember exactly how it felt.
Always with an eye for honest moments, beautiful light, and genuine connection.
Based in Champaign–Urbana, Illinois, Light By Zoey is a wedding and family photographer serving Central Illinois, documenting weddings, couples, maternity, newborns, families, and meaningful celebrations through a storytelling, documentary-inspired approach.
every chapter deserves to be remembered.
Hi, I'm Zoey.
I work with couples and families across Central Illinois, documenting life's meaningful moments through timeless, storytelling photography.
I believe the best photographs come from real connection, not perfect poses. With gentle guidance and a relaxed approach, I create honest images that feel true to you and your story.
A quiet observer with an eye for the little things.
Meet zoey
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Every season tells a different story here. In spring, gardens begin to bloom. Summer brings golden sunsets over open fields and lakes. Fall fills the trees with color, while winter offers a quiet beauty all its own.
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On the Journal
My husband and I aren’t the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Zoey made it so easy. She gave us just the right amount of direction during our portraits and made the whole experience feel effortless and fun, while also capturing every candid moment beautifully. You can truly see the emotion of the day in every single photo.
“Zoey captured all the little moments and details that made our wedding so special, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.”
She was so accommodating, easy to communicate with, and overall a fantastic photographer. I am OBSESSED with the photos. She helped us feel so welcome and comfortable during our session. I will ALWAYS be calling Zoey for any future photoshoots. She truly is the greatest. I HIGHLY recommend. Please show her some love. <3
"If I could give 10 stars, I would. Zoey created such an amazing experience for my family!”
We absolutely had the best experience with Zoey! She did newborn /family photo session for us. She was always very quick to respond to all my questions, she even helped us reschedule the session due to an unexpected early birth. The session went very well, she was very helpful, very positive and friendly. She helped us a lot with the posing, and gave us really great ideas. And her work was amazing! We absolutely loved all the photos.
“Zoey’s style is to take more natural photos, which turned out to be much much better than posed studio photos. ”
The most meaningful moments are often the ones that happen naturally. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, welcoming a new baby, gathering with family, or simply preserving this season of life, I’m here to document it with care and intention. With gentle guidance when needed, you can stay present and enjoy the moment while I document it as it naturally unfolds.
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© 2026 Light By Zoey Photography
BASED IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
SERVING CENTRAL ILLINOIS & BEYOND
Light By Zoey Photography offers natural, storytelling photography for families, maternity, newborns, couples, weddings, and events in Champaign, Illinois, throughout Central Illinois, and beyond.
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