Cherise Kiel Photography

FALL SCHEDULING UPDATE:

I am FULLY BOOKED for sunset sessions Sept-Nov. I have 2 dates in early December available for sunset sessions.

I have limited availability for cake smash and newborn sessions through the fall so if you are thinking about scheduling something, please do so ASAP.

I can start a cancellation list as a backup, but if you are on the calendar and need to cancel, I won't have availability till January. I can also provide referrals to some amazing local photographers who might still have some openings.

Thank you all so much for booking and returning year after year! I am so blessed to see so many of you and I'm super excited for the upcoming fall season!

SENIORS!!!!!!!! CLASS OF 2025!

This is your day!

FULL Senior session for only $375 (normally $525)

Includes up to 45 minutes and 10 digital images, 2-3 outfits and 1 location.

These will be booked Tues-Fri Jan-May 2025 (I am fully booked for this fall)

Sale is good for today only. Venmo or Zelle accepted

CAKE SMASH SALE!!!

I have 4 options for cake smash sessions available today only!

1: Super simple (solid color drop only and plain cake) $99
Includes: up to 30 minutes, 5 digital images

2. Ballon Garland only (balloon garland and simple cake) $175
Includes: up to 30 minutes, 5 digital images

3. Deluxe (custom theme and setup, cake included) $275
Includes: up to 30 minutes, 10 digital images

4. Smash and Splash (custom theme, cake and bath) $375
Includes: up to 45 minutes, 15 digital images

All sessions are done Tues-Fri between 11am-2pm at my Peoria Studio

Venmo and Zelle accepted, must be paid by midnight

I just wanted to take a moment and acknowledge this HUGE achievement for !!!

All of my gorgeous in-studio mini sessions, santa and newborns are all a huge success thanks to these amazing backdrops and designs.

They are a family owned business and work non-stop to provide quality backdrops for all of us. Not only an amazing company but the family, designers and staff are amazing people!

So proud to work exclusively with and to call a friend!!

Congratulations! I can't think of a more deserving company!!!

Good Morning!!!

I sent out an email yesterday but wanted to post here as well:

I am giving away a FREE FULL SESSION!!!

You all know I'm a mom so you know I'm going to brag on my kids for a minute. Both My daughter Emma and my son Barry made the Shadow Ridge High School Cheer team this year! I am not only a huge supporter of my kids, but I am a proud sponsor for this amazing program!

We are doing our biggest fundraiser right now (through Aug. 31st) and both have a personal goal of $375 each. This is their biggest fundraiser for the year!

Their funding was cut this year despite bringing home the State AND National titles last year so this funding will be used for travel to defend their titles, equipment, food, comp fees and other necessities.

So for every $10 you donate, your name will be put into a raffle for a FREE FULL SESSION (to be used next year)

I know times are tough (trust me, I know), but ANY amount helps AND all donations are tax deductible!

Barry: https://app.fanangel.com/campaigns/4320/story?pid=1534704

Emma: https://app.fanangel.com/campaigns/4320/story?pid=1518064

I also had the privilege of photographing their media day and senior banner pics and I love how they turned out!!

IF YOU CAN SEE THIS PLEASE LIKE or COMMENT!

NEWBORN MODEL NEEDED:

I need a newborn model for Tuesday at 11am

I have a bunch of backdrops I need to photograph so I need a cute little baby.

Newborn should be between 7-14 days old by Tuesday.

I will provide everything needed.

Model will receive 5 digital images for their time.

Please post a picture and DOB in the comments

These images will be used by the backdrop company for advertising, so must be ok with images being used online and behind the scenes videos

Sweet little baby for attention

Maternity model needed tomorrow at 1pm at my studio in Peoria

I will provide the dress. All they need to do is hair and make up.

Please comment with how far along you are and a current bump pic :-)

Adorable newborn for attention

One, Two and Three!

This family is SOOO incredible, and I have been so blessed to be able to photograph them through the years!

We finished off the trio with baby sister last week and I can't wait to see her keep up with her brothers in the coming years.

Looking for people who are going to need sessions for next year!

I am looking to do a special offer for *2* people!

You will get 2 FULL sessions for $650 TOTAL (normally $1100)!

So, if you are looking for sessions for 2025, these are hugely discounted, and I only have 2 of these offers available

*Sessions are 45min each and include 10 digital images
** to be used Jan 25-Dec 25
*** Not to be used for Santa or specialty themed sessions

Must be paid asap to claim

Sign-ups are LIVE

https://book.usesession.com/s/dmWPAO8Mx

Warm up your sweet little one with a hot cocoa bath!

Attached above you will see examples from the previous years along with the backdrop we will use for this years sessions.

These minis are best for babies who are sitting up on their own - 2years.

The hot cocoa is mostly warm water with a small amount of chocolate milk mixed in. I do have a dairy free option for those who might have an allergy.

$150 Session includes:

~UP to 15 minutes

~5 digital images

~Online gallery for viewing

**Sessions are for 1 baby only. No sibling or family shots. (twins are ok, but need notice to make sure I have a cup big enough for 2)

**If your little one does NOT like bathtime or water, please do not book

**There are no refunds if your little one is not happy or does not participate.

Friends!

Those of you who are wanting to book a Hot Cocoa Session (babies sitting up - 2yrs)

Which drop do you want? I can't make up my mind so let me know in the comments.

I'm getting the sign-ups ready and will post at 8am tomorrow morning. I will only have a few spots available so set your alarms!

had round 1 of back to school minis today and they were PERFECT!

I am in LOVE with this years setup and can't wait for day 2 tomorrow!

Thank you Baby Dream backdrops for always delivering the most amazing drops for my sessions!

Hello!!!

It's 11pm and I still haven't finished ALL the messages yet.

I got through 99% of my emails and 75% of my instagram and FB messages. So, if you haven't gotten one yet, hang in there. I'm almost done.

I don't have any shoots tomorrow or errands, so I'll be able to fully commit to my computer all day and finish those up!

Thank you so much for your patience! I don't think you all understand how many messages I get to go through from multiple messaging sites, lol!

I do have to say, if you text me, please email or fb/insta me. My texts get lost, and you won't get a response, lol! same for my private FB messages. Try to stick to my business pages or email.

I will be 100% through my messages tomorrow! YAY!

OH, and if you have a little one this year for Christmas, I will be announcing my Hot Cocoa minis tomorrow afternoon as well (examples below of previous years)!! YAY!!!

Sooooo, stay tuned!!!!!

I am BACK from vacation! YAY!

I had a newborn session yesterday and my son's 20th birthday dinner so I didn't get to the computer.

I will be returning all messages and emails today, so please be patient (I do have a few errands to run so it will take all day to get back to everyone) and if you don't see a response by late tonight, just send me a message.

Thanks so much!

Photo of my back to school setup for this weekends minis! SO EXCITED! Love me some Baby Dream backdrops!

In case you haven't seen my stories, I am on family vacation until the 14th.

I will return messages when I get back. I did bring my laptop with me, but I haven't even cracked it open.

This is the last opportunity I have to spend with my kids before the fall chaos starts, so please be understanding.

Thanks, and I hope you are enjoying your summer so far!!

Christmas in July is OPEN FOR BOOKING!

There are limited spots left for each session so don't wait!

https://book.usesession.com/i/5CjlyD3nW

And if the session you want fills up, join the waitlist! I might be able to add an extra date for the river, sunflower and cottonfield minis!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!

Tomorrow morning at 8am!

My River minis, Cotton, Sunflowers, Fall Colors, Santa and 4 more holiday minis will all be available for booking!!

You DON'T want to miss out as there will be very limited spots available for each!

Set your alarms and tag your friends!!

Comment with your favorite Christmas GIF below!

Want some fall colors for your family portraits this year?

My Cottonwood sessions open up July 1st for booking!

Set your alarms, you don't want to miss out!

CLASS OF 2025!!

for the next 24 hours you can purchase a FULL session for $375 (normally $525)

Session includes up to 45 minutes, 1 location and 2-3 outfits

Sessions must be done before May 31st 2025!

Know a Senior?! Tag them so they don't miss out!!

Christmas Pajamas are always so fun! This bed set is beautiful and will open up for booking July 1st!!

Great for families or kids only!!

Who likes pancakes?!?!

Another little peek at our Kitchen mini that will be opening for booking starting July 1st!

These minis are so fun for families or kids and are a great mini for little ones with busy hands!

Just a little PSA for all my moms out there!

Make sure you are not wearing lip plumping gloss when taking photos with your babies. Or anytime you are around your little ones.

We did a few mom and son photos before his cake smash session and mom happened to grab a lip plumping gloss from her bag without knowing.

Of course, we had her kissing and loving on her little man during that portion of the session. After the mom and me pictures we were getting ready for his smash portion, and he started getting welts wherever she kissed him.

Worst on his face (both cheeks) then shoulder and stomach. Thankfully they didn't irritate him too much but the one on his right cheek was pretty bad.

I saw a video a year ago or so that said it can lead to chemical burns after a mom kissed her baby, but never really thought about it after that.

So just be aware and don't kiss your babies/kids with that on.

Thankfully after the session as they were getting ready to leave the welts were already starting to calm down.

Thanks to mom for allowing me to share this experience to hopefully help warn others!

Do you want to build a snowman?!

This adorable kids mini session is perfect for those busy little ones. They will get to build a snowman while making some super sweet images!

These will be available for booking during our Christmas in July event happening July 1st!

Set your alarms! We will have all of our holiday and family minis available for booking July 1st at 8am!

AMAZING drops by Baby Dream backdrops!!

If you are expecting or just had a baby I have *1* full newborn session available for $400 (normally $625)

Today only and must be paid today to claim!

Tag your friends!!!

Send a message to learn more

The most EPIC dog pile ever!

Just finishing up my dad and me minis and I just HAD to share this one really quick.

Not only is this family kind, generous and loving, but they are also a blast to photograph!!

I am honored I have been able to photograph them through the years and to watch their family grow!

And let's just take a moment for this amazing backdrop from Baby Dream backdrops! It was KILLER for my dad and me minis. PERFECTION!

I LOVE when families come back year after year.

It is such an honor to be able to document your family as you grown through the years!!

I'm working through emails and messages and trying to edit as well so please forgive me as I get caught up from moving!

LAST CALL for my MOVING SALE! ENDS TONIGHT!

FULL SESSIONS: $350 (45-minute session, 10 digital images)

MINI SESSION: $250 (20 minutes, 5 digital images)

These are not for themed sessions, extended family, cotton, sunflower, Santa, etc.

If you want to use a full session for a newborn, it will be a wrapped/swaddled only session since its only 45 minutes.

These are BASIC sessions if that makes sense. You can always ask if you want to make sure it will work for you.

Mini sessions can not be used Oct-Dec. and all sessions are good for 1 year so they will expire May 31, 2025

ZELLE OR VENMO PREFERRED but I can make a custom link online for you as well if you would like.

ALSO: I have 2 2025 golden tickets for Sale at a highly discounted price if you are interested, I can send you details.

Sweet little baby I photographed earlier in May for attention!

P.S. I JUST finished moving everything over so I have A LOT of catching up to do and a pretty open week so expect galleries sent out and messages returned over the next few days!

MOVING SALE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!!

I am moving hopefully for the last time in a while to be closer to my kids High School in Surprise. We have been Packing all weekend and get the keys Tuesday, YAY! BUT that gives me 36 hours to move the entire house before I have to turn in my old keys.

SOOOOOO . . . I will be AWAY FROM MY COMPUTER for the next 4 days trying to get everything packed, moved and settled. So please be patient and I will get caught up on editing and messages once we get settled in.

WITH THAT BEING SAID . . .

We all know moving is EXPENSIVE and we have some new things we need to grab for the new house, uhaul rental, cleaning crew, carpet cleaning and landscaping for the old house, washer and dryer and refrigerator for the new house, etc.

I will be offering a quick little sale good through Tuesday:

FULL SESSIONS: $350 (45 minute session, 10 digital images)
MINI SESSION: $250 (20 minutes, 5 digital images)

These are not for themed sessions, extended family, cotton, sunflower, Santa, etc. If you want to use a full session for a newborn, it will be a wrapped/swaddled only session since its only 45 minutes. These are BASIC sessions if that makes sense. You can always ask if you want to make sure it will work for you.

I only have *5* of each available and then they are SOLD OUT

Mini sessions can not be used Oct-Dec. and all sessions are good for 1 year so they will expire May 31, 2025

ZELLE OR VENMO PREFERRED but I can make a custom link online for you as well if you would like.

ALSO: I have 2 2025 golden tickets for Sale at a highly discounted price if you are interested, I can send you details.

USB/DIGITAL FILE update: If you ordered a USB those will start going out next week. I have them in hand and as soon as we move I will get those out!!

SALE ENDS TUESDAY!!! Please share and tag your friends!!!

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 seniors!

You should be so proud and can't wait to see what you do next!!

2025 you're next!

Use code "2025earlybird" to take $100 off your senior session!

https://cherisekielphotography.bigcartel.com/