hi! I'm Laura Gioja

My studio is located in Watseka, IL. I am blessed to work with many families in this area through photography! I specialize in newborns and young families, and have 15+ years experience.

Portrait of person in rust-colored sweater smiling in golden sunset light by weathered fence.

I always have a lot of ideas, I tend to live too much in my head and I'm generally a homebody, but I don't keep still for long! My brain is always busy coming up with things to try and challenges for myself. I love having this job as a creative outlet! I am married to my husband, Phil. I can't imagine running this business or raising my kids without him. He's positive, others-focused and a huge blessing to everyone that knows him. Lucky for me, he married me and his encouragement of my creativity keeps me going (he's also really handy to have around for technical snags!). He owns a video production company and we run our businesses from the same workspace in downtown Watseka, IL

Laura and her family
Laura and husband Phil

With one child in college, another in high school, and a third in middle school, so our lives are a bit chaotic at times —especially with two businesses to juggle! Even still, we value living a creative life, focused on serving others.

We love small town living and are thankful to be raising our family right here in Iroquois County! Thanks for letting me tell you a little about myself. I look forward to hearing from you!

Laura

Cozy photography studio waiting room with brown leather sofa, wooden table, lamp, framed photos, and colorful newborn wraps on wall rack.
Rustic children's room with wood plank walls, hardwood floors, white stool, iron daybed, and boho decor.

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10

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