Local Photography in Normal, IL

With 18 years experience I specialize in creating authentic, empowering images that celebrate individuality. What drives me is my passion for helping clients feel seen, confident, and truly themselves in front of the camera. I offer both in studio and on-site services. Whether it's a boudoir session or branding for small businesses, I take pride in providing a personalized experience that reflects your unique story. *THUMBTACK DISCOUNT- Mention you found me on thumbtack for $100 your session fee

Hi! I am Kari Bjorn and I capture weddings, portraits, and families. Please see my website for the fastest and most accurate quotes with my booking form. I studied photography in New York City at Parsons School of Design and have been shooting weddings, portraits, editorials, and doing commercial work since 2012. I have won a few awards, American Photography 35 & 37 in 2019 and 2021 and Hasselblad Masters finalist in 2018. My work has been exhibited and published on both sides of the Atlantic, at The Aperture Foundation in NYC, the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in Russia, and Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden for example. American Photography, NPR, and Dazed have also published my pictures and long-form documentary projects. Please see my website and social media links for portfolios, contact, and booking information.

we believe in the power of collaboration bring your vision to life. With years of experience in photography and videography, we partner with you to create vibrant, high-quality imagery that aligns with your unique goals. Let’s work together to capture your story authentically and compellingly.

**If you're interested in booking with us, we'd prefer you submit the contact form on our website, thanks! It will be a much faster process and you’ll even get a discount! Mark Thumbtack as the response to “How did you hear about us?” and we will give you a $100 off!** We are high-end luxury photographers and a husband and wife TEAM! Please only inquire if you are serious about us and we are within your budget. Not only do we provide incredible images, we will also help you plan the wedding day timeline and offer a multitude of resources to ensure your day is a HUGE SUCCESS. If that's what you are looking for - LET'S DO THIS! 🎉 About Us After waiting almost 6 months for our wedding photos, Kristin and I felt like photographers can do better! We decided that we were willing to "be the change we wanted to see" and started Cadence of Grace. For longer than we can remember we have been a part of making love stories possible! After 15+ years of being involved in weddings in other capacities (i.e planner, officiant, decorator and pre-marital counselor), we found a passion for being behind the camera and delivering beautiful images that capture moments that would otherwise be lost to time! Our Mission It is our aim to serve our clients to the best of our ability! We feel like your photographer should be someone you would WANT at your wedding. We want you to experience the BEST day possible and make you look incredible doing it! Our Philosophy   The best wedding photography is candid! It's the moments when you are being yourself and forget all about the camera. It's about those in-between moments in your natural cadence. Not planned. Not posed. Just real moments captured with grace in the most beautiful way possible. Our clients are at the center of everything we do. We listen, learn, and deliver the best product possible.