About Joseph
Hello! My name is Joseph Schopp, and I am a Bloomington-Normal native. I’ve been taking pictures for about 6 years, but have been involved in the arts in various ways throughout my whole life. I am also a high school teacher, but am very excited to engage creative pursuits more intentionally again!
My interest is first and foremost to capture beautiful images and to take the most authentic, natural looking photographs I can. Photographs are a great reminder for us of what is most beautiful and real in our lives, and I want to help give you those reminders through the images I capture.
I would love to talk to you more about any project you have in mind, and to get to know you better, so please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Capturing Beautiful images
in pursuit of authenticity
Testimonials
“Joseph crushed it!! We couldn't have asked for a smoother and more enjoyable photography experience. He picked out a great location for our family photo shoot. He worked great with the smaller children. He mixed up the photo shoot between formal poses, fun and lighthearted poses, as well as a mix of stunning candid shots. Most importantly the quality of the pictures is terrific! Thank you for the awesome family memories! I would highly recommend Joseph - his photography is incredible!"
- Brian O’Donnell
“Many many thanks to Joseph Schopp for these beautiful family photos! We will cherish them for years to come. If you're looking for family photos, we would definitely recommend Joseph! He did great with the kids. He even beautifully captured the rise and fall of a 3-year old tantrum.”
- Lindsey Gruenwald
“My company has a quarterly meeting in Bloomington, Illinois since it is a central location for our employees. As a perk for our staff, we offered complimentary head shots for their Outlook, LinkedIn, etc. From the moment I contacted Joseph to the final product, I couldn't have been more pleased. He was kind, punctual, responsive and the photos turned out wonderfully. I highly recommend J Photography.”
Kristen H
“Joseph was a great photographer for our wedding and his rates are very reasonable. He was very easy to work with and made choosing a photographer for our wedding very simple. I would recommend him for your other photography needs as well. His editing skills were great! And we had our photos just 2 weeks after our event. I have no doubt we'll be asking for his services again! Thank you Joseph!”
-Julia G
“Joseph was our photographer for our vow renewal October 2022. He was punctual, professional and patient. We appreciated his willingness to drive to our venue which was not local for him. He took the time to learn about us and listen to what was most important to us (See you, hear you, know you). He responds to questions promptly and produces photos promptly. I would recommend Joseph to anyone looking for a professional photographer that really listens to you and cares about the quality of your photos. Also, he captures wonderful pictures!!”
-Jenna D
“Joseph shot our engagement and did a great job capturing the moment! He was very flexible and easy to work with from start to finish, and had a very quick turn around on the photos so we could begin sharing them with family and friends! I would definitely recommend Joseph to anyone!”
- Alex H
“Finding a good photographer was really important for my family because having pictures to capture our son’s memories; newborn, baptism, etc. was very important. These were moments we’d never be able to recreate with our son. Joseph captured them beautifully, the giggles, the tears, and the ordinary - bath time. He was professional, knowledgeable, and fun. I couldn’t recommend someone better!”
- Emma O
“Joseph is a very talented photographer! He's done photos for our family multiple times, including two newborn shoots. He gets the job done quickly and efficiently and produces really beautiful photographs. We've always been happy with his work. I highly recommend hiring Joseph!”
-Maggie P
“We had a great experience with Joseph! Our young boys were pretty squirrely during the session, but he was patient and we had plenty of good shots in the end.”
-Amanda T
“Great family photos! Joseph is a talented local photographer and we enjoyed our session with him. He was accomodating and the family photos captured us perfectly!”
-Charlene H
“The best in the game! This man knows how to capture moments in a very personal way. Loved the way my photos turned out, he has a great eye for unique shots! Very pleased with his work!”
Daniel H
