Hi, I’m Ailani (eye-LAH-nee).

Born and raised in Joliet, IL. but now based in Pontiac, IL. I love to travel all around the state and also out of it.


Since I was a kid I've loved photography and always had a camera I could get my hands. It mostly consisted of my older sister's old cameras but I would make it work.


I’ve been photographing weddings professionally since 2017.


I like being the friend in the background taking pictures of you while you take it all in. That's the feeling I like to give my clients, posed and candid pictures.

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like 'what about lunch?”

I LOVE ALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH COTTAGECORE AND ROYALCORE. I'M A 90S BABY AND A DISNEY KID AT HEART. MY PLAYLIST GOES FROM musicals TO indie-folk, AND A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING ELSE. YOU CAN SPOT ME SINGING ALL DAY EVERY DAY. 

Little Ailani

Summer Girl


If it's a hot Summer day and it starts to rain you can bet to find me dancing and playing under it. 

Heritage


I'm Mexican American, fluent in Spanish, and love to visit Mexico when I can. One of my favorite Mexican dishes is Mole with my mom's homemade tortillas.

Faith


Im a Christian: Jehovah's Witnesses. But I also work with others with different faiths. At the end of the day, most of us are just trying to be better and kinder people.

Do you think I can be a good match to hang out and capture photos of you? Then send me an email under the contact section. I can't wait to meet you!

Testimonials

Testimonials

“"We had a pre-wedding shoot with Ailani as well as a wedding shoot. We loved the pictures, the poses, and the ideas she gave us as well as how easy she made everything for us. She's super sweet and very professional and so so talented! My husband and I definitely recommend her to anyone looking to take pics with a great photographer. I promise you all will love her skills too!"”

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