ABOUT US
My name is (doni)elle alicea and I am a lover of God, a photographer, sanctified misfit, a dreamer, and cookie monster. Thanks for visiting my site.
Growing up in Chicago allowed my creative edge to flourish, and instilled in me a love for the arts. By God’s grace, He saved me at the age of 7 and, with my life, created the heart of a sanctified misfit. I’m always looking for new ways to capture moments and beautify the familiar. I specialize in photojournalism and lifestyle photography and offer years of photographic knowledge and experience.
Naturally, I can take your photo. But more than that, I’m interested in capturing you in a natural moment that reflects you at your absolute best. Life is beautiful! And it is my goal with any event or session to capture your special moments in their true beauty. I have experienced the power of different worlds colliding, which has made me a lover of all people. The more unique the combination, the greater my excitement! It’s my joy to enter into the delight, happiness and uniqueness of individual stories and I will strive to make you feel comfortable and confident.
In addition to snapping beautiful pictures, I offer techniques and artistry used on all images for an emphasis of the true essence of your moments. I have also made an art of finding beautiful shooting locations, so if you don’t have a location in mind we can work together to find the perfect place. At the end of our session, you will have memorable & lasting works of art to enjoy for years to come.
Some moments where I hope to capture the details of your life include:
- Weddings & Bridal Sessions
- Engagement / Couples
- Family Sessions
- Newborn, Infant, Children & Maternity Sessions
- Events, Conferences, Concerts & Sporting Events
Random facts about me
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I have been redeemed by my Savior, Jesus Christ.
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I'm a HUGE Chicago sports fan - Cubs, Bulls, Bears, & Blackhawks. There are few things more enjoyable than a game at Wrigley or Soldier Field.
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I love to try food in the city that the particular food is known for. So, my first Philly's Cheesesteak sandwich was in Philly and I only eat Malasada's in Hawaii (see picture to the left). My first plate of southern comfort food was in Atlanta, and I ate at Texas Roadhouse in, you guessed it, Texas. I mean, I realized that Chicago is the only place I want to eat Chicago-style pizza, so I want to respect other cities and the foods they are best known for.
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I love to travel. One of my bucket list goals is to travel to all 50 states and step on all 7 continents. I have almost reached all 50 states but have more than half of the continents left.
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Chicago is my favorite city in the whole wide world.
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I wore braces for three years, and they hurt.
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I enjoy reading almost as much as I enjoy sports. My favorite books include Crime & Punishment by Dostoyevsky, Desiring God by John Piper and The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. A few other top 10 books include The Pursuit of God by AW Tozer and Confessions by St. Augustine.
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Jesus is my Savior. I love Him above every other.
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One time I hiked a mountain in Alaska - by myself. Bad idea but it was a great photo opp. (photo evidence is above)
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My mom is one of my favorite people on the planet.
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I entered into the photography world because I love people and I love art. Photography allows for both of these worlds to collide.