Bree Diesburg

Photography

Portraits to pass down through the generations

From hauntingly beautiful wet plate tintypes to nostalgic 35mm film and clean digital sessions, every image carries the same alternative, vintage-inspired spirit shaped by a love of the unconventional

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Proudly based in central Illinois

wet plate tintypes

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35mm film

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digital portraits

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wet plate tintypes * 35mm film * digital portraits *

wet plate tintype photography image of three women

wet plate tintypes

A 19th-century process brought back to life one plate at a time. hand-poured, exposed, and developed right in the darkroom. each tintype is a slow, deliberate, one-of-a-kind physical image unlike anything digital can replicate. No two plates are ever the same.

Available for individual, couple, OR group portraits, and special events

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Black and white photo of a woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a textured dress, pearl necklace, rings, and dark nail polish, posing against a plain background.

35mm film portraits

Captured on film, developed by hand in the darkroom. Available in black and white or color, with a grain and warmth that feels lived-in rather than filtered

Available for individual, couple, or group portraits, and special events

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Black and white photo of a smiling woman with dark wavy hair, wearing an off-shoulder top, with a brick wall and staircase behind her.

digital photography

Crisp, contemporary, and endlessly flexible. digital sessions offer quick turnaround and creative freedom with images ready to share the moment they're delivered. The modern option, without losing the eye behind it.

Available for individual, couple, or group portraits, and special events

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“the eye should learn to listen before it looks”

robert frank

Black and white photograph of a woman with curly hair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and an elegant dress with intricate details, posing thoughtfully with her hand near her face against a dark background.
Black-and-white photo of a man with glasses and a woman with dark hair sitting in a car at night, looking at the camera.
A woman with dark hair and makeup applying lipstick, seen through a decorative mirror with an ornate, circular frame.
Silhouette of a woman with curly hair lit from behind, smoking a cigarette in a dark environment.

Client Reviews

“Working with Bree was effortless. she knew exactly how to direct me, right down to the little details. I felt comfortable bringing all of my weird ideas to her and she not only embraced THEM BUT made them a reality. If you’re looking for someone WHO WILl take the time to see your vision and bring it to life - look no further. She knows what she’s doing!”

— Rayven D.

“I chose Bree for my graduation photos because I wanted someone that I could trust with bringing my vision board to life. She let me show her all of my ideas and took the time to get it perfect. I feel shy in front of the camera but she made me feel so comfortable as she directed me through each pose. They couldn’t have turned out better!”

- Lauren H.

“Bree does a lovely job at making you feel comfortable while being photographed. She has been taking my photos for over a decade and I plan on continuing to hire Bree. She is so innovative and creative. I love seeing her vision come to life and I’ve never been disappointed with the outcome! Could not recommend enough!”

— Kendall M.