BIG VISION
FOR BOLD portraits
At Amy May Photography, my unique value lies in creating deeply personal, transformative portrait experiences that celebrate who you are—right now. I got started because I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, confident, and beautiful in their own skin. Photography is my way of helping you reconnect with your sense of self, preserve your legacy, and express your story with authenticity and intention. I’m here for women who value meaning over trend, for high school seniors stepping into their identity, and for anyone ready to honor their journey through powerful, artful imagery.
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OUR PURPOSE
Welcome to Amy May Photography, a full-service portrait and boudoir studio in Galena, IL, where your confidence, story, and beauty take center stage. As a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), I specialize in creating authentic, empowering imagery—from personal branding and senior portraits to boudoir and fine art sessions. Here, photography is more than just pictures—it’s a guided experience that helps you feel seen, celebrated, and confident in who you are. If you’re ready to create something timeless, let’s talk about how you’d love to be photographed.
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Our Style
Amy May Photography blends timeless portraiture with a modern, editorial edge—capturing genuine emotion with refined artistry. Each image is thoughtfully crafted to feel personal, empowering, and worthy of display.
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OUR
METHOD
I stay at the forefront of photography by attending industry conferences, workshops, and working closely with trusted mentors who continually challenge and inspire my growth. As a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with years of experience, I’ve built my craft through ongoing education, dedicated practice, and a deep commitment to excellence.
I’ve learned never to live life for someone else’s approval—this is my story to write, and I choose to live it with purpose, passion, and authenticity every single day.
Meet Amy
As an artist, my purpose is to celebrate the kind of beauty that can’t be defined by trends or filters—the beauty that already lives within you. At my full-service Portrait & Boudoir Studio in Galena, IL, I use photography as a way to reflect back your strength, your softness, your story.
My work is deeply rooted in the belief that confidence begins with self-recognition. When we’re seen as we truly are—without judgment, without comparison—we begin to carry ourselves differently. That ripple effect touches everything: how we show up in our relationships, in business, and in life.
"I truly believe that everyone carries a unique kind of beauty—sometimes it just takes the right moment or the right lens to help you see it. You don’t have to change a single thing about yourself to be worthy of being seen, celebrated, and remembered exactly as you are."
Through intentional imagery, I help you rediscover what’s always been there. It’s not about changing who you are—it’s about seeing yourself clearly, perhaps for the first time, and realizing that you are the art.
In a world that constantly tells us we need to be more or less of something, this studio is a place to be fully yourself. Every person who steps in front of my lens deserves to be seen, honored, and celebrated—no matter their age, size, background, or experience.
This is more than photography. It’s an experience of reflection, empowerment, and lasting transformation.
Where you'll find me
galena, IL
weekend PLANS
friends & FAMILY
KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON
technology
MY FAVORITE PLACE TO vacation
colorado
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titos & lemonade
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ice cream