Specializing in Action Sports Photography.
Trusted by Chicagoland teams, clubs, leagues, athletes, & parents.
"The Executive Committee at The Leafs Hockey Club would like to thank you for your incredible work capturing some of our team's most memorable moments this past season. Your work brings the energy, speed, and intensity of the game to life, and your ability to freeze those split-second moments is nothing short of amazing. We will highly recommend Swell Shots to anyone looking for top-notch sports photography. Thank you again for your incredible work and dedication — you made this season even more memorable!"
- West Dundee Hockey Club (Leafs) Executive Committee
"Swell Shots did an incredible job photographing our playoff tournament! Their shots were sharp, exciting, and made the players look their best. We're so grateful for their talent and professionalism. We highly recommend!"
- Women's Central Hockey League Board of Directors
"Swell Shots delivers an incredible product! The quality and variety of images captured is so impressive! We are so grateful for Swell Shots and thankful for all of the moments and memories they were able to capture!"
- South Elgin High School Varsity Lacrosse
"Swell Shots was a joy to work with. Not only do they do great photography, but she is an amazing human. Swell Shots has been around youth and adult sport leagues for a long time, and you can see the joy and professionalism in every image. Will absolutely use again."
- Chicago Frozen Snappers BCT Women's Hockey
"We had an excellent experience hiring Swell Shots as the photographer for our high school hockey team. She arrived early for our Teacher Appreciation photos and stayed throughout the entire game, generously giving us extra time for both the event and game coverage. She even asked for a team roster ahead of time to make sure every player was photographed, which we truly appreciated. The photos turned out great, with tons of action shots and a strong variety for every single player. One standout detail was the thoughtful photos of families cheering from the stands—something you don’t typically see, but meant a lot to us. She was professional, organized, and clearly experienced in shooting hockey. The photos are amazing!
We definitely recommend her and would absolutely hire her again."
- Lightning High School Hockey Club, Roselle, Illinois
"If you want your favorite players’ sporting event captured by a pro, go no further than Swell Shots photography. Swell Shots takes the time and effort to capture unique moments that you can keep for a lifetime, and she couldn’t be more caring, thoughtful and easy to work with. My daughter’s entire team couldn’t be happier with the results."
- Craig D., Huntley Red Raiders Softball
"If you need an amazing photographer for senior pictures, I can't recommend Swell Shots enough! She did the senior photos for our high school baseball team, and she was absolutely wonderful to work with. Even though the weather wasn't cooperating, she didn't let it slow her down for a second and still managed to get the most incredible shots. She did a beautiful job capturing the boys in both their baseball uniforms and their caps and gowns, which was so special since it highlights both sides of their senior year. She brought such a fun, easygoing energy to the field that the players actually relaxed and enjoyed themselves. The photos turned out stunning, and our families are going to treasure them forever. Definitely reach out to her if you want photos you'll absolutely love!"
- Jenn C., Crystal Lake South Varsity Baseball Parent
"Swell Shots made my senior very comfortable during the photo session and was able to capture some great photos from a senior who does not enjoy being photographed! They were flexible and able to find a better location when our first location didn’t work due to unforeseen circumstances. They made the whole experience stress free and sent us a gallery of beautiful photos quickly. I love every photo they took! Thanks, Swell Shots! I will be recommending you to all of my friends and will use you in the near future again!"
- R. Wilson, High School Senior Parent
