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Fine art portrait of woman holding flowers with a glowing halo during a creative in-home portrait session.

Shadow & Bloom Co.

Artful photography for old souls and wild hearts.







Women in flowing white dresses, walking through a meadow in a whimsical fine art portrait, inspired by nature, sisterhood, and storytelling.
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The Heart Behind

Shadow & Bloom Co.

CHERIELLE HILL


I have always been drawn to stories—the ones we live, the ones we dream, and the ones we carry quietly within us.


As a mother, artist and photographer, I find inspiration in connection, wonder, nature and the magic hidden within everyday life. Whether we're creating a fantasy portrait or documenting a fleeting season with the people you love most, I want our time together to feel meaningful. My goal isn't simply to take beautiful  photographs. It's to create artwork that helps you remember how it felt. The love. The wonder. The transformation. The story.


Because long after a moment has passed, the feeling remains.


—Cherielle Hill



Fine art double exposure self-portrait combining a woman's face with a forest landscape and flowing river.
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Portfolio

 

Black-and-white fine art portrait of a young woman with braided hair posed against a softly blurred background
Two young sisters in coordinated, pink outfits lying close together in a fine art sibling portrait with soft, dreamy styling.
Fine art portrait of a High school senior in an off the shoulder top photographed in soft woodland light
Fine art portrait of a woman in a flowing red gown photographed on a seaside pier at sunset
Mature couple sitting together on a beach blanket, watching the sunset during a fine art coastal portrait session in Sonoma County.
Fine art portrait of a woman wearing an ornate crown and black gown, photographed in a moody, ethereal aesthetic
Playful couple portrait of a husband lifting his wife capturing authentic connection, movement and love.
Outdoor portrait of two sisters smiling together in a garden setting during a family photography session
Couple embracing on a Bodega Bay beach at sunset in a romantic, fine art portrait celebrating connection and love.
Fantasy childhood portrait featuring sisters seated in a tree surrounded by glowing firefly-inspired light effects
Fine art black and white portrait of a woman photographed among coastal rock formations
Storybook inspired portrait of a woman in a white dress posed with the branches of a historic oak tree in Sonoma County
High school senior portrait of a young woman standing outside a historic brick building in Santa Rosa, California
Fine art graduation portrait of a young woman in a blue cap & gown photographed outdoors in golden light
Outdoor quinceañera portrait featuring a young woman in a floral ball gown photographed beside a stone bridge and reflective water
Family photography session featuring mother and children in natural golden light
Fantasy portrait of a crowned woman illuminated by golden light in an ethereal fine art photography session placed in Sonoma County Redwoods
Couple embracing on a Sonoma County beach at sunset in a romantic, fine art portrait.
Mother and daughter embracing in a black-and-white fine art portrait, celebrating connection, love and family.
Creative senior portrait session celebrating an 18th birthday with golden light and storytelling.
Outdoor senior portrait of a young woman posed against historic brick architecture and garden surroundings
Daughter kissing her mother during a joyful family portrait filled with love and connection
Storytelling portrait of a high school senior in a flowing black dress, surrounded by warm light and whimsical atmosphere.
Fantasy-inspired beach portrait featuring a woman holding the moon and sun in a pose to represent balance
Fine art portrait of a young woman in a floral dress photographed among coastal rock formations
Black and white artistic portrait of a woman seated among the twisting branches of an ancient oak tree
Elegant quinceañera portrait of a young woman wearing a crown and embroidered gown against a natural backdrop
Romantic maternity portrait of an expecting couple embracing and warm sunset light by the ocean
Woman in a flowing white dress, standing among Sonoma County redwoods in a whimsical fine art portrait, inspired by nature and storytelling.
Family portrait featuring a mother and son photographed together in warm autumn light
Whimsical which inspired portrait featuring a mother and daughter in fantasy costumes beside a reflective pond under a willow tree
Outdoor portrait session featuring a young woman in a black dress photographed in warm golden light
Artistic maternity portrait photographed along the Northern California coastline with dramatic ocean waves and golden sunset light
Ethereal fine art portrait of a woman reclining among forest greenery with flowing hair and whimsical styling.
Woman surrounded by sunflowers in a black and white fine art portrait with a dreamy timeless atmosphere.
Young girl in a pink dress, holding a white tulip in a whimsical fine art child portrait with soft floral style.
Graduation portrait of a young woman and a cap and gown walking through a university campus at sunset
Black and white portrait of a couple standing beneath the pier during a fine art maternity photography session on the Sonoma Coast.
Family maternity portrait session featuring parents and young child photographed outdoors in natural evening life
Find art portrait of a woman in a flowing lace dress photographed outdoors among natural woodland textures
Fine art beach portrait featuring a woman in flowing red fabric at sunset along the Sonoma Coast
Mother and son portrait, capturing a joyful moment of connection and natural outdoor light
Black and white outdoor portrait featuring a high school senior in a white dress posed beside a calm stream
Fine art portrait of a woman seated on a historic stone bridge surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage in Sonoma county
Conceptual portrait featuring a woman holding decorative scales against an ocean and sunset backdrop
Fantasy portrait of a mother and daughter dressed as witches in flowing purple gowns beneath a willow tree beside a river
Child portrait of a toddler enjoying a birthday cupcake in soft natural light
Woman illuminated by golden Sunset light in a creative portrait, celebrating wonder, self-expression, and natural beauty.
Fine art child portrait featuring a baby in bunny ears surrounded by spring flowers and Easter eggs
Outdoor quinceañera portrait featuring a young woman, and a richly detailed ballgown framed by a garden arbor
Fine art floral portrait featuring soft light, natural beauty and artistic storytelling.
Create a couples portrait, featuring two people in Ghostface masks forming a heart shape during an artistic photography session in Sonoma co
Portrait of a teenager blowing glitter toward the camera during an ethereal fine art Suite 16 photography session in Sonoma County.
Creative children's portrait session with whimsical bunny inspired styling
Black and white fine art portrait of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers against a dramatic dark background
Group portrait of women dressed in black around a headstone during an artistic fine art photography session for Halloween in Petaluma.
Couple standing together beneath coastal cliffs in Bodega Bay during a romantic, fine art portrait session.
Artistic portrait session on the Northern California coast with dramatic natural light and ocean scenery
Find art quinceañera portrait of a young woman in an embroidered ball gown illuminated by dramatic golden sun rays
Fine art black and white portrait session featuring a young woman in a tiara and sunglasses
Creative, fine art portrait of a woman with Koi fish, blending storytelling, symbolism and natural beauty.
Whimsical childhood portrait featuring sisters beside a reflective pond in warm golden evening ligh
Senior portrait of a young woman photographed on the coast with ocean views in the background
Romantic engagement portrait featuring a couple embracing outdoors in natural woodland surroundings
Classic quinceañera portrait of a young woman in a floral ball gown photographed in soft natural light
Multigenerational family portrait session photographed outdoors in Sonoma county
Creative portrait inspired by wonder, light, and storytelling with a celestial halo and floral accent.
Surprise proposal photography session capturing a marriage proposal beneath towering redwood trees in Northern California
Black and white senior portrait featuring a young woman photographed with natural light and classic style
Stylized senior portrait of a young woman in a black dress with vintage inspired details photographed in Sonoma County
Black and white lifestyle portrait, capturing a couple sharing a quiet moment with their newborn
Group of four college graduates celebrating, featuring balloon letters spelling
Whimsical portrait of young lady in flowing white dress surrounded by flowers during a fine art photography session.
Newborn baby wrapped in blush fabric, beside flowers in a fine art, newborn portrait with soft natural tones.
Natural light portrait of a woman photographed along Sonoma County coastline
Mother and daughter sharing a tender embrace in a fine art motherhood portrait with soft, timeless styling.
intimate elopement portrait of a couple standing beneath a floral ceremony arch in Santa Rosa, california
Fantasy group portrait beneath towering Sonoma County redwoods, inspired by folklore, nature and storytelling.
Mother, father and infant daughter sharing a playful outdoor moment during a fine art family portrait session in Santa Rosa, California
Black and white maternity portrait of a mother during a creative in-home photography session.
Fine art portrait of a high school senior seated on riverside rocks wearing a flowing white dress in natural light
Fine art child portrait featuring a toddler in a white dress standing beside a picket fence and seasonal pumpkin decor
Black and white portrait of a couple embracing on a windswept beach during a romantic coastal photography session in Sonoma County.
Long-married couple laughing and embracing on a beach during a romantic sunset portrait session on the Sonoma Coast.
Outdoor senior portrait photographed on a forest bridge, surrounded by towering redwood trees
Woman in a flowing red dress standing among wildflowers in a whimsical fine art portrait, inspired by nature and storytelling.
Storybook inspired infant photography session in Sonoma County
Find art quinceañera portrait featuring a young woman in an ornate floral ball gown photographed in a lush green setting
Two young girls, twirling and flowing dresses during a whimsical outdoor portrait session in Santa Rosa, California
Senior portrait of a young woman walking through a vineyard in Sonoma county
Graduation portrait session featuring a graduate in a blue cabin and gown celebrating with her daughters outdoors
Women surrounded by natural foliage and a whimsical fine art portrait with an ethereal, storytelling atmosphere.
Fine art portrait of a young woman holding a bouquet of flowers, surrounded by wildflowers and a Moody garden setting
Family maternity portrait featuring parents and young child embracing beneath golden evening light
Black and white fine art portrait of a young woman walking along a garden pathway near a stone building
Private elopement featuring a man and woman embracing beneath a floral arch during an intimate outdoor ceremony
Mature couple walking hand and hand on the beach wearing matching
Black and white maternity portrait of a mother during a creative in-home photography session.
Natural light prom portrait of a young woman, smiling toward the camera during an outdoor photography session in Santa Rosa, California
Fantasy inspired group portrait of women in flowing white dresses, dancing beneath golden sunlight in a Sonoma County meadow.
Family portrait featuring parents and their newborn baby photographed among blooming pink flowers
Baby girl, surrounded by white tulips in a whimsical floral portrait with pastel tones and fine art styling.
Newborn baby wrapped in blush fabric, beside flowers in a fine art, newborn portrait with soft natural tones.
College graduation portrait featuring a young woman holding her cap in golden evening light
Creative fantasy portrait of women standing among historic gravestones with dramatic clouds and smoke effects in Petaluma, California.
Black-and-white newborn lifestyle portrait capturing a father holding and kissing his baby
Fine art maternity portrait featuring a flowing gown photograph on a coastal beach sunset
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Create Your Story

Signature Experiences

Family portrait session on a tree-lined path during autumn in Sonoma County.

Portraits & Families

Storytelling for every season of life

Starting at $450

Fantasy-inspired portrait of Woman surrounded by greenery during a fine art photography session.

Fantasy & Fine Art

Whimsical, magical and powerful self-expression

Starting at $650

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Portrait of a teenager blowing glitter toward the camera during an ethereal fine art Suite 16 photography session in Sonoma County.

Portraits


Individual Portraits | High School Seniors | Prom | Graduation

Sweet 16 | Quince

Outdoor family portrait session featuring parents and their children, sharing a candid moment together in natural light

Families


Maternity | Newborn | Milestones

Children | Grandparents

Immediate & Extended Families


Fantasy beach portrait featuring a woman dressed as a mermaid, lying in ocean waves surrounded by seashells and coastal textures

Fine Art & Fantasy


Creative Motherhood | Renaissance

Fantasy | Mythology | Mermaids

Folklore | Conceptual Art


Romantic couples engagement portrait, featuring an embracing couple photographed outdoors at sunset

Intimate Celebrations


Private Elopements | Private Vow Renewals | Engagement Sessions

(15 people max)

Please Note:

Shadow & Bloom Co. specializes in portraiture, fine art photography and intimate celebrations. Traditional wedding coverage, quinceañera celebration coverage, birthday parties, graduation ceremonies, prom events and other large event coverage are not currently offered.

For Fellow Photographers!


Sometimes the hardest person to photograph is yourself. I'll handle the photographing so you can enjoy being in front of the camera for a change. You'll receive a curated collection of culled RAW files giving you complete creative control over the final edit.


$350

Up to 1 hour | Local Location | Culled RAW Files | No Editing Included


**Available exclusively to fellow photographers. Offered on a limited basis and is not available as a substitute for standard portrait sessions.**

 

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Maria C.

Romantic beach portrait of a couple embracing during a sunset photography session on the Bodega Bay coast.

"Cherielle love, you have an uncanny eye to see the most beautiful moments and I am incredibly happy with my photos. I look forward to continuing with allowing you to capture the remainder of our lives."

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Savannah T.

Woman holding her dog during an outdoor portrait session in Santa Rosa, California.

"Cherielle is very good and talented at her work. She is very caring and she made me come out of my shell."

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Breonna S.

Fine art black and white portrait of woman with long braids during a creative portrait session in Sonoma County.

"Working with Cherielle was such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. She made me feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The images turned out even more beautiful than I imagined. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who makes you feel good."

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Cierra D.

Fine art portrait of a family photographed on a path lined with lush green trees in coordinated neutral toned outfits

"Cherielle has been our family photographer for so many meaningful moments, and EVERY time, she captures not just the images, but the heart and soul behind them. Her work consistently goes above and beyond our expectations and the memories she creates for our family are truly priceless."

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Ready to Create?


Installment Plans Available


Flexible payment plans available for sessions and custom heirloom artwork.

All session balances must be paid in full before your session takes place. Heirloom artwork must be paid in full before creation begins.

**Fine art prints, albums and heirloom artwork are available separately following your session.

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