Sissy Ilona Photography
sissy-ilona.bsky.social
Sissy Ilona Photography
@sissy-ilona.bsky.social
Portrait photographer living in the Phoenix Valley in Arizona.
Mother of one amazing little girl, LGBTQ+ ally, Sci-Fi nerd, life is better with pets.
Second Profile: @sissy-ilona-too.bsky.social
I had this sweet couple for an engagement session and they brought their dog along! I cannot overstate how much I adore it when people bring their pets for their portraits. Look at her cute little face!

#ArizonaPortraitPhotographer #PhoenixAZ #PortraitPhotography #PetPortraits #ILoveMyJob
October 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I had the opportunity to do headshots for the teachers at a local school on Monday! It was a really great experience. Everyone was so kind!

#ILoveMyJob #BusinessHeadshots #HeadshotPhotography #LocalBusiness #ArizonaPhotographer
July 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
As I was walking out the door this morning, I went to hug my daughter and she managed to get sunscreen all over my pants. Now I'm at work looking dirty as heck. #oops
If you're going outside too, bring lots of water! Summer is here.

#PortraitPhotographer #SummerPortraits
#ItsAlreadyTooHot
May 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Did I almost miss #caturday ?
This is my sweet girl, Atari, in her favorite spot.
May 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
In a first for me, I had a session with a lady who showed up on ROLLER SKATES for her birthday portraits! Her whole outfit was incredible and she looked amazing!

#PortraitPhotography #Photographer #RollerSkates #PhotoSky #PhoenixValley #BirthdayPortraits #HappyBirthday
May 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's my turn!!!! In celebration of my 40th birthday 🤩, my family and I all got dressed up and had a portrait session with my friend and colleague James! I'm really excited to see them all.

#MyTurn #PortraitPhotographer #ArizonaPhotographer
May 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I love meeting new parents. There is so much love in this cuddle, and I am grateful I was allowed to see it and capture it.

#SmallBusiness #Photography #NewbornPhotography #ArizonaPhotographer #PortraitPhotography
May 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A quick candid photo of a dad and his daughter looking at a lake during a portrait session.

#ArizonaFamily #ArizonaPhotographer
April 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Look who posed for me at work today! He was busy filling his little cheeks with assorted sticks and leaves. Padding his burrow?

#cute #DesertLife #DesertAnimal #PhoenixDesert #ArizonaPhotogtapher #GroundSquirrel #AnimalBehavior
April 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I had a great time working with @thealchemistlady.bsky.social for headshots, product photos and for family portraits too. <3 She's using them all to fill in her beautiful new website! www.thealchemistlady.com

#PortraitPhotography #SmallBusiness #FamilyPortraits #ArizonaSmallBusiness #Herbalist
March 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Who's ready to throw that cap?
Graduation portraits are the best! I especially love the cap toss.

#Graduation2025 #SeniorPortraits #ArizonaFamily #PhoenixGraduate #2025Graduate #ArizonaSeniorPortraits
#HighSchool #HighSchoolGraduation #ArizonaPhotographer
February 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Back at my dining room table ... erm, I mean, my "studio" to keep working on the product shots for @thealchemistlady.bsky.social
Doing it all the old fashioned way with lights, a backdrop, and lots of patience and joy. I love this stuff!

#NoAIHere #OldFashioned #ProductPhotography
February 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I'm working at Papago Park (for Shoott) this afternoon. Got a family and a high school senior today. Let's go. 😊

#ArizonaFamily #ArizonaPortraitPhotographer #Phoenix #PhoenixValley
February 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Working on something different today: Product shots for @thealchemistlady.bsky.social
I'm pretty excited! I don't get to do this often and I love it!

(can you see my dog hanging out in the background?)

#ProductPhotography #ArizonaBusiness
#SmallBusiness
February 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
One of the things that fascinates me about the Riparian Preserve is how much it changes. The lakes go from full to empty and back again throughout the year. So, some portraits get a lake for a background, some a dry lake bed! I love the look of both. 😍

#LoveMyJob #PortraitPhotographer #Arizona
January 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A bit of a chilly morning here in Gilbert. It will warm up in a bit, I'm sure. I'm working for Shoott today and I'll be seeing four clients.

#LoveMyJob #PortraitPhotographer #ArizonaFamily
January 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I cleared my laptop of all of my work from 2024 to make room for new sessions, which seemed like a great idea until just now...just now I'm realizing that I need something to post.

So, let me go find my external real quick. Ha.

(Absolutely LOVE sessions with babies, btw)

#ArizonaFamily #Portrait
January 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
January 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM