PIC About Me

On-location Photographer and Web Designer in the Quad Cities and Surrounding Communities of Eastern Iowa and West Central Illinois. I photograph weddings, take casual, scenic and informal portraits in a fun and relaxed atmosphere for families, seniors, children, pets, individuals AND do light commercial photography, digital arts and website design for small businesses. I live in the Quad Cities with my husband and our 2 dogs, Gretta & Molly. Between us, we have 4 great kids, and 4 beautiful grandchildren.

Ok, that's who I am and what I do.........

But, who am I and what do I really do? Seeing life unfold through the view finder and lens has changed the way I look at the world! I see all of the tiny details that bring an image to life. To capture the amazing splendor of a wedding day, the delight and smile in a child's eyes, the end of a Senior's proud journey through high school and to be there to document who they have become, the adoring loyalty and eagerness to please in a pet, the depth and emotion of those images making them timeless, is like a breath of fresh air on a bright and sunny Spring day!

I want to get to know my clients, listen to them, visit with them, give them the type of images they want - the type that tell the story of who they are and what they are all about, to help them convey their personalities onto prints through unique and creative imagery. You've heard people say, "The eyes are the window into the soul" and "A picture is worth 1,000 words" - no 2 truer statements were ever spoken when it comes to Photography.

I want to see your visions and concepts grow and materialize on the screen for your business. I will help you give your business a web presence that will streamline your business, make it more efficient, utilizing web-based tools to free up your valuable time and make it more productive.

I love it when a plan works and all the details come together to complete the project whether it is a new mother viewing the first printed image of her child and seeing in print for the very first time ever how truly beautiful that child is, a bride who smiles and her face glows as she remembers and cherishes the events of Her Special Day through the images I have recorded, or a business owner who says, "WOW! Love the website! Do you have any idea how much time and money this will save me?"

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away!" My favorite quote. I want to capture those moments. The moments that will leave you breathless! Thank you for taking the time to learn about me - I hope to meet you very soon!

Ciao!

Joette Poole

PS A very, very special Thank You! to my husband, Dennis, for without him and his support, none of this would have ever happened. I love you very much!