Aledo, Illinois Est. 2026

Create what matters.Keep what lasts.

Photography, custom designs, and apparel made to celebrate your people, your team, and the story that brought you here.

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LocalMade with care in Aledo

PersonalBuilt around your story

VersatilePhoto, print & apparel

Founded byTami SimpkinsOwner • Photographer • Creative Designer

What we create

One creative home for every chapter.

From the first whistle to the family milestone, every project is thoughtfully made to feel like yours—not something pulled from a template.

Sports photography

Picture days, individual and team portraits, and authentic action coverage for the athletes and families who make every season matter.

Teams • Leagues • Tournaments

Signature sports designs

Memory Mates, player posters, trading cards, team graphics, and custom digital artwork built around your athlete and team colors.

Portraits • Posters • Graphics

Family & milestones

Warm, personal photography for the people, seasons, and once-in-a-lifetime moments your family will want to remember.

Families • Seniors • Celebrations

Apparel & creative

Custom apparel, graphic design, and branded pieces for local businesses, teams, organizations, and community events.

Apparel • Branding • Custom prints

Rooted in family

Rooted in memories

Rooted in community

Rooted in legacy

Sports picture day

Simple for coaches. Special for families.

Choose a ready-to-order collection or build your own with prints, wallets, magnets, buttons, trading cards, and custom sports art.

Book a team or league

Rookie

$15

8×10 Memory Mate
Individual 5×7
Individual magnet

All-Star

$20

8×10 Memory Mate
Individual 5×7
Four wallets
Individual magnet

MVP

$25

8×10 Memory Mate
Individual 8×10 + 5×7
Eight wallets
Individual magnet

Memory Mates pair an individual portrait with a team photo in a custom-designed sports background. Product availability may vary by event.

Why Rooted

A business built from family, memory, and purpose.

Rooted Creations grew from the lessons Tami learned from her grandparents, Jacqueline and Gerald Murphy, and from a love of photography passed down through her grandmother’s camera.

The roots in the brand honor the Murphy, Simpkins, and Kernan families—a reminder that every athlete, family, and local business has a beginning worth remembering.

Today, Rooted Creations brings photography, design, custom products, and apparel together to create work people can carry, display, share, and treasure for years.

“Every Legacy Has Roots. We Capture the Story.”

The Rooted way

Personal from hello to handoff.

01
Share the story
Tell us what you’re celebrating, creating, or building.
02
Shape the details
We’ll align on timing, products, style, and next steps.
03
Create with care
Your project is photographed, designed, or made with purpose.
04
Keep it close
Receive finished pieces ready to share, wear, or display.

Good to know

A few quick answers.

What kinds of projects can I book?

Sports and team photography, family and milestone sessions, custom sports designs, printed products, apparel, and creative work for local businesses and organizations.

How long do printed orders take?

Printed photography products are generally delivered within two to four weeks after Picture Day, depending on production and lab timing. Digital work is delivered electronically when complete.

Can Rooted Creations work with my business?

Yes. Tami creates custom apparel, graphics, branded pieces, and other creative work for local businesses and community groups.

How do I get started?

Email, call, or text with a few details about your idea, date, group size, and the products you have in mind. Tami will follow up with the best next step.

Let’s create something worth keeping

Your story already has roots.

Let’s turn it into something you can hold onto.

Email Rooted Creations Call or text 563-639-2695

Emailrootedcreation.est.26@gmail.com

Based in

Aledo, Illinois 61231

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