Chicago Wedding Photographers That'll Capture Your Celebration Perfectly

When booking expert wedding vendors, especially Chicago wedding photographers, there's so much to consider, from photography style and experience to price and availability. To help you along on your search, here are some notable wedding pros in the Chicagoland area you can book for your wedding photography. And if you want even more inspiration for wedding photographers in your area, take a gander at The Knot Vendor Marketplace. Vetting potential Chicago wedding photographers can feel like a daunting task, but you'd be lucky to work with any of the pros below.

Chicago wedding photographers by style: Documentary & Lifestyle | Modern & Editorial | Film & Fine Art | Dark & Moody | Classic & Timeless

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Documentary and Lifestyle Wedding Photographers in Chicago

While there's a time and place for a wedding photography shot list, documentary photographers are focused on capturing candid emotions and moments as they unfold. These wedding photographers in Chicago are perfect for couples who want raw, emotive, off-the-cuff images they'll treasure for years.

Ed and Aileen Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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Documentary photography is all about showcasing life as it happens, and that's something Ed and Aileen Photography is especially well versed in. According to the photography duo, "We aren't your typical wedding photographers, and our kickass couples aren't your typical brides and grooms. We believe you should love fearlessly, explore endlessly, and live authentically." The high school sweethearts and craft beer aficionados are raw, authentic and believe that at the end of the wedding, "your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling." Though they're based in Chicago, the pros are open to travel worldwide and have photographed weddings in locations ranging from Colorado to the Dominican Republic. Couples will receive their images via a digital gallery that typically comes around 12 weeks after the wedding.

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• Pricing: Typical wedding investment ranges from $8,000 to $10,000. A 25% deposit is due at the time of contract signing and the balance is due 30 days prior to the wedding.
• Service & Package Details: Photo booth and videography services can be added onto the pro's photography offerings. They also offer portrait sessions and custom elopement packages.
• Years of Experience: Nine years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Varies based on level of investment
• What Couples Love: Their ability to capture emotion stands out. "We wanted someone who could capture our day in a way that felt authentic," says one reviewer. "What was astounding (and frankly magical) about Ed and Aileen's work is that their photos captured the events of the day and the emotions of the day all in one."

Rachael Schirano Photography in Bloomington, Illinois

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Although based south of the Windy City, Rachael Schirano Photography serves the entire Chicagoland area with a focus on "transforming your expressions of love into photography poetry." A member of The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, Rachael's ability to "photograph moments that look the way your love feels" has garnered her rave reviews from former clients.

• Pricing: Inquire for pricing
• Service & Package Details: Inquire for a customized proposal
• Years of Experience: 15+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for customized proposal
• What Couples Love: Rachael's ability to set couples at ease is a strength of hers. "She is so easy to work with and makes everyone involved in your day feel comfortable," reads one review.

Madi Ellis Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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Madi Ellis Photography expertly transcends photography styles and blends a documentary approach with fine art elements. The Chicago-based photographer regularly travels around the US to photograph weddings in locations ranging from Nevada to New York. As for the particulars, couples typically receive their images in four to six weeks (that may be shorter for smaller projects), a second shooter can be added to a couple's coverage, photos will be delivered via digital gallery and albums can be ordered after that, and couples who book 9+ hours of coverage receive a complimentary engagement session.

• Pricing: Pricing begins at $5,450. Most couples spend $6,000–$8,000 for full-day coverage. A 20% deposit is due when the contract is signed.
• Service & Package Details: In addition to full wedding coverage, micro wedding and minimony packages are also available.
• Years of Experience: 11+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Wedding coverage ranges from 8-10+ hours.
• What Couples Love: Madi's communication and demeanor are highlights. "We were really impressed with her attitude," says one reviewer.

Tuan B & Co in Chicago, Illinois

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In addition to a presence in Chicago, Tuan B & Co also regularly photographs in San Francisco and New York. Not only will couples have Tuan's wedding photography to cherish, but folks can also buy landscape and lifestyle prints from the pro's art shop to further decorate their newlywed home. Of note, Tuan is especially sought after for his affinity for 35 mm film photography.

• Pricing: Pricing begins at $12,000
• Service & Package Details: Inquire for details
• Years of Experience: 17+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for details
• What Couples Love: Couples report that working with this pro is a seamless and professional experience from start to finish. "They were phenomenal from beginning to end. We were so happy with our experience shooting, the quality of the finished photographs, and everything all together," reads one review.

Modern and Editorial Wedding Photographers in Chicago

Have you always longed for wedding photos that look like a fashion shoot in a magazine? The modern, editorial wedding photographers Chicago has to offer are the key to realizing those dreams.

Ben Ramos Photography in Park Ridge, Illinois

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Ben Ramos Photography is a photography team based in the Chicago area. In addition to Ben, the owner and principal photographer, the company employs a number of associate photographers as well. Ben is known for his bubbly personality and shares that "you can even ask my Grandma: I am the life of the party. I will bring that energy with every interaction you have with me, allowing you to be your true, unfiltered self." [start bulleted list]

• Pricing: Local packages with Ben start at $7,000+, and local packages with associates start at $4,000+. Destination packages start at $8,500 and $5,500, respectively.
• Service & Package Details: There are three tiers of packages couples can choose from based on who will be shooting the wedding. The top tier is for Ben to shoot the wedding, but there are two additional tiers where his talented associate team will take the lead to capture images that match the aesthetic the company is renowned for. Package add-ons include additional photographers, an engagement session, rehearsal dinner coverage and a photo booth rental.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Packages start with eight hours of coverage with the option to add on additional hours.
• What Couples Love: The magazine-worthy images this vendor produces are beloved by couples. "The photos are bright, crisp, and captured the moments of our big day with no distractions. We are absolutely obsessed. I also appreciate the true-to-color editing style of ben and his team, it truly feels like re-living the day as it happened," reads one review.

Aspen Avenue Studios in Romeoville, Illinois

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Aspen Avenue Studios is a wedding photography and videography company owned by husband-and-wife duo Nicole and Michael. They are based in Chicago and Florida with a focus on taking "one-of-a-kind photographs that echo with personality." Couples can expect to receive about 60 images per hour of coverage and final pictures are typically ready six to eight weeks after the wedding. As a thoughtful protection, Aspen Avenue Studios has a weather guarantee policy. According to the policy, "if it rains on your wedding day, we automatically include one additional, 60-minute session at the same location (or somewhere new!) so you can dress up again and take photos without the rain."

• Pricing: From $7,400 for 10 hours of photography. For both photo and video, packages start at $12,700.
• Service & Package Details: They offer both photography and videography (including 35mm and Super 8) services and are a great match for couples looking for a two-in-one vendor. They also offer boudoir sessions. For wedding photography packages, couples receive a complimentary engagement session, an online gallery of images, timeline consultations and full photo printing rights.
• Years of Experience: Seven years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Couples typically book 10 hours of coverage with the option to add additional hours and services.
• What Couples Love: Many reviewers note how amiable the team is. "Not only are they amazing photographers, but amazing people. They make the day flow so easily and they're so fun, kind and great to be around," reads one review.

Photographs by Teresa in Chicago, Illinois

Photo: Photographs by Teresa

Teresa Williams, owner of Photographs by Teresa, is motivated by the mission of taking "photos that capture every core moment." Teresa shares that her father, and his passing, inform her approach to photography. She is passionate about creating meaningful keepsakes that couples and loved ones can cherish for years to come. While she won't get some of the special moments with her father that she'd dreamt of for her own wedding day, she is on a mission to "ensure my couples can relive every single fragile, meaningful, core moment of their wedding day through photos that evoke emotion and tell their story."

• Pricing: Wedding packages begin at $9,000, engagement sessions begin at $1,900.
• Service & Package Details: Marriers can add on an engagement session if they'd like.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for package details
• What Couples Love: Past clients are especially impressed with Teresa's posing skills and ability to capture candid moments. "Teresa was able to create the most special and memorable photographs that we will hold on to and cherish forever," reads one review.

Film and Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Chicago

Romantic, light, airy—these are all words you could use to describe the work of fine art wedding photographers in Chicago, IL. Some shoot with film while others capture images digitally that are made to resemble the softness of film. Either way, the end results will be downright dreamy.

Lisa Blume Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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While Lisa Blume Photography is based in Chicago, she also regularly shoots in the Washington, DC, area and other far-flung other destinations. The pro is focused on natural-light film photography and uses medium format cameras to capture her "chic, timeless and fun" images. Lisa Blume's work also has a very editorial, photojournalistic bent to it; her ability to transcend multiple photographic styles to convey emotion is her superpower.

• Pricing: $13,900 (range). If that information isn't available, use the wording: "Inquire for pricing"
• Service & Package Details: The pro offers engagement sessions in addition to wedding coverage.
• Years of Experience: 16+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for package details
• What Couples Love: The pro's warm demeanor is a selling point. "Lisa was professional, warm, creative, and and just so FUN," shares on reviewer.

Kyle John Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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Kyle John Photography is focused on the artistic beauty present in weddings. "I am deeply committed to preserving the authenticity in each story told through my lens, with the hope that you can look back on those memories and feel that same joy and love that you felt in that moment," shares Kyle. To achieve that authenticity, Kyle takes a relaxed approach to his job to ensure couples feel at ease.

• Pricing: Inquire for pricing
• Service & Package Details: Inquire for a customized proposal
• Years of Experience: 11+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for a customized proposal
• What Couples Love: Couples appreciate the professionalism Kyle brings to his role. "He went above and beyond to answer all of our questions and made us feel comfortable," recalls a former client.

Candace Sims Photography in Naperville, Illinois

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Candace, owner of the fine art photography company Candace Sims Photography, believes her purpose "is to leave a lasting legacy for her family and future generations by documenting significant historical events." She goes on to share that "my belief is that every person should be framed in the moments they've felt the most loved and cared for." The pro shoots with Nikon photography equipment. Photos from the wedding are typically delivered between six to eight weeks after the wedding (this may vary during peak season).

• Pricing: Wedding coverage starts at $6,000, prewedding and engagement shoots start at $1,400. A 40% deposit is due at the time of contract signing with the balance due 30 days before the event.
• Service & Package Details: Inquire for a customized proposal
• Years of Experience: 11+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for a customized proposal
• What Couples Love: Candace's calm, caring attitude sets her apart. "Not only is Candace so talented, but the pride she puts into what she does speaks volumes when you work with her and see the final product. She is personable, and caring, and makes you feel so comfortable! She is an all-around great human," reads one review.

Bonphotage Fine Art Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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Owned by Lynzie and Serena, Bonphotage Fine Art Photography is a renowned wedding photography company dually based in Chicago and Los Angeles guided by the ethos that "You are valued. You are loved. Your story matters." In addition to wedding work, the company offers boudoir, elopement and editorial photography services. They're also regularly sought out for destination weddings beyond Chicago and Los Angeles.

• Pricing: Prices begin at $4,250 and most couples invest between $5,000–$7,000 for their services. Inquire for destination pricing. Elopement and mid-week wedding pricing starts at $3,950.
• Service & Package Details: Videography and content creation services can be added to photography packages. All wedding packages include fine-art prints on archival paper delivered in a custom wooden box.
• Years of Experience: 9+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: From six to 10 hours, depending on the package selected.
• What Couples Love: The company regularly receives rave reviews for their combination photo-and-video services. " The entire Bonphotage team is insanely talented. We ended up going with both photography and videography and we are so glad that we did," reads one review.

Erika Aileen Photography in Chicago, Illinois

Photo: Erika Aileen Photography

Erika Aileen Photography is a fine art wedding photography company with a strong presence in both Chicago and Michigan. The vendor is focused on creating "effortless imagery and candid elegance." Erika is dedicated to giving back and donates a portion of proceeds from her photography bookings to a non-profit organization supporting folks overcoming addiction.

• Pricing: Pricing begins at $6,995
• Service & Package Details: Most couples have an engagement session with Erika prior to the wedding day. Inquire for additional package details.
• Years of Experience: 15+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for a customized package proposal
• What Couples Love: Couples love Erika's talent and demeanor. "Erika is truly one of a kind. She goes above and beyond what she is expected to do as a photographer. She get to know you as individuals and what brought you together. Her work is exceptional and she is an amazing human being," notes one reviewer.

Dark and Moody Photographers in Chicago, Illinois

Do you like edgy photos that have a dark, moody edge to them? These Chicago-area wedding photographers can help you achieve that warm, rich photo vibe you're after.

Nikki Kate Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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Nikki Kate Photography is an AAPI-owned wedding photography company "rooted in Chicago telling love stories in the form of authentic photographs and sweet adventures."

In addition to wedding photography packages, Nikki also offers couples sessions and branding services.

• Pricing: Packages with Nikki start at $5,500 and packages with an associate photographer start at $4,500.
• Service & Package Details: Packages include an engagement session, online image gallery and help with timeline creation.
• Years of Experience: 12+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Seven to nine hours of coverage, depending on package selected.
• What Couples Love: Working with Nikki is a seamless process that many couples rave about. " Her photography website is clear, easy to navigate, and draws you in with her beautiful photos. Her process of signing contracts, making payments, and receiving photos is incredibly easy. She is always so fast at responding. Beyond the business aspect of it, Nikki is an incredible human and photographer," reads one review.

Brianna G Photography in Lake County, Illinois

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Expert wedding photographer Bri started Brianna G Photography because she wanted to capture memories of her young daughter as she grew. Bri offers wedding photography as well as couples, maternity and family sessions.

• Pricing: Brianna has three main packages that range in starting price from $3,500 to $5,500
• Service & Package Details: All of Brianna's packages include 10-15 sneak peek images delivered 48 hours after the wedding, a second shooter, a complimentary engagement session and a retainer fee due at contract signing.
• Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: From six to 10 hours, depending on the selected package.
• What Couples Love: Past clients appreciate Bri's warmth. "Thank you for being such an important part of our special day! We appreciate your warm spirit and patience. It was very special for us," reads one testimonial.

Classic and Timeless Wedding Photographers in Chicago

While wedding trends will change over time, the work of these Chicago wedding photographers is timeless. Book one of these pros and you'll be guaranteed to walk away with images that'll turn into cherished keepsakes.

Ann & Kam Photography & Cinema in Chicago, Illinois

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As the name suggests, Ann & Kam Photography & Cinema is a Chicago-based wedding vendor that offers both photography and videography services. They're sought after for their style which is a "mixture of beautiful candid images and romantic portraits with a classic touch."

• Pricing: Inquire for details
• Service & Package Details: Inquire for details
• Years of Experience: 13+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for details
• What Couples Love: The vendor's professionalism is a selling point. "Ann and Kam were wonderful! They were responsive with emails and accommodating during the wedding day," reads one testimonial.

Alex Maldonado Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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Alex Maldonado Photography is a Latinx-owned wedding photography vendor based in Chicago. According to the expert, he's "here to make sure that on your big day, you feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy while we capture the memories you'll treasure forever.

With my unique style of candid photography, you'll get beautiful images that capture who you are as a couple as well as who you are as individuals."

• Pricing: Alex offers three main packages that range in price from $3,600 to $6,600.
• Service & Package Details: The top-tier package includes two photographers, an engagement session, a wedding album, and a digital image download. Other packages include some, but not all, of those offerings. His average turnaround time for images is between three to nine weeks. In addition to wedding packages, Alex is highly sought after for his proposal photography services.
• Years of Experience: 14+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Six to eight hours, depending on the selected package.
• What Couples Love: Couples appreciate how caring and communicative Alex is. "Alex was very professional, provided clear communication, and guided me throughout the entire experience. He really listened to me and helped bring my vision to life," recalls one reviewer.

Ashley Bosnick Photography in Barrington, Illinois

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Ashley Bosnick Photography strives to "create bridal portraits and wedding photos worthy of becoming family heirlooms that can be displayed in your home for years to come." Ashley's timeless style is achieved through a hybrid approach that utilizes both film and digital photography.

• Pricing: Inquire for pricing
• Service & Package Details: Inquire for package details
• Years of Experience: 13+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Inquire for details
• What Couples Love: Couples who work with Ashley regularly report having an all-around smooth, positive experience. "Her pictures were incredible, she was fun to work with, and was easily able to wrangle in our friends and family to get the right photo combinations! She worked with us on a timeline and we stuck to it the entire day which alleviated a lot of stress. Extremely happy with her work and professionalism," says one reviewer.

Janelle Jaqueline Photography in Chicago, Illinois

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Janelle Jaqueline Photography is a wedding photography expert based in the Chicagoland area, but the pro also has a presence in Milwaukee and Western Indiana. Janelle is known for her lifestyle approach to wedding photography that results in authentic, lively images.

• Pricing: Pricing starts at $4,000
• Service & Package Details: Janelle's package includes two photographers and an online gallery of images. Final galleries include at least 500 images and preview galleries are typically delivered within eight weeks of the wedding.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience
• Number of Hours in Package: Eight hours of coverage is her standard.
• What Couples Love: Not only does she deliver great photos, but clients love Janelle's professionalism. "love my pictures. She captured every emotion with perfect timing. My pictures really tell the awesome story of what my wedding was. I don't regret a single penny I spent for her service," recalls one reviewer.