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We work with couples throughout the Midwest, and we travel!
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Lightwave is a collective of event artists who create and capture memories.
Your event doesn’t fit into a standard package. Neither should your vendors.
Lightwave Photography and Videography is completely customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with the perfect team based on your event, vision, and budget. Choose your base investment and add extras from there to create a bespoke experience. Get in touch with us for a personal consultation!
What sets Lightwave apart?
We're seasoned industry professionals whose qualifications go beyond artistry. We're professional, organized, and tech forward. We know what it takes to plan an event – and we're here to make that process a lot easier.
Bespoke to You.
We offer customizable Photography, Videography, Music, and Lighting Services. Choose your base package and combine it with any number of services and add-ons.
Always Available.
Our unique network of artists means we're always available for your event – even at the last minute.
Event Dashboard.
When you book with Lightwave, you'll have access to our online planning system that allows for flexible event updates, smooth communication, online payment options, and more. Planning an event has never been easier.
Full Service Scope.
It's simple. Packaging your event vendors makes planning less time consuming and more affordable.
Available for Weddings, Engagement Shoots, Elopements, Corporate Events, and Private Parties throughout Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Indianapolis, &Louisville. We also love to travel!
7+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Megan M
5.0
10/14/2025
Our experience with Lightwave was exceptional - Juan and Nina were the perfect fit for our wedding day; they were a JOY to work with. Juan, the lead photographer, was so fun and ke...
pt us in a good mood all day. He is so extremely professional and you can tell he takes pride in his work. We are blown away with our photos and are so grateful to them for how beautifully they captured our day. The planning process was seamless and I cannot recommend them enough!!
Response from Lightwave Event Artists on 12/09/2025
Thank you so much for this amazing review, Megan!
We’re thrilled to hear that our team ma...
de your wedding day so fun and stress-free. It means so much to know that the photos captured your day beautifully and that the planning process felt seamless.
Wishing you all the best,
Lightwave Event Artists
David C
5.0
10/09/2023
Everyone from Lightwave was great and easy to work with. Jun, the on sight lead photographer, was so fun and kept us laughing and smiling throughout the whole photo shoot. Our wedd...
ing looked amazing from all the great photos we received. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Lightwave Event Artists on 12/09/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, David!
We’re thrilled to hear that our team made y...
our photo experience fun and full of smiles. It means so much to know that your wedding photos turned out beautifully and captured your special day.
We loved working with you both and are so grateful for your recommendation!
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Alex S
5.0
12/08/2022
My wife and I couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Our experience with Lightwave was beyond five stars and they captured our day perfectly! Thank you!
Liz R
5.0
12/07/2022
My husband and I couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Our experience with Adam was flawless and we received all of the photos we wanted. Lightwave captured our day perfectl...
y! Thank you!
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We work with couples throughout the Midwest, and we travel!
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Travel area: No travel restrictions
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