Illinois Wedding Photographers
If you choose one of our WPJA Illinois wedding photojournalists as your wedding photographer, please let them know you found them through the Wedding Photojournalist Association.
The WPJA at a glance: The Wedding Photojournalist Association puts the best Illinois wedding photographers at your fingertips, by granting membership only to the most talented professional wedding photographers in the world--photographers who focus solely on using their documentary photography skills to capture ‘the moments’ of your wedding day.
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$2500+
US DollarsPeter Pawinski
Chicago in Illinois, United States
I am a photojournalist with over 12 years experience (200+ weddings), and now I nearly exclusively work on weddings because I love the work and my clients. It is an honor and privilege to memorialize the events of a couple’s most important day. I am a graduate of Northwestern...Read more
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US DollarsJohn Zich
Chicago in Illinois, United States
John Zich and his wife, WPJA award-winner Anne Ryan, photograph news events for the world's leading publications. We also shoot a select few weddings a year. Working as a team, we use our story-telling approach to produce award-winning wedding pictures and spectacular wedding...Read more
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US DollarsCandice C. Cusic
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Wedding and family photojournalism is a natural extension of what I have done for one of the top newspapers in the country. I have worked as a photojournalist for fifteen years, including ten years for the Chicago Tribune. I am a member of the Chicago Tribune team that won...Read more
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$3200+
US DollarsThe Way We Click Photography: Genevieve Burruss
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Genevieve is a multi WPJA and an AG-WPJA award winning destination photographer dually based in Chicago and San Francisco. Growing up in the Northern California mountains ignited a passion for adventure, and a little blue Kodak film camera given to her one Christmas set...Read more
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$3600+
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Caroline Ghetes
Illinois, United States
I have spent years and years shooting various genres of photography until I realized that weddings and couples were what I loved to shoot most. I could sit here and tell you how many awards I have received for my work, or the amount of times my images have been published...Read more
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$4200+
US DollarsAnne Ryan
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Anne Ryan has more than 25 years of professional photojournalism experience, including 10 years as a staff photographer for USA Today and several years of freelance for national and international magazines. Anne photographs weddings with her husband fellow WPJA photographer...Read more
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$1900+
US DollarsMark Black
St. Charles in Illinois, United States
Mark Black uses his over 20 years of photojournalistic experience to capture the precious and sometimes fleeting moments of your wedding day. Mark's fascination with photography began with the discovery of an old camera in his grandmother's basement at the age of 10. While...Read more
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Allison Williams
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Allison Williams is a professional photojournalist based in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago and also studied Spanish at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico. Allison worked as a staff photographer for Sun-Times Media before starting her freelance...Read more
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J. Brown Photography: Jason Brown
Chicago in Illinois, United States
C. Jason Brown is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting weddings since 2002. His eight years as a staff photographer at Pioneer Press Newspapers shaped his approach to each and every wedding. As a seasoned photojournalist, his goal is to go beyond the traditional...Read more
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$2000+
US DollarsSteve Matteo
Illinois, United States
WPJA 2012 Photographer of the Year. When you work with me, everything I shoot for you – whether it’s a ceremony, reception or portrait– I’m also shooting for myself as a photographer. And my standards of quality are exceedingly high. I bring my unique style of award...Read more
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$2900+
US DollarsWasabi Photography: Travis Haughton
Oak Park in Illinois, United States
Travis began shooting weddings while working as a newspaper photojournalist in the Chicago suburbs. Travis continues to shoot news and sports throughout the Chicago area. He currently lives in Oak Park, Ill. with his wife. His work has been recognized by the Michigan and...Read more
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William Nunnally
Chicago in Illinois, United States
I have shot everything from weddings in small town New England to a World Series at Fenway Park, all in search of the perfect moment. I have many areas of experience, from my award-winning career working for big clients like the Boston Red Sox, The Boston Herald, Harvard...Read more
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$2800+
US DollarsJennography: Jennifer Jackson
Chicago in Illinois, United States
I am a Chicago-based photographer living in the Bucktown neighborhood in Chicago with my husband, and closest friend, Shawn. When I was thirteen I picked up my mother's camera and started documenting our lives. The one hour photo lab down the street turned into hours...Read more
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$1600+
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Vincent David Johnson Photography: Vincent Johnson
Chicago in Illinois, United States
In 1997 I started shooting weddings as an assistant while in college for photojournalism. I will honestly admit I never wanted to shoot weddings and stopped assisting in 2001. In 2004, I and three of my friends each got married. After going through the experience as a groom...Read more
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$2500+
US DollarsLaura Witherow
Chicago in Illinois, United States
I am Laura Witherow a Chicago based photographer specializing in wedding, family and pet portrait photography. My down to earth approach mixing lifestyle and photojournalist aesthetics allows me to create a timeless storybook that captivates the spirit and emotion of the...Read more
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US DollarsSteve Koo
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Steve is a WPJA and AG-WPJA award winning wedding photographer. Before discovering his love for wedding photojournalism, Steve pursued fine art photography with a passion, and it influences his work even today. Steve wants to capture all the fun and excitement of the wedding...Read more
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$3200+
US DollarsDavid Ettinger
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Photographing weddings is awesome. It’s such an honor to be present at someone’s wedding. My first experience with professional photography was working as a lighting assistant for wedding photography studios. I worked with some terrific photographers at many (many!)...Read more
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$3250+
US DollarsBeyond The Well: Nathan Bridges
Illinois, United States
Nathan and his wife, Karen, are an award-winning husband-wife team. Nate studied fine-art photography at Illinois State University. During his studies at ISU, one of his fine-art images was chosen by Popular Photography and Imaging Magazine for a full page showcase in their...Read more
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$3250+
US DollarsBeyond The Well: Karen Bridges
Illinois, United States
Karen and her husband, Nathan, are a WPJA award-winning husband-wife team. In addition to wedding photography, Karen has an interest in fashion photography including fashion bridal. She has experience as both a runway and print model and uses her talent in front of the camera...Read more
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$1700+
US DollarsWillow Lane Photography: Lane Christiansen
Illinois, United States
I have been documenting weddings for five years. In-between weddings, I worked at multiple award-winning newspapers including The Herald in Jasper, Indiana, and the Chicago Tribune. In the past I have been awarded third place overall in the international College Photographer...Read more
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$3500+
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Liesl Diesel Photo: Liesl Shults
Illinois, United States
I currently live in Chicago, Illinois and I have been photographing weddings professionally for over 9 years. I combine my degree in psychology and my studies in art and photography to serve clients from East Coast to West Coast, and sometimes beyond. I feel most alive...Read more
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$2900+
US DollarsHannah Goering
Chicago in Illinois, United States
I have loved photography since I was a child. Upon graduating high school I almost followed the path to becoming a concert pianist. But instead, I decided to follow my passion for capturing moments. I went to Columbia College Chicago and fell in love with the city, quite...Read more
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$4000+
US DollarsMelissa Hayes
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Melissa Hayes is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers and Wedding Photojournalists Association. As a Food and Wedding photographer, Melissa not only has a refined eye for details, but also has a strong artistic vision of the images she creates. Melissa’s...Read more
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US DollarsWest Photography: Nathaniel West
Mattoon in Illinois, United States
Nathaniel West operates West Photography in Mattoon, Illinois, and focuses on authenticity, artistry and storytelling. For more than 12 years, Nathaniel worked as a newspaper photojournalist and writer as well as a professional wedding and portrait photographer, so candid...Read more
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US DollarsDavid Wittig
Chicago in Illinois, United States
As one half of the husband and wife team at DWP, David has photographed wedding over 300 weddings in Chicago and worldwide for 13 the past years. Influenced by fine art and fashion his photography draws from both disciplines to create truly unique images. His work has won...Read more
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$2995+
US DollarsSteven Rosenberg
Chicago in Illinois, United States
For over 15 years, Steve has had the opportunity to capture story telling moments as a photojournalist for newspapers in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. It is with these skills and experiences he brings when capturing a wedding day. Steve began his professional photography...Read more
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$2600+
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Miriam Doan
Chicago in Illinois, United States
Miriam has been shooting weddings for the indy-bride for five years. She typically shoots 12-15 weddings per year and dedicates to one event per weekend only. Originally studying psychology and comparative religion, she was recruited by a classmate to manage the studio of...Read more
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US DollarsShane Welch
Chicago in Illinois, United States
I'll be honest, I am better at telling stories with photographs than I am with words. And that's exactly what I want to do with your wedding day. As someone with a passion for and background in documentary photography, I am fully committed to telling the whole story of your...Read more
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$3300+
US Dollars365 Photography: June Jiang
Naperville in Illinois, United States
Born in a small Tibetan village in China, the harmony of sky, earth, and the livings in Tibet greatly influenced my photographic style later on, which seeks the harmony among subject, environment,design, and moment. I discovered photography around age 12, coming a long way...Read more
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$1495+
US DollarsTamara Gruner
Chicago in Illinois, United States
People are beautiful. The world around us is beautiful. Capturing them has always been my life's passion. Weddings offer a unique opportunity to immortalize love through the camera. I want to create a story of your special day to be cherished for the rest of your...Read more
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$2950+
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Canadian DollarsVancity Visuals: Kathleen Hinkel
Vancouver in British Columbia, CanadaMy name is Kathleen and I'm a photojournalist with 9 years of professional experience who offers documentary-style wedding photography packages for those of you looking for a wedding photographer who takes more of a candid approach to capturing your big day. The way I approach...Read more
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US DollarsFernando Weberich
Bryan in Central Texas, United States
Client Letters
Photographed by Vincent Johnson
Thank you for the beautiful photos. You are truly an artist.
Photographed by Vincent Johnson
Thank you so much for all the beautiful images from our wedding. Everything was just perfect.
Photographed by Vincent Johnson
Thank you for all the wonderful pictures! Matt & I had so much fun meeting and working with you. As promised - you rocked!
Getting Married in Illinois
In northern Illinois, wedding photos taken in one of the premier Japanese gardens in the country will depict the peace and serenity of this beautiful site. Sparkling waterfalls, formal gardens, koi ponds and a teahouse make beautiful backdrops for the Illinois wedding photojournalist. In the heart of Chicago, which sets a lakeside view of Lake Michigan, couples will find both entertainment and elegance. Chicago's, Millennium Park, offers spacious areas surrounded by the sites and sounds of the city, making for ideal wedding photography opportunities. In the river country of western Illinois, wedding photography prospects include scenic sites along the Mississippi River. The Wildlife Prairie State Park or Spoon River Valley are just a couple of the many interesting locations this river country has to offer. With the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois, wedding photographers will enjoy the many acres of beautiful forest to use as a backdrop for photographs. If your Illinois wedding will be in the Central part of the state, there are many interesting, historic sites. This part of the state features the State Capitol, Springfield, the famous Route 66, and even Amish Villages. Because of the rich and diverse culture of Illinois, wedding locations throughout the state offer something for everyone.
WPJA Illinois Photographers Will Travel To:
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