Chicago Wedding Photographers
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Our Chicago photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Cook County, Chicagoland, Lake Michigan, Great Lakes, Cicero, Oak Park, Berwyn, Forest Park, Elmwood Park, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Lyons, Maywood, River Grove, Summit, Burbank, Evergreen Park, Norridge, Melrose Park
Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Chicago?
Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your casual, modern, symbolic, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Chicago documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Capture Your Dream Chicago Elopement: Photographers Available
Imagine your intimate Chicago wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.
Illinois WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, city hall, minimony, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.
14 Chicago Wedding Photographers...
In his role as a wedding photojournalist, Jason Brown, a Chicago IL IL-based photographer, focuses on capturing and preserving moments in a journalistic style. With his years of experience as a news photographer, Jason aims to create timeless images that authentically tell...
Milan Lazic is a professional wedding photographer and the owner of WS photography. He developed a passionate interest for photography while in high school. With an analog camera, he shot his first wedding at age 18, igniting his love to explore and learn about lighting...
Noelle Adams is an experienced wedding photographer, driven to capture raw emotion that makes up a couple's special day. Through visual storytelling, Noelle strives to document their unique love story and create images that truly capture the relationship between two...
Rue Pattison is a professional Chicago wedding photographer with years of experience behind the camera. She specializes in capturing the connection and love between couples, while her tech-savvy husband Bryan takes care of off-camera lighting, computer editing, and all...
Jacob Poehls, a Chicago-based photographer, founded JPP Studios in 2010. With an MFA and experience across industry roles, he has photographed nearly 1,000 weddings and been widely published.
Newly based in the U.S., Liliia Kozubal draws on international experience and a love for diverse cultures. She believes in building trust and friendship, capturing authentic laughter, tears, and quiet moments to reflect each couple’s unique story.
Kevin Kienitz, a Chicago-based wedding photographer, expertly captures candid and artistic moments. A Cubs fan and coffee lover, his photography journey evolved from an engineering career, driven by passion and a desire for creative documentation.
Taber Lacie, a self-proclaimed photography nerd and former EMT, is now a wedding photojournalist capturing authentic moments with her unique documentary style.
Ray Anthony Iavasile, a wedding photojournalist based in Michigan, is celebrated for his journalistic style and ability to capture authentic moments. He is recognized as one of the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide and is the go-to choice for couples in Michigan.
Traveling wedding & elopement photographer Leah Moyers; Fine Arts background; capturing clients authentically; unobtrusive, candid & inclusive style; beautiful, unique work.
Skilled wedding photographer, Nemanja Zdravkovic, captures love stories worldwide with a background in visual storytelling and education in photography. He combines fine art and documentary styles for a captivating visual narrative, showcasing the beauty and depth of human...
With a documentary approach to her craft, Laura Alpizar intertwines storytelling and visual techniques to portray the essence of weddings. Having grown up in Costa Rica, she brings a distinct perspective to her work, ensuring captivating visuals that unfold meaningful...
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Chicago Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Chicago wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Chicago marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Chicago engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Chicago WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Laurie & Darryl
Photo by Noelle Adams
OMGEEEE In love. I could not be happier. Seriously you did the most amazing job. And this is just the video. I can not wait to see the rest. Thank you so much for being apart of my special day. We went to St. Lucia and had an amazing time. I miss the island already :-( And yes, Darryl is such a character!! lol and it must be show in his outfits lol!’
Chelsea + Robert
Photo by Taber Lacie
I cannot thank you enough for capturing our wedding! The pictures are gorgeous - it's going to be SO difficult narrowing down which ones to print! (limited wall space, you know) You are amazing - keep it up!
Jennifer & Steve
Photo by Noelle Adams
I finally saw the video today and, I have to admit, I cried my eyes out when I finally watched it at home! You captured the day so perfectly, and everyone looks so happy. I completely re-lived the day (and have watched it several times) and cannot tell you how delighted I am with the final product. I can't wait to see all of the other photo files. You are AMAZING!!!!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
