Chicago Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near Chicago

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 religious, boutique, unique, 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 civil ceremony, minimony, justice of the peace, 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.

12 Chicago Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle portrait in BW of Chicago wedding photographer Madi Ellis

Madi Ellis, a wedding photojournalist based in the USA, is dedicated to capturing love stories with genuine emotion, texture, and connection. Her background in acting helps her create honest and unique images that truly represent couples.

5950 (USD)
Portrait of wedding photographer Sarah Nader

Sarah Nader is an award-winning wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism. She has a husband and two Golden Retrievers, and loves traveling, cooking, and Peloton.

4400 (USD)
Chicago wedding and elopement photography by Milan Lazic of Illinois United States

In the journalistic-style approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, discovered his passion for images while in high school. A momentous occasion at age 18, capturing his first wedding with an analog camera, sparked his desire to delve into the...

3500 (USD)

With a documentary approach, Jason Brown, a wedding photographer based in Chicago IL, aims to tell captivating stories through his visual storytelling. Jason's expertise in this field stems from his background as a news photographer, ensuring that his photographs tell...

5800 (USD)
Weddings, engagements and elopement photography by Kevin Kienitz

Based in Chicago, Kevin Kienitz is a wedding photographer known for capturing epic moments. Transitioning from engineering, his passion became a profession. He’s a Cubs fan, coffee enthusiast, and often accompanied by his Husky, Qi'ra.

3000 (USD)
Chicago, Chicagoland and IL Suburb wedding and elopement photography by Rue Pattison

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...

3900 (USD)
Portrait of Jacob Poehls from JPP Studios - Documentary Wedding Photographer

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.

3800 (USD)
United States destination documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

Taber Lacie, a self-proclaimed photography nerd and former EMT, is now a wedding photojournalist capturing authentic moments with her unique documentary style.

3500 (USD)
Wedding photography and elopements by Ray Iavasile of Michigan

Ray Anthony Iavasile is a Michigan based wedding photographer renowned for his documentary style and passion to capture the "decisive moment". He has ranked in the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide and is the premier wedding photojournalist for Michigan.

3000 (USD)
Wedding photography of real moments by Leah Moyers

Traveling wedding & elopement photographer Leah Moyers; Fine Arts background; capturing clients authentically; unobtrusive, candid & inclusive style; beautiful, unique work.

450/hour (USD)
Studio portrait of Nemanja Zdravkovic, the main photographer at NZ WEDDING STUDIO

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...

2400 (USD)
Studio portrait of Laura Alpizar - Wedding Photographer

Laura Alpizar, a visual storyteller in the field of wedding photography, channels her inspiration from her father's photojournalistic style. With over 9 years of experience, she captures meaningful moments with finesse.

5500 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Chicago Couples

Chicago Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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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.

Outside Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, a night portrait captures the bride and groom in a center-framed, symmetrical composition.
At Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, guests enjoy a funny dance floor moment playing the limbo game under green lighting.
At Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park, Chicago IL, the groom shares a heartfelt hug with his mom during their dance at his spring wedding.
At the Wrigley Building in Chicago, IL, the bride and groom share a kiss while walking down the street.
At the Wrigley Building in Chicago, IL, the sun peeks out during a spring wedding portrait of the bride and groom. The black-and-white shot captures urban architecture vibes.
At the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago, IL, an emotional first look captures the bride and groom face to face, sharing smiles in a black-and-white photograph.
At the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago, IL, the maid of honor assists the bride in putting on her veil. The moment is captured in a black-and-white shot.
At Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago, IL, a creative night portrait features the couple silhouetted against a vibrant glass art wall, creating a colorful background.
Chicago winter engagement: couple strolls Lake Michigan near Adler Planetarium.
Joyful Chicago engagement: sunny lakefront portrait of the happy couple at Adler Planetarium.
Sunny engagement portrait: couple embraces with Chicago skyline backdrop near Adler Planetarium.
A couple shares a tender embrace at Milton Olive Park as the Chicago skyline glows at sunset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Chicago wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Chicago documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Chicago wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Chicago wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Chicago wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Chicago photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Chicago WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Newly married couple holding hands raise their arms up together after their ceremony in Richfield, Wisconsin

Sara + Kevin

Photo by Taber Lacie

THANK YOU SO MUCH for getting the photos to me- I spent literally 6 hours on Saturday looking through them and set them up as my TV screensaver. The photos are so amazing- I have SOOO many favorites, it will be SO hard for me to pick which prints to order for my house! Also it was perfect timing with black friday and cyber monday! I'm going to order some gifts- magnets, prints, ornaments- so THANK YOU! I really can't thank you enough Taber. Everything was captured beautifully, all the friends and family love the pictures. I couldn't be happier!

Couple listens to a speech at their wedding reception at the Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin

Chelsea + Chris

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber, Thank you so much for being such an integral part of our special day and leaving us with memories we'll hold on to forever. Your style and personality were such a perfect fit for us. We hope you were happy to be a part of it too. All the best to you and your family! With love, C+C

BW image of Bride and Groom Laughing at the Head Table at a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Wedding Venue

Jerrica + Tim

Photo by Taber Lacie

We cannot thank you enough for the photos that were captured. Though it was crazy and I had almost no timeline for the day, every picture showed so much love and laughter that Tim and I both could not stop laughing and smiling over all of them. Every photo has a moment that he and I remember and that is all we could ask for. You captured so much and I didn’t even know you took my dress to the garden for pics while I was getting ready! These pics are amazing!!! I can’t wait to get these printed on canvas!!