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 intimate, casual, 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 town hall, micro, city hall, 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.

13 Chicago Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle portrait in BW of Chicago wedding photographer Madi Ellis

Madi Ellis, a documentary wedding photographer from the USA, has a strong passion for capturing love stories in a raw and authentic way. With a background in acting, she skillfully tells couples' stories through her honest and original work.

5950 (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)

Noelle Adams, a talented visual storyteller with a journalistic style, is passionate about capturing the heartfelt moments that define a couple's wedding day. With her documentary approach to storytelling and authentic perspective, she weaves together images that...

4500 (USD)
Weddings, engagements and elopement photography by Kevin Kienitz

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.

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

With a passion for weddings, Rue and Bryan Pattison are Chicago's premier wedding photojournalists. Their years of experience and expertise allow them to beautifully capture the intimate moments between couples, telling their unique love stories.

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

Since 2010, Jacob Poehls has run JPP Studios in Chicago. Armed with an MFA, he's worked across photography roles, capturing hundreds of weddings and earning numerous publication features.

3800 (USD)
Destination documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

Taber Lacie is a traveling USA based wedding photographer, with a background as a former EMT and a self-proclaimed photography nerd. Her passion for photography began at a young age and she started in the wedding industry as an assistant photographer at the age of 16.

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

Ray Anthony Iavasile, a Michigan-based wedding photographer, is highly regarded for his journalistic style, capturing the essence of moments. Ranked as one of the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide, he is the go-to choice for couples in 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

Nemanja Zdravkovic is a talented wedding photographer passionate about capturing love stories. With a background in visual storytelling and formal education in photography, he has been honing his craft since 2011 in Europe. His signature style combines fine art and...

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

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...

5500 (USD)
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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.

Close-up of couple embracing in warm setting sunlight during their engagement session at Graceland Cemetery.
Close-up of couple embracing during their engagement session in Chicago’s picturesque Lincoln Park location.
Couple embraces underneath lush tree canopy during their engagement session at Chicago’s Art Institute South Garden.
Couple embraces lovingly during their engagement session in Chicago’s vibrant and bustling Fulton Market district.
A seagull flies above a couple on a windy engagement session at Chicago’s North Avenue Beach.
Couple shares a hotdog outside Victory Grill in Chicago’s Logan Square during their engagement session.
Silhouetted couple stands together at Fullerton Beach, Chicago.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Chicago wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Chicago wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Chicago WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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!!

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!’

Picture from the end of an outdoor ceremony in Madison, by a Wisconsin wedding photographer

Angela + Ian

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber! Wow! The photos are incredible!!!!! I’m crying looking at them! You captured so many precious moments, and I have no idea how you were everywhere at the same time! You are a ninja! I love them all so much! I can’t thank you enough for your gorgeous images and making our day one we will never forget! Thank you for saying I’d regret not getting photos because you’re absolutely right, especially after seeing these!!!! I will recommend you to everyone I know and would love to use you in the future! You’re wonderful to work with, super fun, you wear Rothy’s, and are a real artist! Thank you for everything!