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Chicago wedding and elopement photography by Milan Lazic of Illinois United States
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Milan Lazic

WS Wedding Photography of Chicago IL

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Wedding Photojournalism and Fine Art Wedding Photography

Milan Lazic is a principal photographer and the owner of WS Photography. Milan discovered his love for photography in high school. He actually shot his first wedding at age 18 with an analog camera! Since then he never stopped exploring and learning, especially about lighting techniques which is his specialty. Milan always loved art photography and transferred that influence to his wedding photography work.

 

Milan of WS Wedding Photography in Chicago is renowned for an artistic-documentary style that blends genuine emotion with creative perspectives. According to his wedding photo FAQs page, his approach involves experimenting with lighting, backgrounds, and styles to capture every memorable moment, making sure each wedding day is beautifully documented.
 
His wedding journal page provides valuable insights, including a guide to the top 20 wedding photography locations in Chicago. With a backdrop of stunning architecture and natural beauty, Milan shares his experience in choosing the perfect spots to enhance each couple's special day. Whether small or grand, Milan's work ensures that weddings in Chicago are captured with elegance and artistry.
 
 

1 WPJA Spotlight

A stunning first dance wedding photo captured at the iconic Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, showcasing the epitome of classic Chicago style in Illinois.
2024 Spotlight Round 1
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51 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

The bridal party was getting ready in a beautiful hotel downtown Chicago, Illinois before the ceremony
2022 v04 Photography Competition
The bride and groom stood facing each other at the altar of a beautiful Chicago, Illinois church, surrounded by rows of pews and captured by a low angle, long lens shot
2022 v04 Photography Competition
The bride and groom laughed as their guests toasted them at the elegant indoor venue of a Chicago, Illinois hotel
2022 v04 Photography Competition
Illinois wedding photography of the Chicago bride coming to ceremony in the urban downtown area of the city
2022 v03 Photography Competition
Chicago couple exiting their downtown wedding ceremony at the Fourth Presbyterian Church under a storm of bubbles
2022 v03 Photography Competition
Illinois wedding photo of the band playing drums at a Chicago hotel on the dance floor
2022 v03 Photography Competition
Chicago editorial style wedding photography from downtown showing bride and bridesmaids are having fun in the bus
2022 v02 Photography Competition
Chicago photojournalistic wedding photography at the Renaissance Schaumburg Ballroom from an Indian ceremony
2022 v02 Photography Competition
Best Rockwell on the River wedding venue photography in Chicago showing bride and groom toasting drinks from the cake table
2022 v01 Photography Competition
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59 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

A Chicago Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, fun portrait of this Illinois couple embracing in the tall grass at Old Town Scottsdale
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
An Illinois Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, creative portrait of this Chicago couple surrounded by clouds and palm trees in Old Town Scottsdale
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
A Chicago Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this colorful, urban portrait of this Old Town Scottsdale couple against a pink wall with trees
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
An Illinois Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this silhouette, urban portrait of this Chicago couple with the city skyline behind them
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
An Illinois Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, lovely portrait of this Chicago couple smiling in the autumn colors
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
An Illinois Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, adventurous portrait of this Sedona couple of a edge of a rocky cliff
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
A Chicago Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, scenic portrait of this Sedona couple on a cliff with the view looking over the desert mountains
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
A Chicago Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this majestic, adventurous portrait of this Sedona couple embracing with the desert mountains and bright sky behind them
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
An Illinois Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, desert portrait of this Sedona couple surrounded by the wind and mountain desert terrain
Diamond Awards 2022 v46
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67 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

The Florida sunshine bathes the bride and groom in its warm glow as they pose for outdoor portraits
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
The bride posed for portraits in a private home in Chicago, with a mirror flanked by bedroom furniture
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
The bride and groom posed for their portraits in the streets of downtown Chicago, with tall buildings in the background and the bride's veil blowing in the wind towards the sky
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
The bride and groom celebrated their love with a romantic portrait session in the streets of downtown Chicago, followed by a lively champagne toast with lit spray
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
From a high camera angle, the bride is seen having lipstick applied in preparation for her special day at Hotel Sable Chicago
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
An Illinois-based wedding photographer boldly captured a strong black-and-white image of a bride under an arching bridge
2022 v03 Artistic Guild
On a rainy night, a Chicago wedding photographer captured a romantic scene of a bride and groom holding an umbrella outside a private home
2022 v03 Artistic Guild
This pre-wedding detail picture features the bride's shoes on the window sill of a hotel in downtown Chicago, with a view of both the city skyline and waterfront
2022 v02 Artistic Guild
Chicago downtown bride and groom portrait as they walk with a dog
2022 v02 Artistic Guild
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10 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Milan Lazic as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

2 'At Work' Photos

The following photos are of Milan Lazic at work.

Chicago wedding photographer Milan Lazic, at work with his camera.
Image of wedding photographer Milan Lazic working a ceremony in Chicago Illinois

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