The Best Editorial Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL

Hi, I’m Connie—congratulations on your engagement. Thank you for being here and for considering me as your photographer. I take a thoughtful, hands-on approach and believe the experience matters just as much as the final images. I’m involved well before the wedding day—collaborating on vision, timelines, and details to ensure everything feels intentional and effortless. I love curated Pinterest boards, open communication, and creating imagery that feels elevated, timeless, and personal. This is your day, and it should reflect you. Let’s talk!

I was that kid enchanted by Disney Princess movies and the idea of "true love". My true love revealed itself through photography. At 8, I grabbed my dad's camera and was hooked, thrilled to show people my world. I started with zoo animals, friends, and siblings, eager to freeze moments in time. As I grew, I learned from local photographers and knew by 17 that photography was my calling. Since then, I’ve captured love in all its forms: couples, new parents, best friends, and the joy of seeing your favorite band live. The world is full of magical firsts, and I'm honored to capture these moments forever.

The Chicago Group is a premier wedding photography and videography company dedicated to capturing love stories with authenticity and style. Combining artistic vision with a documentary approach, we create timeless, emotional images and films that reflect the essence of each couple’s special day. With a passion for storytelling, we ensure every moment is beautifully preserved for a lifetime.

I am a Chicago-based wedding + elopement photographer. I am available worldwide and love to travel! I document genuine moments for couples, no matter who they love. My images are the perfect mix of posed and photojournalistic, giving you gorgeous portraits without missing the important, candid moments you will want to remember for years to come. My approach to wedding days is simple: I want to make sure you have images of you two that you love and cherish and tell your wedding day story.

So there’s no “I” in team right?! While Captured Couture is the product of years of hard work that I built from the ground up. I have an amazing team because sometimes takes more than just me. For larger events or on occasions when I am already booked one of my team members will gladly assist with your event. We’ve covered hundreds of weddings together, and have refined our editing style and way of shooting to be completely consistent. You won’t be able to tell the difference. Pinky promise! No matter where you’re planning from when it clicks, it clicks.

Light and Chapel is a Chicago-based luxury wedding photography studio capturing timeless, editorial wedding stories throughout Chicago and destinations worldwide. Our work blends candid documentary moments with elegant editorial portraiture, creating images that feel both effortless and unforgettable.

Nicole Defilippis is an experienced lifestyle wedding and family photographer. She’s lived her whole life in and around the Chicago area and can easily suggest photo shoot locations ranging from elegant rooftops, the perfect skyline shot, the diviest of dive bars and most artfully-graffitied walls.

Chicago-based wedding and elopement photographer. I like to make my clients take off their shoes or at least get bare and honest about their love in front of my camera. I love to explore the urban environment with you and make your wedding portraits feel real and true to your life in the city. But I also take any chance I get to drag you to the woods or the beach for some barefoot wedding portraits. Aren’t we so lucky to have those right here in the city!

What makes us tick? How rad and unique our clients are. We flex our creativity in hopes of creating work as diverse as you are. Most of your day doesn't need our direction - it is perfect the way it is. When we do see the perfect lighting, or a gorgeous setting, you better believe we will suggest it.

Rahul Rana is an internationally recognised photographer based in Chicago, Illinois, specialising in capturing beautiful, artistic, and emotional moments through his lens. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has developed a unique style of photography that blends contemporary and traditional elements and has become one of the most sought-after South Asian wedding photographers in the USA. His work has been featured in numerous national and international publications and has won several awards.

Hi and thanks for viewing my page. My name is Ruben and I have been a photographer for a long time. I started this journey when I was 17 years old. Back in the film years as we like to call it. I’ve worked and still work for major studios in Chicago that contract my services and do many wedding under my own label. Please contact me for more information.

I’m passionate about capturing wedding days with a blend of artistry, authenticity, and emotion. I believe photographs should feel as beautiful as the moment itself—timeless, elegant, and full of genuine connection. My approach is warm and intentional, allowing couples to feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. With years of experience and a deep love for storytelling, I strive to create images that couples will cherish for a lifetime 🤍

I picked up my first 35mm camera in High School and I don’t think I’ve put one down since. I knew I had something special when I could make people feel comfortable in front of the camera within ten minutes of meeting me. I truly believe that each one of us comes into this world with a purpose, and I know that mine is to document life & love through my lens.

We are Cristina & Constantin - image makers, globe trotters, architecture fiends. Love, fashion and art drive and inspire our work. We split our time between our home base of Chicago and the cherished landscapes of our childhood in Europe, offering local (no travel costs) photo collections for select Euro and US locations.

We are a close-knit family of photographers, filmmakers, and designers with a kindred passion for storytelling. Our vision for a collective studio was dreamed up to answer the problem of frustrated brides and grooms waiting ages to see their photos or just get an email back and the problem of artists burned out on business-running because it’s impossible to do it all.

We are a husband & wife team and believe this is about so much more than just showing up on your wedding day and snapping some photos! This is about the entire experience - from the moment you first email us until you're holding your album in your hands and beyond.

With a fine art background and nearly 20 years working in the industry, Rya has an exceptional eye for capturing detail, interactions, and fleeting moments, to tell your love story through artful and timeless editorial imagery. While documenting the moments that matter and preserving the memories that last a lifetime.

A mom, wife, dog mom, and photographer! I’m passionate about telling your love stories through my lens in a way that feels true to you & your life together! I’m outgoing, organized, and ready to help direct your day so it goes off as smoothly as possible!

Hi! I’m Ana. I believe every couple deserves photos that feel timeless, authentic, and full of emotion. My style blends classic elegance with a modern editorial touch, creating images that tell your story naturally. From our first conversation to your final gallery, I’m committed to making your experience relaxed, enjoyable, and unforgettable while preserving every meaningful moment of your wedding day.

Kenneth L Dixon Photography Chicago is a Full-service photography and video production company in Chicago, IL. Commercial, wedding, corporate, food, drone, and event services. 12+ years experience. Trusted by New Balance and Wilson.

Hello there! I'm Jennifer, your new photographer, sounding board and enthusiastic supporter. Capturing your love through my lens and telling your story through beautiful imagery is what I do. Our style can be best described as classic sophistication with a modern edge - We document your wedding day elegantly through emotive and enduring images. We create work that feels organic and remains timeless.

With more than 20 years experience, Rick and his team have photographed all types of weddings. Our studio knows the best approach to capture classic portraiture to high-end fashion. Prefer candid wedding photography? We love candid photography too. That means your photographs will be unique just like your wedding.

Aguilar Photography is a boutique styled wedding studio that serves the greater Chicagoland Area and NWI territories. In addition, we travel all over the country to capture moments that matter! We have developed our own personal style that lends to bold, dramatic and colorful imagery. Some call it epic, some cinematic, we simply like to call it OUR STYLE. It’s enriched in photojournalism with flares of editorial, fashion and fine art. The result you get is imagery that tells a story, it’s crisp, rich, romantic and elicits an emotional response. Our work attracts couples that want their story to standout!

Hello, I’m so honored to have you here! My name is Lara and I am all about documenting real, raw, authentic images that involve emotions, movement, heart at the moment, and a whole lot of love. I am for the couples who love boldly, intensely, relentlessly. I am here to document love as it is, in all of its rawness, uniqueness, and glory. Always highlighting the connection and electricity between the two of you. I am here for you, so you can be fully present on your day. I would love to hear more about you and your story. Come say hello, and let’s create something beautiful. Xo,

Splitting time between the romance of Paris and the architecture of Chicago, Shot by Stacys brings a unique fashion-forward perspective to wedding photography. I don’t just document your day; I curate it. Blending the polish of editorial spreads with the raw honesty of street photography, I capture images that feel like art but look like you.

You want amazing wedding photos to capture and share your love story! As photographers, we see the little details and feel the emotions. We step back and see the bigger picture. We want to create imagery that tugs at your heart. We want to create "WOW" photos that take your breath away. We find that perfect balance between fashion, editorial, and photojournalism. We want romantic, but not cheesy. We want timeless without looking stuffy. We want natural and not stiff. We want you and your partner to look gorgeous.

I've been photographing weddings for over 16 years, and I have experience with everything from intimate weddings, to large 500 person weddings. My goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera so that you can actually enjoy your day while I document the moments and direct authentic portraits.

Most couples worry that their wedding photography will end up overly posed, bland or full of missed moments. When you choose Lauren Ashley Studios, our intentional process and artistry get to the heart of you. Allowing you to be fully present and enjoying your wedding, knowing your photographs will make you laugh, make you cry, and wow you. So take a deep breath. Take it all in. We've got the rest.

For the wild, in love. Chicago-based love story + portrait photographers with a passion for creative experimentation. We use both modern digital & vintage film cameras to create imagery that is timeless in character & emotion. Always down to travel – there's no denying the breathtaking beauty of places like the Pacific Northwest, but even a small patch of wildflowers in a midwest backyard holds its own charm. From botanical gardens & private estates to small dive bars & industrial lofts ~ wherever we find ourselves, you can trust that we'll artfully capture what will become your cherished memories.

We're a married couple who love to capture others' love! Photographing weddings and engagements since 2022, we've worked in the heart of Chicago, in the surrounding Chicago suburbs, and in Wisconsin. We are here to talk through your vision, discuss day-of details and how we fit in, and help however we can between now and your Wedding Day. We hope you enjoy our Zola portfolio - feel free to reach out and request some full galleries as well. We look forward to connecting with you and working together!