The Best Wedding Photographers in Dawson, IL

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348 Wedding Photographers in Dawson, IL

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Rachael Marie Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Sentimental soul, avid movie goer, former middle school teacher, mental health advocate, renaissance faire attender, long-story-long teller, dog lover, farmer's market shopper, and decent chocolate chip cookie maker.

Rachael Marie Photography was an incredible choice for our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, Rachael was quick to respond to all of our questions and communicated clearly with us throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, she was fun, caring, and gave great direction to help us look our best in the photos. The final photos were absolutely gorgeous - moody, high-quality, and reliable. We especially loved getting a quick preview of some of the photos just a few days after the wedding. Rachael truly captured the magic of our special day, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend Rachael Marie Photography!
Merrian T., a year ago
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Photography by Vee 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Photography by Vee is a wedding photography business based in Central IL. Vee is an experienced artist who aims to capture every beautiful memory on your wedding day. Wedding packages with Photography by Vee can be tailored to meet your specific goals. Whether you're planning an elopement or a big party, Vee will be there to document the occasion and leave you with beautiful photos.

Working with Vee was truly an amazing experience. From the very beginning, her communication was clear, timely, and thoughtful. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and her energy on the wedding day was so fun and easygoing. The photos she delivered were absolutely stunning. She has such an incredible eye for detail and emotion, and she captured our day in a way that felt so genuine and beautiful. I cannot recommend her enough. She truly has a gift for what she does, and we feel so lucky to have had her capture such special memories for us!!
Gabriella, 6 months ago
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Julie Loy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Dawson, IL

I’m Julie, a central Illinois wedding photographer. I’m especially drawn to small, intimate weddings where focus connection, emotion, and intention are the focs. With over 12 years behind the camera, my focus is on creating timeless, natural images that reflect who you truly are and how your day felt. I approach every wedding with calm energy, thoughtful guidance, and an eye for the moments that matter most—quiet glances, genuine laughter, and the details you carefully chose. My goal is to give you an experience that feels effortless and photographs you’ll look at for years to come.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Julie Loy Photography. She has been with me through so many of life’s most important milestones—my senior photos, college portraits, engagement, wedding, and now my daughter’s first birthday—and somehow she manages to outdo herself every single time. From the very beginning, she has had an incredible ability to make me (and everyone in front of the camera) feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely ourselves. Her eye for detail, lighting, and emotion is unmatched, and the final photos are always stunning, timeless, and full of heart. These aren’t just pictures—they are memories perfectly captured. What truly sets her apart is the consistency. Over the years, through different seasons of life, her professionalism, creativity, and passion have never wavered. She listens, cares, and she puts so much thought into every session. Watching her now capture my daughter’s milestones feels incredibly special and meaningful. If you’re looking for a photographer you can trust with your most important moments—someone who will grow with you and document your story beautifully—look no further. I am endlessly grateful for these memories and cannot recommend Julie Loy Photography highly enough.
Kiersten P., 8 months ago
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Gray Photography Company 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hello, I am Nicole Gray. An Illinois based wedding, elopement and portrait photographer. My style is mostly candid and non-obtrusive. My goal is to photograph your story in an emotional, creative and natural way, to tell your story like it is, without a lot of intervention. However, I do love dramatic images with a editorial flair and will give guidance when needed. Whether you are having an intimate gathering with your closest family and friends or having a huge party, we want to be there and give you the images that reflect you!

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From our engagement photos to our wedding photos everything was so incredible. She knows how to pose you, give directions, and creates a vision. The details of providing us with Polaroids when we sat down to eat was so awesome to look at and something that meant so much to me.
Jess + T., 4 years ago
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Soul Focus 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hello! I'm Allison, I own and operate Soul Focus! Soul Focus is a lifestyle photography company, capturing true moments that evoke emotion, retells genuine stories, and instills inspiration. Everyone has a story to tell and I would love to play a part in sharing yours! Soul Focus is not just a regular photography business that comes, takes photos, and returns them. Our goal is to make personal relationships through our clients so that we can capture everyone’s unique story.

My experience with souls focus was nothing but amazing! I am so grateful for Allison , she created a wedding layout! Which helped me a lot to coordinate my wedding. She so helpful and thoughtful. I am so pleased with her work.
Amairani Smith, 2 years ago
Kate Spencer Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Dawson, IL

I am Kate Spencer, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Illinois and available for travel worldwide. I started this business in college knowing exactly what I was meant to be and determined to create beautiful art for all of my amazing clients! I am a dog momma, daughter, sister, aunt and loving girlfriend. Dustin is my better half, he allows me to chase my dreams and follow my heart. Our free time consists of country drives in the sun and cold days cuddled on the couch with our pups - most likely watching Harry Potter (if I get to choose).

Investing in Kate to be our wedding photographer was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. From our engagement photos to our wedding photos, Kate was extremely helpful and instrumental in the planning process, providing us guidance and insight, not to mention how incredible her assistant Amy and 2nd photographer were. Myself and my bridesmaids got ready at The Bridal Loft the is located in Kate's studio.... There are NOT enough words to express how incredible this location is and beyond accommodating. My hair and make up team had ample room to get all of us ready for our wedding day and our bridal party had so much room to relax and get ready! Did I mention the lighting and great areas for photos of us getting ready? Kate Spencer is undoubtably the best of the best and an incredible asset to the Illinois photography community.
Kenzie S., a year ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (97 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Dawson, IL

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Once Like a Spark Wedding Co., we knew we were in good hands. Rhi, our photographer, was professional, prompt, and concise in all of her communication leading up to the wedding. On the day of, she was fully present and engaged, capturing all the special moments without being overbearing. Rhi's creativity, personable nature, and great insight allowed her to get beautiful, natural shots that truly reflect the personality of our wedding. We are so happy we chose Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. - Rhi made us feel comfortable and we trusted her ideas and suggestions, which resulted in photos we will cherish forever.
Lisa F., a year ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (81 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Dawson, IL
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with The Talented Photographer! Christian made the entire process smooth and stress-free with clear communication and organization that comes with his experience. We chose the Easy Package and our day was captured beautifully. Christopher was our photographer and was wonderful to work with. He was so detail-oriented, which truly made a difference in capturing every meaningful moment. The family and friends we’ve shared the album with are also so impressed. We are very happy we chose to go with The Talented Photographer!
Maura G., 2 years ago
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Complete Weddings + Events Central IL (Photo) 
Rating: 4.9 (81 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hi there! We're Jordan and Libbi Sweet. We’re a recently married couple, so COMPLETEly understand how stressful the wedding planning process can be. We're honored that you're considering Complete for your Big Day! While we've been in the wedding industry for 9 years, Complete has been around as a company offering DJ, Photography, Videography, Photobooth, Lighting and Coordination services for an AMAZING 40 years! As a full service wedding company, our greatest joy is being able to make your event effortless and magical. Let's work together to make your big day EASY. SIMPLE. COMPLETE.

Our photographer, Joey, was so pleasant to work with. It was clear he really cared and wanted to do a good job. He made accommodations for mobility issues and captured some great portraits and candid shots. The company was easy to use and helpful in planning the event. Our DJ, Omo, was fun and worked so hard to make sure everyone was having a good time - even though most of the family apparently isn’t much into dancing.
Julie B., a year ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (71 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Dawson, IL

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
Edgar is the best! He was fun to be around and up for anything. He traveled hours to meet us and even went on a pretty buggy/muddy hike to capture the most incredible photos. We are both so awkward in front of a camera and he immediately made us comfortable - such an important skillset! We can't wait to see him again next June for our wedding, and have so much faith that he will hit it out of the park again!
Kyler C., 2 years ago
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Jovan Kiah & Co Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (56 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Dawson, IL
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Jovan Kiah — a wedding and portrait photographer based just outside Indianapolis. I’m your personal hype woman, passionate about capturing vibrant, true-to-color moments that feel like you. From big milestones to everyday magic, I’m here to freeze time in a way that’s real, timeless, and joy-filled. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m soaking up motherhood, planning game nights, or enjoying something sweet—because life’s too short not to.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Absolutely amazing experience! Jovan is so talented, professional, and makes you feel so comfortable. The photos came out BEAUTIFUL I’m obsessed! Highly recommend.
Polite, 5 months ago
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Gordino Photo and Video 
Rating: 5.0 (55 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Dawson, IL

I started off only wanting to take photos and videos of my friends. Now it seems like my passion has gone full circle and my clients have become my friends. Whether photographing parties or shooting short films, it is my goal as a professional artist, to capture those emotions, and present beautiful memories that will last forever. My ultimate reward will come years later—when you look at your photographs , videos and those memories once again come to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Godfred and his team have been and will always be amazing! the way they captured the beauty of our day I can’t thank him enough truly I can’t believe how beautiful their work is!
Angelica Q., 3 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Dawson, IL



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Portraits By Sean was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their communication style was professional, efficient, and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly one-of-a-kind - their photos are gorgeous, superb, innovative, and incredibly detail-oriented and precise. The team of two photographers and a videographer was amazing, capturing so many special moments that will forever stay with us from our wedding day. We were especially grateful that they were able to capture our private final dance, which means the world to us. After our wedding, when our oldest son was leaving for bootcamp, Sean thoughtfully sent us additional photos that had been taken during the celebration, which are now cherished keepsakes for our family. I honestly can't say enough good things about our experience with Portraits By Sean - they exceeded our expectations in every way and we are thrilled with the beautiful memories they've preserved for us.
Brittany S., a year ago
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PictureMeThisByLacie 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dawson, IL

My husband and I come as a photo team! We feel your day should be captured your way! So we tailor our style and editing to each unique couple! It’s not about us, it’s about you. We will help you document what is most important to you, the way you envision! Just like you, we have felt awkward in front of the camera. We’ve had photos taken of us that we didn’t like. We will make sure you not only feel comfortable, but that you look good! We give you prompts to keep you moving so you look and feel natural and comfortable.

Awarded Best of Zola
PictureMeThisByLacie was the perfect photography duo for our wedding day. From our first interaction, they were fantastic and very friendly, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of, they were on top of all the photos and had great ideas to capture unique shots, while still allowing us to enjoy the moment and not feeling too involved. The final photos were absolutely stunning - we couldn't be happier with the quality and value of their work. 100/10 would recommend this husband and wife team to any couple looking for fun, laid-back photographers who will deliver incredible results.
Megan L., a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Dawson, IL

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. We have serviced 42 states so far. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd Lens were an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day. From our very first interaction, their communication was fast, seamless and they were so kind and comfortable to talk to. The quality of their work is truly eloquent, timeless and classy - the photos they captured are absolutely gorgeous. They were able to capture every moment of our special day, and you could hardly tell they were there in the background filming the entire time. They sent us our sneak peek photos so quickly, and we were blown away by how beautifully they documented our wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better photography and videography team to work with.
Emily, a year ago
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Latek Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,100
  • Serves Dawson, 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Connie has been such a delight. Hiring her as your photographer is worth every penny. She is an effective communicator and responds in a timely manner. She’s able to get your photos back quickly! Our engagement photos took just a couple weeks, our wedding gallery was ready on our one month anniversary. And HER WORK is just chefs kiss. Her documentary-style of photography and her attention to details is just dreamy. You will not regret working with Connie one bit!
Megan A., 9 months ago
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Timeless Imagery & Media 
Rating: 4.9 (41 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Dawson, IL
  • Offer

Lover of all things photography. I have been a photographer for over 10 years and love what we do. I have an amazing team that helps me out. My husband also second shoots with me. I like to say you get two professionals for the price of one. I try to offer quality at a reasonable cost. I know photography can be daunting for some people and my goal is always to put people at ease.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timeless Imagery & Media were the perfect photographers for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, Chad and Heidi were so warm and on top of everything, making the entire process a breeze. Their communication was outstanding, and they truly went above and beyond to capture our day in the way we had only dreamed about. The quality of their work was exceptional - they have a classy, timeless documentary style that sparked so many emotions when we saw the final photos and video. Even though my husband and I can be a bit awkward in front of the camera, Chad and Heidi made us feel completely comfortable and helped us show our true emotions. We loved the drone and video clips they provided as well. Timeless Imagery & Media gave 110% and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories they created for us. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for outstanding wedding photography and videography.
Morgan Z., a year ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Where do I even begin... first, Heather was absolutely phenomenal! She was able to fit us in with probably the shortest notice ever. She was also able to work with our budget. Her communication was amazing, she answered all of my questions quickly. She made us feel very comfortable! Working with her and her fiance felt like we had all been friends already, we just clicked (haha). Side note: we got to help out two poor little stray kittens with them, so animal lovers always a plus in my book! I am madly in LOVE with the photos she took, they are absolutely perfect!!!! She was able to capture our dream come true and so much more!!! They are so beautiful!!! She was even able to finish the editing earlier then planned. I already talked it over with my husband, and we plan on hiring her again in the future! A five star rating does not do her justice, she was hands down the best!!!
Carla&Alex, a year ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hey, hey my name is Ali. NY-based, but working nation-wide, I'm a wedding photographer who captures experiences, genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizes precious memories. I focus on visualizing how it felt to live your wedding day, while also crafting editorializations simply for the sake of intentional, living art. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Ali was the best decision we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she felt like a helpful friend who was there to guide us through the planning and execution of our big day(s). She was a calm and supportive presence during our wedding weekend who made herself known when we needed her, but otherwise felt like a guest with a nice camera. Of course the photos look exceptional, but what stands out to us is her artistic eye and her excitement about her craft. She went absolutely above and beyond for us in so many ways and my family and I are forever grateful!
Haley S., 2 months ago
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Debra Aslanidis Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (34 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dawson, IL
  • Offer

We’re Debra & Jeremy, a husband-and-wife wedding photography duo capturing love stories with heart, intention, and a whole lot of soul. Our approach blends documentary moments with gentle guidance, so your photos feel natural, emotional, and unmistakably you. From quiet, intimate glances to joyful, unscripted laughter, we focus on the moments you’ll feel just as much years from now. If you value connection, authenticity, and images that tell a story—not just pose for one—we might be the perfect fit.

Awarded Best of Zola
Debra and her partner do incredible work, they were on time and even worked well with any wedding day hiccups. When I received my wedding photos back I was in awe, but Debra herself is so kind and you can tell she actually cares about her clients. I had a completely different vendor drop out last minute and she even tried to help me find a replacement even tho that wasn’t her job. I’d hire her again just based off her care to her clients. You can tell she has a true passion and her work speaks for itself. I could go on but I only get 50 characters. Book her.
Ebony E., 15 days ago
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KMauck Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hi, I’m Kelsey! I am a wedding photographer! I am obsessed with dogs. I will never not acknowledge a dog near me by saying “puppers”. It is what it is. I would 100% rather be on the beach somewhere with palm trees. I am constantly daydreaming about being in the tropics. I love the color black. If we work together, there is a high chance that will be my outfit color of choice.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kelsey did our proposal shoot, engagement shoot, a random photoshoot we planned, and our wedding. She is so easy to work with and makes us feel so comfortable working with her. She goes above and beyond with her delivery of images too. She’s always given us more images than what we’ve paid for just because she enjoys the shoot so much and the images. You can tell she loves what she does through her work! She’s always timely with her shoots and delivery of images! She got us close to 100 preview images within a day of our wedding. We love working with her and highly recommend her!!!
Ashley H., 2 years ago
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Focused On Life Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Dawson, IL
  • Offer

Hi! I'm Brayley, owner of Focused On Life Photography LLC, a Full-Time, Published, Destination Wedding + Lifestyle Photography business, & I would LOVE to be your wedding photographer! Since 2023, we at FLP LLC have been focused on capturing all of life's precious milestones in a natural, earthy, classic & candid style. From your first inquiry, to your wedding day, & to hopefully many more milestones in the future, we are here to make your photography dream a reality in a way that feels authentic to you. With us, you don't need to worry about things like how to pose -- all you need to do on your day is smile & relax! We'll take it from there.

Awarded Best of Zola
I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Brayley. From start to finish, she was hands down one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. I originally found her on Instagram and immediately fell in love with her work. From our very first consultation, I knew I wanted her as our photographer. She was so incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and intentional with the questions she asked. She genuinely wanted to get to know us and make sure our personalities, vision, and overall vibe were a good fit for her photography style — and that level of care continued through the entire process. Once we booked her, she made everything SO easy. She checked in with us throughout the planning process, sent update emails, always offered to help however she could, and gave us the most detailed resources to prepare for the wedding day. She had checklists for detail photos, preference sheets, planning documents — seriously, everything you could possibly think of. I never once felt like I had to wonder what she needed from me because she had already thought of it. And then came the wedding day… Brayley was absolutely INCREDIBLE. We only booked her without a second photographer, and somehow she managed to capture our entire night so perfectly. She was everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. She never made us feel rushed or stressed, even when we were running a little behind while getting ready. She rolled with everything, kept things moving, and somehow even managed to wrangle all of the boys and get every group photo we wanted. What I loved most, though, was how much I trusted her creatively. We gave her the freedom to do what she does best, and she gave us photos that are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She captured the big moments, the tiny moments, the emotions, the people we love, and so many little pieces of our wedding that I didn’t even realize were happening at the time. Looking through our gallery genuinely feels like reliving our wedding night. I tear up EVERY SINGLE TIME I look through our photos. She didn’t just give us beautiful wedding pictures — she gave my husband and me the ability to go back and experience one of the best nights of our lives over and over again. If you are looking at Brayley’s work and considering booking her, DO IT. There is absolutely no one else I would have wanted behind the camera on our wedding day. She is talented, organized, patient, kind, creative, and just an absolute joy to work with. Brayley, THANK YOU for capturing our wedding so beautifully and giving us photos we will treasure for the rest of our lives. I truly cannot recommend you enough.
Sabrina P., 18 days ago
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Svyat Bogdanov 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Named one of Zola’s Best Wedding Photographers of 2024 and a proud Zola Brand Ambassador, Svyat Bogdanov is recognized as a trusted expert in the wedding industry. Based in Chicago and originally from Crimea, he has photographed over 600 weddings across the U.S. and abroad. His style blends candid emotion with timeless elegance, creating personalized galleries filled with heartfelt moments and genuine connection.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bogdanov Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding day. From the moment we first connected, Svat was outgoing, reachable, and prompt in his communication, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. He gave us a comprehensive checklist and many tips for the makeup trial, rain preparation, and building our shot list. His detail-oriented, gorgeous photography captured all the special moments of our day in a truly high-quality and affordable way. He was flexible and generous with his time and saved us quite a bit of money finding the perfect package to suit our exact needs. Svat went above and beyond, even gifting us beautiful Polaroid photos just before we left for the evening. We were crunched for time before the ceremony, but he was still able to capture so many meaningful moments that surprised us and beautiful accessory layouts. We couldn't be happier with our forever photos - Svat went above and beyond and we highly recommend his work to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
David K., 2 years ago
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Love Knot Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

Awarded Best of Zola
Isaac’s photography style was perfect for us. He already delivered about half of our retouched photos a week after the wedding which was insane and I love every single one. He was flexible with the 5 flower girls we had in and out of pictures and the multiple areas on our venue property. Overall an amazing experience and I recommend his work to anyone and everyone looking.
Madison R., 2 years ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Congratulations, you have the rare opportunity to have one of the very best wedding teams in the country at an amazing price for your big day. We have the budget friendly packages and prices to capture your wedding moments and memories that every couple wishes they had. We've been trusted for more than 27 years by over 17,000 couples nationwide, and we are very proud of our 100% 5 star rating. We also offer Expert wedding DJ-MC services in bundle packages. Our planning assistance ensures that your wedding is not only fun for all your guests, but also stress-free. Don’t wait—Call now before someone else books your date!

Awarded Best of Zola
Their staff was prompt, professional, involved! Our pictures are top of the line! The DJ was great got people up dancing in the sweltering weather!
Barbara B., 2 years ago
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Cecilia Harvard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hello, I’m Cecilia, but you can call me Cece. I am so happy that you have found your way here. I offer my photography services nationwide, ready to capture your special day wherever this next chapter of your love story unfolds. With ten years of dedicated wedding photography experience and having captured over 250 weddings, I am fully equipped to confidently guide and beautifully tell your unique love story through my lens. Beyond simply photographing your wedding, I am here to assist with timelines and offer support throughout every step of this milestone, ensuring you feel confident and cared for well before the day itself arrives.

Awarded Best of Zola
When my husband and I planned our wedding, we knew that a skilled photographer was one of our top priorities. We could not have gotten luckier in finding Cecilia to be our photographer. She did such an amazing job with our photos and was such a joy to be around. When in the planning phase, she worked with us to make sure we planned out the shots we wanted and got the style of photography that we preferred. She was so flexible working around our hectic schedules the day of and made sure to have every picture we wanted planned and ready to go. She was a hoot on the dance floor and brought so much fun energy that our guests raved about. We were also married in a fairly remote area and she made traveling here a breeze. I genuinely believe Cecilia was the best photographer we could have possibly gotten for our wedding and we will forever cherish the memories she captured so well that day. Thank you for everything!
McKenzie and T., 9 months ago
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MSMP MEDIA LLC 
Rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Dawson, IL

Hi there! We’re Robert and Marisa Carter. Founders and owners of MSMP Media. A photo and Video Wedding company. With over 10+ years experience in the wedding industry we are as familiar as it get's with all things wedding 💜 We service select states, capturing our couples genuine joy, love and happiness across the nation and we love every minute of it! Our goal is to leave you with photos and/or videos that will bring back the feeling & emotions. Take a look at our gallery or visit our webpage portfolio under recent work. Don't be shy to connect, we love creating a fun filled experience, all are welcome!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an amazing experience working with MSMP Media LLC for our wedding photography. Their communication was quick, professional, and thorough in answering all of our questions along the way. We felt they provided great value with a large quantity of high quality photos to choose from, incorporating both candid shots of our special moments as well as the posed portraits we requested. They made sure to capture both me and my husband equally in flattering ways. The final edited photos were perfect, giving us a wide variety of pictures. We appreciated their flexibility in tailoring the shoot to our preferences while also guiding us with their expertise. The final gallery truly captures the joy and love from our special day that we'll now get to relive through these photos for years to come. We'd highly recommend MSMP Media!
Elizabeth C., 2 years ago