Wedding Photographers in Des Plaines, IL

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Photographers in Des Plaines, IL

838 Wedding Photographers in Des Plaines, IL

ALLIE J PHOTO
Portage, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I’m Allie- a midwest portrait and wedding photographer! I capture & share moments and memories that are able to exist outside of time. ALLIE J PHOTO is all about love that is authentic, inclusive, and candid. I am Michigan based but eager to travel!

Kendall M Covek Photography
Libertyville, IL
  • Classic style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I have a passion for life, the good the bad the ugly, because in all things you can find value and beauty. Everyone has a story and my goal is to tell it though film. I want to capture what makes you, you. I am a Chicagoland Photographer that has traveled the world taking photos and videos. If I'm not taking photos I'm most likely drinking wine on my porch with my husband and dogs.

Roni Rose Photography
Lake In The Hills, IL
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I am Roni; A tattooed, swearing, wedding photographer that loves art and fucking hates romantic comedies. Growing up, I enjoyed writing private memoirs of getting gas at the gas station, or describing in length the way the lady at the grocery store rang out the customer in front of me; All seemingly mundane interactions that I found so genuine and fascinating. When I finally picked up a camera, I found a way to be an observer of the moments that make our time on this planet worth it - the life changing moments, the deliciously mundane moments, and everything in between. There's nothing else in the world that I'd rather do.

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Juan Photographer

5.0

Lincoln Park, MI
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello, I am Juan Amezquita, a professional photographer with over 9 years of experience in the field of wedding photography. My Instagram is juandaphotos_ I take great pride and joy in capturing the intimate and magical moments that make each wedding unique. My passion lies not just in creating beautiful images, but in the opportunity to be a part of a couple's special journey into marriage. I believe that every picture holds a story, and I am here to help tell yours.

Awarded Best of Zola
Juan David seamlessly blended videography and photography to capture our day's magic. His keen eye caught moments we missed, giving us memories to cherish forever. An artist and professional through and through. Five stars!
Georgina, 9 months ago
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Marilyn Lamanna Photography

5.0

Astoria, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hey there!! My name is Marilyn and I'm so glad you're here ♡ I am a couples + wedding photographer based in New York City, and happy to travel to wherever your day is at! I've had pink hair for the last 6 years so at this point it has become a personality trait and I'm 100% okay with it. I love the outdoors, pat every dog I can, and thrive on ben and jerry's. My ideal place to be would likely be frolicking in wildflowers in a dress that's way too long, but the longer the better. The patio of my NYC apartment with a good book is a close second favorite though, for sure.

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I never thought that my wedding photos could look quite literally exactly as I had envisioned in my wildest dreams. Marilyn delivered not only stunning photos, but ones that captured moments that I will treasure for a lifetime. She even took the time to photoshop a few pesky bangs, delivered the photos an entire week early, and threw in more than a few dozen extra edited photos on top of our standard package. We're so grateful that our photo experience was so fun and easy!
Amanda C., 2 years ago
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Tomi Photopositive

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello, I'm Tomi! Wedding Photographer based in Denver, Colorado. I capture authentic, creative and emotionally driven wedding moments. My photography style has a good mixture of traditionally posed photos and so many unique candid shots, all edited with the more true-to-life color editing style. My business, Tomi Photopositive, is built around my fun, positive and extrovert personality, that will make you feel comfortable and stress free during your entire wedding day.

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My wife and I had the the pleasure of working with Tomi for our wedding, and we cannot express how thrilled we are with the entire experience. From start to finish, Tomi proved to be a true professional who not only possesses exceptional photography skills but also demonstrates a genuine passion for their craft. Tomi’s attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of the moment are truly remarkable. They have an incredible eye for composition, lighting, and finding those unique angles that bring out the best in their subjects. Every shot felt carefully thought out and purposeful, resulting in stunning images that surpassed my expectations. We highly recommend Tomi to anyone in search of a talented and passionate photographer.
Edgar and P., a year ago
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Christy Clark Photography, LLC.

5.0

Hialeah, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Christy, owner and lead photographer. I am bilingual (English & Spanish). I have been a photographer for over 11 years, and photographing weddings full time for 6 years. I’d describe my photography style as documentary. We Photograph your day exactly the way it went. Full of emotion, laughter, the movement of you & your guest dancing and having a great time… to even the quiet, peaceful moments. Our goal is for you to look back on your photos and remember your day exactly the way it was.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alex and Christy are amazing!! We had our engagement shoot with them. They’re so easy to work with, they made us feel comfortable and guided us along the process while still allowing us to be ourselves! The photos came out BEAUTIFUL! I can’t wait for our wedding pictures
Mariana , a month ago
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Justin McCallum Photography

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Justin (he/him) and I’m here to affirm your love, make you feel like a fucking rockstar, and dance like a total fool. Oh, and take so many gorgeous photos of y’all. Obvs. My style blends both documentary photojournalism and fine art photography: coaching folks who are shy in front of the camera, then stepping back to capture authentic moments uninterrupted. I’ve been lucky enough to have my work published by A Practical Wedding, The New York Times, GLAMOUR, People Magazine and many other fabulous outlets. I'm a stereotypical Capricorn that loves drag shows, campy horror films, every dog I meet, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

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Simply put, Justin is the BEST of the BEST. While his photos are undeniably beautiful in every way, it is Justin’s personality, humor, flexibility, professionalism, and panache that set him apart from all the rest. He was one of the first vendors we hired and, from day one, we knew were in excellent and expert hands. He took the time to get to know us as individuals and as a couple, which allowed us to have a seamless relationship (and friendship!) by the time we actually stood in front of his camera during our sweetheart session and on our wedding day. This level of comfort was key — neither my husband nor I had ever been professionally photographed, but Justin made us feel completely at ease by cracking jokes, making us whisper funny things in each other’s ears, and giving us gentle guidance about what we could do to make the moment, well, picture perfect! Justin goes above and beyond for his clients. During a pre-wedding chat, I mentioned the possibility of having anxiety about being the center of attention on our wedding day and the pressure of talking to so many family and friends. Justin suggested we have a signal between us so that he could whisk me away if I was stuck talking to someone for too long. I’m lucky that I didn’t need to use the signal, but just knowing Justin had my back was hugely comforting. Additionally, after we hired Justin, we were at a loss for where else to turn for the other million things needed to put this wedding together. In a flash, Justin was there with infinite recommendations based on our taste, our budget, and his own vendor relationships. Hiring Justin was one of the best decisions we made and I would recommend him a thousand times over!!!!!
Jamie W., 3 years ago
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Arie T. Photography, LLC

4.9

Lithonia, GA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,895
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Welcome to Arie T. Photography, a black queer woman-owned and operated traveling portrait and wedding photography service based out of the Georgia and Michigan! I've had the honor of capturing all walks of life across the USA with hopes of taking it worldwide. I'm known for my use of natural light, and "unposed” stress-free approach when it comes to my clients. If you feel like you’re awkward in front of the camera, I’ll take that as a challenge to prove you wrong because I can be awkward too.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had Arie our our engagement shoot photography and will be using her again for our wedding in June 2024! She was amazing and helped us both feel so comfortable during our shoot. Despite rain in the second half of our session she was still able to capture magic! We are looking forward to having her capture all the special moments at our wedding. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Arie!
Rachel R., 6 months ago
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Arrae Photography

5.0

Grand Rapids, MI
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My name is Amanda Montgomery and I am Arrae Photography based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The name Arrae (pronounced [uh-rey]) came from my first initial and my middle name, Rae, added an extra r and made a new word. I wanted something unique that was also me, the idea came to mind one day and it just fit. Being a photographer is all I've ever wanted to do with my life. When I was 12 I saved up my babysitting money to buy my first 'big time' camera. I formed Arrae Photography in 2003 as a part-time venture while I worked at local photo labs, went full time in 2008.

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Amanda was amazing to work with and we are very lucky she was able to photograph our wedding day. Amanda also made the engagement session very easy and fun! Her knowledge and experience results in incredible photos. Not to mention, Amanda is just fun to be around! Tim (second photographer) was awesome as well and we were grateful for their awesome partnership! As part of our day we also had a videographer. Amanda worked very well with him! Highly highly suggest Amanda! We will for sure book her again for family photos!
Courtney R., 5 months ago
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Beck Photo Co.

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm Kristen and I'm so excited you are here! I've been a wedding photographer for 17 years with hundreds of weddings under my belt. Diversity and inclusivity are very important to me both personally and professionally, so no matter who you are I want to document your love story.

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We hired Kristen as our photographer for our wedding back in September, and to say she was awesome is understatement! She worked so well with our videographer, you would have thought they knew each other! She made us feel so relaxed and comfortable during all of the shoots, which is huge for me! She knew all of the right poses for us to do and us laughing through it all. Outside of the actual day, she kept in great contact and the photos all came out so beautiful. Huge thanks to you Kristen!
Jessica + J., a year ago
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Laura McMullin Photography

5.0

Arnold, MD
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

*Now booking for 2024!* Living my best life in suburban Maryland. I love art and being creative, so photography just seemed like the next step after being an actor for 15 years. Storytelling is a HUGE part of my life- whether it’s sitting around the dinner table recounting funny memories or looking at old photographs of my own family. Some of the best stories in the world were told without words. I am a D&D, gaming, and SQL nerd, I have a newfound love of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and I am a proud plant mom. Never been married before? I'm here to hold your hand.

Awarded Best of Zola
Laura is such an excellent photographer. She listened to what we wanted to do, made sure she caught all of the moments I wanted and a bunch I never even thought I needed. She's also just such a joy, her energy makes any room more positive.
Cassie W., 2 years ago
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Portraits By Sean

5.0

Pittsburgh, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I offer Fun, Elegant, and Exciting Wedding & Engagement Photography. I'd love to be your photographer. My style, I'm a photojournalist. I capture styled and candid shots as they happen. Some people say I have a sixth sense when it comes to capturing the perfect moment. I'd say it because I love my job and have had a great deal of practice doing it.

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Sean from Portraits by Sean photographed our wedding rehearsal dinner and wedding and we couldn't have been happier with his work quality and professionalism. He was very flexible and very responsive to our needs. What stands out to me is how much he captured of our guests interactions that we weren't able to see or participate in because we were busy with so many other guests. When we look at the photos, we feel as though we are getting a 360 degree view of the event from the perspective of our guests. We were so pleased that we hired him the following year to photograph my mother's retirement party. I would highly recommend Sean!
Mercedes C., a year ago
Diana Marie Photography

5.0

White House, TN
  • Classic style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hey there! Since you are trusting me to capture these special moments in your life, I figured you should probably know a bit about me, right? I am a Huntsville, Alabama native, but moved to Nashville after graduating from the University of Alabama in 2013. ROLL TIDE! Although I consider Nashville home, I am anything but a homebody. I love traveling and exploring new places (especially the food at those places!). I even studied abroad in Italy, which let me tell you, was a food lover's dream. I have always felt like an old soul trapped in a millennial’s body. I would rather listen to Frank Sinatra than anything on the radio today.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have worked with Diana a lot in the past 2 years, and she is so great at what she does! I love getting to do videography by her side! She cares so much about her couples and you can just tell from the moment you get to meet her!
Chase Dunivant Creative, a year ago
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Soda Fountain Photo

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m Mysi (pronounced, boringly, “Missy”)! I’ve been at this thing for 12 years and I keep falling more and more in love with it all. Give me intimate micro-weddings, quirky dive bar weddings, raucous South Asian weddings... my team and I absolutely thrive in chaos and emotion. My specialty is catching the moments and those tiny moments in between. ✨✨✨

Awarded Best of Zola
As a videographer I've worked with Soda Fountain Photo many times over the years and it's always a pleasure working with Mysi. Couldn't recommend enough!
Wynn Films, a year ago
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Ali Cushing Photography

5.0

Sleepy Hollow, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My name is Ali Cushing, a Sleepy Hollow and NYC-based photographer working across the country and world wide providing documentation and memorializing of your most precious moments for weddings, elopements, engagements, and couples photographer, near and far. My goal first and foremost is articulating your personalities, romance, and every aspect of your event into a visual story you'll treasure long after the reception. I approach each opportunity with personalized care. Whatever your plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

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I met Ali Cushing Photography at a recent wedding event and it was a pleasure to have met her. Sometimes it takes a team to make the dream work and she was very helpful and professional in her work. It is clear that she loves and enjoy what she does and it shows in her work. Definitely Recommend!
Rebell Entertainment , a year ago
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Gabbie Burseth Photo

5.0

Santa Monica, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My name is Gabbie, and I'm a wedding photographer for the couples who seek a non-traditional approach to their big day. I'm a sucker for a candid moment, intimate ceremonies, and black-and-white images from the 1980s. My work is photojournalistic — I approach weddings through a documentary lens, telling the truth with beautiful and timeless imagery.

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Gabbie is a literal gem. Her work is incredible and she fit into our day so seamlessly and made us feel so comfortable and celebrated, all while capturing every sweet moment!!! Would absolutely recommend working with her.
Madelyn L., 6 months ago
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Danielle Williams Photography

5.0

Columbus, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I established my business in 2020 after getting married! I wanted to be able to create timeless, beautiful, and emotion filled memories for couples such as my husband and I had from our own special day. I have a huge love for photography and traveling so by combining both passions I am able to capture memories for couples all over the world!

Danielle was absolutely incredible to work with not only for our engagement session but also for our wedding. She was so kind and professional and helped make our day perfect. Her guide she provided ahead of the wedding was so helpful with planning out the details. Not to mention, her work is AMAZING! We truly cherish the memories she was able to capture on our special day. I would recommend Danielle for your wedding and photography needs over and over again!
Rebecca & J., a month ago
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Betrothed to Bones

5.0

Pine, CO
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Local to Colorado & native to Indiana I'm a photographer dedicated to helping couples bring their wedding vision to life. I believe that your love story is anything but boring, and your photos should reflect that. With 8 years of experience, I’ve captured clients through fun prompts and welcoming energy. I’m not gonna lie I’m a strong believer in truly connecting with my client. Yes I send ‘<3’ in my emails. Yes I’d love to fan girl over your wedding deets with you! Mimosas? Coffee? I’m down

My fiancé and I had been doing all this research to find a photographer and our wedding was fast approaching. It was March and our wedding is in July. We came across Sara, found out that she would be moving to Colorado and was actually in Colorado until Friday morning (it was Wednesday night). We have a wonderful phone call just getting to know her and her business and decided to book her the next day. She worked promptly to make time to shoot our engagement photos even though it was her boyfriend’s mom’s birthday. We just got the photos the other day and they are stunning. They capture our hearts, emotion, and beauty! So glad that we booked Sara for our wedding day! We know her photography will be amazing!! She is fun and easy to work with, obviously experienced, and just personable and makes the whole experience more enjoyable!
Payton W., 2 months ago
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Mani Pannu Photography

4.9

Westerville, OH
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi My name is Mani Pannu and I am the owner/primary photographer of Mani Pannu Photography. Founded in 2010, we specialize in weddings, engagements, and other family milestones. With us as your photographer you can be rest assured we will be capturing everything from your breathtaking arrival to the whimsical toss of your bouquet, you will have a collection of memories that last a lifetime. Photographed over 500 weddings and special events over the span of 10 years makes us one of the top preferred photographer for our clients and their friends.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’ve worked with Mani many times. He is an awesome, professional guy and his photos are stunning. He’s a great communicator and planner and is always a hit with the couples. I highly recommend him!
Still Time Media LLC, 9 months ago
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Leah Flores Photography

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I am a photographer and artist from the Pacific Northwest with Costa Rican and Scottish roots. My favorite things are dinosaurs, exploring new cities, board games, soccer, National Parks, and whiskey. I have been fortunate to photograph 200+ weddings in my PNW home, to ruins in Scotland, cityscapes in Vietnam, to the beaches of Maui, and beyond! I live in Portland, Oregon with my partner, two dogs, and four cats | 🏳️‍🌈🦖⛰️✈️📸⚽🫶🏼🌈🌲🦕🏝 Fun Fact: I was born on Leap Year Day so I turn 9 this year 🥳!

Awarded Best of Zola
Leah was absolutely amazing and a dream to work with! She was very communicative, easy to work with and our wedding photos turned out amazing. We received so many compliments on our photos. Thank you Leah!
Corina, 6 months ago
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Mind Of Mo Photography

5.0

Belle Plaine, MN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Mind of Mo Photography offers classical, elegant, personalized Engagement and Wedding Photography. With multiple photographers on staff, we have the experience and availability to make your wedding day unforgettable. Our family run business aims to treat your wedding with as much love, devotion, and care as you do. Our style continues to be relaxed, laid-back, and candid - our edits are natural and we believe couples take the best photos when they are relaxed and having fun! ​We offer affordable options, & payment plans with flexible deposits are always available. We bring a good energy and calming presence to the weddings we photograph.

Mind of Mo was perfect! Sean and Megan did everything we asked for! They were at the venue for the first time and had so much fun with it! They made our photos seem easy rather than a chore! I can’t wait to see the photos!! I know they are going to be just perfect! Thank you so much!!
Greta s., 9 months ago
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KING PIXXY of GEE Q PHOTOS

5.0

Cincinnati, OH
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Before ever shooting professionally I have always found light and people to be very interesting subjects that inspires me to no end. I am often fascinated with exploring the creative possibilities with my subjects and relish in the discovery of undiscovered possibility. I have been featured in New York Times Magazine, Cincinnati Wedding Magazine, Columbus Wedding Magazine Best of Zola 2024, America Wedding Group, Wedding Bug, Kapturly & More

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King was referred to us by our friends and we saw his work, we gave him the wedding contract and it blew our mind. The pictures were spectacular and the video was insanely crystal clear. His price point speaks more volume to his work. He's also very easily to along with and very understandable. He's officially our family photographer.
Benjamin & P., 6 months ago
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Frankely Photography

5.0

Prescott, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Photography has been a lifelong passion for me and I truly found my happy place when I started photographing weddings. Capturing every relationship and everything that makes it unique and beautiful make my heart all warm and fuzzy. I am here for all of the silly laughs and intimate snuggles. I am always going to make those around me feel comfortable; this might be by making jokes at my own expense or it could be showing you photos as I take them to make sure you see what a freakin’ BABE you are.

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Emily will be there every step of the way to help with anything and everything you need. You can tell immediately she has a passion for photography and for the people she works with and will go above and beyond to capture your special moments. She knows how to capture both the serious the fun and everything in between including a last minute idea you might have.
Betsy and D., 2 years ago
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Lucia Giuseppina Photography

5.0

Snohomish, WA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My style is rooted in a editorial and documentary approach, allowing me to narrate your unique love story through timeless images that capture genuine emotions. I prioritize unscripted moments, such as the reaction of your spouse as you walk up the aisle, the inside joke that makes you break out in laughter or the tears as your loved ones share thoughtful memories during toasts. These intimate details hold immense significance to me. As your photographer, I bring a heartfelt and genuine perspective, ensuring that your wedding day is portrayed in a way that truly reflects you and preserves the memories you'll cherish forever.

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I own a mobile dj business Dj Kewlaid Premier Entertainment I've worked numerous weddings with her she's fun makes sure all vendors are on the same page and she checks in with the dj making sure she's not missing out on any precious moments! If your looking to Book a photographer I'd hire her!!
DJ Kewlaid Entertainment, 2 years ago
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Wandering Creative

5.0

Memphis, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

H1! I'm Laramie Renae, Owner and Photographer at Wandering Creative. I am a Wedding & Documentary Photographer, based in Memphis, TN. I am an avid documentarian, and I cannot wait to capture your day :)

Awarded Best of Zola
I had seen some of Laramie’s work on Instagram and was already in love with her more moody editing style right away. She also clearly captures people in ways that are specific to their personality and not the cookie cutter handful of poses you always see. So I was excited to work with her already, but when she disarmed so much of my bridal stress in our planning calls, I was even more confident in her. By the time we got to the actual day it was so easy to trust her and have her as the most natural person to be capturing those once in a lifetime moments - and we are not especially natural when a camera is in the room. All of our focused time with her was very comfortable and surprisingly really fun. We got to go enjoy things without feeling rushed. We just felt like our happiest selves. She was even awesome about flexing with the schedule when we failed to communicate family pictures times well. It was so clear her main focus was the integrity of capturing each moment for everything it had to offer. I couldn’t imagine any better choice for us. Laramie and Dylan were simply the best and 100% in our corner. I’ve loved dang every shot. Some of them she somehow made us look even cooler and more timeless than we are!
Aerin B., 2 years ago
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Keighla's Fresh Face Photography

5.0

Norwood Young America, MN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Since 2010, Keighla's Fresh Face Photography has been dedicated to providing custom, modern portraits for clients. I pride myself on pushing my creativity and skill to bring each client an experience and result as special and one-of-a-kind as they are. Keighla's Fresh Face Photography is owned and operated out of a home office in Carver County, MN. Some of the most frequent places I go include: Waconia, Cologne, Carver, Chanhassen, Edina, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Rochester and Duluth, Minnesota. Ask about our travel opportunities and we'll chat!

Absolutely love my pictures! Very easy to work with and great at communication! Highly recommend :).
Jamie Mathahs, 2 months ago
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Monica Cassell Photography

5.0

Fort Worth, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m Monica Cassell, and I’m on a mission to ensure your photos are really damn good. When you choose me as your photographer, you’re not just choosing another vendor who’ll punch in and punch out. Hell no. You’re choosing a comprehensive client experience. I prioritize spending time with you, getting to know you individually and as a couple, and serving you in this season through engagement photos, recommendations, and anything else you might need. By the time you run through the sparkler tunnel to your getaway car, we’ll be so close you might just ask me to come with you (JK, unless it’s Disneyworld).

Monica is beyond AMAZING!!! We love in the Dallas area. She did our Engagement Session in San Antonio and is doing our wedding in Florida. She also did my Bridal portraits and a Boudoir session! She made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera and I was blown away by the images she captured. I even hired her to do multiple branding photoshoots for my company. I trusted her so much and was so impressed that I hired her to do my daughter's wedding in October!!!
Michelle M., 2 years ago
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Arielle Thomas Photography

5.0

Berlin, VT
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,794
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! Congratulations on your engagement! I'm Arielle and I want to photograph your wedding! I'm a fun loving lady that's totally in love with love. I have like 20 years of experience with a camera in my hand, and 6 years since I started shooting weddings full time. Rain or shine we're going to have the best day ever if you choose me to shoot your wedding. I grew up in Vermont and after traveling around in living in several different states I made my way back to Vermont where I posted up and started this wild photo business and I've never been happier to share my talent with you! I can't wait to meet you!

Awarded Best of Zola
I've known Arielle for over 5 years now and can easily say that she's insanely kind, continuously fun, and wildly talented. She never hesitates to get the best shot she can while also making her clients feel as comfortable as possible. Her work speaks for itself, but each time I've worked a wedding with Arielle I've been impressed by the way she sees things and captures moments. If you're looking for a fun time, a genuinely awesome human, and a beautiful wedding gallery full of keenly captured moments, Arielle is your person!
Jenna Brisson, 2 years ago
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Right Price Photography

5.0

Vinita, OK
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

We travel Nationally for Weddings and events ❤️ I've been doing photography for 7+ years and branched out into Weddings 3 years ago. We LOVE love! 💕 We are almost ALWAYS running specials & sales!! This year we also branched out into videography ❣️❣️ We would LOVE to help Capture the BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS on your Special Day 💕 We offer: Portrait photography, Boudoir, Weddings/Events, Engagement sessions, Family Sessions, Cake Smash Sessions, Speciality Sessions, & More ❣️

Awarded Best of Zola
They were amazing to work with and gave us everything we wanted. Both us us are widows. We wanted simple ans fun.
TIARA RYE & G., 10 months ago
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1828 Collective

5.0

Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm McKenna! The person behind the camera and a hopeless romantic. I describe my photography style as candid, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to make a human connection with all my clients and deliver images that you'll love forever. I started 1828 Collective in 2016 after I realized that capturing relationships and telling love stories was my passion. Four years later I'm so in love with my job that I often forget I'm working. I find joy in capturing love, hearing about how you met, and everything in between.

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We were disappointed by many of our vendors on our wedding day (a story for another time), but McKenna was an absolute bright spot! She was wonderful to work with - she remembered the priorities we discussed before our wedding day, and was great at rolling with all of the unexpected parts of our day. The images she produced are absolutely stunning! We're so happy we decided to work with her. Overall, her aesthetic is beautiful, and she is kind and thoughtful to work with. Highly recommended!
Katherine, 2 years ago
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Lollipop Media

5.0

Minneapolis, MN
  • Classic style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

We're Natalie & Ricky - a husband and wife power team offering photo and video since 2013. We are a fine art, film inspired luxury wedding photographer and videographer located in Minneapolis, MN but available for travel across the country. We are Jesus followers, parents to 4 kids, and are crazy about watching The Amazing Race.

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Lollipop Media was amazing to work with! Their team is so professional and easy to work with. They captured our day with great quality and made sure to include even the smallest details! I have all good things to say about my experience with Natalie and Ricky and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer/videographer!
Amelia and B., a year ago
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Enchanted Illusions Photo + Film

5.0

Fortville, IN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello! I'm Amelia with Enchanted Illusions Photo+Film! Thank you for coming to my Zola page and checking out some of our work! We are team dedicated to telling your fairytale story from the engagement all the way up to the "I Do's" we want to be able to document every moment throughout. We dedicate ourselves on our attention to detail, organization and our fun-loving attitudes! By the end of the wedding day we won't just be your creative team, but your best friends! I can't wait to chat!

My experience with Enchanted Illusion has been fantastic! Amelia has an amazing eye for how to capture memories on a wedding day. I wouldn't think twice when booking her!
Val Harding, 3 months ago
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Ana Karotkaya Photography

5.0

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Every detail of your wedding day is your dream come true. A part of your imagination , your artistry, your sense of beauty in life. The perfect day coming to life. Your wedding photos are a product of my artistry. The beauty I see in your story, is the beauty of life. The decision you make - to spend the rest of your life and cherish the person you chose is a proof of life filled with love. This is the story that shows the world that love is all powerful. This is the story I’ll be there to document.

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My husband and I were so fortunate to have Ana as our wedding photographer. She is a communicative professional who delivered high-quality photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. From the moment we contacted her, Ana was incredibly responsive and helpful. She answered all of our questions patiently and thoroughly, and she worked with us to create a custom package that fit our needs and budget. On our wedding day, Ana and her team were on time and ready to work. She was also incredibly discreet and respectful of our privacy. She blended in so seamlessly with our guests and captured all of the special moments of our day without being intrusive. We received some sneak peek shots immediately after our wedding and the full set of photos a few weeks afterwards. We were absolutely blown away. Ana captured the beauty and emotion of our day perfectly. It felt like we were back in the moment. Our families absolutely loved them as well. The photos are stunning, and we will treasure them forever. Thank you, Ana!!
Sam, 6 months ago
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Papillon People

5.0

Dallas, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Papillon People is a wedding photography company based in Dallas, TX and directed by Kendra Smith Photography. Kendra offers custom packages designed to help you bring all your wedding dreams to life. Package features and options include digital files, printed enlargements, and film photography. Engagement, portrait, and day-after sessions are also available. Contact Kendra today to get started.

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I highly recommend Kendra Smith for wedding photography! From the very beginning she was so helpful with the vision we had. She went above and beyond on our wedding day. I would say she made our wedding day go more smooth. Not only is she amazing at what she does, she's also down to earth and just a joy to be around. So many people complimented on how wonderful she was. There were some unexpected issues that popped up and even though she didn't have to she stepped in and helped contain the situation. Our wedding photos blew us away, everything we wanted and more! She captured our wedding and reception perfectly. Truly brought our vision to life! She even helped us with resizing a photo for our photobooth. Thank you Kendra! We are so grateful and will cherish these photos forever!
Mallorie B., 5 months ago
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Love by Justina

5.0

Framingham, MA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

LOCATIONS - Offering Special Rates + Airfare Fee Waived) - CA, HI, IL, PA, GA, VA, MD, FL, NV | Hey! Justina here. You'll probably find me at your local thrift shop with my iced coffee in the dead of winter listening to gospel or rnb music in my ear while shopping for records and broken cameras. When i find spare time i play apex legends or attend creative events. my guilty pleasure is reality tv and crime documentaries.

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Where do I begin? Justina was simply amazing! Her background in fashion photography & the breathtaking examples of her work on her website were what initially caught my eye, but then her down to earth personality was what sealed the deal — we hit it off from the very first phone call we had. She is extremely organized yet flexible, patient (so SO patient), considerate, very accommodating and quite talented. She went above and beyond anything I could have imagined. At times, it felt like she was even helping me plan the wedding with her advice & experience, ha! During the wedding, it honestly felt like she was one of my wedding guests! Then.. I saw the final product and I simply couldn’t have been happier. Once I (finally) reviewed all of the photos (I made Justina wait way too long for my feedback & she didn’t mind at all!), I asked for some edits (she curates a set of black & white photos along with color photos, so I just wanted the reverse on a few {well, way more than just a few} of them), and she didn’t mind at all. In fact, she even made more edits as she was going through the changes I requested. So.. to recap my gushing review.. #1 highly recommend getting married #2 highly recommend hiring Justina. 10/10
Ksenia E., 8 days ago
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Bouquet Photography

5.0

Orlando, FL
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! ​My name is Bouquet and I am a published photographer. I was born and raised in Thailand, lived in NJ, HI, and now FL! My portfolio showcases some of my favorite images from the past few years with various lighting and locations, so you know I can handle every situations you may have on your wedding day! I strive to create photographs that not only capture a moment but also capture a feeling and essence.

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I highly recommend Bouquet Photography!! From the initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos, they were professional, easy to work with, and truly talented. They captured every moment of our special day beautifully, and the photos came out even better than we could have imagined. Their attention to detail and ability to capture the emotions of the day was outstanding. We always share to our friends and family who took our wedding photos!! We will cherish these photos for years to come. Thank you for making our wedding day so memorable!
Lenie & S., 3 months ago
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Milieu

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

The word ‘milieu’ defines how we want to capture your wedding: as whole of scenery. Any experience is the result of a series of moments and feeling of our interaction with others. Images can recreate those intangible elements more fully in our mind, allowing us to relive our emotional experience long after the day has ended.

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I can’t say enough about Salvatore!! He was amazing from start to finish. Such a pleasant and professional man! The photos were stunning! Provided exceptional service and almost 2000 photos and videos! Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Florence Martino, a year ago
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Sarah Lindholm Photography

5.0

Dallas, TX
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m sure your mind is racing with all that needs to be planned. It’s all very exciting but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. You’re planning the day that you’ve been anticipating your whole life and yet you only get one shot at it! By the time you get the hang of it, the planning is over! My goal as a wedding photographer is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple. Photography is more than just images, it’s a real part of your day. Not only do you deserve beautiful images, you also deserve an amazing photographic experience.

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There are not enough words in the English language to describe how wonderful Sarah is as an individual and as a photographer! She made us feel SO special on our big day and made us feel so at ease throughout the whole process leading up to our event. Her work is FANTASTIC. Seriously, if you’re going to hire a photographer please consider Sarah. She does not treat you as a client, but as a friend. She only wants the best for her couples and ensures you are 100% comfortable and in the loop. Her communication is amazing and she will go above and beyond on your special day. She is passionate and loves what she does and you can really see that shine through her photos and vision. We love Sarah and will definitely keep her around for all other photo needs. Thank you thank you thank you Sarah. We knew our most important memories were in the best hands!
Jessica H., 2 years ago
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Captured by Allison LLC

5.0

Indianapolis, IN
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My name's Allison and I am a photographer for the madly in love, imperfect couples that want their joy-filled wedding days to be captured on camera. Working to pursue my degree in my Masters of Occupational Therapy, I spend all my free time behind a camera shooting the love and beauty of those I meet. A lover of Jesus, chocolate freak, and an Enneagram 2, I am SO excited you're here and interested in a photographer!

Allison was an absolute dream to work with. She helped us feel comfortable and prepared all along the way, she was always available to answer questions and give advice when needed. She showed up the day of her wedding ready to roll and jumped right into action. She made us feel comfortable and confident and helped make our day run so smoothly. She worked well with all the other vendors and helped in anyway she could to make the day go perfectly. She got our sneak peaks back to us so incredibly quickly and our full gallery was available in what seemed like record time. We will forever choose Alli for all of our photo needs!!
Lizzie, a year ago
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MKR Photos

5.0

Boulder, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,599
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I am a wedding photographer here to freeze the day of your dreams in time. Whether it’s an intimate elopement by an alpine lake or an epic family affair, I’ve got you covered. That means capturing every little glance in-between moments, the magic in the details - big and small - and then wrapping it all up into a stunning portrait gallery you’ll pass down for generations. Consider me your honorary bridesmaid here to cheer you on, pull the pine needles out of your train… I’m wholly invested in you having the time of your life, and capturing it for you to relive time and time again. I can’t wait to start dreaming with you!

I can't recommend Makaila enough! Not only did she take incredible photos, she also worked with us before our wedding to make sure we'd get the shots we wanted and executed everything flawlessly on the day! Look no further, you've found your photographer in Makaila... you can thank me later!
Jono K., 6 months ago
Shipwrecked Creative

5.0

Sandusky, OH
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hey there, I'm Chris! I'm not your average wedding photographer—I'm here to make sure your images make your heart skip a beat even years down the line. My goal? To capture your big day in a way that fills you with all the feels, every time you look at those photos. I'm all about having a blast and creating memories that will make you smile from ear to ear. Weddings are all about love, laughter, and those precious moments that take your breath away. And guess what? I'm on a mission to freeze those incredible, candid instants so you can relive them over and over again.

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Shipwrecked did an amazing job photographing our January wedding! We absolutely loved how Chris was willing and excited for our more off the wall ideas (American Gothic photo was my favorite!) Looking through our photos is more than looking at beautiful photos from an amazing day (though it is that too!)-it’s a window into me and my husband’s personalities and it they just feel like us in the best way!
Heidi B., a year ago
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Magnolia Pine

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi – I’m Lauren Bolan, Owner, Photographer & Graphic Designer of Magnolia Pine. I currently reside in Cleveland, Ohio, the land that I love! I absolutely enjoy capturing & creating timeless pieces for my clients and their special day! There is just something magical about weddings & special events! I’m super detail oriented and I’m very particular, so you can be assured that I will take good care of your products and put so much love into them!

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I can’t recommend Lauren of Magnolia Pine enough! She is so thorough and genuine and made our experience having photos done amazing! She genuinely cares, and is great with posing. Not to mention she is fun!! I highly encourage everyone looking for a wedding photographer to book with Lauren, and I can guarantee you won’t be dissatisfied!
Carissa & J., 2 years ago
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MaddyKate Photography

5.0

Talent, OR
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

HI, I'm Maddalynn. DESTINATION ELOPEMENT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.  As a photographer, my passion lies in capturing the authentic and genuine moments of life. I aim to freeze time and preserve the memories that bring joy to our lives.  Whether it's a couple celebrating their love, a family creating memories, or an individual embracing their true self, I am committed to capturing the raw emotion and genuine connections in all of my photos. I am honored to be a part of my clients' special moments, I am dedicated to providing them with a personalized and unforgettable photography experience.

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Maddy is an amazing photographer, very professional and personable. She captured the most amazing pictures of my wedding! I’ll recommend her to all of my friends!!
Krysta, 4 months ago
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Amandha Luiza Photography

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi there! My name is Amandha, but you can call me your professional third-wheel. I’m a 26 y.o Brazilian Denver photographer who’s obsessed with capturing the most imperfect perfect moments of you and your love - especially on your big day - here or wherever you’d like to take me. I’ve been photographing love in all of it's shapes since I was 15y.o so I grew up loving people’s authenticity and their unique way of seeing life and showing themselves. Then I got in love with how amazing it is be able to tell all of their story with a still image. And that’s what I’m here for, tell your love story in the most unique and “you” way possible.

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My now husband and I originally booked Amandha for our engagement photo shoot! The whole process of booking, communicating, planning and executing the engagement shoot was flawless and exceeded our expectations! At the end of our engagement session, we knew we wanted her for our wedding. Bride's, if you don't know now you know that when you find a gem of a vendor, hold onto them!!!! Amandha is genuine, down to earth, laid back, sweet and considerate. She was great on our wedding day! We booked her well over a year before our wedding day, and she stayed in contact over that time touching base to prepare for the big day! Our wedding photos are now in, and we are just in love. She was also extremely communicative to all the wedding vendors on the big day to make sure the timeline stayed on track. If you're debating on who to hire, this is your girl.
Chelsea K., a year ago
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Dee & Cory Productions

5.0

Sandy, UT
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Our adventure together has been 11 years in the making. We met in art school, and were best friends. We started to make creative projects together, and became a couple after college. We got married in 2016. That year Dee & Cory Productions was born.We live in Salt Lake City, UT and love it here. Dee is originally from Utah and Cory is From Wyoming. We love movies, camping, and our pets, 2 little bunnies and reptiles.

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Dee and Cory are the best! Highly Recommended to everyone!! They are extremely professional all while maintaining a very comfortable and enjoyable photo /video experience. We had them do both our engagement and wedding photos. I felt really taken care of as a client, as we were in communication very regularly. They constantly helped clarify questions about the hows,whats, and whys. It goes without saying but thier photo quality is immaculate! You can see in thier work that they take the time and are passionate about executing an amazing finished product! I would use them again 11 out 10!
Ashlee K., 10 months ago
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Brindamour Studios

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I'm originally from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania but I've lived all over the country and have finally landed in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. My personal hobbies include rock climbing, learning French, fine-tuning my espresso skills, and drinking the best wine I can get my hands on (yes, if you're getting married at a winery, I'm interested!). I've been photographing weddings since 2009 (that's 15 years!) and I'm still not even the least bit bored. Hell, I still cry at weddings on a regular basis. Staying emotional and in the moment is what allows me to capture the moments that matter most to my couples.

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Rima just gets it! She captured all the moments, talked us through the awkwardness of posing and my wedding photos feel so genuine, no harsh or dramatic filters. Even at the same venues and locations, she doesn’t take the same photos. She’s incredibly creative and quickly got a feel for my style and the moments I wanted to capture. Rima was an absolute pleasure to work with, she was great with our wedding guests and I had such a wonderful experience that I jumped at the opportunity to work with her again - at my company’s holiday party!
Eden, 2 years ago
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Kelly Jo Photography

5.0

Grand Rapids, MI
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I started out as a photographer raising funds to go on a mission trip to India back in 2011. Since then, I’ve been there three times and to other countries near and far around the world. I am based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and am excited to travel anywhere here, or worldwide for you. Since photographing over 240 weddings, I know when to step forward and take the lead, or step back and let a moment happen. My style leans towards classic, timeless, natural, full of color and true to you moments, that you’ll always treasure.

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Since getting our engagement pictures back, Kelly has been great communicating with all the way up leading to the wedding. She helped answer any questions we had about timeline. She was even great at the little details of my hair and dress during wedding pictures and had some great poses for the two of us! She’s also very fast and efficient in making sure you either have a fast sneak peek for your wedding pictures, or all of your pics for your engagement right away! It was a blast working with her and made the day go by smoothly!
Kayla R., a year ago
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Kari Bjorn Photography

5.0

West Hartford, CT
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hey! I am an Icelandic-born wedding photographer in Brooklyn, NY. My focus is on vibrant images and sincere storytelling — creating images that take you back to how it felt in the moment! Based in Brooklyn, available throughout the US.

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Kari was amazing to work with. We had him photograph our wedding and he made us feel so comfortable with everything, listened to what we were looking for with our photos and delivered the edited copies SO FAST! We are in love with them all! Book with Kari you will not regret it!
Alexandra & P., 3 years ago
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Iris Rose Photography

5.0

Tucson, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $825
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I'm a photographer driven by the desire to capture raw emotions and authentic moments. Specializing in emotive and documentary styles, I aim to evoke feelings in viewers through collaborative shoots that align with my clients' visions. With a keen eye for beauty in everyday life, I meticulously edit each photo to stir the soul. Whether amidst the golden hour glow of nature or any chosen setting, I strive to create images that resonate deeply with viewers.

My husband and I celebrated our love together with family & friends in mid-October this past 2023 year with the best help we could have asked for. Iris Rose Photography offered a warm and supportive hand while capturing the most important day for us on film. We were truly grateful for her attention to detail when it came to helping iron the wrinkles out of my tula dress, time management, giving out helpful reminders to our loved ones on where they were needed in line up as well as how fast and slow to walk down the aisle. Our special day would not have gone as smoothly without this help. When we received our photos from our wedding day, we were in shock! The moments she captured and the color and clarity of all the photos were stunning! Thank you Iris Rose Photography! We are very excited to have our maternity and newborn photos done with you and look forward to seeing those masterpieces!
Alexis S., 3 months ago
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KNZ Photography

5.0

Saint Paul, MN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,333
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m McKenzie, a photographer who embraces my couples who desire physical visual memories of their connection at any level, so you can have the stages of your relationship captured to look back on and remember all of the little things that feel so big; the way they brush your hair out of your face or beam at how beautiful you are, or even the smallest thing like a hand on your thigh. All of these things help you feel exactly how you felt in that moment. If you are here, you are the brave and courageous people who are willing to step in front of my camera and be honestly you, and who desire a photo gallery that makes you feel something.

Kenzie is such a natural at photography! She immediately shows her personality which is amazing & made us feel so comfortable! She also is such a versatile photographer that we can use for our family pictures, baby pictures and everything in between! Highly recommended KNZ!!
Becca, 5 months ago
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AqeelToberia Photography LLC

5.0

Edison, NJ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Aqeel is a photographer from NJ specializing in Weddings/Engagements, Maternity, Headshots, Fashion, and Portraits. Aqeel has shot nearly 50 weddings and has worked as a freelance photographer for several studios in the tri-state region.

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Aqeel was great to work with, professional and creative which is the best qualities one can want in their photographer. Looking forward to working with him again for future milestone photo sessions.
Urooj + W., 5 months ago
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Tiago Pinheiro Photography

5.0

Henderson, NV
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! So you’re getting married and you made it here :) First off, congratulations! Love found your heart, and this is all that matters. I’m Tiago and before being a vendor of your wedding, I want you to keep in mind that behind the camera there is a person, who is more interested in your life story, and in the history of your love to translate it into pictures. With that said, before we talk about photography, we can have a beer or a good wine and get to know each other better. If you are willing to do this and also have elegant, romantic and very natural images, it will be an honor to be part of your life by clicking on your special day.

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Tiago took our wedding photos, and we couldn’t be happier! Since the first day, he explained to us his ideas and they all matched with ours. Taking photos with Tiago was so fun and he made that moment unforgettable. We highly recommend him!
Ana, 10 months ago
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Wild Opal Photo + Film

5.0

Greenwood Village, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

We are a husband and wife, photo and video team traveling all over the world to capture your special day! We are professional flies on the wall...but like if those flies were wearing shoes. We capture everything from large weddings to elopements.

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Courtney was such a joy to work with. We were so enamored with how fun she was able to make every movement. She truly made our engagement photoshoot and our wedding day the most romantic, fun, sweet, and unforgettable moments of our lives. Our entire family loved Courtney and had so much fun with her on our wedding day. We loved the joy and fun that she brought to every interaction we had with her. Even my husband, who hates photoshoots, couldn't help but have fun! Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives and we are so grateful to have these beautiful memories forever. Do yourself a favor - absolutely book Wild Opal!
Leora S., 9 months ago
Tylar Brooke Photography

5.0

Laveen, AZ
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m telling a story, specifically your story. I’m invested in my couples and want to know them to best document the romance between two people. I’m also direct and loud to get your wild family together for those group shots. My promise is that you’ll leave this experience more in love.

Always reliable has great ideas on location always professional and is easy to work with, fast turn around on photos!
Shanan R., 23 days ago
Taylor Faith Photo Co.

5.0

Jackson, GA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Taylor a Georgia based Wedding photographer, mommy, and cheesecake lover. Obsessed with: Family, Naps, and good books. I’ve been keeping it real since 1997. I started my business when I was just 17 years old. Since then I have turned that small hobby into a full time career photographing beautiful couples love stories. Throughout my 8 years in business, I have been lucky enough to photograph over 200 weddings throughout Georgia and the other southern states.

Where do I even begin? Taylor was a wonderful wedding photographer. She was such a calming person on my wedding day and my photos are STUNNING. I truly cannot thank her enough for taking the time to truly listen to my wants. She helped guide us through the entire process. Taylor gives her clients her all and the experience is better than I could have ever imagined. If you are considering Taylor stop thinking about it right now and book her immediately!!
Kaylee S., 3 months ago
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AJS Photo

5.0

Fort Wayne, IN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My name is Abby, a Midwest based wedding + boudoir photographer who's really obsessed with her job. I've gotten to see how directly photos can impact people. As we grow up, we realize how priceless photos are and how quality pictures become prized possessions. It's a moment in time you can forever look back on. It's easy to take pictures, but it's hard to capture moments. I'll love making magic with you, because everyone has some magic in them that deserves to be celebrated.

Abby was the absolute best photographer for our wedding! She was organized, prepared, friendly, adorable, overall 10 out of 10! She did a great job directing the room which made the photos a piece of cake! Also, she went above and beyond and was helping me with my dress. Not to mention, the photos are STUNNING! My husband and I would highly recommend her! I’ll definitely use her for any of my upcoming photo needs!
Sarah + S., a month ago
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Lissa Chandler Photography

5.0

Fayetteville, AR
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hey!! Congratulations and I'm so excited you're here! My name's Lissa (pronounced "Lyss-uh") and photographs are my jam! Also my jam? Bright colors, the lamest jokes, floral everything, weird history, and awesome ghost stories. I'm a total mother hen / perpetual big sister and I'm mom to Max, Henry, and Penelope. I love creating. I garden. I sew. I crochet. I design ridiculously cute tee shirts. But most of all? I freaking love creating photographs. A professional photographer since 2011 (eek!), my photographs are bright, happy, and totally meant to hit you in the feels. But most of all? They're a total party!

Lissa is the BEST wedding photographer around! The photos of our special day turned out amazing. Lissa is super easy going, a joy to work with, and tailors your experience to exactly what you are imagining. She captured every little detail & moment so beautifully. Lissa also helped tremendously with organizing family photos & sticking to a timeline!!
Madison M., a month ago
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Backyard Captures

5.0

Springfield, MO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

If you love a unique, unforgettable experience, then you've come to the right place! I specialize in photographing adventurous love stories in the most intimate and genuine ways. My bucket list is constantly growing and travel is a huge part of who I am and what I stand for. Whether you choose to elope, have a more traditional wedding day, or even just a romantic couples session, I make it my goal to concentrate on your unique story and really show that love through your images.

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Captures the couples on the special day. Very easy to work with.
Tami Hughes, 2 years ago
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MMH Media

5.0

Fishers, IN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi there! I'm Madeline, a born + bred Hoosier who has travelled the world but chose to settle down in Indiana’s cozy corner of the Midwest. With 3 kitties, a baby on the way and an amazing husband, life stays interesting for sure! Having captured nearly 100 weddings, it's pretty obvious that I love love. I cherish each + every detail of your love story. I am dedicated to creating images you can look back on (whether it’s after 5 years or 50) to relive in beautiful, cozy nostalgia. Reach out so we can chat your wedding day details, timeline and all the things to capture your day perfectly! -Madeline

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If you’re looking for a fun, professional, and super talented photographer for your wedding, MMH Media is the way to go. She makes the entire process easy and fun. My wedding was beautifully captured - could not be happier! HIGHLY recommend.
Lizzie B., a year ago
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Jenni Summer Studios

5.0

Carlsbad, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Jenni Summer Studios specializes in dreamy, intimate destination weddings, portraits and fashion editorials through fine art imagery & editorial story-telling. Headquarters in Southern California. Available in San Diego/LA, Oahu-Hawaii & Colorado with no travel fee. Available worldwide for travel & destination weddings.

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Jenni is an incredible photographer and so sweet!! She is such a joy to work with and her photos turn out absolutely incredible! 10000/10 recommend!
Jessica H., 3 months ago
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Samantha Renee Photo

5.0

Beverly Hills, MI
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Calling all misfits, those deeply in love, the nerds, the don't give a flying f***, just authentically you! Behind the camera: I am cracking bad jokes & cramming myself into strange spaces to get the shot. Behind the editing screen: I am smiling, getting high off the emotion of the moment captured. No shame, it’s why I do what I do. I love love. But I guess that's why you are here right? My style: Authentic, timeless, classic & filmy nostalgia. I capture those in-between moments, the messy, the loud, the intimate & the joyful ugly cry. Then you can feel like vogue for every other moment to show the world the rockstars that you are.

Sam was a dream come true. She perfectly captured our personalities and love for each other throughout the day. The photos turned out amazing and Sam was a blast to have at our wedding.
Amber R., 5 months ago
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Kyra Lee Photography

5.0

Circle Pines, MN
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Authentic moments are what set our hearts on fire! We strive to capture you exactly as you are and bring out your personality. Think of us as your best friends that you haven't gotten to meet yet - we are known for dancing with our couples at receptions, snuggling babies to get a few solo pictures of the parents, and becoming lifelong friends with our seniors. We cannot wait to meet you!

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TL;DR: 15/10 -- She simplifies EVERYTHING about wedding planning AND takes the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. She will be taking our pictures for the rest of our lives. They are incredible. Kyra from beginning to end made everything absolute perfection. The pictures, my sanity, basically everything. We brought her to Crozet, VA for our engagement photos and our big day. Pre-Engagement get to know you session: We face-timed for 2.5 hours (not required just happened naturally). She cares about everything and anything you want to share and supports your vision. Engagement Session: She took the time (right after having a baby nonetheless) to come to us and make sure we were happy and comfortable in every way. Kyra got to know Dan (my husband) better and is the only person to this day that can make him smile naturally for pictures. Planning: Kyra provided anything and everything I needed or didn't know I needed. Refined/recommended timelines, pictures, hair styles, dresses, snacks for getting ready, laughter, you name it, she did it. If I had another vendor I needed a second opinion on, she reviewed their work. If I wasn't sure on chicken or crab cakes, she knew what would be a crowd pleaser. Basically she had wisdom and advice well beyond her years to accompany her incredible talent. Weekend of: Kyra and Heather came out early and scoped out the best locations for everything indoors and outside at the exact time the ceremony would be held to make sure the lighting was perfect. Day of: I would have fallen apart without her. Every picture she took was of real, candid, happy moments that my brain was too stressed to miss. When I ripped my dress, she and Heather whipped out sewing scissors to fix the problem. They kept the train moving and captured every moment beautifully. Best to have a photographer dancing with y'all to get the moment just right, and she does that. If I could give more stars I would.
Caitlin B., a year ago
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The Jeffries

5.0

Huntsville, TX
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

We're just a fun-loving, goofy pair of camera gear loving people who just so happen to be in love. We believe in capturing wedding days as we see them in their organic form showing all the love and laughter with family and friends.

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We loved having them at our wedding! Jessica really stepped in and guided the day along and helped make sure everything was flawless. It was also nice to have her husband hang with the guys and capture their videos of them cutting up! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. I not only gained some great photos but a lifelong friendship!
Sarah , 6 months ago
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Evan Taylor Studio

5.0

Greenville, SC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

We are photographers for hire with a love for candid moments and a modern, fine art aesthetic. Evan is your point person and lead photographer. He has been shooting weddings, portraits, and brand work for over 6 years. Gabrielle’s background lies in visual arts and theatre, and comes well into play during creative decision making. Her attention to detail and eye for beauty is unmatched. We look forward to partnering with you to create and capture, whatever the story.

Evan and Gabrielle are truly a dream team. We did a lot of research on photographers in the Greenville area since we aren’t local and came across them! Their style exactly embodied what we were wanting in our photos. If you want candid and natural moments captured in your pics hit them up! They communicated with us so well and were organized in their plan to cover each moment of our wedding. We consider them like family after sharing our big day with them and definitely plan on working with them in the future!
Ally H., 5 months ago
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Alicia Frances Photography

5.0

Pleasant Ridge, MI
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Sophisticated and chic wedding photography for brides who desire an intentional balance between editorial, documentary, and classic imagery. Based in Detroit with a heart to travel. My mission is to tell your story authentically, leave you with images that stand the test of time, and capture truthful moments that express artfulness and joy.

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We were so lucky to have Alicia and her team as our wedding photographer few years ago. Her attention to details is impeccable and she made everyone so comfortable. Communications and expectations were clear and easy to follow even though we were coming in from out of town. Her delivery speed was above and beyond anything I've ever heard of. The photography was so beautiful that my very own sister also used her for their wedding recently. This was money well spent and the only thing you'll physically have to look back on. We have zero regret.
Kayu T., 3 years ago
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The Wedding Avenue

5.0

Fishers, IN
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello! It is our pleasure to meet you here! The Wedding Avenue is a company with many years of experience. Its founder, Ilia, has been taking wedding photos for 10 years and has assembled a team of professionals to provide the highest level of wedding photos and videos. In The Wedding Avenue you will find not just wedding vendors, you will meet people who live their business and are ready at any moment to answer questions and help achieve the best result. We know and understand that the Wedding Day is one of the most exciting and unusual days for you and we are ready to provide maximum support!

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We had a very small family wedding. Ilya and his team were so professional and invisible! The videos taken are beautiful and capture not only the people but the place in a very natural way. Thank you so much for a wonderful job and being so pleasant and approachable and listening to our requests and getting it so right. Definitely recommended!!
Stephanie and J., 9 months ago
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WEDVIBE

5.0

Fort Lee, NJ
  • Classic style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Experience the artistry of a wedding photographer who epitomizes contemporary elegance. Dedicated to appeasing the most refined sensibilities, we gracefully accompany your narrative, ensuring every moment is captured with exquisite finesse."

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Zina was beyond amazing! She was able to capture the happiness and love between my husband and I. She was very creative and easy to work with. I can't put into words how happy I am with the outcome of the photos.
Natalie C., 3 years ago
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Fika Foto - Wedding & Couple Photography

5.0

Seattle, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello, I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Will & capturing the humanity of moments is what fuels me. The hugs you can feel, the soft touches, the tears falling, the never ending smiles, the moments between mom & dad - those are the ones I want to capture! More of what it FEELS like not just what it looks like. Telling stories has always been my favorite, but words tend to get lost or forgotten so I tell them the best way I know how - through photographs!

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My husband and I got married at the beginning of December, right in the middle of Pandemic crises and another round of shutdowns. Will was extremely flexible with our schedule & helped me with planning throughout the whole process! I may have changed my plan 10 times and each time he agreed without any issues. Will took the most beautiful pictures of us and most importantly he had the best attitude! We are looking forward to working with him in the near future!
Courtney & J., 3 years ago
Madysen Kuhstoss Photography

5.0

Greenwood, IN
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m Madysen (yes s-e-n) Kuhstoss (try saying that with mispronouncing haha)! I'm 4'11 (so close), but try making up for my height in my personality; you could almost call me your "mini-hypewoman"! I’m based in Indianapolis but always willing to travel when documenting your love story! My husband Collin and I got married in the middle of April 2021 and we have a little corgi named Leo who we are crazy for! A few of my favorite things are Jesus, thriller movies/tv shows, coffee dates, sweatpants, Texas Roadhouse, and my amazing clients! That's me in a nutshell, but I can't wait to hear about you!

Mady was amazing! My family and friends all complemented on how upbeat, friendly, and professional she was at our wedding. Even before the wedding, Mady did a great job at keeping in-touch and answering all our questions. She did a fantastic job at keeping us on schedule and capturing all the moments. Loved having her and would definitely come back for future photos.
Grace, 7 months ago
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Janessa Alexandra Photography

4.5

Denver, CO
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello, I'm so excited you're here. I can't wait to chat with you about your elopement or wedding, but 1st, I want you to know a little bit more about who I am & why I LOVE what I do! I'm Janessa, a mom, a student, and a constantly inspired photographer. I am a healthcare professional part time, and an engagement & elopement photographer all the time! My style is pretty moody & candid, and so incredibly emotional. My goal is to bring out the best in you and your partner during our time together, whether it's an engagement session, an intimate wedding, or eloping just the two of you. Being said, I look forward to working with you!

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Working with Janessa was a dream, and we could not have chosen a better photographer. Not only was she happy to meet with us when we needed, but she also was constantly inspiring, and sent plenty of recommendations along the way. The day of our wedding she made sure to connect with all of our friends, family members, and guests throughout the day, leaving an impressionable mark on everyone she talked to. My partner and I were blown away by the photos we got back in our gallery, and we can’t wait for her to take our maternity photos next! We love Janessa!
Katie & R., 3 months ago
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Dreambox Photography

5.0

Grand Rapids, MI
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

DreamBox Photography is a wedding photographer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. we photograph graceful gatherings and document intimate, romantic and elegant weddings. Our goal is to capture authentic moments that can be relived again through beautiful photographs.

Sandra is a passionate and wonderful person to work with. She is so talented and always enjoying working with her.
Niloo, 3 years ago
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Chrissy Kites Photography

5.0

Winthrop, MA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Chrissy. I've been lucky enough to photograph weddings and meet tons of awesome couples since 2014. I'm based in Boston, MA but I'm always more than happy to travel anywhere your adventure takes you. My work has brought me as far as Tokyo and I'm so ready to explore more new places! In my down time I love to surf, paint, go to concerts, and watch horror movies. I'm full of useless astrology facts and I always have extra snacks with me.

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One of the easiest people to talk to and work with. We gave her some general guidance of what we wanted and she managed to capture it all and more. To top it all off she took absolutely the best picture of my wife that exists hands down.
Tyler, 3 years ago
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Sollie Photography

5.0

Staunton, IL
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Heyo! I am a lady (she/her) that adores photography. I describe my style as eclectic classic. I absolutely cover the basics, but add in a lot of fun and creative shots too. I am based out of Central Southern Illinois, but I am willing to travel to any location.

I cannot say enough about Sollie Photography and her amazing work. Sollie traveled for our elopement photos 10 days before our big day. She worked with us for timing after work on Monday! Not only did Sollie capture our laid back personalities and informal wishes, but those of our dogs that of course we had to include too! We were able to chase sunlight and our photos are beyond everything I ever imagined! Our families and friends were thrilled with our photos we shared and said they captured our love and personalities perfectly.
Lori & P., a month ago
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Datura Photo

5.0

Salt Lake City, UT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Jules. I like to think of myself as an artistic storyteller. I love capturing LOVE and have been a professional photographer for 12+ years (don’t let the baby face fool you). I want to know what makes you & your partner tick so we can create bomb photos you will cherish your whole lives. I’m huge on collaborating with every couple to make sure your finally gallery matches the overall vision. I would love to share full galleries with you and would be HONORED to create art with you on your dreamiest day! STORYTELLING is the best part of my career! Telling the story of your day in an artistic way is what drives me day in and day out.

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Jules is knowledgeable and does everything she can to get the perfect shot. She's amazing with children and made the kids laugh during family photos. When she sent a preview of my wedding photos I was blown away, it was everything I hoped for and more. I will be hiring her again!
David + E., a year ago
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Banker Creative

5.0

Parma, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,550
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

**We are new to Zola but not new wedding photographers.** Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virgina, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

We are so grateful for working with Joe and Ashley Banker for our wedding. They knew exactly how to keep us calm and grounded. We appreciated the way they communicated with us prior to the wedding and how they kept things moving during the event. They were communicative with our vendors and professional throughout the whole event. Everyone is pleased with the photos and could not stop talking about how Joe and Ashley "flowed" so well as a team while they were doing video and photos. Thank you so much for blessing us with your talents on our wedding day.
Nicole, 5 months ago
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Lee Media

5.0

Tempe, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Lee Media is a full-service production company based in Mesa, AZ that is passionate about capturing special moments in creative and memorable ways. We have a team of professional photographers, cinematographers, and editors who are dedicated to providing you with excellent photos and videos that you will treasure forever. We offer photography and cinematography collections at various price points. Regardless of which collection(s) you choose, you can be sure that the team at Lee Media will work hard to preserve lasting memories that capture the essence of your special day.

Lee Media Wedding's portfolio made it pretty clear what kind of service we would be getting but they outdid themselves! Everything we wanted was captured and so much more. My guests said they felt like celebrities with how attentive the Lee Media team was. We received our gallery only a few short weeks after the wedding when I anticipated a few months. I'm forever grateful and thankful to have had the best in the business capture my wedding! Not only was it the best day of my life but it LOOKS like it was!!
Jade & D., 4 months ago
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Cassie Rae Design

5.0

Marietta, GA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I'm Cassie, I am a photographer based just north of Atlanta Georgia. While I absolutely love serving the local couples, I travel too! I enjoy being a part of the biggest day of many peoples lives and I LIVE for watching it unfold and capturing what happens.

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Cassie was awesome to work with! She is so friendly and welcoming and fit right in on the wedding day. Her editing is gorgeous and she got some of the coolest shots. She completely blew my expectations out of the water!
Nicole W., 10 months ago
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ap FILM & PHOTO

5.0

Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m Ashlee - owner of ap FILM & PHOTO and I’m so glad you found me! Based out of Cedar Rapids (born, raised and stayed) but I’m down to go anywhere our hearts desire. My photography style is joyous, candid and it looks moody and bright all at the same time. If that’s what you’re after - let’s get started!

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Every time I've worked with Ashlee on styled shoots it's been the BEST time. She makes you feel so relaxed while taking your photo & delivers the photos so fast! The editing and style of her photos is so so good & you will not regret booking her! Looking forward to working with her this summer at a wedding. Book ap Film & Photo today!
Ashley Gassmann, 2 years ago
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Fariss Photography

5.0

Falls Church, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

HI, I AM FARISS the photographer, Speaks 4 languages (English, French, Arabic, and a little Spanish), the guy behind Fariss Photography. Based in Fairfax County VA, work in the DMV Area -- DC, Virginia, Maryland. I have a passion for taking beautiful, natural, professional photos, and enjoy helping people look their best in front of the camera, capturing that perfect, special moment, and creating a memory that will last a lifetime.

Fariss is honestly the most easy going photographer I have dealt with. He makes the whole process so easy and natural even for those who are usually uncomfortable taking pictures. He fully respects the special moments and does a great job getting candid shots without getting in your way. At the same time he is super knowledgeable about helping you pose correctly afterwards. He captured some of the most unique shots I have seen and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We would recommend Farris to anyone looking to take pictures of the special moments in their lives
Zaeem G., 4 months ago
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Sam Lauersdorf Photography

5.0

Fond Du Lac, WI
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Capturing weddings since 2017, Sam is passionate about creating images that showcase the real you. Your wedding is an incredibly important event & you deserve to work with vendors you not only get along with, but trust completely & enjoy spending time with!

While searching for a photographer for our wedding, we found Sam. Her great approach to working with all her clients sold us on her services. After poring over photos on her website, we decided we would like to hire her for our special day. Sam was very easy to work with, and gave us great options. We highly recommend Sam for photographing your special events!
Jill and S., 3 months ago
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Creation4use LLC

5.0

Baltimore, MD
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

A dad, a son, a brother and a jack of all trades musician that loves to rock out any chance I get. I grew up in New York City. My inclination towards photography came from classic street photography and photojournalists from all over the world that told their stories through a lens. It made me pick up a camera and start shooting. Now, living in Maryland I shoot all sorts of stories and moments locally, domestically, and abroad. It's taken me a while to figure out what my "thing" is but I've come to figure out that I'm a milestone photographer. The moments your life that have proven to be meaningful -- I'll be there.

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From start to finish, Sam provided a wonderful experience as our wedding photographer. He is very approachable, making us feel comfortable right away and like he really knew us as a couple. Communication leading up to our wedding was perfect, not too much, not too little.. it was just right. Then they day of, he was timely, quick, and just blended in with the entire event wonderfully. I received so many comments from my bridal party and guests on “what a fun guy he is!” And then the final product that was delivered was ahmazing! I still love looking at our photos that documented our special day.
Charis & C., 4 years ago
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Andrea Neff Photography

5.0

Tempe, AZ
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

In 2021 I quit my day job to pursue my long time love of wedding photography full time... and it's extremely safe to say I have no regrets! I've met the most incredible people through this job, and it fills me up knowing I can give what feels like the ultimate creative gift. I come from a small Illinois town with a large extended family and a circle lifelong friends who might as well be blood. My community, the people I love, and the little things that bond us together mean everything to me. Let me help you celebrate you and yours!

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Andrea has the most electrifying energy! She is always on top of everything and captures those in between moments you wouldn’t even think of. She is so much fun to work with and delivers great quality work! As a fellow photographer finding someone you trust to work along side is key. Not only would I recommend her to couples for their weddings but I would also recommend getting the opportunity to work with Andrea! She is a gem and deserves 10/5 stars!
Taryn Schae Photos, a year ago
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Curious Courtney’s Photography

5.0

Indianapolis, IN
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Our Approach: We are Mia & Chris Courtney. The people behind the camera. We are a husband and wife team based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, where we service The Midwest and beyond. We are experience based photographers who focus on creating; authentic connections, intimate, warm & emotional photographs. A little more about us, We eloped on June 5th, 2019 after dating for 1 year. We camped at the Red River Gorge for 3 days in the pouring rain for our honeymoon. It was not typical but it was us. We love camping and exploring new places. We are a total go with the flow type people. We both love Concerts, Tattoos, and adventuring!

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Mia and Chris of Curious Courtney’s Photography are the dynamic duo making dreams happen across Indiana, Ohio, and more (because they do elopements). In the days of Pinterest, every bride to be, or just girl hopping to get engaged, scours the internet, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. looking for the perfect engagement and wedding photos. Mia allows you to flood her inbox with all of the inspiration photos. When the time came for my engagement photos, Mia delivered! The pictures were better than my inspiration pictures! Mia took into consideration the photos and my own personal taste to deliver the most gorgeous photos. I cannot wait to see these printed on my save the dates! I’m going to have to drag her to Thailand for wedding photos this good! Luckily, she and Chris are always up for an adventure, so it shouldn’t be too hard! Ladies, I cannot recommend Mia and Chris enough. The hour you spend with them is so comfortable and the pictures are a dream.
Dani + J., 2 years ago
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A.R. Clark Media

5.0

Bangor, ME
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello! My name is A.R. Clark. I am a photographer and videographer from Bangor, Maine. I love the joy that comes with capturing these magnificent days, and I aim to show everything about your wedding in gorgeous tones and lighting. My style is best described as vintage with influences from old hollywood. I have worked every type of wedding and I love to travel!

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We feel so lucky to have found Andrew as our wedding photographer. He has an incredible eye for the editorial style and makes his photos into works of art with golden light and chiaroscuro. So many photographers just rely on their high-res equipment but don't offer anything more--I don't want a macro shot of every pore or line on my face like an owl in a tree at 100 yards, I want to have a sense of magic and beauty in every photo. Andrew actually does that. I almost cried when I saw our first look photos because I don't feel very confident being photographed and I finally had dozens of photos of myself and my husband that I want to share with friends immediately and cherish forever. He delivered the first look so fast, even though I know he was busy working another wedding; I thought for sure we would have to wait longer. The wedding package we chose included very nice touches like polaroids so we had something in hand at the end of the wedding day itself, too. It was very thoughtful and left us feeling good about the whole experience right away. He was very personal and nice to work with, but not intrusive, and went with the little schedule changes we had, and was open to suggestions while we took post-ceremony photos around the city. I couldn't be happier with our experience with him and would recommend him highly to anyone looking for a real artist for their wedding photography.
Catherine, a month ago
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Caitlin Mathews Photography

5.0

Wellington, CO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I have been a wedding photographer for the last 10 years between Texas and Colorado. I currently travel between both capturing weddings and events all over the country. I love wedding photography because you get to be part of a life event and capture all of those moments.

Working with Caitlin is an absolute dream! She is extremely talented, passionate and knowledgeable! She continues to learn and educate herself within the industry. With tons of experience she has put my mind at ease. I would recommend her to any and all people!
Kylee , 4 months ago
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Captured by CLo

5.0

West Palm Beach, FL
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello! My name is Carolina but you can call me C.Lo! I am a destination wedding photographer. My camera & I can be taken anywhere around the world. I am here to document the best day of your life! From the moment you’re getting ready, to the moment you walk the aisle, the moment you say I do & the best part when it’s time to PARTY! I will be there every step of the way.

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Carolina was the best to work with. We are so pleased that all of our photos came out so good. We knew from the engagement photos that she was the one. She was super patient and very hands on. She was helpful and very accommodating. We are forever thankful! Thank you! ️ Mr and Mrs Ruiz
Michelle C., a year ago
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Anna Schmidt Photography

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I'm a DC-based luxury wedding photographer with 13 years of experience. Published in magazines like Vogue & Brides, I focus on photographing expertly designed & coordinated events & take on a limited number of weddings per year. I am very intentional in my approach, but I also aim to make your experience comfortable, fun, & stress-free! My vivid signature editorial photography style is a blend of modern portraiture & candid photojournalism, and my images are light-filled, romantic, & elegant. It is my ultimate goal to capture the joy you experience on your wedding day so that you can relive that feeling through your photos for years to come.

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On your wedding day you want super talented vendors without the ego - the kind of people who could just as easily be guests at your wedding (but it so happens they're insanely skilled at capturing it). This is Anna. Incredibly professional, has a keen eye for those special moments and the easiest person to be around. Looking to have a cohesive vendor team and incredible photos? Anna Schmidt is your person!
Jordan Eberlein, 4 years ago
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Iann Ivy Photography

5.0

Santa Clara, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Destination photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area manifesting your dreams to reality with awe-inspiring landscape and authentic, tender moments. An award winning published photographer, Iann Ivy Photography captures rich details and majestic locations for print worthy heirlooms.

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Iann is truly amazing with the photography she delivers. She really listens to your wants and needs regarding how you want the photos to come out. It’s hard for us to find the type of cinematic, rich, and editorial photos that she delivers. After seeing our engagement photos, we are very excited for our wedding photos!
Charis, 2 years ago
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Christopher Ginn Photography

5.0

Wilmington, DE
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I bought my first DSLR camera in 2004 when my now wife, Tracey, and I were taking a cruise to Alaska. For a monumental trip like this, I HAD to get an amazing camera. Those 8.2 megapixels with nine four points had me in LOVE. Ever since then, the ability of a photograph to be able to freeze time; freeze an emotion; freeze a memory has kept me addicted. Whether it’s getting a great angle, finding light that tells the story, or capturing the true personality of someone; it all brings a smile to my face and hopefully yours!

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Chis is the absolute best, he captured the beauty and emotions of our Wedding Day and truly helped to make it our dream day! Chris was amazing from the first introduction meeting, to the engagement session, prepping for the big day, spending the entire wedding day with him and his team by your side, and even after when picking prints and album options. Chris became one of our favorite people! He and my husband are practically besties at this point! His patience and guidance is so helpful throughout the process. He’s incredibly professional and communicative, and the work he provides is absolutely immaculate. Even with timeline conflicts he adapted and worked with our coordinator to adjust accordingly while giving us the time and stress free environment to enjoy our day. It absolutely poured rain on our day and they captured the beauty of a less than ideal scenario. He gave us nearly 2,000 edited and finished photos from our engagement session and our 9-hour wedding day. They’re all absolutely stunning!! It makes it difficult to narrow it down for the wedding album, but he does provide the option for a curator to build you album if you just can’t decide!
Tabitha B., 9 months ago
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Cass + Brad - CB Creative

5.0

Canal Winchester, OH
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hey There, We are Cass + Brad... best friends, parents, food addicts, and a husband + wife wedding photography + videography team. Our best days are spent in Columbus, Ohio, chasing our kids - Ryland(5) + Rowyn(1), dining in at Chick-fil-A, and endlessly scrolling Netflix.

Awarded Best of Zola
CB Creative shot my wedding and they produced beautiful work! They have so many great ideas and pointers for pictures and video. Cass also shot our engagement pictures which turned out perfect. It was fun getting to know this duo; they are down to Earth and make you feel confident throughout the whole process!
Alyssa D., 7 months ago
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Kate Capper Photography

5.0

Chelsea, MI
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello! I am a fine art wedding photographer located in Southeast Michigan. Being a wedding photographer is a dream come true and I absolutely love serving my couples. My goal is to not only create beautiful, timeless photographs that will stand the test of time, but to also create a seamless experience for my couples start to finish.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kate is an absolute pleasure to work with! I first connected with Kate in 2019; she has second shot/associate shot for me on multiple occasions. She is always very friendly and professional, and great at communicating. Not to mention - she is super talented! I love seeing her grow and create.
Brittany, 2 years ago
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Amarie J. Photography

5.0

Kissimmee, FL
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Priscilla has had the honor of capturing many beautiful weddings! From Orlando, Mount Dora, Daytona, Jacksonville, St. Augustine to California & Georgia. Every single wedding has allowed me to work with some amazing clients. Weddings allow me to tell a story through my work and that alone makes me smile when YOU trust me to be the eye behind the lens to capture those very important moments that can only be looked back at through photo/video. Once the "I DO's" are said, the champagne is poured, the cake is cut and you have danced the night away, memories and photos are all you will have to remember that very special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Priscilla was so wonderful to work with! She not only was very professional at our meeting she is extremely organized and detailed. She answered so many of my questions and even followed up with me to make sure all planning was going great. She honestly turned into a friend. My wedding day ran so smooth and she captured so many wonderful photos my husband & I can now forever look back at!!! She was open to my photo ideas and made sure she brought the list with her to guarantee we captured my vision. I highly recommend her 1000x to anyone needing an affordable yet amazing photographer. I promise you will love booking her for your big day!
Stephanie B., 6 months ago
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Jen Marie Imagery

5.0

Lake Orion, MI
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm Jen! I'm the founder and head photographer here at Jen Marie Imagery! To simply put it, I'm a coffee drinker, taco eater, concert goer, netflix binger, cat & dog mother, and most importantly... a photographer! I've loved taking photos for as long as I can remember. I used to use up all my mom's film on her disposable cameras when I was a kid. Photography was always a hobby for me until 2016 when I started booking weddings, concerts and other special events. After my first wedding, I knew this was what I wanted to do forever.

I had the pleasure of working with Jen for a wedding back in November of 2023. She was great! From the get go, she was nice, and easy to work with. Very patient and communicative. She payed attention to every little detail, and those are what matters the most. Weeks later, I saw her pictures from that wedding, they were stunning! Very unique poses and ideas that she captured. I can not wait to work with her again. If you’re looking for your wedding photographer, don’t hesitate to reach out to her!
Jonny (DJ Botello Beats), a month ago
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Margarita Photography

5.0

Baltimore, MD
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based right in Baltimore, MD. Originally from Greece. There is nothing that makes me happier than capturing laughter, love, and connections. I believe that everything happens for a reason

Awarded Best of Zola
Where do we begin? Margarita is not only an astounding photographer, but a professional in every sense of the word. We met initially for our engagement photos and her guidance throughout the shoot was top notch. Her suggestions for scene and setting were superb. He bedside manner during the process, and her follow up and communication post engagement and leading up to our wedding left little to be desired. Day of, she expertly navigated various groups of people and her direction was powerful. She kept us focused when needed, got us excited when the time came, and throughout the process made us feel comfortable. We wish we could get married again JUST to work with Margarita. If you have yet to conclude your search for a photographer, look no further. We can not recommend her enough and not amount of words or accolades properly capture the mastery she has for her craft. Book her NOW!
Max & J., a year ago
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Wild & Wired Photography

5.0

Kalamazoo, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! My name is Kendylyn, but some call me Kendyiana Jones because of my love for all things outdoors. I am based out of Western Michigan with my husband and blue heeler Teeko but we are always ready for an adventure and to capture your love story wherever you are. I am a Photographer working to capture the important moments and stories in life. I am drawn to what is real and authentic, and I aim to capture that in all of my work.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kendylyn shot a wedding at our property this past summer and captured it beautifully. She was there every step of the way to make sure the couple was taken care of and helped the day go smoothly for everyone involved. We hope we get to work with her again in the future!
Harmels on the Taylor, 4 months ago
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About wedding photographers in Des Plaines, IL

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Des Plaines, IL?

A Des Plaines, IL wedding photographer ranges from $220 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Des Plaines, IL offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Des Plaines, IL?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include JZ Studio Photography, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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