The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Galena, IL

The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Galena, IL

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142 Wedding Photographers in Galena, IL

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Candace Sims Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Galena, IL
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Candace Sims Photography creates refined, natural light wedding imagery for couples in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs and the Midwest. Blending a classic aesthetic with an editorial eye, we thoughtfully capture wedding celebrations with artistry, grace, and a timeless approach to storytelling. Specializing in elegant black-tie weddings at private estates, country clubs, and impeccably designed venues, we collaborate with professional wedding planners to document every curated detail with sophistication and care.

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Candace Sims Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first connected, Candace was thorough, accommodating, and professional in her communication style. Her work is simply stunning - the photos she captured are high quality and worth every penny of our investment. Candace was such a positive presence throughout our engagement and wedding day, serving as the best hype woman and executing our vision to perfection. She heard every request and made sure our day was documented beautifully. We would hire Candace 100 times over and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Meghan P., 8 months ago
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Photography By Jill Emmer 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Galena, IL

I’m Jill — a Wisconsin wedding photographer with over 13 years of experience and a serious love for honest, emotional moments. I’m drawn to real connection, great light, and the kind of photos that feel alive, not overly posed or polished.

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Jill was fantastic to work with. She helped me feel comfortable even though I usually feel awkward posing for pictures. My husband and I had such a great experience with Jill for our engagement photos that we asked her back to photograph our wedding and we would do it again. All our photos, from both photo events, are simply stunning. She captured our energy, the scenery, the natural light, and made us look great!
Teresa P., 4 months ago
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Meg Dunn Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Timeless | Romantic | Classic Wedding photographer - I believe in the idea that "great photos are created from personal connection." I put my heart and soul into making sure the couples I work with have the best possible experience and end up with images that we can both be proud of. My favorite part of taking photos is being able to find the special moments within your big milestones. It's those candid times, along with the significance of the occasion, that come together to create your favorite memories and it's my job to capture those through my visual storytelling.

Meg Dunn Photography is wonderful to work with. Her personality and enthusiasm are infectious, and her attention to detail is phenomenal. Love seeing the amazing photos!
Erin, 5 years ago
Expedition Joy 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

I'm Courtney! I care not only about providing you with sharp, authentic and colorful images on your wedding day, but helping you to be fully present on your wedding day so you remember all the big and little moments.

Courtney was AMAZING! I found Expedition Joy on instagram when she was doing a giveaway contest for a free Engagement session. To our suprise and BIGGEST BLESSING— we won! When my husband and I met Courtney, we instantly clicked! She was so easy to talk to and made us feel so comfortable so quickly! She was very intentional about building trust with her and having a friendship as well! We had great conversations during our shoot and got to learn about her aswell! After our session, my husband and I both agreed that we NEEDED Courtney to be a part of our big day. We expressed our excitement with Courtney just as much as she expressed hers with us! During the planning months, she was so easy to reach and made us feel confident that she would go above and beyond for us on our special day and she DID. Courtney showed up camera in hand and started shooting the second she walked in the door! She was ON IT. She continued to encourage the bridal party and family so they felt comfortable as she was taking photos. She was so intentional with everyone! Courtney and her second shooter were the life of the party on the dance floor! They had a blast with us and it was so much fun for all of our guests to cheer them on when they went to bust a move in the center circle! Courtney continued her 5-star reputation throughout the night and even went above and beyond to stay past our contracted time for our grand exit! She took the most memorable photos of our day, we will always remeber her when we reminisce on our beautiful photos! She truly is Expedition Joy
Kalea W., 10 months ago
Mitch And Rachel Visuals 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey there! We are a husband and wife photo & video team who LOVE capturing love!! We are based in Rockford IL but are always up for travel too! We got married in 2016, started our business shortly after that and have had a blast getting to where we are today! Some of our favorite things are Thai food, coffee, pop punk music and most of all, our pup, Snickers!

I could not recommend Mitch And Rachel Visuals enough! From getting comfortable with them at our engagement shoot to them capturing so much love and so many special memories on our wedding day, they were our favorite vendor we booked by far! I can’t stop looking at the amazing photos and our wedding video! Their editing style is our favorite! They are seriously the best and cannot wait to work with them in the future!
Nicole O., a year ago
B. Adams Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi, I'm Brian. A photographer with 10+ years of experience and a never-ending fresh exuberance. I capture your day without being intrusive. My approach is detailed yet fluid, photographing your day as it unfolds. I will anticipate where the moments are going to happen. I take the time to photograph the details you painstakingly decided on. I capture all the hugs, smiles, laughs, and tears that organically occur throughout your wedding day. I also take a little time and make it even more just about you. Even with just a few minutes, we capture that amazing moment of just the two of you that will be in your hearts forever.

Brian from B. Adams Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, he was professional, prompt, and had a fun, joking personality that instantly put us at ease. His communication throughout the planning process was top-notch, providing a detailed timeline that guided us seamlessly through the day. On the wedding day itself, Brian catered to all of our specific wishes for photos, capturing every moment beautifully. The quality of his work is the best of the best, and we feel we received incredible value for the investment. Brian was such a blessing to have as our photographer - he made the whole day so much fun with his constant joking, keeping everything light and our pictures feeling fresh and natural. We cannot recommend B. Adams Photography highly enough for your wedding day!
Aren E., 24 days ago
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Developing Diamonds Photography LLC 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

My name is Elliot Stokes and I am a photographer located in the Madison, WI area, but I work all across Wisconsin and Illinois. I have been drawn to the camera since I was young, but becoming a father has really shown me the magic behind capturing the most candid and beautiful moments of our lives. I started my journey into professional photography officially in the summer of 2019 and received my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with honors in Digital Photography in the spring of 2022. I absolutely love what I do and look forward to every new experience and opportunity this journey takes me on!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so thankful that we chose to have Elliot photograph our wedding. He was so easy to communicate with throughout the whole process, every question I had, he answered promptly and was always so helpful. He was so thoughtful throughout our whole day and made us feel great! He even gave us some sneak peek photos at dinner!! It was awesome and such a good decision to go with Elliot -- we'd highly recommend!!!
Alayna W., 5 months ago
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IG PHOTO VIDEO INC. 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Galena, IL
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IGphotovideo offers photography packages and videography packages. You can customize individual packages or bundle a photography and videography package to meet all your needs. Our team capture all your special moments, venue, decor, guests, and more. They use quality equipment and are always prepared for anything. Their services include: — Delivery on USB flash drive in Customized Box and Google Drive — Unlimited number of photos taken and color corrected — Photobook 6*6 (20 pages) or 10*10 (30pages) — Post-production video about 60 – 120 minutes with full ceremony, speeches, first dance, cake cutting, etc... — 4 – 12 min highlight video

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We had the absolute pleasure of working with IG Photo Video for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, Mikhail (videographer) and Artsiom (photographer) showcased an unmatched level of professionalism, creativity, and dedication. Their knowledge and expertise were out of this world, ensuring that every special moment was perfectly captured. What truly stood out was their commitment, they didn’t stop shooting until the very last second of their contract, making every moment count. They worked seamlessly together, making us feel comfortable and ensuring that our wedding memories were preserved in the most beautiful way possible. If you’re looking for a photography and videography team that goes above and beyond, IG Photo Video is the way to go. We are beyond satisfied with their work and highly recommend them to anyone looking for top tier service!
Mathias M., a year ago
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Timeless Imagery & Media 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Galena, IL
  • Offer

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

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Best decision we could have made. Communication was wonderful from the start and the photos are amazing. I felt Hdi has a gift of photography and what will look great. From the little details they were on it. She made me feel like family. Mostly, her images are what we have left of our day and I’m so glad we went with Timeless Imagery. Don’t cut your hours short - so you don’t feel rushed. Best advice I could give.
Logan M., a year ago
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Sheena Anne photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL
  • Offer

Hey there! I’m Sheena! Your go-to wedding photographer, hype girl, professional chaos wrangler, timeline planner, dress fluffer, & so much more! I have been capturing love stories for a little over 10 years now and I wouldnt have it any other way. Being alongside couples during one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives is my passion. You’re not just a client. You’re someone I’m genuinely cheering for. My couples often tell me I feel more like a longtime friend, and that’s exactly how I like it. I’m big on communication, making you feel comfortable, & helping your day run smoothly so you can actually be present without the stress.

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Don’t hesitate to book with Sheena! Not only a great photographer but an amazing person as well. Ever since booking with Sheena for our wedding over a year out she was consistently in communication with us to prep for the big day as well as answering any questions I had about the logistics of the day leading up to it. The day of the wedding I was stressed with the timing of things and she kept me calm and assured that it would all be okay and made it work whenever we were cutting it close with time. I really appreciated the energy she had when I was stressing. Andrea also accompanied Sheena and was just as great. I definitely recommend booking Sheena’s 2nd shooter too because it’s a life saver when you’re tight on time and want to maintain your intended wedding schedule. Both women were super on top of getting all the shots I wanted and even jumped in to help outside of their photographer duties which was much appreciated. When my venue hadn’t lit all my candles minutes before cocktail hour they immediately started helping light candles and when my venue didn’t have a plate and silverware at our cake cutting table they sprinted to find some. Couldn’t be more grateful to have them there on our big day. When we had our engagement shoot with Sheena we were blown away by how amazing the pictures turned out and how she captured the sunset. I had a vision in mind and she made it come to life. All of our family and friends were astounded by how amazing those pictures were and we can’t wait to see all of our wedding photos and are already wowed by the sneak peaks she posted of our day!
Hailey G., 9 months ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Galena, IL

* PLEASE INQUIRE ON WEBSITE* HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures!

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Hiring Ashley was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She’s bubbly, kind, and makes you feel like you’ve been friends forever. The day of our wedding went by so fast, but every single image she captured brings me back in an instant. She not only captured our love story, but captured our friends and family beautifully. Every silly moment, tender exchange and happy tear was published in our gallery — and for that, I am forever grateful. THANK YOU Ashley & Meredith, our wedding day was all the more special with your talent!
Alyssa K., 2 years ago
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Abigail Saalfrank Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

You are probably assuming my about me section will have a story about how I always wanted to be a photographer, I came out of the womb holding a camera, but that couldn’t be me. I stumbled into it, literally. I had no plans to become a wedding photographer. I was either going to follow my dad’s path and go to dental school, or become a social worker. But a freshman in college decided to shoot a few photos for fun, and now over eight years and almost 200 weddings later, I could not imagine myself doing anything else. This is my dream job!

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Abby wasn’t able to travel to my wedding but she sent her assistants and she edited the photos. It went absolutely perfect. The photos were beautiful and I got so many meaningful photos with my family and his family that I wouldn’t have thought to get. I sent her draft of a timeline and the photographers printed it out and had it to make sure the photos I wanted got done. They were absolutely amazing. Thank you so much to Abby and her team.
Paige L., a year ago
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Brittany Qualls-Molleda Photography 

4.8

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,159
  • Serves Galena, IL
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Brittany Qualls-Molleda Photography creates lasting memories using a candid and documentary-style photography. We offer an in-home studio where photography services can be provided using a backdrop, props, posing, and styling to enhance your session and exceed your expectations. I am ready to show this side of humanity and display the love - the support - the silliness of our loved ones, families, and friends alike. Let me take you on a photo journey to show you how you make others feel through my eyes. I promise it'll be worth it.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a fellow wedding vendor and owner of a DJ company, I know how important it is to work with professionals who are not only talented but also great team players. Brittany is exactly that! She has an incredible eye for detail, captures genuine moments effortlessly, and brings a calm, positive energy to every event. Her photos are stunning, and she makes the whole process fun and easy for couples and vendors alike. Highly recommend Brittany Molleda Photography! A
Dianna V., a year ago
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SimplyZoom photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

We offer professional photography at an affordable price. Capturing your special moments should not be expensive. We work with our customers requests and needs in order to give them what they are looking for. Our customers always come first! I look forward to working with you!

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From the moment we booked SimplyZoom Photography, Ardita was a joy to work with. Her communication was quick, efficient, and always friendly and professional. The quality of her work was simply beautiful, with an incredible attention to detail that captured all the special moments of our wedding day. Ardita was also happy to advise on the timing of events and the types of shots she thought we'd love, and she even helped my mother and me when we were getting ready. The final photos were exactly what we wanted - an incredible value that we will cherish for a lifetime. We couldn't be happier with SimplyZoom Photography and highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Lily T., 8 months ago
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Jovan Kiah & Co Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

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

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Jovan was absolutely amazing to work with. On our calls before the big day, she was always so happy and excited and answered all of our questions and it gave us such a sense of ease. I never once had to worry or stress about photos. Day of the wedding she completely killed it. She was still her happy self but was able to organize us and snap some amazing photos. She did a fantastic job of even catching the perfect small moments, some of which I didn’t even know she was capturing. The photos are all so naturally beautiful and I can’t even begin to describe how much we love them. They are clean and bright and show us, our personalities, and our people perfectly. 100% the best decision we made.
Brooklyn H., 2 years ago
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LAR Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Galena, IL

I am here to photograph weddings, couples, and branding sessions for those who are goofy, eccentric lovers and people like me! I absolutely love the magic that is created with the couples and individuals I meet to make their dreams or ideas a reality! If you have a wild spirit, and want your moments captured, lets chat! All are welcome <3

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Lauren was an amazing photographer to work with! My husband and I planned to get married in Rockford while living in Houston. Choosing our photographer who was willing to work with our weird circumstance was super important. From the start Lauren was communicative, supportive, and flexible! As a person she is so kind and calming, as a professional her pictures really captured what I envisioned for our wedding day. She was direct about her pricing, her suggestions, and her advice. On my wedding day I didn’t have to worry about a thing and I’m so glad she captured our most important moments.
Jessica, a year ago
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Ally Manzella Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi there! I am a Midwest Wedding Photographer, who truly loves capturing your love story. With a background in fashion editorial, I am trained to photograph a story. I would love the opportunity to capture your unique love journey. Please inquiry on my website for further details and faster responses. www.allysonmanzella.com

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Ally was amazing, we talked a couple times before our wedding, and then there she was early and ready to go for our ceremony! She did a great job understanding what we were looking for, which was mostly documentary style photography of the ceremony, and family portraits afterwards. High winds and hot temps and very bright overhead sunlight, and yet our pictures are stunning!! Everyone looks so good, and she captured our happiness perfectly. Thank you Ally for these forever memories, we could not have asked for a better experience.
Adam & E., 8 months ago
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Captured by Kelly 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey there- my names Kelly! I started my business in fall 2019 and hit the ground running and I have shot over 130 weddings since then. If we're the right fit, I would love to help you plan, sort out your timeline, and be your best friend for the day. I can promise that I will work my butt off for YOU to make sure your day is as special as your love and everything you always dreamed of.

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Booking Kelly for our wedding was one of the BEST decisions we made!! Words can't describe just how good she is - her eye for finding the great shots, her editing, her ability to herd and organize groomsmen and grandparents to keep things moving along, the list is endless. Not only that, but she is genuinely so nice and makes you feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera. Kelly's work is easily 100% worth the investment and more!!
Elizabeth S., a year ago
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LotusFly Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

I've been capturing weddings since 2009. My style is classic/true to color and my approach is a mix of directive (for posed parts of the day) and candid. Overall, I blend into the background as much as possible when it's appropriate, capturing things as they happen and I help you create portraits with gentle direction and humor where necessary. It is your day. let’s work together to make your photos the best record of your memories they can be! I look forward to working with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Shawna with LotusFly Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photography. Her communication style was organized, thoughtful, and attentive - she took detailed notes during our consultations and always followed up promptly. Most importantly, the quality of Shawna's work is fantastic, especially considering her very reasonable rates. She has a true talent for capturing emotional moments and telling the story of the day. On the wedding day itself, Shawna brought a sense of calm and kept everything running smoothly while also fading into the background. She implemented our discussed plans flawlessly and was highly professional yet so easy to work with. We could not be happier with how our photos turned out - Shawna beautifully documented all the special details and joyful memories of our wedding celebration. We enthusiastically recommend LotusFly Photography for any couple's special day!
Rachel U., 2 years ago
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Dani Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

I’m a Wisconsin-based, travel-ready photographer specializing in weddings and families who want photos that feel like them. My approach is natural, romantic, and real — documenting your story with emotion, movement, and meaning. Let’s create images that will live as part of your legacy.

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Dani Marie Photography was a pleasure to work with on our wedding day. From our initial contact, her communication style was efficient and friendly, whether through email or text, and she was always accommodating to our needs. The quality of her work was excellent - she was hardworking, friendly, and provided great support throughout the day. Dani helped us with time management and captured the beauty of our special day perfectly! We are thrilled with the photos and would highly recommend Dani Marie Photography to any couple looking for an experienced and talented wedding photographer!
Brenna V., a year ago
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Mary Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,250
  • Serves Galena, IL

I have been a wedding photographer for over 13 years now, but I'm still excited about every wedding I shoot. Every day is different, and I love the excitement and the genuine relationships that I get to capture between the couple, their parents, their siblings, and their best friends. My goal is to help each couple have the best possible day, while capturing their memories in the most flattering and memorable way.

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My fiancé and I were absolutely thrilled with the experience we had with Mary Rose! From the very first consultation to the final delivery of our photos, they exceeded all of our expectations and more. The attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism she brought to our engagement shoot were beyond compare. She made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely at ease, allowing us to enjoy every moment while capturing the most incredible, candid, and beautiful shots. What we loved the most was her ability to capture not just the big moments but also the little, intimate ones that truly tell the story of us. The photos are so vibrant and full of emotion, and we’ll cherish them for a lifetime. If you’re looking for someone who will not only give you stunning photos but also be an amazing, supportive presence on your special day, Mary Rose is your person. We couldn’t be happier with the results and are beyond grateful for her incredible work! Thank you again for capturing us so perfectly. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and look forward to continuing working with you!
Sara D., a year ago
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Cara Ann Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi there, I'm Cara! I am based in south central Wisconsin and serve Wisconsin, the midwest, and beyond. I started Cara Ann Photography to capture love stories in their truest form, and with true to color timeless editing your whole story comes to life.

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We were Cara's first wedding! She agreed to shoot our wedding on short notice due to a sickness with our original photographer. She and her second shooter did a fantastic job! Cara was so easy to feel comfortable with, even for my husband who is usually camera shy! She captured our day beautifully!! Not only photographs the big moments, but the small in between ones also! If you want your day brought to life in photos, Cara is your gal! She will be professional, fun, full of joy, cry with you, your biggest cheerleader and probably a friend at the end! Even our guests said they loved her! Highly, highly reccomend Cara!!
Madison, 3 years ago
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Gordino Photo and Video 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Galena, IL

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

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When we received our wedding photos we were so excited! It was AMAZING! We absolutely love it! Thank you so much for everything! We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Megan, 4 years ago