The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in St. Charles, IL

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in St. Charles, IL

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250 Wedding Photographers in St. Charles, IL

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Nova Photos 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $895
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Nova Photos is a wedding photography, videography, and photo booth studio in Chicago, IL. We're a multicultural, multilingual, LGBTQ-friendly, photographer/employee-owned studio dedicated to documenting the most memorable moments of your wedding day! Collectively, we have captured over 10,000 weddings. At Nova Photos, we work with our clients every step of the way. The team provides comprehensive support with planning locations, setting up permits, and creating a timeline that works for them and their other vendors. Every couple deserves more than just memories; they deserve a timeless keepsake that captures the essence of their love story!

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Michelle was amazing and extremely patient while capturing photos on our special day. All the photos taken were very nice . The detailing in the photos look very professional and we can’t express how much we loved the photos . She made sure to accommodate majority of our families to be included in the photos which meant a lot to us. So once thanks so much for the amazing photos Michelle we can’t to show everyone the outstanding job you did and will be recommending Nova photos and Michelle to our friends and family.
Gerdlyn R., 5 months ago
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Essence Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

We are a local, family-owned company, striving for excellence in our craft. Our mission is to create fresh and exciting imagery while detailing the warmth and joy of your wedding. Our top priority is building trust with our couple and their loved ones, ensuring a pleasant experience for all. When you work with our team, our level of dedication gives you the confidence and peace of mind that your wedding is in good hands. Services Offered: -Photo -Video -DJ -Photo Booth -Formalwear *Remember to ask about our bundle packages

We could not have been happier with the services and product we received! We picked Nora as our photographer as it seemed like she was great at using natural lighting and did a good job with capturing photos that weren’t posed. We were not disappointed! Nora made the process as easy as humanly possible and very comfortable. She was able to read us easily and could tell when the group was getting restless and even could tell if I wanted certain photos without me saying. Nora was the only photographer but managed to capture all the photos we could have hoped for. The ceremony photos were beautiful but the reception photos perfectly captured the night. The quality of the photos when we got them was spectacular. Additionally, the entirety of the photos were sent to us within just over 4 weeks despite the fact that they had 8 weeks. Lastly, we booked the DJ through essence as well (spinning’ discs) and Nora and the dj worked together great which made it that much easier. If you’re considering essence, do it - you will not regret!
Cristina S., a year ago
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Shannon VanDyke Photography 

4.2

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Hey there! I'm Shannon! I've always been a creative at heart and I'm blessed to have a job that I absolutely adore! I truly love connecting with all of my couples and creating those special memories. Capturing the love between two souls is truly my calling in life. From engagement session to wedding day, I am here for you! I want to be "THE ONE" to tell your beautiful love story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Shannon VanDyke Photography was a dream to work with for our wedding photos. Shannon's communication throughout the planning process was amazing - she was very responsive over email and phone, and took the time to understand exactly what we envisioned for our big day. On the wedding day itself, Shannon was a total pro - she made sure to capture all the special moments, and her attention to detail was incredible. The photos turned out beautifully - Shannon perfectly captured the emotion and joy of the day. She went above and beyond to make sure we got photos with all of our guests during the photo bomb game, which was a fun way to include everyone. Overall, we were thrilled with Shannon's services and the gorgeous photos to remember our wedding day. Her professionalism and artistic eye resulted in timeless images we will cherish. We highly recommend Shannon for wedding photography - her communication, flexibility and attention to detail help create a stress-free and enjoyable experience for the couple on their big day.
Dana J., a year ago
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Mackenzie Maeder // Photo + Video 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Hey! I'm Mackenzie - mom, photographer, wife and book + latte obsessed! Ideal day starts with a latte and a bagel sandwich (because going out for breakfast is the BEST) and ends with a good book. Throw in a photoshoot or wedding in the middle and I'm set!! I have been a professional photographer for 14 years now focusing on couples, families and small businesses. I am not a fan of super stiff posing so I use prompts and play games to capture your personalties and relationships. For weddings, most of your gallery will consist of candid shots of your day helping to tell your story. I'd love to chat with you more!!

Awarded Best of Zola
I stumbled upon Mackenzie’s page because I was searching for someone who did photography and a bit of videography in one for a reasonable price. She was absolutely wonderful. My husband and I are awkward and she made us feel and look so comfortable. The quality of her work is amazing and unique. She went on to shoot my sister in laws wedding, her friends and our family shoots. Highly recommend!
Stephanie, a year ago
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Kate Kaplan Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

I'm Kate! A Chicago-area wedding photographer who loves getting to know her clients and offering a personalized approach. Candid moments are my favorite to capture, but I can offer as much guidance as you need when it's time for portraits. I'm laid-back by nature, which helps me offer a relaxed experience on what can often be a busy day! Understanding what is a priority for you on your wedding day is so important to me. Each couple is unique and I love offering an experience that celebrates YOU specifically. If this sounds like what you're searching for - please don't hesitate to reach out and get the conversation going!

Awarded Best of Zola
Kate was one of our favorite vendors and a pretty important one as our wedding day photographer! We had a great experience with her at both our engagement photo shoot and on our wedding day. I also met with her a few times for consulting/advice on our timeline before the big day, which was SO helpful. Kate makes you feel comfortable and natural while she is behind the camera making the magic happen! She is so kind and has such a calming presence, yet keeps everything moving and on schedule. Kate makes sure to get all of your preferred photos, from detail shots to group shots and the moments in between. We absolutely love our sneak peek shots and are so excited to get our full gallery and physical photos! I highly recommend Kate for your wedding, she gets it done beautifully and you won't be disappointed. Best decision we made :)
McKenzie , a year ago
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two-2-tango 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $950
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

I believe in Good Karma and donate my talents to non-profits and good causes both in the Chicagoland area to countries as far as Kenya, Rwanda and Ukraine. Hi, I'm Louie, Chicago-based wedding photographer with a love for working with fun, creative couples who want their special day captured in an artistic, personal way! I focus on intimate and mid-size celebrations, offering a uniquely personal touch that sets us apart from larger studios. Every couple has a unique story, and my goal is to capture yours in a style that's fun, creative, and tailored just for you. Let's make your wedding photography as unforgettable as your love story!

Thank you Louie! The pictures came out so perfect and beautiful!! Louie was fantastic with our families and friends, everyone enjoyed working with him!
Sara and S., a month ago
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Jana Blue Photography (Photo + Film) 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

My name is Jana Blue and I've been photographing weddings for 12 years. I'm consistent not in a trend of photos or style, but emotions. Each wedding and couples are so unique and my work follows that. In my career I've photographed both big production weddings and also intimate DIY ones. I've photographed informal engagements and elopements/weddings in a desert in Chile, in the mountains of Zion, in a beach in Croatia, in an ancient church in Greece and in forests in Brazil. I work with all different budgets and needs from my brides. I'm a preferred vendor of Chicago First Lady Boat, so I do weddings on the boat during the summer.

Awarded Best of Zola
She’s simply the best photographer you’ll ever meet, blending creativity with flawless technique. She dives into your story, captures your essence, and brings it to life in every shot. Everything feels natural, and the results are nothing short of breathtaking. Honestly, I could write a book about it, but this is something you have to experience for yourself. One thing’s certain: she will absolutely blow your mind.
Felipe L., 3 months ago
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Laree Photo And Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Laree Photo & Video specializes in capturing unforgettable moments through stunning wedding photography and videography. Based in the Chicago suburbs, our team is dedicated to creating timeless images and films that reflect the unique love story of each couple. Stephanie Schmidt, the owner and lead photographer, specializes in both artistic and documentary styles. She strives to preserve every detail of your special day in the most beautiful way. You can trust Stephanie and her team to deliver lasting memories you'll cherish forever.

We met Stephanie about five years ago when she did our engagement and wedding photos! Both set of photos came out absolutely stunning! I could not have asked for a better, Photographer! Stephanie was very professional and she made everybody feel comfortable and provided guidance which I really appreciate! We wanted to incorporate our dog in some of our engagement photos and nailed the assignment. Since then Me and my husband had two kids and Stephanie has been our family Photographer ever since she has done all of her maternity newborn and holiday photos shoots! She simply is just wonderful! We love her
Rachel M., 5 months ago
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Cling & Peck 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

We’re Cling & Peck, a trio of humans who are hooked on creating photos and videos that are going to last decades and generations. These photos and videos aren’t for mass consumption; they’re going to be loved by different handfuls of humans for years to to come. We love that.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Daniel from Cling & Peck, we knew we had found the perfect photographer for our wedding day. His communication style was responsive, collaborative, and professional - Daniel took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand what was most important to capture on our big day. The quality of his work is simply stunning, with creative and timeless photographs that beautifully showcased all the special details and natural moments throughout our wedding. Daniel had such a calm and unobtrusive presence, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are thrilled with the gorgeous portraits, candids, and small moments he was able to capture, and have received so many compliments from our loved ones on how incredible the photos turned out. We were also so impressed with the turnaround time getting our photos back after the event! Working with Cling & Peck was a true pleasure and definitely one of our BEST decisions in the wedding planning process. We will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. We highly recommend him and his team to any couple!
Caroline K., 9 days ago
Anders Maagaard 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

I’m a Danish wedding photographer based in Chicago. Photography has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. I’m drawn to clean, honest images that capture what it really felt like to be there - in the moment, not just posed.

Awarded Best of Zola
I don’t know where to begin! Anders and Kristin were truly the dream team behind capturing our wedding day! They weren’t just our photographer and videographer, they were our hype team! Not only did they deliver breathtaking photos and a beautifully crafted video that have allowed us to relive every magical moment, but they also went above and beyond—personally driving us to our venue on our wedding day. Anders and Kristin were also some of the most fun people we’ve ever worked with. From our initial meeting at our engagement shoot, they had us laughing, feeling totally at ease, and actually enjoying every moment in front of the camera. Their creativity and talent speak for themselves—the photos and video are beyond stunning—but it’s their personalities that made the whole experience unforgettable. They somehow managed to capture every candid, heartfelt, and hilarious moment, while also making sure we had the time of our lives in the process. If you want vendors who feel like old friends and who will turn your wedding day into an adventure, these two are it! We couldn't be more grateful.
Jordan B., 6 months ago
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B.Kaker Productions 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Hey I’m Kia! ’m the heart and soul behind B.Kaker Productions, your go to photographer, videographer, personal hype woman, and lover of chicken tenders. My earliest memories include my parents sending me on a school trip with a disposable camera. I learned quickly  that photography would be a passion of mine. At some point in my childhood, my parents bought be a fisher price camcorder and of course, I was obsessed. 

Awarded Best of Zola
B.kaker productions has done an outstanding job with our photos. We are very pleased with the outcome, and service.
Tony, 2 years ago
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Xcitephoto&Films 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,199
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

If you made it to this page, you can see through my work that I love telling the story of your day by capturing the emotions and moments you can't afford to miss. ​ I come from a large Italian family with many of us extended into the arts or passionate about cooking and singing. I picked up my first camera in high school and immediately I was hooked. Today, I have over a decade in the industry, multiple commendations, and have held the Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Award and The Knot Best of Weddings Award 7 years in a row and counting. ​

Xcitephoto&Films was an excellent choice for our wedding photography and videography. Their communication was clear, precise, and they provided fast answers by phone or email throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was very professional, and the photos and video were beautifully done! They had 3 photographers who each took the time to capture photos with every table of family and friends, ensuring we have wonderful memories from our special day. Andrew and his team were very nice, professional people who listened to our needs, gave us their best work, and fit well within our budget. We highly recommend Xcitephoto&Films to any couple planning their wedding.
Monica H., a year ago
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Susan Ryan Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

SUSAN RYAN has established herself as one of Chicagoland’s top photojournalists in wedding and portrait photography. Noted for her artistry and poetic vision, she is celebrated for skillfully capturing storytelling moments while her subjects may not even be aware of the camera’s presence.

Beautiful pics taken. Thanks for making our day so special and giving us great memories.
Joe, a year ago
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Jill Tiongco Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Hi there! I’m the Jill in JTP. I started this company back in 2010 and have since expanded the team to include other amazing creatives. Working with people, telling stories, and documenting moments are the things I'm most passionate about in my work. Outside of photography – I love to travel and try anything new. I'm at peace in the mountains, or anywhere with a breeze on my face. But I also love sitting on the couch sandwiched between my husband, dog, and two cats.

I HIGHLY recommend partnering with Jill to capture your engagement photos and wedding day. Jill and her team know how to authentically capture the joy and magic of these major life events with artistic, sentimental flare. She is a true professional, who made us feel heard and prioritized when working together. On our wedding day, she and Kyle effortlessly led our family and wedding parties through the formal portraits, while maintaining a warm, calm demeanor. And the photos speak for themselves. These shots will be cherished and loved in our family for decades to come, and we cannot thank Jill enough for beautifully capturing these special, magical moments in our relationship.
Alexa M., a year ago
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Samantha Jean Photography LLC 

4.7

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Oh hey — I’m Sammie! Or Sam. Samantha. Mom. Girl with the camera. I answer to basically anything! I’m a mom of two wild kiddos, three ridiculous fluff balls, and I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart since forever. I’m a loud, sarcastic, MCU-obsessed, book-loving homebody who swears a little too much and loves Chipotle - like a lot. I’ve been a photographer for 13 years, with degrees in photography and graphic design from Dominican University. My work is all about connection — capturing real, unscripted moments that will mean even more years from now. I’m so happy you’re here. Let’s create something beautiful together.

Samantha Jean Photography LLC was an incredible wedding photographer for our special day. From the very beginning, Sam was communicative, open to all of our questions, and available at all hours to ensure we felt supported throughout the process. On the day of the wedding, Sam got nearly every single shot on our photo list, going out of her way to make sure she captured all the important moments. The quality of her work is truly remarkable - the photos are absolutely beautiful and we are thrilled with how they turned out. We can't recommend Samantha Jean Photography enough to any couple looking for a professional, talented, and dedicated wedding photographer.
Cynthia, 5 months ago
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Marc & Mindy 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

We believe that you should live authentically, explore endlessly, celebrate your traditions, and laugh at the joyful and beautiful moments found in life. We are passionate about capturing the love, excitement, and treasured moments found on your journey to marrying your best friend.

Marc & Mindy are AMAZING. They were so wonderful for both our engagement photo shoot and our wedding day. From the beginning, they were so easy to communicate and work with, answering all of our questions/concerns so quickly. Kind as kind can be! The pictures are absolutely stunning and exactly what we asked for. On the day of our wedding, Marc & Mindy were so professional, patient, and kind capturing all of our important moments. They followed the list of our requested pictures perfectly and were very efficient. Whenever anyone asked for a photo they snapped it with no issues. My bridal party, husband, and I were all raving about this team and how we would recommend them for everything. So, if you are looking to get the best photographer duo and the best pictures, choose Marc & Mindy for your big day.
Hailey F., a year ago
Kayla Brooke Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Hey future brides and grooms! I truly love weddings. I love the insane amount of beautiful in-between moments that inevitably happen and I get to capture in a stealthy way that makes me feel like a spy, but also the moments that I get to help create! Posing in a way that creates movement and memories and doesn't just end up being a part of your to-do list but a favorite part of the day! I adore laughs between kisses, the golden glow at sunset, a bride twirling or frolicking (bonus if there's a forest!) and forehead kisses. I love when you're willing to laugh, have fun, and be completely swept up in what is a beautiful but incredibly fast day!

Kayla Brook Photography is absolutely AMAZING! Her professionalism and personality make her so easy to work with. She really knows how to make her clients feel comfortable in front of the camera & captures their beauty effortlessly. Kayla is extremely quick to respond to emails & is highly organized! Her photos always turn out PERFECT & she really knows how to capture emotion. I have received so many compliments on photos that Kayla took! I can't recommend Kayla enough!
Michelle, 5 years ago
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Awestrucken Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,199
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

AwestrucKen Photography focuses on ensuring great moments in time are caught. As much as we are tech/gear heads with regards to equipment, we also know that the greatest piece of equipment any photographer can have is his/her brain. We pride ourselves on using our brains and our gear to not just take pictures, but to tell stories. While pictures, as Dorothea Lange says, “take an instant out of time; altering life by holding it still”, it’s also important that each instant of time is part of a person or event’s story.

Ken was the absolute perfect addition to our special day! Obviously you cherish your wedding photos forever and we could not be happier with them! On our big day, he made sure to get the most beautifully stunning yet natural shots that we envisioned while making sure we were comfortable and having the absolute best time.
Amanda, a year ago
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Green Karma Event Services 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves St. Charles, IL
  • Offer

Welcome to Green Karma Event Services! We specialize in family fun and live entertainment, offering wedding officiants, photographers, videographers, DJs, photo booth services, and more. Committed to responsibility, we ensure our workers receive a sustainable living wage, guaranteeing premium service tailored to your event. Our dedicated employees prioritize your event's success, providing peace of mind in uncertain times with our reliable DJ network.

Angel is an absolute gem! I can’t even express how pleased I am with every aspect of Angel’s Officiant service! He far surpassed my expectations in every way, delivering a perfectly customized bilingual ceremony and executing it flawlessly! Angel was warm, funny, professional and prompt. We loved working with Angel and would absolutely recommend him to any couple in need.
Karina, 2 years ago
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Hadassah B. Photograhy 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

I’ll start off by saying, I’m not nearly as intimidating as my name. In winter of 2017, I married my best friend & now we live in a sweet little suburb just an hour outside of Chicago enjoying the views & peacefulness of living a bit more rural. Our fuzzy puppies Willow & Watson, (Wheaten Terriers who think they're human) love it too! 13 years of wedding experience has prepared me to capture your most cherished moments and turn them into heirlooms. I look forward to learning more about you & your love.

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Hadassah is a real professional - she works with her clients to make sure their favorite places and people are incorporated into the day, while still leaving you feeling relaxed and un-hurried. Get ready to feel natural and beautiful on your big day, she'll coach you through any questions or specific shots to get you in your best light! Really fun to work with, be prepared to see how gorgeous your wedding album is!
Grace, 6 years ago
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Missy Donovan Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Hi, I'm Missy! I have a very large, blended family with 7 kids and 7 grandchildren. When we all get together, it’s l.o.u.d.! I’ve been in business for over 13 years and am based out of Geneva, but willing to travel. Some of my favorite things are: McDonald’s Cokes, Anthropologie, Kate Spade anything, a good Reisling, a great sense of humor, finding a great bargain, shopping, big hugs.

Missy Donovan Photography was an absolute godsend for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Missy, we knew we were in good hands - her communication style is personable, fun, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. Missy's attention to detail and ability to keep us on schedule was invaluable, especially when we fell behind due to makeup. She handled our large family photo shot list with such ease, and always seemed to know the perfect moments to capture candid, stunning photos of us and our guests. The quality of Missy's work is simply outstanding - we were blown away by the incredible photos she delivered, which perfectly encapsulate all the joy and love of our special day. We cannot recommend Missy Donovan Photography highly enough!
Joy and C., a year ago
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Ashlee Cole LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Traveling wedding and portrait photographer based in Chicago and serving the world. From photographing in Tripoli, Greece to the fields of Oswego, IL, Ashlee has had the honor of photographing over three hundred weddings, events, engagements, and proposals in the last four years. Your enthusiastic expert from proposal to wedding day!

Working with Ashlee Cole Photography was an absolute dream! From the very first conversation, Ashlee made us feel comfortable and truly understood what was most important to us. On our wedding day, she was both calming and joyful—seamlessly capturing every candid laugh, tearful hug, and elegant detail without ever making us feel staged or rushed. Her work is nothing short of breathtaking. Each photo feels timeless, effortless, and intentional, as though she bottled up the emotions of the day for us to relive forever. Ashlee has an incredible eye for beauty, finding the perfect light and angles in a way that makes every image look like it belongs in a magazine, yet still feels so personal and true to us. What really sets Ashlee apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples, and it shows in every interaction and every photo she delivers. We can’t stop scrolling through our gallery—it’s a collection of memories more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. If you’re searching for a photographer who is both artistically gifted and wonderfully kind, look no further than Ashlee Cole Photography.
Landon P., 2 months ago
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Misha Media Photo and Video 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Welcome! Misha Media is a husband and wife team composed of Michele and Andy. Their company is actually named after their beautiful daughter, Misha! Originally from the medical field, Michele and Andy took a leap of faith and followed their hearts and pursued photography. Michele always loved the arts and she expressed her artistic flair through drawings and paintings. She discovered the art in photography, inspired by her own wedding photos. They started shooting weddings and the rest is history!

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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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We loved working with our photographer, Max. He worked very well with the bridal parties and really expressed what I wanted in photos. Communication was great throughout the whole process from booking until the wedding day. I highly recommend!
Haleigh K., a year ago
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George Street Photo and Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves St. Charles, IL
  • Offer

George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

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I’m SO satisfied with our experience booking with George Street! I was drawn to them because I thought they were more reasonably priced compared to what some individual photographers are charging these days (we’re in the Seattle market), but I didn’t feel like the price advantage came at a sacrifice of quality. I loved the photos our photographer John C. took (who was AMAZING!) for both our engagement/portrait session and of course the photos on the day of the wedding. He did a fantastic job capturing all the beautiful memories we made that day, and we are so grateful. The booking process was really simple, too—I arranged a meeting with one of their sales reps (Amber) who did an excellent job explaining exactly how their company works, the packages available, how to choose your photographer and so on. Once we booked with them, we were given access to an online portal to put in all the necessary info that would be passed along to the photographer. One thing I would say is that because you are contracting with a company and not the individual photographer, you aren’t able to communicate directly with the photographer very often. You really are hiring them for photography only, so collaborating with them on the event timeline and other details is not really an option. Any questions you have generally need to be sent via the wedding coordinators at George Street, as you won’t even receive your photographer’s email or phone number until you actually meet them (it’s possible this is not the case for everyone, but just our experience). To be clear, this was NOT an issue for us at all, but just something to be aware of if a more hands-on photographer that can help with coordination and planning is really what you’re looking for.
Kendall U., a year ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

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The Sound Originals team were fantastic people to work with, not only due to their professionalism, but also because they were great people to have around. They were extremely comfortable and friendly while working with us and taking photos. Even when it came down to the dogs, 2 of which were panicking because they are rescues and being around so many people stressed them out, this didn't even phase the Sound Originals team which impressed me the most. Their professionalism with their gear was truly amazing to see (we have some professional photographers in our family who were commenting on this too), you could tell they knew how to handle their equipment. One thing that I loved was that they took the time to create cute photogenic moments to capture with the camera that would normally be over so fast, you would probably miss it. Every photo, from the goofy spur of the moment reactions - to the posed adorable moments, came out beautifully. Thank you Sound Originals for working with us! We couldn't have asked for better photographers.
Heaven B., 5 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves St. Charles, IL

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

Both our photographer and videographer were very nice and patient! Our pictures were very clear and we received everything we were expecting. The communication during the planning process was awesome and we loved working with the whole group from OLAS! We would 10/10 recommend them for your wedding.
Christine U., a year ago

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