Caleb Schaftlein Photography


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $850

Packages

Prices start at $3,500



About Caleb Schaftlein Photography

Caleb Schaftlein

Chicago Wedding Photographer

I am a photographer based out of the downtown Chicago area! I am confident in my creative skills but also the technical skills required to shoot and edit stunning photos. Since starting photography 8 years ago, I have traveled to over 12 different cities with clients residing in Chicago, Indianapolis, and New York City. I specialize in weddings, elopements, and portrait photography.

I put a lot of effort into making my clients feel comfortable! I am able to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing any creativity. I know the tricks to make any scenery or occasion look beautiful.


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Video
  • Wedding album

Caleb Schaftlein Photography packages

Silver

5 hours

Peak pricing $3,500

Off-peak pricing $3,500

Description

Half-day wedding photography package

What’s included
  • Half-day photography coverage
  • 5 hours in the day
  • Unlimited locations
  • Approximately 40 photos /hour
  • All photos in color and B & W

Gold

10 hours

Peak pricing $5,000

Off-peak pricing $5,000

Description

Full-day wedding photography package

What’s included
  • 10 Hours of photography coverage
  • Complimentary Engagement Session
  • Photos in color and black & white

Platinum

12 hours

Peak pricing $6,000

Off-peak pricing $6,000

Description

Full-day wedding photography package

What’s included
  • 12 Hour photography coverage
  • Photos in color and B & W
  • Second Photographer
  • Advanced Edits

Reviews

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    Lindsey C.

    Rating: 5
    Jul 5, 2026

    Schwartz/Chastain Wedding

    We can't recommend Caleb highly enough. From our very first conversation, it was clear we were working with a true professional. In the months leading up to the wedding, Caleb spent time with us planning our shot list, talking through the flow of the day, and making sure he understood exactly what was most important to us. On the wedding day, he was everything you could hope for in a photographer. We had to make a few adjustments throughout the day, and Caleb handled every change with flexibility, confidence, and a backup plan ready to go. He kept everything moving without ever making us feel rushed and made sure we got every photo we wanted with our family and friends. Beyond that, Caleb and his team made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. At no point did we feel awkward or overly posed. We were able to enjoy our wedding while trusting that every important moment was being captured. And of course, there's the photography itself. The sneak peeks we've already received are absolutely stunning, and they've only made us more excited to see the rest of the gallery. Caleb has an incredible eye, and it's obvious how much care he puts into his work. If you're looking for a photographer who is organized, calming, flexible, and unbelievably talented, Caleb is exactly that. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again, and we hope we have another reason to work with him in the future.


Preferred vendors of Caleb Schaftlein Photography

Planner
Blue Llama Events
Indianapolis, IN

Hey! I'm Caleb! I recently moved to Chicago from Bloomington Indiana where I went to college. What started as a hobby has developed into a professional career. I am confident in my creative skills but also the technical skills required to shoot and edit stunning photos. I shoot with a Sony A7III DSLR camera.
Communication, Simplicity, & Guidance. I want you to feel comfortable asking me questions or even just sending me photos of your outfits! I have fully invested myself into learning photography & I really care about the experience we have together. I will work closely with you to make the experience easy & meaningful.
First, you need to contact me and I’ll email you and ask a few questions to understand what you’re looking for in your wedding. If it’s possible to do the photoshoot for the price and in your timeframe, then I will send you an invoice to secure the date. After the photoshoot, I will edit the photos and deliver them to you as an online gallery within 7 business days.