Candace Sims Photography
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $6,500
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $1,500
Packages
About Candace Sims Photography
Candace Sims Photography
Candace Sims is an award-winning Chicago wedding photographer. With over twelve years of experience, she excels in creating refined, elegant and timeless imagery. Serving clients in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and the greater Midwest region.
Whether you're planning a simple, traditional or lavish wedding, Candace's services will capture the true essence of your day in her classic & editorial approach. She excels at creating captivating portraits and candid, heartfelt moments that will leave a lasting impression. When you choose Candace & her photography team, you will not only get true professionals, but caring artists who will take the time to understand your vision, needs and desires.
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Online proofing
- Printing rights
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Digital rights
- Online gallery
- Printed enlargements
- Slideshow
- Wedding album
Candace Sims Photography packages
Collection One
10 hours
Perfect for multi-day celebrations, this package covers every meaningful moment—from the rehearsal dinner and flatlay details, pre-ceremony preparations to the optional first look, couples' portraits, bridal party and family photos, ceremony, cocktail hour, and all the key highlights of your reception.
- Rehearsal dinner coverage
- Two photographers on your wedding day
- Sneak peek images
- High resolution digital image files
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Collection Two
10 hours
This collection is ideal for weddings that span multiple locations, include a larger bridal party, or simply need a little extra breathing room between events. We'll capture the flatlay details, pre-ceremony preparations, first look (optional), couples' portraits, bridal party & family photos, ceremony, cocktail hour, key moments of the reception.
- Two photographers on your wedding day
- Sneak peek images
- High resolution digital image files
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Collection Three
8 hours
This package is ideal for weddings that are held in one location, without a lot of time between events. We'll capture the pre-ceremony preparations, cocktail hour, ceremony, family photos, couples' portraits, bridal party portraits and key moments of the reception.
- Two photographers on your wedding day
- Sneak peek images
- High resolution digital image files
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Rehearsal Dinner
2 hours
Relive a weekend filled with your favorite people and activities you adore through our photographs! The pre-wedding celebration takes place after the wedding rehearsal and the night before the wedding ceremony. It's a chance for the wedding party, close friends, and family to gather, bond, and have a blast before the big day arrives. Let us capture key moments of your celebration.
- One photographer
- High resolution digital image files
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
6 reviews
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! A photographer & person
Candace was truly the perfect photographer for our wedding! From the very beginning, her warmth, kindness, and professionalism made us feel completely at ease. On the day itself, she brought such positive energy and creativity that it felt like we had known her forever. Her talent is unmatched—she has an incredible eye and a genuine passion for her work that shines through in everything she does. We couldn’t have imagined our wedding day without her! Candace captured every moment so beautifully and made our day feel even more special. The final gallery was nothing short of amazing. If you’re looking for someone who is not only exceptionally skilled but also a joy to be around, Candace is the one. We truly love her and will be forever grateful for the magic she brought to our wedding day!
Response from vendor•Sep 11, 2025Nzuzi & Kyle, Reading your words truly means the world to me—thank you from the bottom of my heart! From the moment we connected, I knew your day would be something special, and it was an absolute joy to be part of it. Your kindness, trust, and genuine love made it so easy to capture the magic. I’m so honored to have documented these memories for you and beyond grateful to know they’ll be cherished for years to come. It was such a beautiful celebration, and I feel lucky to have shared it with you both. Thank you again for allowing me to be part of something so meaningful. I’m cheering you on always and sending so much love your way! With gratitude, CandaceHighly Recommend
We absolutely loved working with Candace and will always cherish our wedding photos. She has such a positive energy and made us feel so special on our big day. Candace truly went above and beyond. She was very communicative and met us a few months before our wedding to walk through our venue. She showed up early on our wedding day, and we received all of our wedding photos within three days of our wedding. I would absolutely recommend Candace to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Response from vendor•Jul 23, 2025Thank you so much Marie and Ben for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be a part of your special day, and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to capture those memories for you. Your warmth and excitement made it easy to create something truly meaningful. I’m so happy you love your photos, and I appreciate your trust throughout the entire process. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! Warmly, CandaceHighly recommend
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.
Response from vendor•Jul 18, 2025Thank you so much Meghan and Ryan for your kind and thoughtful review! It was truly an honor to be part of your wedding day and to capture such meaningful moments. I’m so glad that our communication and approach helped you feel comfortable and confident throughout the process — that means the world to me. Your words about the photos and the experience really made my day! It was a joy working with you both, and I’m thrilled that the images reflect the beauty and emotion of your special day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything in the future. With gratitude, CandacePerfection
Candace Sims Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, Candace and her team communicated with us in a professional yet easy-going manner, which helped put us at ease during the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Candace's positive energy and encouraging direction kept us feeling beautiful and confident in front of the camera. The final photos are absolutely stunning - the lighting is beautiful and the images capture all the special moments of our day in a truly all-encompassing way. Candace and her team kept us on track with the timeline and made sure we got all the shots we wanted. We're thrilled with the quality of Candace Sims Photography's work and would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Response from vendor•Jul 16, 2025Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a joy to be part of your special day and to capture those precious moments. We're so glad our team could help you feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Your kind words about the photos and our approach mean the world to us. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and please don’t hesitate to reach out for any future photography needs! - Candace
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