Double Exposure Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $600

Packages

Prices start at $300

About Double Exposure Photography

Shanie & Samara

Photographers

Double Exposure Studio is a sister-owned photography business serving Lake County, McHenry County, and the greater Chicago suburbs. We specialize in weddings, engagements, family portraits, maternity, senior portraits, and special events. Beyond photography, we offer photo booth packages, portrait lounge, social media content creation packages, and event backdrops for private parties and celebrations. We believe photography should be natural, fun, and effortless. Our passion is capturing genuine connections, beautiful moments, and memories you'll treasure for years to come. Two sisters, two perspectives, one shared love for photography!

With over 20 years of wedding photography experience, Double Exposure Photography is a sister-owned team passionate about capturing your love story. We combine timeless, romantic imagery with a fun, relaxed approach that makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. With two photographers capturing every angle, we ensure the big moments, and the little details become the memories you'll treasure forever.

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
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow
  • Wedding album

Double Exposure Photography packages

2 hour Collection

2 hours

Peak pricing $1,500

Description

Perfect for intimate weddings, elopements, and smaller celebrations that don't require a full day of coverage. This collection is designed for couples who want beautiful, professional photography while keeping things simple. Includes two photographers, unlimited images, an online gallery with print ordering options, and high-resolution digital downloads to preserve every special moment. Add on additional services like more hours or albums a la carte.

5 hour Collection

5 hours

Peak pricing $2,500

Description

Shanie and Samara capture the celebration from two perspectives, with unlimited photographs taken, photographer selected professionally edited images, high resolution downloads and a private online gallery available for one year with print ordering available. Add on additional services, like additional hours or albums, a-la-cart.

What’s included
  • 6 consecutive hours
  • Two professional photographers: Shanie & Samara
  • Unlimited photographs captured
  • Professionally edited delivered images
  • Private online gallery
  • High-resolution downloads
  • One-year gallery access

8 hour collection with album

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,400

Description

Our Signature collection offers 8 hours of wedding day coverage with two professional photographers to capture every beautiful moment from multiple perspectives. This package includes unlimited photos taken throughout your day, professionally edited high-resolution images, a private online gallery with unlimited downloads, and personal rights. You'll also receive a 10x10 premium leather-bound wedding album with a custom, artist-designed layout, along with pre-wedding timeline assistance.

What’s included
  • Eight consecutive hours
  • Two professional photographers
  • 10x10 leather album
  • pre-wedding timeline assitance
  • sneak peak of wedding highlights

Mirror Photo Booth

6 hours

Peak pricing $895

Description

Bring excitement, elegance, and unforgettable memories to your event with our interactive Mirror Photo Booth! Guests will love the full-length touchscreen mirror, fun animations, customizable photo designs, and instant photo prints. With six full hours of entertainment, everyone has plenty of opportunities to strike a pose, have fun, and take home a personalized keepsake. Perfect for weddings, parties, and special celebrations!

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

7 reviews

  • AL

    Amanda L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •4:04 pm

    Highly recommend!

    From our first email to our wedding day, Double Exposure Photography was reliable and easy to work with. They were honest about their process and what we could expect, which made planning stress-free. When we needed to adjust our timeline, they were flexible and worked around our needs without any hassle. The photos they delivered are stunning—sharp, well-composed, and exactly what we paid for. They captured all the moments that mattered to us, from the big celebrations to the quiet details. We would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for photographers who show up and deliver quality work.

  • AT

    Anthony Taylor

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 4

    Shanie was exceptional as our wedding photographer. She captured every moment and then some moments we didn’t even realize she was shooting. We loved how down to earth she was and easy to work with. Later, we reached out to her again and had a fall photo shoot for my wife and I and those images were just amazing. Thank you for the great work!! We treasure all of it.

  • ES

    Emily Sinnen

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 4

    Samara was our wedding photographer and we truly could not have asked for more! She made it so easy and seemed to have fun while doing it! We had so many compliments on our wedding pictures, she’s the best!

  • SJ

    Sarah Jones

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 3

    Samara and Shanie are professional, friendly, and made the entire process so easy. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and you can tell how much time and care goes into their work. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a talented photographer!! 🤍

  • SJ

    Shannon Jones

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 2

    We were absolutely blown away by our photos! They turned out even more beautiful than we could have imagined. Every photo captured such genuine moments, emotions, and the love within our family. The attention to detail, lighting and overall quality were incredible. The communication and customer service were top notch! We were treated like royalty! We are so grateful for such an amazing experience and product!

Once you submit the form, we'll review your details and reach out to discuss your vision, answer any questions, and confirm our availability. From there, we'll help you choose the perfect photography package and walk you through the booking process.
Absolutely! We'd love to hear from you, even if you're still in the early planning stages. Whether you're considering a few different dates or just exploring your options, feel free to reach out. There's no obligation to book!
Travel fees are not automatically included in all packages. Depending on the location of your event or session, an additional travel fee may apply. Any applicable travel fees will be discussed upfront and included in your quote before booking.
We primarily serve Northern and Central Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana, and Southern Michigan, but we're always open to traveling for your special day.

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