JZ Studio Photography


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $3,000



About JZ Studio Photography

Philip Jacob

Photographer

JZ Studio Photography is a wedding and Portrait photography company based in Chicago, that services Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit and anywhere our couples may take us within US and Canada. At JZ Studio Photography, the team will create an amazing photographic experience for you on your wedding day, by capturing all of the most intimate and romantic moments through their camera lenses from beginning to end and compile the story for you.

Each wedding is unique. I love the emotion of the day, and being part of this momentous time in people's lives, I just think it's the best. To some people it may be just a job, but I truly enjoy what I do, and I think it shows in the images I create and the service I provide.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

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

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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22 reviews

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    Shruti

    Rating: 5
    Nov 26, 2025

    Exceptional and excellent

    Mr Phillip was excellent to work with -- easy and proactive in communication, prompt, and great team on the day of the event for both photos and videos. I would highly recommend JZ photography.

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    Natalia

    Rating: 5
    Oct 23, 2025

    Such a great experience

    I would highly recommend working with JZ Studios! From the start, they were honest and accommodating about their services and it didnt feel like a forced sale. There was constant communication to ensure we were on the same page and had plenty of information. And when it comes to the photos, WOW! My husband and I really did not know how to pose or what we wanted, but they came prepared with inspiration and guidance. We had an engagement shoot first and we saw how easy it all was for Philip, so we had one less thing to stress about for the wedding. And the photos were INCREDIBLE! They really captured it all! We are so happy to have used JZ Studios!

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    Nicki C.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 20, 2025

    Great Team!

    Philip & his team (including the videographers) did a phenomenal job on our special day! Everything was captured perfectly and Philip & team were amazing! I would recommend hiring a day-of-coordinator to keep your timeline on track so JZ Studio can focus on the creativity and image for your day! I would hire them again!

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    Megan

    Rating: 5
    Mar 23, 2025

    Loved working with Philip

    We HIGHLY recommend JZ photography! Philip & Zach are a highly professional and caring duo. Philip was responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. We enjoyed getting to do our engagement photos with them before the big day, which helped us feel more comfortable in front of a camera. There work was timely and amazing! Thank you so much for going above and beyond to make the wedding process so easy and for capturing so many special moments of our big day!

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    Shelby A.

    Rating: 5
    Jan 16, 2025

    CHOOSE THEM! Will not regret it!

    From the moment we booked JZ Studio Photography, their communication was consistently effective, respectful, and made us feel at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, the photographers were true professionals - they stayed late into the evening to capture every special moment, even though they should have been done hours earlier. The quality of their work was truly above and beyond, exceeding our already high expectations. Our wedding photos are stunning and we are so grateful to have such beautiful memories to look back on. JZ Studio Photography played a huge role in making our wedding day perfect, and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.


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All our photos and video come with full copyright to the client for personal use.
For photos, it takes 2-4 weeks after event. Video takes 3-6 weeks after the client deliver the music for video overlay.
JZ Studio do not book more than one event in a day and have backup resource to cover in case of an emergency.
We will accommodate the new date. In case we can’t, we will refund the deposit.
Each moment tells a story. Each wedding is unique. we capture memories your way. There is no limit. We capture unlimited photos.
Of course. My approach is informal and professional. I’ve shot hundreds of weddings done every which way, and I wholeheartedly believe there are a million ways to do a wedding right; The best way is the way that is authentic to you and all the little quirks that make your relationship unique. There’s nothing I love more than genuine moments with life and energy and laughter!
100% yes, with no size or print restrictions either, no watermarks, no hassle.
Every image you receive is individually edited for color, contrast, exposure and style. Some images occasionally require a little more finessing for temporary things like blemishes and pimples, but things like heavy facial retouching, wrinkle removal or body reshaping are not included with my standard wedding packages and are available for an additional fee.
Your photos will be delivered to you in an online gallery on my website, from the gallery you can print, view, and download high resolution files to your heart’s content. You have the option to password restrict your gallery or keep it openly viewable to make it easier for friends and family to view. If you purchase the optional flash drive, you will get all photos in flash drive.