Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Galena, IL

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Chrissy Deming Photography

5.0

Dekalb, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

I'm Chrissy and I'm a documentary wedding photographer with 10+ years of experience who fully believes that your life deserves to be documented truthfully. My focus at your wedding isn't to steal you away from your family and friends for hours to make "art," but to empathically capture the moments and relationships present at your wedding. Your wedding photos are the single most important wedding investment you'll make. After the day is done and over, they will be what tethers you to your memories of your day. They will be the heirlooms you'll pass down to your grandchildren to hang on walls and sit on bedsides for generations to come.

We loved Chrissy! She was fun and easy to work with, and I loved that she provided color and black/white photos. She did everything on our list, and listened to our ideas as well. Nothing felt forced or over-posed, but she was great at guiding next moves when needed. Will definitely use again for future photos.
Eline O., 2 years ago
Timeless Trinity Company

5.0

Genoa, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

I devote my craft to capturing authentic personalities, genuine happiness, and pure love during my photography services. I am dedicated to capture your love story through wedding photography, portraits and family photos!

We had a great time working with Trinity. She was so fun and very prepared! She even helped us get to our family dinner after everyone left and we discovered we locked our keys in our car. She went above and beyond with our small wedding and we got some amazing pictures.
Brad and J., a year ago
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Jenna Darcy Photography
Savanna, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200

I am a wedding and fine art photographer and I love what I do! My drive for finding opportunities to create outstanding images is contagious and I make sure it's a fun day for all involved. I've discovered that my favorite weddings are comprised of great music, a high energy wedding party, real flowers, and some sort of inclusion of the couple's pets. If you have a dog walking down your aisle, I want to be there!

Diamond Wedding Studios
Rockford, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

I've been photographing weddings for 4 years now and pride myself on my work! Here at Diamond Wedding Studios, we really are a girl's best friend. I'm a stickler for details and definitely want you to not only feel amazing, but look back on these photos and feel as though you LOOK amazing, too!

Meesh Photography
Rockford, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400

My name is Michelle, but my friends call me Meesh, so you can too! Most days you can find me editing pictures at Starbucks, working on home projects with my husband, and probably drinking absurd amounts of sparkling water. I've lived in Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Iowa, and currently live in Northern Illinois so you could basically say my heart belongs to the Midwest. I take weddings and sessions all around the Midwest and really all over the country! I’ve been told I’m the “mom” of the friend group and I LIVE to be over prepared!

Patrick Nichols Photography
Dekalb, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,999

Hi, I'm Patrick. Dekalb IL Wedding and Portrait Photographer. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? Are you looking for a photographer that can document your day in the most unique way possible? Then look no further. Patrick Nichols Photography is one of the most sought-after professional photographers in Illinois. If photography is the most important thing to you on your special day, working with this team will ensure imagery that you and your family will cherish for years and generations to come.

Katherine M. Photography
Sycamore, IL
  • Photojournalistic style

Hi, I'm Katherine! I want to tell your story the way that it is. I want to document your day so when you see the photographs you are reliving beautiful memories and not just a posed picture. I love the sun. On the water is my favorite place to be. I love new places. I love dogs. I love working with strangers, who turn into friends. Based in Northern Illinois with a desire to travel everywhere. Take a look around, you'll see my work speaks for my passion. Specializing in weddings and events -- Striving to capture every magnificent moment

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Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Galena, IL

In every fleeting moment, a unique story unfolds. I'm Pedro, a photographer with a passion for capturing these unscripted memories. With 10+ years of experience, trained in both art and business, I blend photojournalism with studio artistry to preserve your cherished moments, especially in the whirlwind of weddings. Let's make sure no precious memory slips away – join me in creating a beautiful treasure trove of your special day

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I saw Albany Capture's work online and immediately reached out to book my engagement photos. Pedro goes above and beyond for his clients, making the photography session fun, comfortable, creative, and delivered the vision we had for our photos. We are THRILLED with the photos captured during our engagement session. I highly recommend working with Albany Capture if you are looking for the perfect pictures for wedding, engagement, or any special occasion.
Marlee G., 2 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co.

4.8

Atlanta, GA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Galena, 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.

Our experience with OLAS was amazing from start to finish! Although we didn't work directly with the photographer until the day of the wedding (except for a zoom call where we got to meet her and talk about our vision), everyone on the team was super helpful and willing to answer any questions we had. I told Hannah (Event Planner for OLAS) over the phone that I thought they were some huge, conglomerate business because all of their emails and outreach seemed so put together and professional, so I was so surprised to hear that it was really just a small team of kick-a** women that are behind all of this. I love supporting female-owned and run businesses, and this truly seems to be one of the best. I wouldn't be surprised if they expanded a ton in the near future, so I am glad we got in when it was such a small and intimate team. You can tell they love what they do and really want to make your day special! Our photographer was also amazing on the wedding day, and even though we hadn't interacted with her too much before, she made us feel super comfortable the entire day and really seemed to love working for OLAS, which was great to see!
Zerrin S., 9 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $849
  • Serves Galena, IL

We are traveling wedding photographer and videographer. For 2024, we have 70+ weddings booked in 21 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Ledd was the photographer for our vow renewal and we couldn’t be happier with the photos he took. They were all so great, that we had a hard time picking which ones to print for our photo album. His attention to detail, creativity and direction really made our day so much more special. You can tell he loves what he does and isn’t just a photographer, but truly wants to capture all the special moments. We are forever thankful and look forward to working with him again.
Maria, 4 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film

4.9

Charleston, WV
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather was the absolute sweetest & I would recommend her to anyone. We were one of the first weddings she photographed and you would’ve never been able to tell. Her professionalism and pictures were PERFECT.
Ava S., 7 months ago
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Visil Photography

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey, I'm Victor Silas, the heart and soul behind Visil Photography. As the owner and lead photographer, I'm deeply passionate about creating and capturing love stories. It's not just about taking pictures; it's about freezing the unique moments that make your wedding day unforgettable. We create an atmosphere that makes couples comfortable in front of our camera. Our style is candid, photojournalistic, natural, and fun. At Visil Photography, we're here to be a part of your joy, creating a visual tale of your love that lasts a lifetime.

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Victor did such an amazing job capturing all the love on our big day! He was so easy to work with and asked all the right questions to get the pictures I was hoping for. We got sneak peaks so quickly, and our photos 3 weeks after the wedding! Seriously the best!!
Savannah B., 5 months ago
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JZ Studio Photography

5.0

Mundelein, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

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.

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Highly recommend JZ studio Photography! We had him for our wedding and we could jot have been more happy with the results! He captured our day perfectly!
Chelsea, 2 years ago
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Elizabeth Grace Photography

4.6

Neenah, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

I'm Elizabeth! your wedding photographer who feels more like a friend! I am who you want to call if you want relaxed, fun and beautiful wedding photos!! I can't wait to hear from you and hear all about your big day!!

I hope I can do Elizabeth Grace justice in this review!! From the early communication to the pre-wedding communication to the day of professionalism and dedication to the quick turn delivery, Elizabeth was amazing and so easy to work with. She was amazingly thorough, patient, generous with their time, humble, adaptive, accommodating, pleasant, brilliant, etc, etc. I literally cried when I first saw our sneak peeks, because they were more than I could have ever envisioned. Our wedding photos are literally perfect. Beyond that – they became honorary family. From the engagement session where Elizabeth put my very (very, very, very) anxious nerves at ease, to helping us schedule our entire day to ensure we could capture the moments we wanted, and then to running interference and genuinely caring about me, my husband, our families, and our big day…I cannot say enough about the work of Elizabeth. I have never seen more amazing photos of myself, and capturing all the things we didn’t even think about. Elizabeth isn't ’t just your photographer, she’s a teammate in your wedding day – she wants it to succeed and be as gorgeous as you do, she wants you to be happy, not just because you are her client, but because she cares about you. I cannot recommend her enough. If you have the opportunity to add her to your team, do it.
Andrea H., a year ago
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Gmartel Photography

5.0

Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey, Im Grant. I'm a Madison, WI based wedding photographer who specializes in a documentary approach using both film and digital photography. If you want your wedding gallery to be uniquely yours (vs a Pinterest shotlist), then I'm your guy.

I can’t say enough good things about working with Grant. Working with him was so easy and fun! He took the time to ask us about our vision and what we were looking for from our day. Grant captured our day in such a unique and beautiful way you can feel the emotion in the photos. All our photos were everything I wanted and more! I can not recommend him enough!
Dee, 5 months ago
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Alivia Gray Studios

5.0

Batavia, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

I captured my first wedding in August of 2018, it was the day I fell head over heels in love with wedding photography. It's all about capturing the love story for me..the feels from beginning to end. When you book with AGS, you're signing on for an adventure. Your engagement session is a celebration full of us getting to know one another, lots of laughter, and having fun! As your wedding nears closer AGS will help with your timeline, connect with your vendors ( or introduce you to some of the best) and help plan out the perfect photo locations, along with any other needs to create the perfect day.

I am a bit late, by bit maybe a lot... but we got married in September. Not only did Arleigh keep me grounded, but she was such a help with introducing me to an amazing wedding planner. Since day 1, Arleigh listened to my needs and worked with me to create the perfect package withing my budget. On our first meeting Arleigh was straightforward, communicated well, was professional and really made us feel so secure in our decisions. The day of, she was on top of every detail and moment, and although to me it went by in a blink, she captured every special moment with warmth and feeling. Our album came arrived within 2 days after we placed our order, and as I looked through our album, it was like reliving every moment all over again. Friends and family loved working with Arleigh and Joanna the day of. Everyone loved our photos, that I was even asked by something borrowed blooms to be featured in their marketing ads. If you are looking for beautiful, romantic, and just great aesthetic photos, Arleigh is your girl!!!!!
Yuri G., 4 months ago
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Sarah Nader Photography

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Galena, IL

I'm an award winning wedding photojournalist from Chicago, Illinois. I was raised in the Chicago suburbs but now call Lincoln Square home with my husband and our two Golden Retrievers, Missy and Felony. When the dogs aren't keeping me busy I love traveling all over the world, cooking amazing meals, jumping on my Peloton and eating Thai food while binging Netflix.

Awarded Best of Zola
I booked Sarah for our intimate wedding in April, and I couldn't be happier with the results. My husband is a photographer, so he was very picky about wanting a photographer who would capture the natural beauty of our unconventional wedding in our favorite restaurant. Looking through Sarah's work, we really loved how her work didn't look staged or overly edited. When we got back our photo proofs, we were even more blown away. During our pre-dinner photoshoot, we have so many stunning photos of us in our favorite Chicago neighborhood, both in places we wanted and in cute little alleys and doorways that she found day-of. And then during dinner, despite pretty cramped quarters, we have photos of all of our 40 guests enjoying the evening. We will treasure Sarah's work for years to come!
Nikki M., a year ago
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Piero Pierrot Photography

5.0

Wheeling, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi, I’m Piero, lead and wedding photographer, it has been amazing meeting so many couples, with so many stories to tell. I adapt to my couple's wishes so they get their own experience. I don't have a unique photo style, I try to use them all to tell every story, and that helps me capture so many beautiful moments. I capture candid moments as well as helping the couple with their favorite portrait ones. I've been doing weddings all over Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

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Piero was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. He was flexible and accommodating. The best part is that he just felt like another guest that was just hanging out taking pictures. He did a wonderful job making everyone feel at ease and took great photos!
Noe S., 7 months ago
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Andreoni Photography & Videography

5.0

Peru, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Capturing life's most precious moments through the lens of love. At Andreoni Photography, we are more than just photographers and videographers — we're a family-centered team that understands the significance of each moment and bring a unique blend of passion and expertise to every project. From engagements to weddings, we're here to freeze- frame the love, joy, and connections that make life extraordinary. Let us tell your story through our lens, preserving memories that will warm your heart for generations to come.

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These guys were amazing to work with from start to finish! From our engagement photos to our wedding day! They captured our day so beautifully!
Michelle K., 6 months ago
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Strata Weddings

5.0

Boulder, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Strata Weddings was born out of a deep love for storytelling and a desire to make your wedding day unforgettable. Established as a national company, we have had the privilege of documenting countless love stories from coast to coast. Our journey began with a simple belief that every love story is unique and deserves to be told with authenticity and creativity.

We booked Strata, weddings for both photo and video and we are absolutely thrilled with the results. The team was very professional on the day of the wedding. Brandon and Kayla were amazing to work with. We are absolutely beyond words with the results. If you were looking for an affordable photographer and videographer, look no further. Book them. You will not be disappointed.
Britt S., 25 days ago
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Melissa Cervantes Photography

5.0

Burlington, IA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Galena, IL

I have 12 years of photography experience, 6 years in the industry and have shot more than 180 weddings. Safe to say, this IS my passion. Couples and wedding photography can be SO stressful--the pressure to look and be a certain way or follow trends is INTENSE. Wedding stress is real and I am anti it all the way. For my couples, they're job is just to show up and have fun. I will do ALL the rest!

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I don't even know where to begin with writing this. Melissa is phenomenal. Full stop. The first time we met her we knew we wanted her to capture our wedding photos. She was so friendly, approachable, and professional. We wanted our photos to capture our personalities, and we knew Melissa could do that. We also knew we could trust her fully to take great photos so that we could relax and enjoy our day. On our wedding day, she made the whole process so seamless, and we really were able to relax and enjoy the day. It was the best. The photos Melissa captured from our wedding day are something we will treasure forever. When the first few showed up online the day after our wedding, our whole family gasped, and there were quite a few tears. The photos are literally perfect. Absolutely better than anything I could have imagined or wanted, and each one feels so unique. When we look at them, it's like we are right back at OUR wedding day, not just any wedding day. There are two more things I have to mention here. 1) Our engagement session was amazing. Melissa spent the day with us up in Madison (where we live) and absolutely captured us and our favorite places in such a heartfelt way. She also made that day so FUN. I was certainly nervous about being photographed so much, but after awhile, it felt like it was just Simon and I there, having fun, together. The photos are a true reflection of that. 2) We had to reschedule our original wedding due to the pandemic. Melissa was super understanding and made our new date work for us. Overall, Melissa is an artist. She is someone I would trust completely again and again to capture the most important moments in my life and the lives of those I love. Thank you!!
Hannah + S., a year ago
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Taber Lacie Photo

5.0

West Bend, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey there, I'm Taber! A passionate wedding photographer with a heart full of love and a spirit that embraces the joy in every moment. Through my lens, I strive to weave stories that are not just timeless, but also uniquely romantic, creative, and filled with genuine fun. My fun-loving spirit ensures that not only do I take stunning photos, but I also create an atmosphere where laughter and joy naturally unfold. I specialize in creating images that not only stand the test of time but also tell a story that is exclusively yours. From intimate glances to exuberant celebrations, I aim to freeze every moment in a frame of everlasting beauty.

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Taber made us super comfortable. As a gay couple we were nervous at first, but she made us right at home. She did our engagement pictures, wedding pictures, and we hope to use her for maternity once we have a little one. 10/10 recommend.
Feicia d., 2 years ago
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Caz Isaiah - Cinemotion

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

I'm Caz Isaiah, a New York City + Atlanta based wedding photographer, but you can find me in a different city and country every week of the year capturing unforgettable moments in time. I shoot in a cinematic and timeless style making sure to capture raw and candid moments that will make your day look feel a movie. I have over 200,000 followers on social media as well as 10 of millions of image/video views so you can be assured who you’re working with. Let’s create something captivating! Caz Cinemotion

Caz’s pictures are truly absolutely STUNNING he did for us! From start to finish he was incredibly kind and easy to work with. I felt absolutely no pressure and would recommend him to anyone as their wedding photographer. I love the cinematic and candid vibes of the photos. He was always quick to reply and take care of any questions I had. I can’t thank Caz enough for capturing once in a lifetime memories that I’ll always be able to look back on. If he’s available book him now! Thanks Caz!
Briana, 4 months ago
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The Narrative by Jarrod Rigby (Photo + Video)

5.0

Venice, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey future newlyweds! I'm Jarrod, a wedding photographer that specializes in story telling. Tired of all the bright, overposed, cookie cutter sh*t you keep seeing? Let's create wedding images with real emotion, story, and intention to them. I know being in front of the camera can be awkward. That's why I choose not to pose couples, but instead prompt you to do something like "take off your shoes and run across the field" or " get inside the car and kiss everywhere except the lips". These prompts will help you feel comfortable and also help create candid images. Check out my website for more info :)

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Jarrod and his wife, Taylor, are truly a dream to work with! My husband and I really wanted some simple engagement photos taken, but were reluctant because we’re not totally comfortable in front of the camera and didn’t want the poses/photos to look cheesy. Taylor gave us plenty of suggestions to pose us naturally and kept us laughing which put us at ease immediately. Jarrod was such a professional and really worked every angle and background to make it look like we spent an entire day shooting. The editing was super crisp and clean and the photos came back incredibly quickly. They far exceeded our expectations and we can’t thank them enough for giving us beautiful, lasting memories from such an important time in our lives. This couple is seriously amazing - genuine, fun, and experts at what they do!! Book them!
Kelsey B., 6 months ago
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Pictures by Nicole Seaman {"Pics by Nics"}

5.0

Allentown, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Galena, IL

I was introduced to the world of photography the same week I was introduced to the world! All thanks to my Dad, who was never without his camcorder or camera. Because of him, our memories growing up are preserved. Then I got my first camera + tons of film. I documented everything. When film turned into digital, that was a turning point in my life. Since then, my memories, large + small, have been organized on my computer, by year. So I can go back + revisit so many wonderful memories from my life...most which I wouldn't remember without pictures!

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My husband and I got married at the start of the pandemic. Who would’ve thought that not long after I met the man of my dreams the world would be turned on its head! But there we were, starting a new life together during an uncertain time. Our wedding plans went through many changes as you would imagine. But Nicole was understanding, and did her best to work with our requests. She seemed to be just as excited about our plans as we were. My husband and I both agreed that she was easy to reach, and she was always very pleasant whenever we did so. She actually showed up to my wedding before I did! I would positively recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for a special event. I’m very pleased with how the pictures came out. I would like to hire her again to do some family photos.
Annecatette K., a year ago
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Grace in Chaos Photography

5.0

Stronghurst, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Galena, IL

I've always been a creative at heart, my own mother is an artist so maybe it's genetic? However, photography was never on my radar. One fateful day, a friend reached out to me requesting engagement photos for her and her love. My iPhone and I were absolutely honored at the opportunity! After the debut of those beautiful, phone quality captures, the inquiries came rolling in! I was pleasantly surprised and within months decided it was only right to invest in proper gear. Officially established in 2021, I've been beyond blessed with the chance to meet so many wonderful people and capture their once in a lifetime moments! Anya Grace 🖤

We love working with Anya! She is amazing and fun and so creative!
Danielle, a year ago
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Velvet Love Studio

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Our photographers are artists with a passion for capturing the beauty and emotion of your wedding day. We use top-of-the-line equipment and lighting to ensure your photos are nothing short of spectacular. As a mobile studio, Velvet Love goes beyond traditional wedding photography. They are adventurers, storytellers, and artists, ready to embark on a journey with you to create a visual masterpiece that transcends borders. The studio's flexibility in travel arrangements, paired with their artistic expertise, means that your wedding memories will be a blend of breathtaking landscapes and intimate moments that showcase the depth of your love.

As a wedding planner, collaborating with Velvet Love Studio has been an absolute joy and a game-changer in delivering extraordinary experiences for my clients. Their professionalism, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence have elevated the weddings we've worked on together to new heights. Velvet Love Studio's team seamlessly integrates into the event, ensuring a harmonious and collaborative working relationship. Their adaptability and ability to capture the essence of each unique celebration make them an invaluable partner in creating seamless and visually stunning weddings. From the planning stages to the actual execution, Velvet Love Studio consistently exceeds expectations. Their understanding of the flow of events, coupled with their dedication to capturing every significant moment, ensures that the photographic narrative aligns seamlessly with the overall vision of the wedding. One of the standout qualities of Velvet Love Studio is their keen eye for detail. They not only capture the broader ambiance of the event but also focus on the intricate elements that make each wedding special. The result is a collection of images that tell a compelling and comprehensive story of the day. I am particularly impressed by their collaborative spirit. Velvet Love Studio works seamlessly with the entire wedding team, ensuring a cohesive approach to both planning and execution. Their ability to adapt to various styles and preferences while maintaining their distinctive artistic touch is truly commendable. In conclusion, Velvet Love Studio consistently delivers exceptional wedding photography experiences. I highly recommend them to any couple seeking not just photographers, but storytellers who will capture the essence of their special day with unparalleled creativity and professionalism. Collaborating with Velvet Love Studio is an investment in ensuring that every wedding is a beautifully documented masterpiece.
Plan Design Events, 4 months ago
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Hooke Photo

5.0

Lake Geneva, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Galena, IL

As a small boy, I would sit for hours watching my mother hand-color portraits for a local photographer, during the cold winter months, by a fire in our family room. From there I began taking my own pictures with my first box camera. Fast forward to a restless twenty-something working as a microbiologist, taking weddings and portraits on weekends. Eventually I graduated college with an M.A. in Photography and started out in Chicago, assisting numerous photographers, shooting everything from oranges to weddings. I have been fortunate to have worked all over the world. Photography is more than a job, it’s an avocation, a passion, it's what I do.

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On such an important day, Thom makes everything easy. No stress at all to work with. Very professional. The pictures were great. Thom shows true passion with the photos. Its more then just another day at the office. 11/10 would recommend to everyone.
Matthew K., a year ago
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Thomas Doggett Photography

5.0

Batavia, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Galena, IL

I have a lot to offer, and I do things differently than most other photographers. More than anything, I want to make sure I’m the perfect fit for your wedding. My style and approach is a generous mix of documentary and editorial-style portraiture. For the majority of the day, I stay very hands off, focusing 100% on the story. You won’t find me asking you or your friends to stage or recreate moments, but you will find me ready to capture those moments before they even happen. During portraits, it’s a little different. I give plenty of direction, working to bring creative ideas and poses to make images that are as unique as the people in them.

We have worked with Thomas multiple times now. He photographed our engagement, our wedding, and our maternity shoot and we couldn't be more happy with his work! The photos are gorgeous, high quality, and do such a phenomenal job of capturing these special moments in our lives. Picking the right photographer is a huge choice, and I cannot recommend Thomas enough!
Shannon & J., 2 months ago
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Ben And Katya Photography

5.0

Janesville, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Galena, IL

We are Ben and Katya, a husband and wife Wedding and Elopement duo based in Southern Wisconsin. We capture love stories, big and small, all over the midwest, and wherever our cameras take us. Our style is more candid/photo journalistic, so we strive to capture your natural emotions of the day. We want the laughter, the tears, the hugs, we want it all. And don’t worry if you consider your self awkward, we promise you aren’t, we’ve got you!

Ben and Katya are good, down-to-earth people. Their energy and how they capture moments on the fly is professional and relaxed. They let the day play out organically while taking charge at the appropriate times. Their work is natural yet unique. As a videographer working alongside them, they were flexible, humble, and simply easy to work with.
Trevor, 5 months ago
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B.Kaker Productions

5.0

Naperville, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

I'm Shekia Baker, the heart behind B.Kaker Productions. Photography and videography are not just my profession; they are my calling. Since the earliest days of my childhood, I've been inseparable from my camera, capturing the world with wonder and reverence and I am privileged to share this passion with you. With a professional journey that began in high school, capturing memories for the yearbook, my career has since flourished to include some remarkable milestones. I've had the honor of capturing moments for public figures, politicians and celebrities, working with renowned organizations like 360 Chicago and the Chicago Bulls.

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B.kaker productions has done an outstanding job with our photos. We are very pleased with the outcome, and service.
Tony, 9 months ago
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Captured By Morgan

5.0

Washington, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Galena, IL

NOW OFFERING 50% OFF REMAINING 2024 DATES! I'm Morgan and I've been a professional portrait photographer for 10 years and a wedding photographer for 6. I'm based in Illinois and travel all over the Midwest capturing people's love stories. I strongly believe that everyone deserves photographs that reflect their true personality and spirit, without any need for awkward posing. As your photographer, my priority is to create a comfortable and relaxed environment. I'll guide you through each step of the process so that you can simply be yourself and let your natural beauty shine.

She successfully captured every single moment of our special day. She works quick, which I loved, and kept our wedding party in line! Super energetic and fun the entire day. We loved how attentive she was throughout the entire process. Her confidence made me feel at ease!
Alex M., 7 months ago
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Angelica Radway Photography

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

Born and raised in Brooklyn.. one of the best cities in the world. From a young age, I was into Art starting with drawings in my notebook which I eventually end up going to school for Art. When Im not capturing weddings, I like to binge watch Netflix, play video games, go to conventions.. and I love Harry Potter. I've been photographing weddings since 2011 and looking forward to many more decades to come. As a wedding photographer, I believe in the beauty of intimate celebrations and am excited to capture the essence of your love story through my lens.

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Angelica was wonderful abd knows exactly what she is doing. All the photos were taken precisely and all the photos are beautiful!!! I highly recommend Angelica Radway Photography! A
Robert & T., a year ago
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Moments by Frank

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Galena, IL

Moments by Frank is a wedding photography experience based in Chicago, IL. Frank believes in capturing the essence of your joyous occasion in a relaxed and authentic setting. He focuses on guiding the happy couple through a mindfulness approach – soaking up every second of the memorable day. His gentle and professional tone allows the couple to feel comfortable, so even the most camera-shy will be able to embrace a day of flawless moments. Schedule a quick video call to find out how Frank can capture a day full of intimacy, authenticity, and love.

Frank was absolutely AMAZING! Him and his team literally captured the perfect moments in every photo and in our wedding video. We told them what we hoped for and they delivered! Super sweet, so patient and the communication was awesome!
A and M., 5 months ago
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KMauck Photography LLC

5.0

Milwaukee, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi, I’m Kelsey! I am a wedding photographer! I am obsessed with dogs. I will never not acknowledge a dog near me by saying “puppers”. It is what it is. I would 100% rather be on the beach somewhere with palm trees. I am constantly daydreaming about being in the tropics. I love the color black. If we work together, there is a high chance that will be my outfit color of choice.

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Not only was Kelsey was very easy to work with but her work naturally speaks for itself. Her questioner was simple to fill out and she made sure to hit every nail on the head for what pictures were a must and all the super fine details! We are very pleased with our engagement pictures, wedding pictures x2 (secret covid wedding, and a big one later,) and our Christmas pictures! Also she got all of the pictures back to us is a timely manner and love the simplicity of being able to share with loved ones from her website! I absolutely love seeing all of her sneak peeks of other couples aswell. I can't wait to have her do some more photography for us in the future!
Nicole, 2 years ago
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Kyle Szeto Photography

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi I'm Kyle, a Chicago based wedding photographer. I am a romantic at heart and a sucker for a love stories. I strive to get to understand my couples and create images that represent them as authentically as possible.

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1. Kyle is a true professional - A lot of photographers are great at taking photos but bad a business (Project management, sending you reminders, dealing with difficult family members, coordinating with other vendors, etc.). Kyle has a background in business and I can tell. Feels like I would have him on a consulting project. He works on timelines with you. He gives you firm deadlines, good client management skills. 2. Kyle is good at taking photos - Yup, simple but he takes great photos. I won't get into the weeds but he definitely has some dark and moody ones but some with lighter tones. He does your traditional family portraits, fun photos on the dance floor, but he'll mix in some photojournalistic ones and ones you would expect in a magazine. He was quick to edit and send us photos after the wedding. We didn't have to wait too long. 3. Kyle is fun to work with, he's reliable. He made my wife feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process. That's huge. It's your wedding day and you want to trust someone. Someone like Kyle. 4. He serves as more than a partner throughout the day and months leading up to the wedding than just a photographer. There is a reason he charges a bit more than some other photographers 5. Personality-wise he was a great medium and I liked it. He's not too bold that he takes over the wedding and distracts from your big day, but he's bold enough to tell people what to do and get the right shots he needs. 6. I would recommend him!
David, 6 months ago
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Natural Images Photo Video

5.0

Foley, AL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

In business since 1992, Natural Images Photo Video provides a very unique photography and videography package specifically tailored to wedding couples. Our most popular package is our 'combo' All-Inclusive Photography and Videography Package.

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Billy and Cheryl were so great! Lovely couple to work with! Would definitely recommend working with them if you get the chance!
Madison T., 6 days ago
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Riddle Road Photography

5.0

Geneva, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

With 12 years of experience, Julie Riddle masterfully blends the timeless art of classic 35mm film with the precision of digital photography. Specializing in photojournalistic photography, she captures candid, emotional moments that tell a compelling wedding day story. Her expertise ensures a perfect balance between the nostalgic charm of film and the modern clarity of digital images. Julie’s work is characterized by natural, spontaneous shots that beautifully document the genuine essence of each couple's special day.

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Please hire Julie for your next capturing of memories!! wonderful to work with and has EXCEPTIONAL talent
9lemons LCC, 7 months ago
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Debra Aslanidis Photography

5.0

Jefferson City, MO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

We're a husband and wife wedding photography duo! We love meeting new couples and providing a service that will have you looking back at your images years from now and still have you feeling those emotions you felt on your wedding day.

Debra was an excellent photographer. My husband and I only had a few key shots in mind for our reception. Debra had some great ideas and suggestions. The photos turned out great! A pleasure to work with!
Nicole F., 24 days ago
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Gubert Photos

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey there! Why choose Gubert Photos? My photography isn't just about snapping pictures; it's about making every shoot comfortable and enjoyable, bringing out the most authentic and beautiful sides of my clients. As a wedding photographer for a few years now, I bring the assurance that comes from years of experience, ensuring that your moments are captured with expertise and attention to detail. I understand that every story is unique, and your photos should reflect that. Whether it's an intimate courthouse elopement or a destination, I'm here to make your vision come to life.

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The easiest and most special part of my wedding!! I got married last August 2022 and planned it all by myself while being a medical student. Gubert Photos made the photography aspect of our wedding so easy and incredible - not to mention the actual photos, which were everything we wanted and more! Having this day captured was one of my biggest priorities and Gubert Photos did not fail me once. I was able to fill a whole scrapbook with all of our favorite moments from our wedding and thanks to the quality of the photos, we look at it all the time. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to capture any special party or event and I anticipate working with them again in the future!! Thanks again for being great!!
Tori J., a year ago
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Angelina Carrasquillo Captured

5.0

Channahon, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hey there! My name is Angelina and I started practicing photography in August 2020, but I've had an interest in it since I was 13 years old (I really wanted to shoot for National Geographic). Now I've expanded into portraits, engagement sessions, and I've done small weddings. I'm a Chicago native but I've also lived in Iowa, Arizona, Nebraska, & Texas. What can I say, I enjoyed a somewhat nomadic lifestyle. I have recently moved back to Illinois in the town of Channahon. My style of photography is more documentary-esque. Either way, I enjoy conceptualizing with clients to find what works for you!

Angelina was a God send. She made my day feel so special she was so professional and friendly! She made sure to capture a lot of candid moments for us and the poses she suggested didn’t feel awkward or forced. The angles, the editing and the sheer amount of photos shows how much she made my day a priority. Thank you again!
Britany C., 4 months ago
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Nikki Kate Photography

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Galena, IL

My job is to capture the true heart of your best day. I am passionate about people and have the greatest joy in telling their stories through photographs. Let me let you in on a "not so secret" secret, your wedding day will FLY BY. I will be there documenting it all so you can keep those precious memories forever and relive your wedding day for years and years to come. I believe you deserve the world on your wedding day, I want you to be fully present and soak up all the feelings of the day! I will be there on your wedding day to help solve any obstacles, be your biggest cheerleader, and provide you with all the kleenex you may need.

I have said it before and I will say it time and time and time again - Nikki is one of the most talented, genuine, and kindest souls you will EVER meet! She photographed our wedding on October 4th, and I continue to receive the sweetest comments from my bridal party, family members, and wedding guests regarding how accommodating, polite, and sweet Nikki is! Although we have only received a "sneak peak" of our photos thus far, I have received ENDLESS compliments regarding the quality of these photos. Her photos are warm, timeless, intimate, and just full to the brim with love. We had a tight timeline on the day of our wedding leaving limited time for photos, and Nikki was AMAZING at taking charge of the situation and helping to keep everyone on track to ensure we would get the photos we desired. She is organized, timely, and poised and professional in all her interactions with both us and other vendors the day of. I would pick Nikki time and time again for any and all life events because I just know that not only will she take the photos, but they will be photos that we will treasure and share for a LIFETIME. Thank you, Nikki, not only for all that you do, but also just for being you! We are so lucky to know you!
Hilary and E., 3 years ago
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two-2-tango

5.0

Elgin, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,350
  • Serves Galena, IL

Having worked with over 400 couples while sharing their unique and special day, I’ve stepped up to the challenge of capturing a couple’s personal style and touch. This is what keeps me so inspired year after year. Weddings and Engagements combine everything I enjoy about being a photographer with a photo-journalist’s background; there’s the history of the moment, the bride and groom are the “celebrities” of the day with the bridal party their “entourage”, the D.J. creates the concert, and the guests are the crowd!

We booked with Louis to photograph our wedding before we even got engaged. It was the first thing we did because we loved his style and the packages/price. Let me tell you we were blown away with this talent and friendliness. At both our engagement session and our wedding we had a lot of fun taking pictures because Louis made it fun. What could be hours of silence besides some photo cues, turned into good conversations and even better pictures. His partner Gabby was phenomenal as well, they made a great team. They work very fast as our wedding was 12/16 and we already have our sneak peeks and our photos will be done in a few weeks! They sneak peeks are absolutely stunning I cannot wait to see the rest. If you’re considering booking with two 2 tango, DO IT! They captured our wedding perfectly. It looks like a movie. Couldn't be happier with our choice of photographer.
Gabrielle S., 5 months ago
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Ozan Ulucan Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

I am a professional wedding photographer, dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of your special day. I offer a variety of packages to fit any budget, and work closely with couples to understand their unique vision. I use a blend of film and digital photography for a timeless and romantic look. I understand that every wedding is unique and that each couple has their own personal style. That's why I take the time to get to know you and your partner. I am passionate about my work and committed to providing the highest level of service. Contact me for a consultation and let's create beautiful memories together.

Ozan was a great photographer. He handled us with care and took his time giving us directions. He captured beautiful photos of us !!
Faz & O., 2 years ago
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Wild Heart Weddings

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Galena, IL

I Am An Elopement And Intimate Wedding Photographer. I have a passion for capturing the raw emotion and beauty of my couple’s special day. My approach is all about telling your unique love story through timeless, candid images. As an Elopement and Intimate Wedding photographer, I believe that the photos of your big day should reflect your personalities and the love you share. I’m lucky enough to live in two of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world – Chicago and Toronto. But my love for photography has taken me around the globe, and I’m always excited to explore new destinations and meet new couples.

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Saumya captured our family and precious memories beautifully. All the photos were so good we found it tough to choose which one to print and put up on our wall.
Arushi and A., 10 months ago
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Nichole Babiez Photography

5.0

Mundelein, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

I am a midwesterner, born and raised in the burbs north of Chicago who strives to capture moments that are gone in a second, impossible to reproduce, but with the help of an artist touch, can last a lifetime. I'm here to connect with you, listen to you, create with you, and provide a stress-free, comfortable atmosphere from start to finish. 3 things about myself, I have 3 dogs (yes, its crazy LOL), I am in loveee with Target, and coffee and mango froyo are my love languages.

Brides! Look no further.. you have found the most amazing, perfect wedding photographer!! Nichole and her team is exactly who you want in your corner on your big day! We used Nichole for our engagement session and on our wedding day, and I am so grateful for the way she is able to capture our big moments in the most beautiful pictures. She is such a wonderful and kind soul, and she puts 100% of herself in each session. I felt like it was my best friend capturing us, and her ability to make you feel comfortable on camera is amazing. YOU NEED NICHOLE FOR YOUR BIG DAY!!!
Kelly M., 7 months ago
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Justine Bursoni Photography

5.0

Champaign, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Since 2008, I’ve found myself as a professional photographer who strives to capture life, in all of its twists + turns, candidly. In addition to taking pictures, I am: the owner of The Made Fest, a handmade + vintage festival; in love with my husband; a co-founder of Smile Politely, a Champaign-Urbana local culture magazine and The Pygmalion Festival; a master gardener; an epicurean; and a mother. I am a feminist and a LGBTIAQ ally.

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TLDR: Justine is the best and her photos not only turned out as beautiful pieces of art, but also perfectly captured our personalities and the love and spirit of the day. Full version: Your wedding day really does fly by in a flash, but if you're lucky you have a photographer like Justine to help you remember it. Justine is a supremely talented photographer with an artist's eye and an appreciation for candid moments. Throughout the process, she showed a genuine desire to know who we were as people, and what we wanted from our photos. She is kind and reliable, puts everyone she meets at ease, and is a joy to work with. Our photos turned out ridiculously beautiful, and we'll look back happily at them for years.
Tatiana + M., 4 years ago
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Wedding Love Film

5.0

Neenah, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Galena, IL

Welcome to Wedding Love Film, where we believe that every love story deserves to be celebrated and cherished. We understand that your wedding day is one of the most significant moments in your lives, and we are honored to be considered to capture the memories that will last a lifetime. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but we're here to make the process as seamless as possible for you. Whether you have specific ideas in mind or need guidance in bringing your vision to life, we are here to listen, to collaborate, and to ensure that your wedding day is everything you've dreamed of and more.

Super prepared with the right lens! And weather mishaps! Understood what he was talking about! Understood the cameras and the right angles to shoot at to get the best angles of what was taking place! His personality was easy to be combined with anyone he works with- easy going& fun!! Super helpful in any other part of the wedding if he is readybto go and other venders are not!!
Kathy Jean, 8 days ago
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Awestrucken Photography

5.0

Villa Park, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,199
  • Serves Galena, 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 great from start to finish and was extremely receptive to what we were looking for in terms of a vendor we can jam with and will also be able to work well with our other vendors - it was very important ALL our vendors were people we could consider people we'd call our friends and Ken is just that! Fun, charming, charismatic and creative - you need that in a photographer! We will continue recommending him to our friends and family for years to come 3
The Rydells 1., a year ago
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PeaceMade Photography

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

If sarcasm and gifs are your languages of choice you know where to find me. I believe the less we take ourselves too seriously the more bearable life will be. I'm always down for anything in the dessert category and if you ever need a challenger in board games or someone to talk about tv or movies, say no more. It's this light-heartedness that I try to bring into each session with our couples. My promise as a photographer is to capture every couple with intention and care.

Peacemade shot our engagement shoot and our wedding in 2023. We could not have had a better experience with Gail and her team! Looking at their work piqued our interest and our first meeting with Gail locked in our decision. She answered all of our questions, was super responsive with our emails, and made sure we were all on the same page for the actual day of. Her and her team made taking photos and video feel organic and not staged. They were a blast to work with and we’ve recommended them to all of our friends and family. Would definitely book them again for any future shoots or events!
Jessica M., 3 months ago
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Henington Studios

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

We're Jay and Larissa, partners, parents, and documentary wedding photographers based in Chicago and capturing weddings around the world. We've photographed love stories from Mexico to the Rocky Mountains and beyond. We've also been ranked among the world's best wedding photographers, but what matters most to us is what our couples think. Our goal is to blow your mind with photos that make your mother-in-law cry and your best friends say "holy shit!" If you want wedding photos that aren't just wedding photos, you're in the right place.

Holy sh**. Excuse my language, but It is needed to make sure that those of you reading this understand how sincerly amazing Jay and Larissa are. We have used them to photograph us personally as a couple and have used them for a wedding of family friends; and newborn pictures of my Niece, Harper. Each and every experience and photo shoot and email and text and phone call with them has been perfectly professional, fun, and reasonable. The prices are great, the people are great- and the photos are freakin perfect. Unique and fun and different- but also traditional for those seeking that. Jay and Larrisa are an amazing couple and they take seriously great photos. We will be using them for the next niece who is soon to arrive, and for engagement and wedding photos in the upcoming years. PLEASE give them a call today- they are the best!!!!!
Ali & H., 3 years ago
Derrick Parsons Weddings

5.0

Milwaukee, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Galena, IL

I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from world class photo journalists. Because of this I have a documentary-first type style, I am always searching for candid moments. The small moments in between the big events of the day.

Great to work with, professional, and wonderful quality photos!
Wildlife Prairie Park, 2 years ago
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Made to be Mine

5.0

Yates City, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

We are Kristi & Nathan, we’re married, we love love, and we’re here to tell stories authentically. Based in the Midwest, we never charge for travel because we believe you should be able to hire the photographers you love without worrying about extra fees. We love to create space for you to be yourselves, honest and unhinged, not posed, not fake. We want to capture you as you are in this moment in your lives, because love is magical. With freedom to be yourselves, emotion and beauty come through.

Our journey to finding our wedding photographer did not start well. Our wedding was in Montana and we reached out to a local photographer who seemed great at first. Then as soon as she found out it was a gay wedding, she backed out. Needless to say we were devastated that the very first person we reached out to was cruel enough to stoop that low. However, we will forever be grateful she did, because that brought us to Kristin and Nathan! We stumbled across Made to be Mine by pure luck while scrolling through Instagram one day. Right from the start they blew us away with their dreamy, jaw-dropping, moody AF photography style. Mix that with their kindness & compassion and we knew we found the perfect fit for us! We ended up needing to reschedule our wedding due to Covid and they made that stressful situation so much better by being super supportive and understanding. Moving our wedding date actually ended up working out in our favor because it gave us time to meet them for an engagement shoot! We already knew Kristi and Nathan were talented, but we left the engagement shoot in aww. My wife and I are usually so awkward in photos, but Kristi and Nathan made us look like naturals! They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. It honestly felt like we were just hangin with friends who just happen to be taking stunning photos of us at the same time. Flash to the wedding and let me tell you, they did not disappoint!! Everything from us, family, friends and the beautiful venue was captured absolutely perfectly. (Pro tip, have them do the drone video for you. You’ll thank me later.) When we were sent our official wedding photos, it wasn’t just an online link. Oh no, Made to be Mine of course goes the extra mile and sent us a literal wedding photo experience! We received actual prints of a few of their favs, zip drives of the beautifully edited video, the photos as well as extra little video clips from the day. All in a cute custom box with other fun little goodies in it. We seriously can’t recommend these guys enough. We truly feel like we’ve gained life long friends throughout this process and we’re beyond grateful for the amazing photos we get to look at on our wall everyday.
Ashley + M., 2 years ago
Rachael Schirano Photography

5.0

Bloomington, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

Wedding Photographer based in Chicago + Central Illinois. Available to capture connections across the globe. Transforming your expressions of love into photographic poetry that stands the test of time. Whether it’s a sun-drenched kiss, a quiet hair-tuck, or your hands finding each other beneath a table. Warm, safe, and beautifully imperfect. Somewhere you can experience the magic of being yourself with each other. The place your heart always knows to come back to, even when you feel lost and life gives you a hard squeeze. Because that’s what I’m really here to capture: Posterity.

Rachael was the BEST! I can’t explain how comfortable she made me, my husband, and wedding party!! She was SO incredibly easy to work with!
Breana M., 6 months ago
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R&R Productions
Wesley Chapel, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,599
  • Serves Galena, IL

We are a photo and cinema team. Our niche is weddings, fashion and quinceaneras. We love what we do and our foundation is Jesus. Without Him we would not be here. We are a destination team as well. We travelnthe U.S. and abroad.

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Victoria Mcdonald Photography
Crystal Lake, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi! I’m Victoria, a Wedding photographer based in Chicago's Northwest Burbs. I have developed a photography style that mixes Documentary and Editorial that helps me share all the JOY that comes with a wedding day. It focuses not just on connection between you and your partner, but the connection you have with those you love enough to be apart of your day.

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Sullivan & Sullivan Studios
Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

NOT ACCEPTING WEDDINGS AFTER 2022! We're so grateful for the hundreds of you who have trusted us with your weddings and other big projects. Thank you for the best years everrrrr, we're on to new things!

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Natural Intuition Photography
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

We are Justin and Christine, and we like photographing weddings, traveling anywhere and pizza. And sometimes at weddings, we dance. Together we’ve been photographing weddings for nearly a decade, and we specialize in making rad photos. We use a super-secret combination of humor, harnessing amazing light, and two people in love. All you have to do is provide the people!

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Beauty by You Photography
Morton, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Beauty by You Photography specializes in making your big day a success! We have been doing weddings for 8 years and absolutely love everything weddings! We have a Bridal Guide that was 2 years in the making. It helps answer all your questions and gives you great tips to make your wedding day run as smoothly as possible. We offer simple packages with pricing from $2500-3500. We offer engagement sessions, online galleries, a print release, albums, and more!

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Ellie Ann Photography
Lexington, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

I am a wild-haired, green-eyed photographer, graphic designer, and artist who loves to travel and capture the world in its natural beauty. I have a great passion for people and capturing moments of life so that they will never be forgotten.

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Hannah Pietrick Photography
Mazomanie, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hello, I'm Hannah (she/her) and I believe your decision to be bravehearted by opening yourself up to another deserves to be documented with empathy, artistry, and authenticity. I specialize in photographing intimate, non-traditional weddings and elopements. You won’t see much stiff or contrived posing in my photos. What you will see is photos that are filled with feeling, energy, connection, and personal details. With my photojournalistic style, I preserve those special moments from start to finish as they unfold so that even years later, you’ll still feel like you’re right there in that moment.

Em Grant Photography
McHenry, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,975
  • Serves Galena, IL

I thought I'd get us started by sharing a bit about me. I'm a photographer obsessed with warm, earthy, and film-like tones located between Chicago, Milwaukee, and Rockford. I specialize in capturing both the little and big moments on your wedding day as well as blending my artistic style with the traditional portraits (aka the pics Grandma will order).

Kailee Rei Photography
Round Lake Beach, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Galena, IL

Warm, and emotive portraits showcasing authenticity is my first priority. I'm here not only to capture your precious moments but to be right by your side through such large life events. I'm based in Lake County, Illinois, and yes I love to travel! If you want me to photograph your story, it will require a travel fee, depending on where it takes place. But no worries, I always try to find the cheapest way to come.

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Imagesxpert Media
Lake Forest, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Galena, IL

Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything. In our photographs, we wish to capture gestures, unspoken words, to the most important moments in people`s lives. Imagesxpert creates stunning portraits and spontaneously taken stand-alone works of art that celebrate all the fun, love, and laughter of your wedding day. we love to document life in an artful way.

Missy Donovan Photography
Geneva, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Galena, 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.

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Brigette Burgman Photography
Saint Charles, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hello! My name is Brigette and I am based out of the Chicago land area, but make it my mission to travel for photography as much as possible! I love the color purple, crazy hats, funk music, & all things outdoors! Traveling is my number one passion! I LOVE connecting with couples and getting to tell their love story authentically. I like to connect my subjects with nature and use natural lighting to create breathtaking images that emphasize my love for the natural beauty we find outside every day!

Good Photography
Olympia, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Galena, IL

I'm Taylor, your favorite irreverent wedding and elopement photographer, dog mom, and the most fun you've had during a photoshoot since, like, ever. I am also an aunt to the three little munchkins in that photo (plus a few others not pictured). I swear, I love to joke around, and chances are I will roast you at some point (it means I like you).

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Burning Tree Photography
Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Capturing special memories in a beautiful, unique way for our clients has always been our top priority. We are storytellers. Every client has their own individual story that should shine bright in every image. This is what touches your heart when you look at your favorite picture of someone. Being able to anticipate moments is our specialty, like the groom who sheds that one tear as his eyes gaze upon his bride to be as she walks down the aisle or the bridesmaid who perfectly executes a high-flying jump in the air to catch the bouquet toss ... and we capture them all.

Boxcar Photography
Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL

Benjamin and Kelsey met at a coffee house when Kelsey was a cute girl with a camera in hand. Needless to say, they discovered that they had a mutual passion for more than just photography. We are chasers of our next adventure. Whether that be on a windy mountaintop, or in a deep valley for intimate quite moments. We are obsessed with capturing images of our couples that truly resonate with them.

McKaila Singer Photography
Geneva, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Galena, IL

Hi, I’m McKaila!! There is nothing i love more than capturing moments and emotions of one of the most special days of your life! You can be 100% confident that working with me means you’ll not only have beautiful and meaningful photos that help you relive your big day but you’ll also be gaining a hype girl who tells you how amazing you look, help you with your dress, hold your flowers and dance the night away with you! I’m passionate about capturing your moments and relationship for exactly what it was, not some cheesy stiff pose. So, if that sounds like something you value…. Let’s do this thing!

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Arie T. Photography, LLC

4.9

Lithonia, GA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,895
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Welcome to Arie T. Photography, a black queer woman-owned and operated traveling portrait and wedding photography service based out of the Georgia and Michigan! I've had the honor of capturing all walks of life across the USA with hopes of taking it worldwide. I'm known for my use of natural light, and "unposed” stress-free approach when it comes to my clients. If you feel like you’re awkward in front of the camera, I’ll take that as a challenge to prove you wrong because I can be awkward too.

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Arie was an incredible presence at our wedding, which was somewhat nontraditional and much more like a party than a wedding. She took our requests and still managed to get elegant pics from our general nonsense. We didn't really have a great vision for what we wanted but thank the heavens Arie knew what to do anyway. The pics are incredible and we've been sharing them so much! She is also fun to have around and didn't add any stress to the day which we LOVED. Can't recommend her enough!
Adan & L., a year ago
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Beck Photo Co.

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm Kristen and I'm so excited you are here! I've been a wedding photographer for 17 years with hundreds of weddings under my belt. Diversity and inclusivity are very important to me both personally and professionally, so no matter who you are I want to document your love story.

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Kristen instantly made us feel comfortable. Instead of "just" a photographer it felt like we were hanging with our extremely talented friend. The photos turned out beautifully and this speaks to her talent behind the camera as well as her personality. She's got the artistic skills plus the energy you want at your wedding!
Alex D., a year ago
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Ali Cushing Photography

5.0

Sleepy Hollow, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

My name is Ali Cushing, a Sleepy Hollow and NYC-based photographer working across the country and world wide providing documentation and memorializing of your most precious moments for weddings, elopements, engagements, and couples photographer, near and far. My goal first and foremost is articulating your personalities, romance, and every aspect of your event into a visual story you'll treasure long after the reception. I approach each opportunity with personalized care. Whatever your plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

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Ali was such a pleasure to work with and she captured both our wedding day and engagement photos perfectly! Besides for being incredibly smart and easy to work with she is also incredibly talented. Just the sneak peak of wedding photos we’ve gotten back are beautiful and perfectly capture the energy of our wedding day. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Emily H., 10 days ago
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Leah Flores Photography

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I am a photographer and artist from the Pacific Northwest with Costa Rican and Scottish roots. My favorite things are dinosaurs, exploring new cities, board games, soccer, National Parks, and whiskey. I have been fortunate to photograph 200+ weddings in my PNW home, to ruins in Scotland, cityscapes in Vietnam, to the beaches of Maui, and beyond! I live in Portland, Oregon with my partner, two dogs, and four cats | 🏳️‍🌈🦖⛰️✈️📸⚽🫶🏼🌈🌲🦕🏝 Fun Fact: I was born on Leap Year Day so I turn 9 this year 🥳!

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You can’t go wrong with Leah. She’s very hands on and super fun to shoot with. Every single photo is exactly what we wanted. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Cameron and B., 4 years ago
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Mind Of Mo Photography

5.0

Belle Plaine, MN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Mind of Mo Photography offers classical, elegant, personalized Engagement and Wedding Photography. With multiple photographers on staff, we have the experience and availability to make your wedding day unforgettable. Our family run business aims to treat your wedding with as much love, devotion, and care as you do. Our style continues to be relaxed, laid-back, and candid - our edits are natural and we believe couples take the best photos when they are relaxed and having fun! ​We offer affordable options, & payment plans with flexible deposits are always available. We bring a good energy and calming presence to the weddings we photograph.

Maurissa and her team are great to work with! They really care about their clients and provide them with an amazing experience from inquiry to delivery of their wedding photos. We highly recommend them.
Amy Hamilton, 5 months ago
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1828 Collective

5.0

Charlotte, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm McKenna! The person behind the camera and a hopeless romantic. I describe my photography style as candid, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to make a human connection with all my clients and deliver images that you'll love forever. I started 1828 Collective in 2016 after I realized that capturing relationships and telling love stories was my passion. Four years later I'm so in love with my job that I often forget I'm working. I find joy in capturing love, hearing about how you met, and everything in between.

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We were disappointed by many of our vendors on our wedding day (a story for another time), but McKenna was an absolute bright spot! She was wonderful to work with - she remembered the priorities we discussed before our wedding day, and was great at rolling with all of the unexpected parts of our day. The images she produced are absolutely stunning! We're so happy we decided to work with her. Overall, her aesthetic is beautiful, and she is kind and thoughtful to work with. Highly recommended!
Katherine, 2 years ago
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Jessica Yahn Photography

5.0

Springfield, MO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and I am so happy that you are considering including us to be a part of it. I commit to a limited number of Weddings per year to ensure that your day remains a priority. Photography is all about connection and your photographer will be one of the biggest and longest-lasting connections you’ll share with any of your wedding vendors. I strive to create beautiful portraits, but also a lasting relationship with my couples. When you book with us, you are not just a client, you become part of the JYP family! I am honored to have the opportunity to laugh…to cry…to share your love story.

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The first part of wedding planning for us was finding the photographer because it was the most important to me (other than the man I was marrying). I was prepared to search high and low to find the perfect photographer, but Jessica found us! After attending a wedding expo she reached out and offered her services. We met for coffee and discussed our hopes and dreams for our upcoming wedding. There was an instant connection! I told Jessica wedding photos were at the top of my priority list, because they’re what lasts forever. I can look back on those photos and remember the excitement, happiness, and pure joy of marrying the man of my dreams. I told her I was looking for someone to capture the little moments along with the big. Jessica promised us everything we asked for and, man oh man, she delivered!!! I cannot speak highly enough of her. Every part of the process was made simple because of her organization and talent. Every communication we had was prompt, thoughtful, and respectful. She listened to our wishes, offered her expertise, and created unbelievable results!! Jessica and her assistant (Crystal) were fun to be around and made our sessions with them fly by. They made sure every detail was picture-perfect… even during our freezing cold outdoor engagement session. If anyone asks me for a photographer, Jessica is the name I give, every single time. She signed on to do our wedding, but we are now her clients for life because no one will compare to the incredible job she does. Let me squash any doubts you have and help you with the best decision you’ll make when it comes to finding a photographer… just hire Jessica Yahn!! We are forever grateful to have crossed paths with her!!
Montana D., 7 months ago
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Enchanted Illusions Photo + Film

5.0

Fortville, IN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Hello! I'm Amelia with Enchanted Illusions Photo+Film! Thank you for coming to my Zola page and checking out some of our work! We are team dedicated to telling your fairytale story from the engagement all the way up to the "I Do's" we want to be able to document every moment throughout. We dedicate ourselves on our attention to detail, organization and our fun-loving attitudes! By the end of the wedding day we won't just be your creative team, but your best friends! I can't wait to chat!

I absolutely LOVE working with Amelia! She is an amazing person! Very professional, fun and also makes sure to communicate with me so we're on the same page at all times. I highly recommend working with her! She knows how to make work fun while still getting the job done!
Gail, 3 months ago
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Love by Justina

5.0

Framingham, MA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

LOCATIONS - Offering Special Rates + Airfare Fee Waived) - CA, HI, IL, PA, GA, VA, MD, FL, NV | Hey! Justina here. You'll probably find me at your local thrift shop with my iced coffee in the dead of winter listening to gospel or rnb music in my ear while shopping for records and broken cameras. When i find spare time i play apex legends or attend creative events. my guilty pleasure is reality tv and crime documentaries.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have worked with Justina for many shoots, she puts her whole heart and soul in ensuring the best quality for her photos, and most importantly the best experience for who she is photographing. She is a true artist who stands by her organic and unique style. If you are planning to book her to photograph your wedding, she will set up meetings with you and go over every detail to make sure she captures your special day without missing a beat! 5/5 across all boards
Anthony, 23 days ago
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Milieu

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

The word ‘milieu’ defines how we want to capture your wedding: as whole of scenery. Any experience is the result of a series of moments and feeling of our interaction with others. Images can recreate those intangible elements more fully in our mind, allowing us to relive our emotional experience long after the day has ended.

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Very puntual. Provided more then asked. Also very professional. Definitely recommend
Julia P., a year ago
Paint My Mind Photography

5.0

Kalamazoo, MI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I’m Brittany, a laid-back, candid and colorful photographer in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I love working with ALL couples, but especially have a soft spot for non-traditional weddings. My gays, weirdos, ADHDers, D&D players- I'm your girl. Let's connect over our shared passions or fandoms- I'm a lover of all things spooky, Halloween, books, cats, oat milk lattes, Star Wars, and continuing education courses.

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My (now husband!) and I are from Chicago and first met Brittany in 2021 at our best friend’s wedding in Michigan, and we loved her work so much, we knew right away we wanted to work with her whenever our big day happened! Fast forward two years, and Brittany her assistant Alexa traveled to Chicago for us and captured every single special moment! She was so empathetic and knew when to give us moments in private, but also got creative and made us look stunning in not-so-glamourois Chicago alleyways. Thank you for giving us a lifetime of memories, Brittany!
Kaylee B., 9 months ago
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Kaitlyn Johnston Photography

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I was that kid enchanted by Disney Princess movies and the idea of "true love". My true love revealed itself through photography. At 8, I grabbed my dad's camera and was hooked, thrilled to show people my world. I started with zoo animals, friends, and siblings, eager to freeze moments in time. As I grew, I learned from local photographers and knew by 17 that photography was my calling. Since then, I’ve captured love in all its forms: couples, new parents, best friends, and the joy of seeing your favorite band live. The world is full of magical firsts, and I'm honored to capture these moments forever.

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, creative, so kind. We love our pictures . Thank you
Unique, a year ago
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MMH Media

5.0

Fishers, IN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Hi there! I'm Madeline, a born + bred Hoosier who has travelled the world but chose to settle down in Indiana’s cozy corner of the Midwest. With 3 kitties, a baby on the way and an amazing husband, life stays interesting for sure! Having captured nearly 100 weddings, it's pretty obvious that I love love. I cherish each + every detail of your love story. I am dedicated to creating images you can look back on (whether it’s after 5 years or 50) to relive in beautiful, cozy nostalgia. Reach out so we can chat your wedding day details, timeline and all the things to capture your day perfectly! -Madeline

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Madeline is wonderful to work with and does fantastic work! She is very responsive and answered all of the questions we had. I think I’m awkward in front of cameras and she made taking photos fun and enjoyable. She is also EXTREMELY helpful in creating a timeline for the day of your wedding. I know who I’m going to for any photos we need in the future- Madeline.
Megan T., 2 years ago
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Fika Foto - Wedding & Couple Photography

5.0

Seattle, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Hello, I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Will & capturing the humanity of moments is what fuels me. The hugs you can feel, the soft touches, the tears falling, the never ending smiles, the moments between mom & dad - those are the ones I want to capture! More of what it FEELS like not just what it looks like. Telling stories has always been my favorite, but words tend to get lost or forgotten so I tell them the best way I know how - through photographs!

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My husband and I got married at the beginning of December, right in the middle of Pandemic crises and another round of shutdowns. Will was extremely flexible with our schedule & helped me with planning throughout the whole process! I may have changed my plan 10 times and each time he agreed without any issues. Will took the most beautiful pictures of us and most importantly he had the best attitude! We are looking forward to working with him in the near future!
Courtney & J., 3 years ago
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With Whimsy and Wilder

5.0

Franklin, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Follower of Jesus. Born To Travel and Adventure. Guitar Player. Professional Hummer. Boy Mom. Best Friend. Daughter. Wife. Animal Lover. Black and White Photo Obsessed. Gum Chewer. Plant Grower. Target Addict. Best Friend. I Think My Jokes Are Funny. Lover of Pretty Things and Scrunchy Nose Smiles. Tea Drinker. Baby Lover.

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Elizabeth was incredible to work with - she was with us from our engagement photo shoot and saw us through our wedding day, providing us with beautiful pictures of our happiest days. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to help document their important moments!
Lauren G., 5 months ago
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The Archers

5.0

Louisville, NE
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

We're Jack and Chelsea Archer, Omaha wedding photographers (who also happen to be married). We believe wedding photos should be equal-parts flattering, classic, and authentic. Before we pick up our cameras, we get to know each of our couples so we know who YOU are and what YOU want! Then we give you a wedding planning guide so you have allllllll the info you need about engagement sessions and wedding days. We want you to know all the secrets, maximize your time and opportunities, and get exactly what you want! We're honored to be voted Best of Omaha for 4 years running!

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Chelsea and Jack are absolute rockstars. Their talent, kindness and expertise are unmatched. As two people who aren’t comfortable in front of the camera, they made us feel at ease, and our pictures looked so natural. They helped our wedding day schedule run smoothly, and we’re extremely grateful. Did I mention our photos are BEAUTIFUL?!
Chelsea C., 2 years ago
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Forbis Fotography

5.0

Mexico, MO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Hello, friends! I'm a 27-year-old wife, momma, & self proclaimed adventurer. I live with my husband, Ryan, in Central Missouri, but spend a lot of time on the road traveling! From Alaska to Italy to New Zealand, I'm a fan of world travels...and I'm more than willing to go just about anywhere for YOU! I'm here to capture ALL of life's adventures for you.

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Marissa was so sweet and captured everything we asked for and more! Neither of us are the “photogenic” type, but she was kind enough to stage us in a way that was comfortable to us, and wasn’t a stickler on the “traditional” marriage poses/photos. She made sure that we did what we wanted.
William and N., a year ago
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Ampersand Photography

5.0

West Allis, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I started Ampersand Photography in 2022, but I’m not new to the scene. I’ve been in the wedding photography industry for 8 years as a second shooter and offering limited packages on my own. I also offer family portraits, head shots, milestone sessions, boudoir, senior portraits and more. I love audiobooks, potatoes in all forms (including raw), playing games, peanut butter, ice cream, dogs, and truly just being around people. I love listening to others' stories. I love grandparents. I love people, genuinely.

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Sam is wonderful. She is easy to work with, quick to respond, and listens to what you want. Her rates are also reasonable. My husband and I worked with her for the first time for our engagement session and she was a great fit. We were able to relax and have fun. She photographed our wedding (and helped me plan the timeline and any other questions I had regarding the wedding) Her work is beautiful! We can’t rate her highly enough.
Natalie, 5 months ago
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Casey Swogger Photography

5.0

Greenville, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Small town mom and wife, I find the most fulfillment working with brides and grooms capturing their special days! I’ve been photographing for 5 years and recently refocused all my attention to weddings!

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Casey is a dream to work with! She does amazing work, you get quality and affordability!
Amanda R., 7 months ago
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Fresh Feature Photography LLC

5.0

Olathe, KS
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I am a wife, mother, teacher, and photo & video creator. I started taking my baby's pictures with a beginner's camera and fell in love. Now I'm a professional photographer and videographer, serving clients by listening to their needs, being flexible, skillful, and prepared. I'm proud to be an insured LLC with a storefront. I can confidently say that your memories will be preserved forever if you choose to work with me.

Elishea is a wonderful photographer and super easy to work with. Our engagement set was fun to do and the photos came beautifully. There were about zillion photos of the wedding and I don't think there was a bad one. Plus she had a better hold on the schedule than I did day of! Truly a joy to work with and wonderful results.
Phoenix, 4 months ago
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Moon Rising Photography

5.0

Medfield, MA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I am a New England Elopement photographer. As a hopeless romantic, moments of deep connection are my oxygen and I am made of the feels. I live for the unconventional. I will be so much more than your wedding photographer, I will be your guide, your biggest fan, and the curator of your love story— I will also be the one tearing up from behind my lens as I listen to your vows. Wanderlust runs through my veins, I have made it my life’s mission to let every place I have ever been touch my heart and change the way I see the world. There is no adventure too wild or out there, the world is our oyster.

Danielle is amazing. Not only did she take stunning photos of the day but she is so kind and fun to work with that the day itself was better because she was a part of it. Stop looking for other photographers. Moon Rising is the best there is.
Meg & D., a year ago
kelly jean creates

5.0

Lakewood, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I find myself smiling behind the camera while the couples in front of me are having the time of their lives with each other. Whether it's your wedding day, proposal, or engagement shoot, the day is about you! Let's connect and capture some authentic moments together.

Kelly photographed my friends wedding and did an incredible job capturing moments from the day! She was so kind and professional. I had two weavings up at the alter and I was so happy with the photos she took of those as well! She really captured the intimate + magical mood of the day.
Hailie Traxler, 2 years ago
Samantha Halsey Photography

5.0

Little Rock, AR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I started photography as a second shooter with another local photographer and I fell in love with it. I love every aspect of my job, from meeting new people to editing photos. There truly is nothing better than getting a message from my clients about how happy they are with their images and how much it means to them. I have traveled to Colorado, California, New York, Florida, Alabama-- All over for weddings! I LOVE to travel for my work. So if you like my work, but realize I'm not close by, still reach out and let's talk!

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I am over the moon to share how amazing Samantha was as the photographer for my wedding! From the moment she arrived on the day of my wedding, she brought such positive energy and creativity. Samantha has an incredible talent for capturing the essence of each moment. She made everyone feel so comfortable, which resulted in the most natural and beautiful photos. Her friendly and supportive presence made the whole experience even more enjoyable. If you want a photographer who will make your special day unforgettable, Samantha is the one to call! Thank you, Samantha, for your phenomenal work and for capturing memories we'll cherish forever!
Alyssa O., 2 days ago
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Light Sky Photography

5.0

Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I’m Erika and I am a self-taught photographer, hiker enthusiast, travel lover and proud dog mama! I started my photography journey at 18 years old. I always loved art, but I never thought this newfound love would lead me down an exciting path where I get to do what I love for a living. Thanks to the trust that my clients put in me, I get to do what I do best — and that’s create.

I'm an event planner that has worked with Erika since she first started her business. Her focus and hard work are the keystones to her success. Her photos are interesting, detailed, and totally unique. She has the ability to capture moments that are missed by most. Erika moves with the event and is flexible to ensure there is never additional stress, if anything she is a stress reducer. You can relax knowing that Erika is there to capture your day!
Keith Willard Events, 4 years ago
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Anthony Simmons Photos, LLC

5.0

Orlando, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

Welcome to my photography world! I'm Anthony Simmons, a passionate photographer capturing life's cherished moments. Originally from New Jersey, I now reside in sunny Florida. With 15 years of experience, I love freezing raw emotions and unique stories in portraits and weddings. Let's create art that reflects your essence. Trust and client relationships are vital to me, ensuring exceptional photographs that exceed expectations. Whether it's heartfelt portraits or your magical wedding, I'd be honored to be part of your story. Contact me, and let's embark on this incredible journey! Willing to travel!

Both Anthony and his work are absolutely amazing. You will not be disappointed. Book him now.
Michelle Montanez , 8 months ago
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Parker Photography

5.0

Wadsworth, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Galena, IL for additional fees

I believe you can't stand behind your business unless you can say you fully understand it – and 24 years of marriage is proof that I KNOW LOVE. I set out to capture the essence of love when I started Parker Photography in 2018. I have been married to my best friend for the last 24 years, and people who meet us swear we are newlyweds. We still act like lovestruck teenagers with each other, that same feeling we get from every newly engaged couple that we meet. We know where our couples are coming from and what they hope to capture in their engagement sessions and on their wedding day, and we make it effortless for them to achieve their goals.

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Deb and her team did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding pictures in April 2021. The pictures are so beautiful and did a great job of capturing our day. She got the pictures back to us so quick too! Our friends and family have not stopped texting us raving about how nice the pictures came out! Would recommend Parker Photography to anyone.
Breanna E., 3 years ago

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How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Galena, IL?

A Galena, IL wedding photographer ranges from $320 to $7,500 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Galena, IL offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Galena, IL?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include JZ Studio Photography, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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