Wedding Vendors in Des Plaines, IL

Wedding Vendors in Des Plaines, IL

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The Hook Club 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Based in New York City, The Hook Club is one of the tri-state area's most exciting and unique wedding bands. Owned and operated by a tight-knit community of musicians, they are known for their attention to every musical detail and the professionalism they bring to every event. Their unconventional group has mastered the art of creating a great dance party that keeps guests on the dance floor all night and then humming the songs the next day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Have about 200 people showing up to your reception and want to guarantee that everyone from your aunts and uncles to your most particular friend all send you texts about how perfect your wedding band was? Great, you're done with your search. We worked with The Hook Club on an ambitious two-day wedding, which included them doing live sound for our Friday welcome party, live sound for the music at our ceremony, some deep cut requests, and our desire to not just have "another wedding band." What we got was an incredibly talented, creative, and kind group of people who were ready to make whatever we wanted happen, ready to add ideas and layers, and who then completely blew away our expectations. We're in that era of our lives where we've been to about 100 weddings in the last 10 years, and we can honestly say that no band has even come close to The Hook Club. A year later everyone is still talking about how great our band was. They are true professionals in every sense of the word, and you should seriously consider booking your venue around whether or not THC is available. That's not hyperbole - they were that good.
Julie M., 4 months ago
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Gage Horne Studios 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My name is Gage Horne, the owner of Gage Horne Studios. I started my company in 2019 (officially) but have been doing video work starting at the age of 11. It started as gaming videos uploaded to YouTube, to shooting professional dance films in college, to starting my own Video Production Service. I found true passion in my work when I realized how important wedding videos are. I had already shot 100+ films before my wedding but realized as a consumer how valuable it is. I love what I do and finding intriguing/interesting ways to display those pieces is what keeps me creative and constantly making my films better.

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We highly recommend Gage Horne Studios to anyone seeking the services of a videographer. He is prompt, professional and goes to great lengths to do his best to capture life's most precious memories. He has an amazing drive for perfection, and an energy level which sustains him from beginning to end - the results of his efforts are stunning! As a venue owner, we have witnessed first hand his work ethic and can say hands down he is one of the best!
On Collin's Pond, 2 years ago
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Juan Photographer 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Hello, I am Juan Amezquita, a professional photographer with over 9 years of experience in the field of wedding photography. My Instagram is juandaphotos_ I take great pride and joy in capturing the intimate and magical moments that make each wedding unique. My passion lies not just in creating beautiful images, but in the opportunity to be a part of a couple's special journey into marriage. I believe that every picture holds a story, and I am here to help tell yours.

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I am so glad that we found you and that you were our photographer for the wedding! You did such an amazing job with the photos. All of your photos really do speak 1000 words and they each tell a beautiful story! I can’t thank you enough for how kind and fun you were and how patient you were with me and my crazy groomsmen! I hope you had as much fun as we did! If there any couples scrolling through his photos trying to decide if this is the photographer for you, the answer is 10000x YES!
Faith & R., 4 days ago
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Carter Events And Entertainment 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,020
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

At Carter Events and Entertainment we understand that your wedding is very special. It is a moment in time that cannot be redone, and a day that your friends and family will talk about for years to come. Bringing your dreams to life is our passion!

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Steven was FANTASTIC! We are so thankful for all that he did to make our wedding day a success! His communication was so fast, I was never waiting or wondering if I would hear form him. He went above and beyond helping us pick out our music, and making sure that our timeline for the reception was exactly how we wanted it. He gave suggestions with his previous knowledge to help the timeline and make it as realistic for how things would most likely go, and be able to be flexible as needed. The day of, not only was he energetic and warm, but he truly helped out reception be a success and I received so many complements! Right away, Steven helped us get ready for our grand entrance, organized with the venue and photographers, and made our wedding party feel so comfortable! He was so helpful in making sure our speakers were ready at the right time, and he was not afraid to reach out to people at the venue to keep things moving along as needed. I had guests who complemented his song selections, his transitions between songs, and the level of sound. My husband and I were so pleased with how the day went, and we would hire Steven again! If you are looking for a DJ who knows what he is doing, is willing to work with you to make your day your way, and someone who really cares about how your day goes, Carter Events and Entertainment is the way to go! We cannot thank Steven enough for all he did for us!
Emma, a year ago
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Tomi Photopositive 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hello, I'm Tomi! Wedding Photographer based in Denver, Colorado. I capture authentic, creative and emotionally driven wedding moments. My photography style has a good mixture of traditionally posed photos and so many unique candid shots, all edited with the more true-to-life color editing style. My business, Tomi Photopositive, is built around my fun, positive and extrovert personality, that will make you feel comfortable and stress free during your entire wedding day.

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We recently had the pleasure of working with Tomi for our engagement photos, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. He is incredibly personable and kind, making us feel at ease and truly capturing our love story. We are eagerly anticipating seeing the magic he will create on our wedding day. Highly recommend Tomi @ Photopositive for anyone looking for a talented and delightful photographer!
Amber H., 4 months ago
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Juan Castañeda 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Juan, a 26-year-old wedding videographer with 9 years of experience. Seven years ago, I filmed my first wedding, and it was a life-changing moment. I even cried behind the camera as I watched the couple tear up during the ceremony. From that day on, I knew weddings were my passion. Every shot, angle, and color is carefully captured to ensure your day is as beautiful in video as it is in person. 💍 For inquiries, please visit my website at samanwedding or contact me on Instagram at juandaweddings_ Looking forward to creating unforgettable memories with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the pleasure of working with Juan, a newcomer to the wedding industry, and I couldn't be more impressed with his passion, dedication, and hard work. Despite being new to the business, Juan displayed a level of commitment and enthusiasm that surpassed my expectations. His genuine love for his craft was evident in every shot he took and every moment he captured on film. Throughout the entire process, Juan was attentive to our needs, responsive to our requests, and always went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding memories were captured beautifully. His creative vision and attention to detail resulted in stunning photographs and an enchanting wedding video that we will cherish for a lifetime. While Juan may be new to the wedding industry, I have no doubt that he is destined to shine bright. His talent, passion, and dedication are undeniable, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. I have no doubt that he will become a sought-after name in the wedding industry, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer or videographer who truly cares about their craft.
Alex H., 4 months ago
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Marilyn Lamanna Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hey there!! My name is Marilyn and I'm so glad you're here ♡ I am a couples + wedding photographer based in New York City, and happy to travel to wherever your day is at! I've had pink hair for the last 6 years so at this point it has become a personality trait and I'm 100% okay with it. I love the outdoors, pat every dog I can, and thrive on ben and jerry's. My ideal place to be would likely be frolicking in wildflowers in a dress that's way too long, but the longer the better. The patio of my NYC apartment with a good book is a close second favorite though, for sure.

Awarded Best of Zola
From her cotton-candy hair to her rosy cheeks, Marilyn is one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure knowing. Marilyn goes beyond just being a candid wedding photographer-- she is an artist. She captures your most intimate moments, whether you know she is or not. Her photos glow with life and joy, and I feel so lucky to know her.
Shelby, 4 years ago
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Christy Clark Photography, LLC. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Christy, owner and lead photographer. I am bilingual (English & Spanish). I have been a photographer for over 11 years, and photographing weddings full time for 6 years. I’d describe my photography style as documentary. We Photograph your day exactly the way it went. Full of emotion, laughter, the movement of you & your guest dancing and having a great time… to even the quiet, peaceful moments. Our goal is for you to look back on your photos and remember your day exactly the way it was.

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Christy and Alex are amazing ! They made us feel comfortable and the photos are a work of art. They capture every nose crinkle, every smile and tear. My family adored them and talked to them during the wedding. They explain what to do and just be yourself! The details of the wedding were captured so beautiful. Highly recommend and they are wonderful people. Feels like a friend not a vendor! Couldn’t thank them enough for making it to Iowa and capturing our big day. These photos are forever and generation after generation. Love Jennifer and Justin
Jennifer F., 2 months ago
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Justin Raymund Deejays 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

If you're crazy in love, I'm crazy in love with music! I hope you love music, too! I'm Justin Raymund. I'd love to connect with you to talk about your vision for your once-in-a-lifetime event and how music can magnify it. I'm a pro DJ with 20+ years of experience doing every kind of event imaginable - and over 500 weddings! I've DJed internationally, backed Grammy Award winners, played hole-in-the-wall-bars, upscale clubs, cruise ships, ballrooms & stadiums – and now I want to play YOUR wedding!

Awarded Best of Zola
Justin was lovely to work with from the start. He was booked for another wedding, but he paired us up with Rob, an associate DJ of his. Both Rob and Justin were so so fun to work with. Rob took the time to text or set up whatever zoom calls we felt we needed. For the actual day, Rob was amazing. We had dinner service, reception, and "after party". Robs killed it with his flow between songs, and was incredibly accommodating and flexible if we had any requests in the moment, and was able to dodge or handle any "questionable" song requests that came his way. We knew that he always put my husband and I's wishes first. We also had multiple people comment on how good the DJ was during the reception, and after the fact! He also went above and beyond to pull heroics the day of to get some of our DIY spot lighting set up that wasn't set up the night prior. Rob was incredible to work with, and just as fun to chat with. Will miss working with them, but absolutely will be following their journeys and would use them again in a heartbeat! So thankful for Justin and Rob!
Sara, 3 months ago
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Beck Photo Co. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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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I could not more highly recommend Kristen! Kristen was one of the very first vendors that I booked for my August 2024 wedding and I could not be more happy in that decision. Kristen's style is timeless and true to color. She focuses on capturing the day as it happens rather than focusing only on super posed shots- which I love! Kristen's communication is clear, prompt, and honest- I so appreciated her insight through the wedding planning process and especially in developing the timeline. We also received far more sneak peeks than we expected and I'm still shocked with how quickly we received our full gallery! Kristen, we are so happy you were there to capture our day!
Samantha M., a day ago
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Aloha Erica Music - Acoustic Singer 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Voted #1 Best Band / Live Entertainment in Orlando Magazine's 2024 Best of Wedding Awards. Imagine your wedding day unfolding with music that perfectly complements each joyous moment. As you walk down the aisle, heartwarming melodies set the stage for your love story to come alive. This is the magic that Orlando wedding musician Aloha Erica creates for couples. Do you dream of: A romantic ceremony filled with enchanting melodies? An elegant cocktail hour where guests mingle to beautiful music? An unforgettable first dance? Aloha Erica curates a personalized soundscape you and your guests will be raving about forever.

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Erica's presence was such a nice touch for our wedding that was on the smaller end but also an outdoor one. All of our sound needs were met for the event space that we had and she was able to accommodate a lot of our requests! For example, we wanted to have a worship time during our ceremony so it was nice that Erica was able to lead that for us while also playing during our cocktail hour and reception afterwards. She has a great way of understanding the balance on when the music needed to be at the forefront versus being in the background. At one point during our reception, she even performed a song for us right after some speeches and chose a song that happened to be a very special song to us!
Henry, a year ago
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Justin McCallum Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Justin (he/him) and I’m here to affirm your love, make you feel like a fucking rockstar, and dance like a total fool. Oh, and take so many gorgeous photos of y’all. Obvs. My style blends both documentary photojournalism and fine art photography: coaching folks who are shy in front of the camera, then stepping back to capture authentic moments uninterrupted. I’ve been lucky enough to have my work published by A Practical Wedding, The New York Times, GLAMOUR, People Magazine and many other fabulous outlets. I'm a stereotypical Capricorn that loves drag shows, campy horror films, every dog I meet, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVED our engagement photo session and photos from Justin McCallum. The whole experience with Justin was amazing. My fiancé and I felt so at ease, and we wish he could photograph us all the time. We knew we were going to have a good time and the photos were going to be great but the whole shoot really exceeded our expectations. One of the things that was important to us was to have our dog be a part of our engagement shoot. Justin was so accommodating and had no problem incorporating him into the session.   I was particularly worried about how people were going to react with how I look in our photoshoot. I'm a proud plus size girl, but my whole life it has been rare for me to take a photo without SOME sort of comment about my appearance from others. There was a good two years where I just did not take photos of myself which I really regret. When I got the photos back from Justin I just felt so beautiful and confident, really how every bride should always feel. I did not care what comments were coming my way because of how proud I was of the shoot. I'm crying writing this which is silly but I want everyone to know how beautiful I felt in my engagement photos! We absolutely recommend Justin to everyone. If you are not someone who is used to the camera or uncomfortable in front of the camera, definitely book with Justin, he will make everything easy and you will feel beautiful!
Margaret, a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I offer Fun, Elegant, and Exciting Wedding & Engagement Photography. I'd love to be your photographer. My style, I'm a photojournalist. I capture styled and candid shots as they happen. Some people say I have a sixth sense when it comes to capturing the perfect moment. I'd say it because I love my job and have had a great deal of practice doing it.

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My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 2 months ago
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Arie T. Photography, LLC 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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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Wow, where to begin! Arie did a phenomenal job as our wedding photographer! We found Arie through the business Once Like A Spark, and with scheduling her short notice (2 weeks before the wedding), she did an amazing job capturing our vision and style. We honestly love each photo she took and had a really difficult time choosing 60 out of 500 for our album! Arie communicated really well before and throughout the wedding day, was on time to capture getting ready photos, and was attentive throughout the whole night. We admired how she took creative liberty and made sure to capture all the key moments as well as the small, sweet moments too. Even during dinner time, Arie made sure we got photos with each guest, which we greatly appreciated. While we only spent one day together, Arie seems like such a great person with a passion for capturing wedding days with love, care, and a dash of humor. Definitely book Arie for your next event, you won't regret it!
Faith Latherow, 10 months ago
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Arrae Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

My name is Amanda Montgomery and I am Arrae Photography based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The name Arrae (pronounced [uh-rey]) came from my first initial and my middle name, Rae, added an extra r and made a new word. I wanted something unique that was also me, the idea came to mind one day and it just fit. Being a photographer is all I've ever wanted to do with my life. When I was 12 I saved up my babysitting money to buy my first 'big time' camera. I formed Arrae Photography in 2003 as a part-time venture while I worked at local photo labs, went full time in 2008.

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Please trust this review as your last stop if you are looking for a professional, compassionate, personable, and perfect photographer! I recently had our wedding photos done by Amanda and I cannot emphasize how much I LOVE these photos. I had a few images in my head I was hoping for and she made them come to life. A few times she made comments under her breath of "Gosh I love my job" after finding shots I never would have thought of! Her talent is truly unique and I hope you choose to work with her for whatever your photography needs may be. She was so easy to work with and her calm presence was welcomed as the day of the wedding gets pretty hectic!
Mary S., 3 years ago
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fine art wedding film 

4.8

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

When you choose Fine Art Wedding Film you will get a ticket to journey back in time. You will relive the breathtaking moments of your wedding and notice intriguing details you haven’t had time to absorb. To make this time travel possible we choose moments, change angles, craftfully edit sights and sounds to create a piece of art movie, the movie that you will be proud to share with family, friends, and generations to come. After all the buzz of the preparation for the big day, you will find it extremely rewarding to sit back and enjoy the journey to the day where your new family was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
My wedding planner introduced me to Desmond and Fine Art Wedding Film when I was looking for a videographer for my wedding, and my experience with Desmond and his team on the special day has been nothing but a wonderful pleasure. Desmond is probably the nicest person I've ever met and he was so patient towards us during the entire process. In the beginning, he sent us a very detailed questionnaire so he can gauge what's important to us, and if there is anything the team needs to avoid (which was super thoughtful because there were a few things I was really self conscious about). I met Desmond for the first time on my wedding day (we've had multiple emails and phone calls exchanges before that), and even though I was a busy bride, he showed me sooo much grace and kindness. My very introverted mom LOVED him because of how easy to get along he was. When we got the videos back from our wedding, you can tell that he spent a lot of time and love to making them, and my entire family cried at the beautiful footage and editing we got back. He also sent us a very beautiful package with a USB and hard drive with all of out special memories in it. Thank you so much Desmond and the crew at Fine Art Wedding Film for being such an important part of our once-in-a-lifetime event. Thank you for not only the videos, but for your kindness and professionalism that every person should have on their special day.
Anh Thu T., a year ago
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Kota Video Productions 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Kota Video is a SoCal video production service which creates cinematic and memorable films that couples and families will cherish for a lifetime. We enjoy being a part of such special occasions and we live for the positive feedback we receive. Kota Video has filmed dozens of weddings over 3 years and collectively have received 50+ 5-star reviews across google and Zola. We look forward to working with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Dakota did an amazing job he was reliable, a great communicator/director to capture the best shots and make a video that allows us to relive the special day for the rest of our lives.
Larissa V., 3 months ago
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Alex V Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,435
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Here at Alex V Films, we believe that each of the films we create should be as unique and special as the clients they belong to! No two love stories are identical, so we produce films that fit the aesthetics, vibes, and styles of our couples and to showcase the real you. Our cinematic quality truly makes our films a timeless keepsake, so rewatching your film will be just as special as the first time! We take the time to get to know exactly what you are looking for so you can trust that your film will truly reflect your vision. Each of our films beautifully handcrafted and made with the utmost care and love!

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding day was insanely chaotic and nothing went to plan - but Alex was SO calm and collected, it made my husband and I feel so at peace knowing our videographer and team were not worried. You spend the entire day with your video and photo team, so it was important for us to choose people we liked and could connect to and Alex Films was exactly that. Our video turned out so good and we LOVED watching it. It captured every little detail of our venue, guests, bridal party, and overall emotion. Would recommend 100%
Cindy S., a year ago
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Clife DJ Company 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi there! We’re CLIFE DJ COMPANY. We specialize in Modern and Boujee Entertainment Experience! We are an Iowa-based DJ company providing you with Talented DJs, Modern Lighting Production, Sleek Digital Photo-Booths, and Epic Enhancements that will take your event from memorable to UNFORGETTABLE!

Awarded Best of Zola
DJ Clife was an amazing choice as our wedding DJ! From the music, stage setup, accessories (surprise smoke guns for us), and making sure the day runs smoothly, his team killed it. The app that he has his clients use helps couples plan out their day and is extremely easy to use. 100% recommend using Clife and team for your wedding!
Ross A., a month ago
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Leah Flores Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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 🥳!

Awarded Best of Zola
I have used many photographers in the past but none came close to the level of expertise that Leah possesses. Over the years, I've done business headshots with her, family photos, and most recently my wedding. Since I have used Leah's services for other things before, I knew what to expect as far as photo-quality goes; the real testimonial comes from how she handled the wedding. Shooting a wedding in another country with a chaotic family is no easy task, even I wouldn't wish it upon myself, but Leah truly knocked it out of the park: she checked in before the event day to go over the schedule, showed up early, got all of the extra shots that I requested, directed people, and just really took charge of the experience. Having her as my wedding photographer was literally one of the only non-stressful decisions I made for that event lol. The photos turned out beautifully, I really can't imagine having anyone else capture one of the most important events of my life. I recommend her wholeheartedly!!
Linh H., 2 months ago
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Bell Bridal Co. 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

At Bell Bridal Co, we are passionate about creating unforgettable moments and turning dreams into reality. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, we specialize in providing exceptional wedding and event planning services to clients in the local area and beyond. With our extensive network and expertise, we also offer travel services to any location within the United States, as well as select international destinations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bell bridal was literally awesome to work with! She organized an elopement in Santorini where we were the photographers and helped us out tremendously. It's pretty rare seeing a wedding planner discreetly helping us out during the photoshoot. 11/10
Themistocles, 4 months ago
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Diana Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Hey there! Since you are trusting me to capture these special moments in your life, I figured you should probably know a bit about me, right? I am a Huntsville, Alabama native, but moved to Nashville after graduating from the University of Alabama in 2013. ROLL TIDE! Although I consider Nashville home, I am anything but a homebody. I love traveling and exploring new places (especially the food at those places!). I even studied abroad in Italy, which let me tell you, was a food lover's dream. I have always felt like an old soul trapped in a millennial’s body. I would rather listen to Frank Sinatra than anything on the radio today.

Awarded Best of Zola
When my now husband and I met Diana, we knew she was the one to photograph our wedding day. Her pictures are light, airy and capture every intimate moment. During the engagement session and our wedding day, we both could relax and be in the moment while she photographed. All of our guests complimented on how great and professional Diana is and absolutely our engagement and wedding photos. We love the fact we were able to share a link to our photos to friends and family with ease vs having them wait for us to post on social media. We highly recommend using Diana for all your special moments. She is willing to travel to capture special moments which is an added bonus.
Rachel and M., 2 years ago
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Kylie Hinson Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Our philosophy is pretty simple: tell the most amazing love stories through photographs that capture true love, real emotion and beautiful moments. As your photography team, our job is to tell your love story the way that it unfolds. We believe in preserving the moment with artistry and authenticity. We want your photographs to be timeless and beautiful. From the big moments to the subtle details, we give each element equal attention and care. If it matters to you, it’s important to us, and that commitment will shine through in every image.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kylie and her team were awesome! They really captured our day the way we wanted with some touch’s of their. Communication and planning was super easy. If we ever had questions or concerns we had an answer promptly. We can’t wait to get the full album.
Jessica L., 3 months ago
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Laura McMullin Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Living my best life in suburban Maryland. I love art and being creative, so photography just seemed like the next step after being an actor for 15 years. Storytelling is a HUGE part of my life- whether it’s sitting around the dinner table recounting funny memories or looking at old photographs of my own family. Some of the best stories in the world were told without words. I am a D&D, gaming, and SQL nerd, I have a newfound love of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and I am a proud plant mom. Never been married before? I'm here to hold your hand.

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We LOVED working with Laura McMullin Photography on our wedding day. Neither of us generally like getting our photos taken, but she made it super enjoyable and captured the best photos of us in our entire lives. Her visions are amazing and she brings them to life with ease! The poses she chose for us were creative, romantic, unique and so much fun. It was easy to smile genuinely, bubble up with joy, and even act silly for a couple shots. Laura captured our true emotions perfectly and I’ll treasure these photos forever. I wish we could do it all again!
Kait & J., 4 years ago
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Beautiful Crazy Coordinator 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $375
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

We are a mother daughter team who treat you like family. We have been in business since 2021. Once you book with us you get us from day one. Helping develop timelines, reminders of where we need to be in the process. The day of we are on 200% for you from set up, deco, keeping deserts filled, tables clear, timeline on track, keeping bridal party hydrated and fed. Keeping vendors on track and where they need to go. Need errands ran that day we have you covered. You always get 2 coordinators on the day of your wedding. We have expanded and are taking more weddings reach out to see if your date is available

Connie and Justine from Beautiful Crazy Coordinators were absolutely phenomenal during our wedding rehearsal and wedding day. They handled every little detail so that as the bride, I was able to focus on getting ready and enjoy my time with the guests. Both Connie and Justine are so sweet and have the calmest demeanors - with them by my side on my special day, I was not stressed at all. Any task or errand that I asked, they would accomplish it. They set up my entire wedding and really paid attention to detail with what I had envisioned. Connie and Justine even packed up my entire wedding at the end of the night and organized countless boxes and decorations. Prior to the wedding, they even went to pick up several desserts. No task was too big, and they handled the timeline throughout the day and any hectic situation they solved promptly and quickly. I would give them a 1000/10 as a review rating!
Karen C., a month ago
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The Yellow Rose Weddings 

4.9

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

The Yellow Rose Weddings + Events is a unique and intentional planning collective based in North Carolina. We are your planning BFFs: not only a breath of fresh air, but a fount of knowledge and creativity.

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Team Yellow Rose truly brought our vision to life. From our initial consultation, I knew that Isabel and I were on the same page. Isabel was creative with different ways to maintain our budget. She went above and beyond by MAKING CANDLES in the exact shade I wanted when we could not find any. Though we did not meet in person often, she was always a quick text or call away which we really valued. I can't thank this team enough for making our dream wedding a reality.
Katie D., 4 months ago
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Brooklyn Rain Brides LLC 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Brooklyn - the owner! I'm 22 years old & happily married to my best friend, Michael. Traveling is a huge part of our lives, WDW is our happy place, & our next adventure is never far away. When I'm not at a wedding, you can find me in the flower shop or doing some *light* retail therapy. I recently graduated from KSU with a B.S. in Hospitality & Event Management. I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing couples & vendors in several states. I even spent time in FL working closely with one of the world's leading entertainment companies bringing hundreds of fairytale weddings & events to life. Now, I'm making magic of my own!

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I had the pleasure of working with Brooklyn Rain Brides LLC for a styled shoot. Her communication style was clear, responsive, and professional. Brooklyn came super organized and made sure every part of the shoot went as accordingly. She even brought food for us and all of the photographers which was super kind! Highly recommend their services to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding planning experience.
Ireland H., 2 days ago
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Gabbie Burseth Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Gabbie Burseth grew up documenting everything and saving mementos in empty Christmas boxes. After studying at the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, she discovered an affinity for weddings and their accompanying treasures. Her philosophy as a wedding photographer is to observe with as little interference as possible — no faking it, no do-overs, no “for the camera”. Her biggest desire is for couples to be present at their wedding, not stuck in a photoshoot. Her work is punctuated by rich and vibrant color, the timeless quality of analog film, and a sense of humor found in fleeting moments.

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Gabbie made our elopement photo session feel so natural. She knew just what to say to get us in comfortable positions and made it easy to capture our precious moments. The photos turned out beautiful, sharp, and super high quality! I definitely recommend Gabbie for any size wedding.
Megan F., 3 years ago
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Love Videography 

4.7

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

We believe that every wedding is unique and deserves personalized attention. That's why we love meeting our clients, listening to their stories, and getting to know every detail of their wedding. By building a genuine connection, we ensure that your wedding photography and videography capture the essence and emotions of your day in the most authentic way possible. Trust us to be there, not just as your photographers and videographers, but as your partners, dedicated to guaranteeing the best memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.

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I cannot express enough how thrilled I am with Paola and Ale of Love Videography. Their talent as videographers and photographers is unmatched. They truly have a gift for capturing the essence of special moments. From the moment they arrived, I knew I was in good hands. Their professionalism shone through as they were punctual, communicative, and efficient. I never once doubted my decision to choose Love Videography for my wedding photos and video. The Lovemovie and loveclip they created for me are beyond words. I've lost count of how many times I've watched them, each time feeling like I'm reliving the magic of my wedding day. And don't even get me started on the photos! I've pored over them a thousand times, each time discovering new details and emotions captured beautifully by Paola and Ale. If you're looking for talented, reliable, and passionate videographers and photographers, look no further than Love Videography. Paola and Ale exceeded all my expectations, and I can't thank them enough for immortalizing the most important day of my life so perfectly.
Natalie O., 5 months ago
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Kendra Smith Weddings 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Kendra Smith Weddings is filled with honest emotion and documentary integrity. Photographer, Kendra Smith, is inspired by editorial and fine art photography while passionate about documenting the story of you and your day in movement and light.

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Kendra is the sweetest!! I am so in love with her photography style and she's also such a fun human which makes it that much better! We got married on 8/10 and she's already sent us a few sneak peeks that we absolutely adore and have gotten countless compliments on. She is extremely flexible and so understanding. She helped with all the chaos of the day-- thank you Kendra!!!
Kaitlyn F., a month ago
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Blossom and Bee Floral and Event Design 

4.7

  • Florist
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Pennylyn's eye for detail, along with her standard of excellence, ensures the custom-designed bouquets, centerpieces and more are specifically tailored for even the most discriminating bride. With her hands-on approach, and presence at each and every wedding, Penny and her team transform floral design dreams into a beautiful reality. A Note From Pennylyn - Our distinctive weddings are custom-designed and tailored to express a couple’s dream celebration by incorporating their own sense of style, individual personality and tastes. We will turn your beautiful vision into an extraordinary reality!!!

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Penney and the team at Blossom & Bee are incredibly talented. We found them on instagram less than two months out, a little desperate to find the right florist who understood our vision. We wanted wild, organic florals with rich and a hint of soft colors to really make our day stand out and they totally delivered. They were so kind and caring the day of, making sure we loved our chuppah and everything. We cannot recommend this team enough, we already are telling our friends getting married that they have to check them out. Also, reasonably priced considering how gorgeous their work is! Thank you B&B 3
Monique S., 2 months ago
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Marc Bueller Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi I’m Marc, a Passionate wedding photographer based out of South Jersey dedicated to capturing love stories with an artistic touch. Infusing each shot with emotion and creativity, my goal is to preserve the magical moments of your special day, ensuring timeless memories that beautifully narrate the unique essence of your love! I have a strong attention to detail. High sense in style, yet as easy going as an old fashion!

Marc is a phenomenal photographer. His attention to detail is impeccable. Very attentive to what is asked of him by the client and of the guests. He made working the event along side him very easy to do.
Jazmin Jones, 8 months ago
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Coté and Camera 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi there! I’m Emma CotéEwers, your East Coast & Destination Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer! My work is a seamless blend of traditional heirloom portraiture, lively artistic shots, and a little ​photojournalism if the day calls for it. With a true-to-color, film-inspired approach, I strive to craft visuals that capture love, ​laughter, and those beautifully authentic moments that weave together the story of your ​wedding! I feel like these should include fun ​facts? Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight is my favorite song and I am currently on my 8th ​nostalgic binge of Gilmore Girls (which might just be fueling my banter lately).

Emma is literally the kindest soul you’ll ever meet and my pictures came out so well! I’m plus size girls, so I felt very nervous about getting my pictures taken. She made me feel so confident and so loved in such a small amount of time. The photos are breathtaking and she is willing to do anything to get the perfect shot! You need her if you want the best photos!!
Lauren Z., 3 months ago
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Betrothed to Bones 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Local to Colorado & native to Indiana I'm a photographer dedicated to helping couples bring their wedding vision to life. I believe that your love story is anything but boring, and your photos should reflect that. With 8 years of experience, I’ve captured clients through fun prompts and welcoming energy. I’m not gonna lie I’m a strong believer in truly connecting with my client. Yes I send ‘<3’ in my emails. Yes I’d love to fan girl over your wedding deets with you! Mimosas? Coffee? I’m down

Sara makes the session feel so comforting and makes my anxiety go away! We got the best pregnant announcement pictures that we get to cherish forever
Jossy, 6 months ago
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Skinnyboy Media 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

DJ Stiles, aka SkinnyBoy Media, has been serving the couples and corporate clients of NorthEastern Ohio since 2014. With hundreds of weddings, parties and corporate events, SkinnyBoy Media has the knowledge, the equipment, and the look to take your event to the next level!

Tyson is an industry favorite - MANY of us in the industry speak his praises. Between his ability to understand and gauge the audience correctly and accurately, to making pivots for crowd engagement - he never misses and always delivers. On a professional manner - Tyson is amazing to work with and I continue to look forward for ways to collaborate with him. He has offered assistance on a number of occasions when I am running around, he never ceases to think 3 steps ahead and he is in it for everyone at the event and for that - we truly believe he is one of the best. Industry folks who support each other should tell you everything about that individual and how they conduct their business. When I put SkinnyBoy Media in front of my clients - I know the outcome and I know the magic he will create. I'm in good hands and my clients are in good hands.
The Madison, 8 months ago
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Reverie & Rose 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Reverie & Rose is a sustainable, realistic, silk and dried wedding florist. We pride ourselves in our unique take on current floral trends. We offer curated collections as well as fully bespoke orders! Our flowers are sustainably sourced from faire wage, female vendors across the US; and our business is proudly female and LGBTQ+ owned. While we are based in Minneapolis, we are able to ship all of our beautiful forever flowers anywhere in the US! Care is at the center of our business: care for your vision, care for our product, and care for all of the people that make this dream possible. Reach out, let’s build something beautiful together!

Liv hand painted real-touch florals to create a beautiful recreation of my mother's wedding bouquet based on a few old images. I was thrilled with the results; it was truly lovely. I definitely recommend her services!
ShaNel G., 5 months ago
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Creative Candids, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Creative Candids came together from years of passion projects and love for the art of photography. Weddings are my favorites to capture because I love love. Being able to stop a moment in time by the click of a button and sharing it with the couple brings me immense joy.

Maiyasa did a fantastic job with our wedding and engagement photos. I couldn’t recommend her enough and would love to work with her for all future photos. She is an organized, communicative, creative, caring, and an extremely outgoing professional who makes you feel at ease and makes taking photos fun! She went above and beyond by meeting with me before the big day and basically being our planner by creating our wedding timeline. She also checked out our space and talked our venue into taking photos in an exclusive location that was perfect for our wedding day theme. She gave us preview pics the day after and edited hundreds of photos within only a few weeks. Not only is she an extremely talented photographer, she is also the best hype woman. We felt completely comfortable and confident with her behind the lens.
Katie, a month ago
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Sarah Lindholm Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I’m sure your mind is racing with all that needs to be planned. It’s all very exciting but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. You’re planning the day that you’ve been anticipating your whole life and yet you only get one shot at it! By the time you get the hang of it, the planning is over! My goal as a wedding photographer is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple. Photography is more than just images, it’s a real part of your day. Not only do you deserve beautiful images, you also deserve an amazing photographic experience.

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Sarah did a wonderful job capturing our wedding! The pictures truly turned out to be timeless and classic and will be something that we will look back on for many years. She went above and beyond the day of our wedding - even allowing the bride to borrow her shoes to traverse the hot Texas concrete. If you're looking for a photographer who will capture your wedding in a classic and timeless way, look no further than Sarah Lindholm Photography.
Maddie S., 15 days ago
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Veronica Gomoll, Pianist 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

I love to personalize your wedding music to create the exact ambiance you are looking for. Whatever your style, I can promise expressive, meaningful music that will become the soundtrack to the best day of your life. I can play the traditional songs you have been looking forward to all your life, or shake things up by taking your favorite pop or rock song and turning it into a lovely bridal entrance song! I have been married for 10 years and I remember the overwhelm that came with planning a wedding. I am here to help make your wedding music decisions easy and stress free!

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Working with Veronica for my wedding was great! She played for our ceremony and cocktail hour and we received many compliments from guests about her.
Carrie F., 3 months ago
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Mind Of Mo Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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.

I don’t even know where to begin with how wonderful working with Mind of Mo was for us! Immediately I connected with Maurissa and she was a friend and support person I needed through everything! They go above and beyond to ensure the wedding day is perfect in all aspects! I am so thankful to have had them by my side and look forward to life long photos that are breathtaking!
Hannah & B., 3 years ago
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Hey Honey Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,499
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Anna the founder and senior photographer of Hey Honey Photography. I am a Texas-born, California girl at heart. I reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have a team of talented wedding photographers with a passion for capturing your life’s biggest moments and all your candid in betweens. Choosing a wedding photographer is more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day. They should be someone who inspires you, helps ease wedding day jitters, and is your biggest fan, empowering you to be in the moment, while capturing what you want to remember forever, with creativity, boldness, and authenticity.

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Anna is the best! She’s super friendly and fun to work with, plus all of the photos she took turned out AMAZING! Our friends and family loved the photos, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out
Drew, 2 years ago
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MaddyKate Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

HI, I'm Maddalynn. DESTINATION ELOPEMENT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.  As a photographer, my passion lies in capturing the authentic and genuine moments of life. I aim to freeze time and preserve the memories that bring joy to our lives.  Whether it's a couple celebrating their love, a family creating memories, or an individual embracing their true self, I am committed to capturing the raw emotion and genuine connections in all of my photos. I am honored to be a part of my clients' special moments, I am dedicated to providing them with a personalized and unforgettable photography experience.

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MaddyKate Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photography. Maddy had an effective communication style - she responded quickly to emails and phone calls, and was personable in all of our interactions. Her documentary photography style resulted in high quality photos that truly captured the spirit of our big day. Maddy helped us create a vision for what we wanted our wedding photos to convey. On the wedding day itself, she blended into the background while still getting all the key moments on camera. She made our day a breeze by being exactly where she needed to be, when she needed to be there. The final wedding photo album Maddy created for us is something we will treasure for years. I would highly recommend MaddyKate Photography for wedding photography services
Sydney H., 3 months ago
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Love by Justina 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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.

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I’m absolutely in love with Justina’s work! I’m usually very picky about photos of myself but every single photo Justina took for our engagement shoot and wedding turned out beautifully and genuinely captured the essence of our relationship. I’m so incredibly grateful we had the opportunity to work with her as her photos are stunning! In addition to being incredibly talented, she is also an absolute sweetheart to work with. My husband and I felt like we were just hanging out with a friend during our shoot which ultimately allowed for such natural photos. She truly went above and beyond during the wedding and captured the most precious moments. We were blown away by the quality and quantity of our preview wedding photos just one week after the wedding. We have already referred her to many of our friends and will continue using her for any photography needs in the future! Thank you so much, Justina!!
Emi H., 3 months ago

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