The Best Wedding Photographers in Gardner, IL

The Best Wedding Photographers in Gardner, IL

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503 Wedding Photographers in Gardner, IL

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Tomi Photopositive 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Gardner, 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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From the moment we first reached out to Tomi Photopositive, the communication was open and easy. They were responsive, friendly, and took the time to understand our vision for our wedding photos. On the day of, he was professional and discreet, capturing all the special moments. The sneak peek photos were true to color, crisp, and absolutely beautiful. Waiting on the full gallery but based on my previews, I’m sure they’ll be great! Tomi Photopositive truly helped to capture our wedding day, and we highly recommend to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Anne-Claire T., 3 months ago
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Juan Photographer 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 3 months ago
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Marilyn Lamanna Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

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Wow WOW!! We are beyond grateful to Marilyn for capturing our joint proposal so beautifully! As a queer couple, we haven’t always had positive experiences feeling fully seen and comfortable during special moments. However, she was truly incredible. From the very start, she made us feel safe, respected, and completely at ease, allowing us to be our true selves. Marilyn's warmth and professionalism ensured that we could fully enjoy the moment, and it shows in the absolutely STUNNING photos she created. Every image reflects the love and joy we felt that day, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. Thank you for preserving these memories so perfectly and making it a lovely experience.
Aaliyah C., 2 months ago
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Arrae Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Gardner, 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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Amanda and her partner did an AMAZING job capturing our August 2024 wedding. My husband and I were blown away when we saw our gallery. She is a joy to work with and I highly recommend Arrae Photography to any couple.
Sarah C., 3 months ago
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Leah Flores Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Gardner, 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 two dogs and three cats | 🏳️‍🌈🦖⛰️✈️📸⚽🫶🏼🌈🌲🦕🏝 Fun Fact: I was born on Leap Year Day so I'm 9 years old 🥳!

Awarded Best of Zola
I asked Leah to be my wedding photographer years before I even met my husband after seeing photos from different weddings I was apart of. Her work is phenomenal. This spring I got married and Leah was our photographer. THE PICTURES WERE PHENOMENAL!! I am still in awe of the beauty and magic Leah captured that day. If you are looking for a photographer that can capture more than a picture…Leah Flores is your photographer.
Terralyn E., 6 months ago
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Diana Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

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Diana Marie Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding day. From the very beginning, Diana's communication style was open, professional, and timely - she was always checking in to make sure our day was going as we had imagined. The quality of her work is truly exceptional, with a clean, timeless, and emotional style that captured all the special moments beautifully. Diana knows the importance behind wedding photos - they aren't just a social media dump, but rather the memories we'll cherish for years to come. She reminded us to take in the little things, and that thoughtfulness really shines through in the final product. We couldn't recommend Diana Marie Photography enough for any couple looking for a talented, dedicated photographer to document their big day.
Bridget, a month ago
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Aviva Media Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Sarah. Congratulations on taking the next step in your wedding planning! Choosing to work with me earns you more than just a photographer; you get a hype-girl, a dress fluffer, a confidant and a new best friend. Since we are now future besties, here's what you should know about me: My love for portraiture stems from the joy it brings me to make others feel beautiful. Few things make me feel as giddy as photographing weddings, engagements & proposals, and I can't wait to capture the next stage of your love story. My strengths lie in natural lighting, illuminating colors, and catching the candid moments that make you, you.

Awarded Best of Zola
There is not enough good things we can say about Sarah! From day 1, she had great communication before the proposal while deciding the perfect location and how we would meet up with her. She executed flawlessly and I never saw her until the ring was on my finger even though she followed us for a bit before the big moment. She made us feel so comfortable for the photoshoot after and was willing to go to a few different spots with us all while carrying all of our stuff so it wouldn’t be in our pockets for the pictures. We received the sneak peeks the next day and were blown away with how well they turned out, she nailed it!! She got the big “I do” moment which was most important and then captured so many other sweet moments right before and after that I will forever be so grateful we can relive because of her photos. The best thing about her is that you can feel the joy coming out of the screen when you look through her galleries. So many people have raved over how well our engagement photos turned out. Everyone should book Sarah, she is so great at what she does!!
Morgan, 5 months ago
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Moon Rising Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

What if your photos actually looked and felt like you? Picture yourself 10 years from now on your wedding anniversary looking back at your wedding album with tears welling up in your eyes as you relive your day. Your wedding should not feel like a performance. Let go of boring wedding traditions, think outside of the box and create something unique that has never been done before. Whatever the perfect day looks like for you, why shouldn’t that be your wedding day? I am more than your wedding photographer, I am your guide, biggest fan, and the curator of your love story, I will also be the one tearing up from behind my lens.

We are so lucky to have had Danielle photograph our wedding! She is the BEST, so creative & talented, and makes you feel so comfortable. We have gotten countless compliments saying how professional and amazing she is, and we couldn’t agree more. We cannot wait to see all of our wedding photos come back and relive our special day all over again. We are so grateful for Danielle’s professionalism and artistry. We truly cannot recommend her enough!
Kelsey P., 3 months ago
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Emily Kyle Photography 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Hey! I’m Emily, (and Kyle is my middle name, in case you were curious). I'm your cat loving, adventure chasing, ride or die friend and photographer on your wedding day and beyond. I am all about the relaxed and real, here to preserve your moments, not poses. I want you to relive the heartbeat and the happily unplanned of your wedding or elopement day with your future family, over and over, which is why your love will be exquisitely, candidly, and genuinely captured, leaving you actually having fun instead of holding a cheesy smile. I'm Detroit-based with roots in Baltimore, Maryland and LOVE to travel, so I'll go anywhere your love takes you.

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Working with Emily Kyle Photography was the best wedding decision we made. Not only did she capture all the moments of our wedding perfectly giving us precious memories for a lifetime she made the entire planning process a delight. Emily was not just our photographer throughout the process but offered all her wedding knowledge helping to create the perfect day. From our engagement session to album creation she made us feel like her only couple and top priority. Emily truly is the BEST!
Emily S., 6 months ago
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Kylie Hinson Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

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., 6 months ago
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Marc Bueller Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Gardner, 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 was a pleasure to work with from our initial meeting to receiving our wedding photos! I was blown away with the quality of work and how effortless the whole process was to receive stunning photos. My husband and I aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera but I can say that he puts you at ease and the results speak for themselves.
Annelis, a year ago
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Mind Of Mo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Gardner, 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 is such an amazing human being! We could not have asked for anyone better to be our wedding photographer! We knew we loved her the minute we met her for our engagement session last winter. She is very outgoing, friendly and honest! She has been very responsive in communication from the beginning. Maurissa goes above and beyond just being a photographer. She made sure everything was lined up, provided a timeline for all the vendors, made sure to get every "must have" photo. Maurissa also helped make sure we enjoyed OUR day. I was very worried about the timeline and being behind on everything but she made sure to remind me that there is no timeline and this was our special day so anything we wanted she would make happen and the guests would be okay entertaining themselves until we were ready! We also got our sneak peaks back already and are so obsessed and cannot wait to see the rest. Maurissa will definitely be showing up in our future because we love her!!
Jenny S., a month ago
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Golden Hour Images 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees
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Since 2013, I’ve been capturing love stories in a way that’s timeless, authentic, and uniquely yours. Whether it’s a quiet elopement or a big celebration, my approach blends classic elegance with photojournalistic storytelling. More than photography, it's about building trust and celebrating love in all its beautiful forms—honoring every culture, story, and connection.

On the day of the wedding and through the prep leading up to the big day, her fun and friendly personality shone through. She was organized, calm, and seamlessly blended into the background while still guiding us through various moments. The quality of her work is truly outstanding; every photo is beautifully composed and tells a story. She has an incredible eye for detail, capturing not just the big moments but also the little, candid interactions that made our day unique. We are absolutely thrilled with the final images and grateful for the memories she helped preserve. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but genuinely cares about her clients, Sam at Golden Hour Images is the perfect choice.
Alana D., 2 months ago
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Soda Fountain Photo 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

I’m Mysi (pronounced, boringly, “Missy”)! I’ve been at this thing for 12 years and I keep falling more and more in love with it all. Give me intimate micro-weddings, quirky dive bar weddings, raucous South Asian weddings... my team and I absolutely thrive in chaos and emotion. My specialty is catching the moments and those tiny moments in between. ✨✨✨

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Mysi rolled with all of the changes in chaos of our wedding day like a pro. We are so happy with our beautiful photos! She is so lovely and calm, it makes you feel like you have a friend in the midst of this whirlwind. Hire here. You won’t be disappointed.
Jazmine R., 8 months ago
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Anngye & Juan - Photography & Videography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

We’re a husband-and-wife team with over 5 years of experience capturing weddings together 🥰. Our love for each other fuels our passion for filming and photographing those special “I do” moments. When you book with us, you’re getting a team that puts as much heart and care into your wedding as we would our own. Being a married couple means we bring shared ideas, a deeper understanding of timing, and a lot of fun to every shot. Experience the joy of working with a team united by love for each other and for the art of storytelling. With us, you’ll find an incredible balance of quality and value.

Thank you! We just reviewed all of the photos. We want to thank you and Anngye for so perfectly capturing our special day. The photos are absolutely incredible, you both did amazing
Madison & M., 2 months ago
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Gabbie Burseth Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Gardner, 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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We used Gabbie for our wedding in November of 2021. She was so professional and so kind. Throughout the process, she took the time to get to know my husband and I. On our wedding day she felt like a friend and was a welcome guest. As someone who is not comfortable in front of the camera, Gabbie always made the process feel effortless. I could not recommend Gabbie more. The photos turned out amazing and I am so excited to show them off forever.
Grace, 3 years ago
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Love by Justina 

5.0

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

HOME STATES: California & Massachusetts | Hey, I'm Justina! in the dead of winter I'll be that person walking around with my iced coffee in one hand and airpods blasting underground hiphop or melodic punk all while thrifting for vintage treasures at your local savers. you'll also find me at creative meetups in boston, playing apex legends or catching up on reality when I'm able to find free time.

Awarded Best of Zola
Having worked with Justina before, we were always impressed by her cool, calm, and thorough communication style. Her unique and creative approach to photography perfectly captured the theme and feel of our wedding. Justina was running around during the reception, elusively getting the best candid and detail shots. Her attention to detail was amazing from making sure we got every family photo we had discussed to capturing every special moment at the reception. We were grateful for the time she took to walk through all the details and timeline with us leading up to the big day - it really helped everything run smoothly. Justina's great spirit and ability to make us feel at ease throughout the process resulted in photos that we'll cherish forever. We highly recommend Justina to any couple looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer for not only your wedding, but engagement photos as well!
Ryan & E., 20 days ago
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Andrea Neff Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

In 2021 I quit my day job to pursue my long time love of wedding photography full time... and it's extremely safe to say I have no regrets! I've met the most incredible people through this job, and it fills me up knowing I can give what feels like the ultimate creative gift. I come from a small Illinois town with a large extended family and a circle lifelong friends who might as well be blood. My community, the people I love, and the little things that bond us together mean everything to me. Let me help you celebrate you and yours!

Awarded Best of Zola
We LOVE Andrea! The second we met her in our initial call, we knew that she was the perfect photographer for us. We are both a little camera shy and awkward, and Andrea made us feel comfortable and taken care of! We had Andrea shoot both our engagement photos and our wedding day, and both times, we were absolutely thrilled at how the session/day went, as well as how the photos turned out. Andrea has a background in both video and journalism, so her ability to frame and capture a moment meant that we have these beautiful photos from the most important day in our lives that really reflect the energy, love, and joy. When we look at our photos, we are really brought right back into that moment - and all the memories that come with it, which is everything we could have ever wanted from our photos. In addition to her incredible expertise as a photographer, Andrea is also on top of everything planning/business wise. As someone trying to figure out how to plan a wedding, it was SO helpful to be able to chat with Andrea and learn from her, and she's so organized in her work that it was easy for us. We were able to plan how to spend the day together, she helped us with our timeline, and we collaborated to figure out what types of photos were the most important for us to have - and then she executed. Family photos, in particular, can be chaotic, and we weren't sure how it would go with our various people. Andrea came in and ran things so smoothly, our families were commenting on it even after the wedding - babies, grandmothers, cousins, everyone was captured so wonderfully (and efficiently!!). In addition to everything we can say about Andrea's professional capacities, she is also just an incredible human. There is something so wonderful in being able to say we LOVED our vendors, and Andrea is at the top of that list. From the beginning, we felt like we just "got" each other, and that she was on our team, and we've loved getting to know Andrea over the last year and a half of our life. We've got a photographer - and a friend - for all of the big life moments to come in the future. Don't hesitate to work with Andrea, it'll be the best wedding planning choice (or other life event) you can make, and it'll pay off in so many wonderful ways.
Megan B., 5 days ago
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Coté and Camera 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Gardner, 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 was an absolute dream to work with! Quick to respond to messages; very helpful with location scouting and wardrobe choices. She promised to have our gallery edited and delivered within 2 weeks of our shoot date and she did not disappoint! My fiancé and I are absolutely in love with our photos - they're everything we had hoped for, and then some! I sent Emma a plethora of inspo photos on Pinterest and now I feel like I have my very own Pinterest board of photos that are all of me and my fiancé - they are perfection! We hope to work with Emma again in the future - cannot recommend her enough!
Katie, 5 months ago
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Drozephotographs 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Hey yall! I’m Madalyn, the owner of Drozephotographs and hopefully your new photographer friend! I am an Alabama based licensed photographer who loves every minute of it. If you’re looking for an easygoing yet professional photographer, I’m yours! ❤️ The thing that I stress the most importance of is soaking in the moments. Whether that be your first sip of coffee in the morning with your girls, or your big moment when you’re walking down that beautifully stretched aisle. Every moment is so so so important. I would love to be the one that tells your story through your littlest and biggest moments.

Choosing Drozephotographs as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. From the moment we first spoke with her we were impressed by her skills and how easy going she was working with clients. She was understandable and checked in with us to go over our wedding day. She even helped us make a guideline we were comfortable with to help on our big day. Her work is simply beautiful, perfect, and incredibly unique - she captured the most natural and beautiful moments of our special day! Drozephotographs helped us create a schedule so we didn't have to worry about a thing, and made sure we felt at ease in front of the camera, providing helpful tips and poses that made our photos stand out. It never felt awkward or forced, and every single picture she took was truly one of a kind. I’m still in awe over these photos no one could’ve done a better job! We are so grateful for her incredible service and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for wedding photographers.
Jade T., 7 days ago
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MaddyKate Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
MaddyKate Photography provided spectacular photography for our wedding day. Maddy was extremely responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, answering all our questions promptly and offering guidance when needed. On the big day, she made us feel comfortable and at ease while capturing countless beautiful, dreamy shots. The photos turned out lovely - we are so thrilled with Maddy's ability to capture the special moments and emotions of our wedding through her artistic eye. She managed group photos smoothly and efficiently as well. The value offered by MaddyKate Photography is unmatched - we could not be happier with the gorgeous images documenting our most precious memories. We highly recommend Maddy for your wedding or special event photography needs!
Kayla, 5 months ago
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Right Price Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

We travel Nationally for Weddings and events ❤️ I've been doing photography for 7+ years and branched out into Weddings 3 years ago. We LOVE love! 💕 We are almost ALWAYS running specials & sales!! This year we also branched out into videography ❣️❣️ We would LOVE to help Capture the BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS on your Special Day 💕 We offer: Portrait photography, Boudoir, Weddings/Events, Engagement sessions, Family Sessions, Cake Smash Sessions, Speciality Sessions, & More ❣️

Awarded Best of Zola
my photography group was outstanding!! sherri and her group were open to my creativity and loved the poses I wanted to randomly throw in!! there are 2 girls and 2 guys so nothing was missed on my special day!! the positivity that came from them all was amazing talk about a hype team!! also I booked her very early so she dealt with me for a year and a half and was very attentive to all my changes wants and needs!! she also worked with me on payments. also my husband and I are both plus size people and they made sure all of our good angles were in the shot!! I was only able to upload 6 photos and that was just not enough to show how amazing these pictures are!! I can't wait to get my videos back!! oh yeah they also do those to!!!
Crislan, 2 months ago
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Luna + Lion Photo Co 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Destination Wedding Photographers specializing in storytelling images, providing timeless artifacts that authentically tell your story on digital and film. Utilizing documentary, editorial, and traditional techniques to create a classic and cohesive final gallery.

I've had the pleasure of working with Luna Lion Photo Co. and I can't recommend them highly enough. Their communication throughout the process is quick, easy, and always kind, making them a joy to collaborate with. The quality of their work is exceptional, with a keen eye for capturing all the beautiful details and candid moments that make each wedding unique. Couples who book Luna Lion can expect stunning, thoughtful photography that perfectly preserves the joy and magic of their big day.
Meghan, Twisted B., 4 months ago
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Lucia Giuseppina Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

My style is rooted in an editorial approach, allowing me to narrate your unique love story through timeless images that highlight genuine emotions. As your photographer, I bring a heartfelt and genuine perspective, ensuring that your wedding day is portrayed in a way that truly reflects you and preserves the memories you'll cherish forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so happy we chose Lucia to capture our elopement. Lucia is professional, fast to respond to emails and texts, helpful with decisions, accommodating to any requests, concerns, and excited to give advice. Duncan and I really wanted our photographer to capture our true emotion and to get candids of us, and Lucia DID THAT! The day felt blissful and a key point for us was that we got to enjoy the day without it feeling solely like a photoshoot which I think speaks to Lucias talent and confidence in her craft. She was good at giving guiding advice for posing without us feeling posed. I put together a Pinterest board and shot list which she really did a great job pulling inspiration from. The photos are stunning and the exact style we envisioned. Also, our sneak peak was huge and she got them to us very fast. If you are torn between photographers or are just starting your research, you're in very safe hands to stop here. We hope to continue reaching out to Lucia in the future when we start a family.
Kirin P., a month ago
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Sarah Lindholm Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
I absolutely LOVED working with Sarah as my wedding photographer! From the moment I booked her until the final gallery was delivered, I couldn't have had a better experience. Sarah made everything so fun, made me feel like her most important client, and most of all, genuinely cared about what my husband and I hoped for in our wedding photos. She brought so much energy to our day, and was an absolute joy to hang out with all day. My husband, not one for all the details and photos, even had the best experience of his life with her. Best of all, we are in LOVE with each and every one of the photos from Sarah! Each one perfectly captures a memory and a moment (in the most beautiful possible way) that my husband and I will treasure forever. We cannot recommend Sarah enough!!
Hannah S., 3 months ago
GemHidden gem
Frankely Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Photography has been a lifelong passion for me and I truly found my happy place when I started photographing weddings. Capturing every relationship and everything that makes it unique and beautiful make my heart all warm and fuzzy. I am here for all of the silly laughs and intimate snuggles. I am always going to make those around me feel comfortable; this might be by making jokes at my own expense or it could be showing you photos as I take them to make sure you see what a freakin’ BABE you are.

Awarded Best of Zola
I honestly can’t say enough good things about Frankely Photography! From the moment we met Emily for our engagement session, she made us feel completely at ease. On our wedding day, Emily and Wilson were a dream team—fun, calming, and so easy to work with. They worked seamlessly together, creating a relaxed and joyful vibe while capturing every moment. The photos are absolutely stunning, perfectly capturing every detail and emotion. We’re so grateful for how they told the story of our day through their incredible photos, and we’ll definitely be turning to Frankely Photography to capture more special moments for us!
Beth R., 8 days ago

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About wedding photographers in Gardner, IL

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

A Gardner, IL wedding photographer ranges from $220 to $20,000 and averages at $2,800. 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 Gardner, 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 Gardner, IL?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Eivan's Photo & Video, 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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