Wedding Photographers in Island Lake, IL

Wedding Photographers in Island Lake, IL

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549 Wedding Photographers in Island Lake, IL

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Studio Zwerveling 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,750
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Focusing on the beautiful in-between moments. Working with a mix of film photography, digital photography, and super 8 film, we create stories that last a lifetime. Capturing the candid moments with a documentary eye, we are here to encapsulate your forever memories on film.

We were thrilled with Studio Zwerveling's photography services for our wedding. Emma and Sophia were thorough communicators who always put our minds at ease leading up to the big day. They coordinated timing and logistics like pros, ensuring everyone was where they needed to be. Their beautiful composition and editing brought out the best in our special moments. Truly, Emma and Sophia made our wedding day feel that much more special. We were overjoyed with their professional yet personal touch in capturing our most precious memories. Studio Zwerveling was a joy to work with and we wholeheartedly recommend their services for your important life events.
Rachelle M., 18 days ago
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Justine Bursoni Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

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

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I can't recommend Justine enough, from her professionalism, to her artistry she is a dream to work with. As a photographer myself, I am nervous, awkward, and admittedly particular about having photos of myself taken. With Justine at the help myself, my partner and all of our guests were at ease and the images she captured fully represent the vibrant and loving nature of our ceremony and celebration. Thank you Justine for being exactly who you are and doing what you do so beautifully. You have captured for us moments we will cherish forever.
ash + F., 4 years ago
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Creative Captures - chicago indian wedding photographers 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Creative Captures is Chicago indian wedding photographer and videographer. Award winning photographer and videographer specialized for luxury Indian and Souta Asian wedding photography. A skilled photographer with a photojournalistic and artistic style will have an eye for these fleeting moments and can discreetly capture them without interrupting the natural flow of the event.

Exquisite craftsmanship, unparalleled attention to detail, and an innate ability to capture the essence of every moment – our experience with this wedding photographer team was nothing short of extraordinary. From the first click of the camera to the final edit, their passion for storytelling and dedication to perfection shone through. Each frame exuded emotion, telling our love story in a way that surpassed our wildest dreams. With their artistic vision and technical mastery, they transformed our special day into a timeless masterpiece. Trustworthy, professional, and truly exceptional – we couldn't have asked for a better team to capture our wedding memories.
Ivan, 7 months ago
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Awestrucken Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,199
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

AwestrucKen Photography focuses on ensuring great moments in time are caught. As much as we are tech/gear heads with regards to equipment, we also know that the greatest piece of equipment any photographer can have is his/her brain. We pride ourselves on using our brains and our gear to not just take pictures, but to tell stories. While pictures, as Dorothea Lange says, “take an instant out of time; altering life by holding it still”, it’s also important that each instant of time is part of a person or event’s story.

Ken was great from start to finish and was extremely receptive to what we were looking for in terms of a vendor we can jam with and will also be able to work well with our other vendors - it was very important ALL our vendors were people we could consider people we'd call our friends and Ken is just that! Fun, charming, charismatic and creative - you need that in a photographer! We will continue recommending him to our friends and family for years to come 3
The Rydells 1., 2 years ago
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Wild Love Pursuit 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,497
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

A creative soul, a love for romance, passionate to tell your love story. I am always seeking for true connection between humans, the genuine real type of connection. I believe, at the end of the day, these true moments, even the smallest ones, are what mean the most. Weddings are filled with these fleeting moments and the fact that I get to document them, stop time and hand them to you to be remembered forever means more than you may ever know. I can't wait for our paths to cross, to hear all about your ideas and plans for the day.

We LOVED our engagement photos but our wedding photos were/are something to obsess over. She captured the whole day really really well. If there was one thing that I would change I would just want more pics of the 2 of us laughing and having big genuine smiles. Sometimes getting your pictures taken can be a little awkward so anything to help with getting those big smiles on camera helps.
Amber, a year ago
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Roman Lorek Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

I am a bilingual (Polish, English) Chicago based wedding photographer who enjoys traveling and music. I like to take a documentary approach to photography. Keeping posing to a minimum and capturing natural moments of your big day. I am a perfect photographer for a couple that believes the natural moments mean more than posed photographs.

I had the privilege of working with Roman at a wedding a few years ago. I was hired as a DJ and he reached out to me prior to the event to introduce himself. I looked into his work and was astounded by his attention to detail. He really has a knack for capturing the moment in photo
Mark, 2 years ago
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Wedding Love Film: BRIDAL STUDIO 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

At Wedding Love Film, we know your wedding day is one of life’s most important moments. Our all-inclusive photography service captures every beautiful detail and unforgettable emotion, ensuring your memories last a lifetime. With 18 years of experience, I specialize in stunning photos that tell your unique love story. By connecting with each couple, I craft personalized images with a cinematic touch. Plus, there’s no travel fee! Transform your wedding day into timeless memories. Book today with Wedding Love Film: BRIDAL STUDIO!

Super prepared with the right lens! And weather mishaps! Understood what he was talking about! Understood the cameras and the right angles to shoot at to get the best angles of what was taking place! His personality was easy to be combined with anyone he works with- easy going& fun!! Super helpful in any other part of the wedding if he is readybto go and other venders are not!!
Kathy Jean, 3 months ago
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Cassaundra Cherney Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

With 10 years of experience, Cassaundra began her photography journey at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire as a Fine Arts student majoring in Photography. During her time in college, she assisted and second shot for many wedding's and events. In 2014, Cassaundra moved to Arizona on a whim and began her own photography business. The desert and mountains ignited in her a new passion for photography. After a short stint in LA, Cassaundra now lives in Milwaukee with her eight-year-old daughter. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, martial arts, and doing art with her daughter.

My engagement shoot was INCREDIBLE thanks to Cassaundra's vision! We shot at a beautiful Malibu beach during the sunset and she was reassuring, creative, and communicative throughout the process. Our photos were such a hit with my family, that we used her for our wedding and my sister also enlisted her services for her civil ceremony. Cassaundra has become our family photographer!
Pallavi S., 2 months ago
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Lydia McRae Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Hi! My name is Lydia and I'm a Nashville Wedding Photographer. While I'm based in Tennessee, I'm more than willing to travel well beyond that. My photography style is light, bright and true to life. My goal is to make you feel at ease in front of the camera and provide photos that you can cherish for the many years to come. We will always take traditional posed photos, but you can expect to receive lots of candid moments in your final gallery. Feel free to reach out and let me know more about you and your vision for your wedding day.

Lydia and her assistant Lanie photographed our wedding at my grandparent’s house. They were both prompt, friendly, professional, and they took the most BEAUTIFUL photos!! All of our guests enjoyed interacting with them, and I am seriously going to have a hard time narrowing down my top favorites because the photos are just fantastic. Lydia even delivered our gallery ahead of schedule! I highly recommend her :)
Haley, 3 months ago
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The Fourniers Fine Art Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $9,500
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

We are Leidy and Josh, destination wedding photographers and married team. Together we create radiant and adventurous images of our couples in breathtaking locations around the world. With romantic film tones and a blend of guided posing with photograph journalism, we capture your most euphoric moments with a signature experience that is tailored to you. We adore love stories and we can’t wait to tell yours.

We love working with Josh + Leidy Fournier! They are fun, energetic, kind and a very talented couple! I love that they are a husband + wife team working together to capture newlyweds and families come together! We love working alongside them as florist , coordinator and planner with our couples!
Alyssa, 4 years ago
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Expedition Joy 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

I'm Courtney! I care not only about providing you with sharp, authentic and colorful images on your wedding day, but helping you to be fully present on your wedding day so you remember all the big and little moments.

Courtney is everything you could want in a photographer. Photography was a top priority for my wedding and I'm so thankful I went with Expedition Joy. My photos are the exact "timeless, bright and airy (without being washed out)" that I dreamed of. She made us feel super comfortable, took feedback and let us request shots, quickly turned around our engagement session & wedding sneak peaks, and even let us sneak a shot back within 24 hours (insane!!!!). Photos are so important and you should book someone you can trust to give you the gift of those memories in the way you you want and envision them. Courtney did just that for us!! 10/10.
Audrey S., a year ago
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PeaceMade Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

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

Peacemade shot our engagement shoot and our wedding in 2023. We could not have had a better experience with Gail and her team! Looking at their work piqued our interest and our first meeting with Gail locked in our decision. She answered all of our questions, was super responsive with our emails, and made sure we were all on the same page for the actual day of. Her and her team made taking photos and video feel organic and not staged. They were a blast to work with and we’ve recommended them to all of our friends and family. Would definitely book them again for any future shoots or events!
Jessica M., 6 months ago
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Rock N' Roll Wedding Club 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

I've been shooting unique, non-traditional, very-traditional, queer, straight, weird, normal, sexy, just-plain-fun weddings for over a decade now. Don't think your wedding falls into that category? Don't be so sure. Your unique love deserves to be documented whoever that may look. If you want bad-ass photography that stands out, all while having fun doing it, we're what you've been looking for. Let's connect. We'd love to hear your love story.

I haaaate having my photo taken. I was super anxious about the whole process going into it. It takes a certain amount of trust to let someone photograph you... Jay and his Bellocq team were A from start to finish. We were blown away by A) the sheer amount of photos given back (they don't cap their packages at certain photo counts) and B) how seamlessly the entire collection flowed together from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for more. We will definitely be re-booking them for our family photos (first baby on the way!!!) in the future. Jay is incredibly kind and fun to be around, and just puts you at ease. That is the first thing you'll notice when you meet. Can't recommend Bellocq enough!!!
Brandi G., 2 months ago
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Henington Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

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

Holy sh**. Excuse my language, but It is needed to make sure that those of you reading this understand how sincerly amazing Jay and Larissa are. We have used them to photograph us personally as a couple and have used them for a wedding of family friends; and newborn pictures of my Niece, Harper. Each and every experience and photo shoot and email and text and phone call with them has been perfectly professional, fun, and reasonable. The prices are great, the people are great- and the photos are freakin perfect. Unique and fun and different- but also traditional for those seeking that. Jay and Larrisa are an amazing couple and they take seriously great photos. We will be using them for the next niece who is soon to arrive, and for engagement and wedding photos in the upcoming years. PLEASE give them a call today- they are the best!!!!!
Ali & H., 4 years ago
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Chrissy Deming Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Hi, I'm Missy! I have a very large, blended family with 7 kids and 7 grandchildren. When we all get together, it’s l.o.u.d.! I’ve been in business for over 13 years and am based out of Geneva, but willing to travel. Some of my favorite things are: McDonald’s Cokes, Anthropologie, Kate Spade anything, a good Reisling, a great sense of humor, finding a great bargain, shopping, big hugs.

From the moment we first spoke on the phone, to the gallery delivery, Missy was so fun and helpful. Her photos are amazing and she made our wedding day feel like a dream. She felt like a best friend helping out with whatever needed to be done on our big day and ran through the formal photos like a champ. We are forever grateful and forever clients now.
Katie, 2 months ago
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Tawny Ballard Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

I am a Chicago-based wedding + elopement photographer. I am available worldwide and love to travel! I document genuine moments for couples, no matter who they love. My images are the perfect mix of posed and photojournalistic, giving you gorgeous portraits without missing the important, candid moments you will want to remember for years to come. My approach to wedding days is simple: I want to make sure you have images of you two that you love and cherish and tell your wedding day story.

Tawny did both our wedding photos and our engagement shoot, and we were so happy with both results! She got just the vibe we were looking for and had a great mix of posed and candid shots. Turnaround was quick and all of our guests said our photos were incredible, as well.
Sarah and Z., 2 years ago
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Christopher Deau Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Christopher Deau Photography is a wedding and event photography company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Christopher Deau is a professional photographer with over 15 years of experience in his craft, bringing a sense of passion and creativity into his wedding photography career. He services the state of Michigan with quality wedding photography services, and considers it a joy and honor to be able to preserve the special moments of your wedding day for you to treasure forever.

I cannot speak more highly of Chris. His photos are absolutely STUNNING! We did our engagement session with him in Saugatuck, MI and our wedding was at Twin Gables in Sturgis, MI. He got our engagement session back to us SO fast and we received our sneak peak wedding photos only 1 or 2 days after the wedding- I cannot wait to see the rest of them. We also had a 2nd shooter with him named Eric and he was great as well! Eric shot more photos of the groom and groomsmen and they all really liked him and his humor. You will NOT regret hiring Chris as your photographer.
Hayli Cronkhite, a month ago
MemoriTank 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Hello! ​My name is Joon with Memori Tank Photography, I work with a team of talented people who will ensure your special day goes flawless. I have over 15 years of professional experience in photography, videography and commercial production field. ​It’s a journey that’s given me the opportunity to connect with incredible people, and share their celebration. My goal is to give you a unique and meaningful experience, capturing moments and nuances that you feel are representative of who you are. Please contact me to see how we can capture your memories. ​

Our special day would have not been as special without MemoriTank involved! Not only were they so easy to deal with, but they understand exactly how stressful all of the planning can be! So they are very easy to talk to, they explained everything perfectly and we just appreciated that so much. They helped us when engagement couple photos, so we can have those before the wedding and then we booked them for the day of the wedding as well. The photos were so good!!! The quality is just top notch...very professional looking and we were extremely happy with how they came out. The last thing I’ll say is, on the day of, sometimes we can get lost in the day. So busy with everything but they help because they know exactly what kinda moments to capture so it helps calm us on the day of knowing they had it all covered! Extremely recommended using MemoriTank!
Jerry and J., 4 years ago
Stephanie Lang Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Hi there! I’m Steph + your new biggest fan. My team + I are primarily based in Chicago, IL but we are elated to travel to wherever your love takes us. Throughout my 8 years in the world of Wedding Photography, I've found it extremely important to form a personal relationship with each of our clients. It is our priority to serve you + love you well throughout this incredibly exciting chapter in your life. Whether it be answering all the questions or helping you build the perfect wedding day timeline, I absolutely love helping to make this process an enjoyable one for you.

There is so much good to be said about Stephanie Lang and her team!  Stephanie was absolutely fantastic as our wedding photographer for both our elopement and party! Her dedication to helping sort through ideas and timelines truly made the biggest difference. Her professionalism and calm demeanor helped us feel relaxed and natural throughout both days! Our elopement downtown was one of true Vogue elegance. Her shot ideas were incredible & handled every location with ease. Stephanie is so creative & easy going even when the rain was coming down in sheets! I truly don't think I've stopped looking at the final photos. Our party was fun, flirty and moody. She brought these moments to life in the most elegant way possible. She found the perfect angels and lighting in every location resulting in photos that exceeded our expectations. Stephanie, we cannot thank you enough. You brought both of my looks to life & we will cherish these photos forever. For anyone looking for the best photographer out there, this team is it!
Maura M., 2 months ago
Alex Rodriquez Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Hi! I'm Alex, a wedding photographer based out of Milwaukee, WI! I've been a photographer since 2017 and have fallen absolutely in love with capturing love stories! When I'm not behind the camera, you can likely find me traveling (I'm in Arizona a lot), snuggled up at home with my pups, or trying local coffee shops!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Alex as our wedding photographer, and I can't say enough wonderful things about her! From the moment we first met her, she radiated warmth and professionalism. Alex's talent behind the camera is truly remarkable. She has a unique ability to capture the most candid and heartwarming moments, turning them into stunning works of art. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and every photo she took seemed to tell a story. On the day of the wedding, Alex was an absolute joy to work with. She made everyone feel comfortable and at ease, and her positive energy was infectious. She was able to effortlessly blend into the background, capturing all the intimate moments without ever feeling intrusive. Not only is Alex incredibly talented, but she is also incredibly dedicated to her craft. She went above and beyond to ensure that we got the most beautiful wedding photos. She scouted out the perfect locations, worked tirelessly to capture the best lighting, and was willing to travel to us to get the shots we dreamed of. The final photos exceeded our expectations in every way. They were breathtakingly beautiful and brought tears to our eyes as we relived our special day through Alex's lens. She managed to capture the love, joy, and emotion of the day in every shot, and for that, we are forever grateful. If you're looking for a wedding or engagement photographer who is not only talented but also a pleasure to work with, Alex is the one. She is a true artist, and we feel so lucky to have had her as our photographer. Thank you, Alex, for capturing our day so beautifully!
Eileen W., a year ago
Being Joy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,799
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

For as long as I can remember I have always been around a camera. Growing up, my Mom was a big documenter of life freezing childhood moments in prints and recording videos. For my ninth birthday I received my first camera. GAME CHANGER. Boy was it fun to step on the other side of the camera. I was unstoppable, never letting my camera leave my side. From then on I cannot remember I time I hadn't owned a camera... or two... or three! Giving other the gift of memories is what brings me the most joy in life. To know that they will have moments they loved shared and reminisced for generations to come. That is everything.

Joy has been absolutely wonderful to work with in all capacities. She puts a lot of effort into getting to know her clients with personal touches that do not go unnoticed. Most photos taken of me (the bride) in normal life are of the marathon / running photo variety, so I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel with more posed couple photos. Joy made everything feel so natural and easy between both the engagement shoot and the wedding day. Joy is extremely organized and is fantastic with time management - her template for the timeline worked so well for further planning. When the ceremony ran over, she got us back on target and moving out of the church while getting all the photos we had requested. She has such great vision for small details and how things will photograph - I often said “I trust your vision!” and the photos turned out so stunning! I especially wanted to remember the day in color, and Joy absolutely delivered on that (and quickly, too - the sneak peeks came back the next day!). She truly captured the magic of a fairytale day, and I am thankful to her and her team for their hard work. Joy is an invaluable asset to have on your wedding day, and you truly will not regret booking with her.
Natalie B., 3 months ago
Victoria Sprung Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Sprung Photo is a team of talented, creative, & experienced Chicago wedding photographers. The Owner, Victoria Sprung, is an internationally recognized, award winning photographer with over 15 years of full time wedding photography experience. She was chosen for multiple awards & accreditations, including the Top 50 Fearless Photographers in the world, Top 50 Photographers in the world: Wedding Photojournalist Association, & Top 10 Photographers: Masters of Wedding Photography.

Victoria was an amazing choice for our wedding photographer. We had an unusual schedule on our wedding day with ceremony in the morning, reception in the evening, and a big block of time during the day when we didn't want to pay for photography. Victoria was so flexible in putting together a package that suited our needs, shooting our ceremony herself and tapping another photographer on her team, Eva, to shoot our reception. I loved that she allowed us to scrap what we didn't want in order to fit our budget. Her communication style was professional and incredibly thorough, ensuring we were prepared every step of the way. Her pre-wedding questionnaire covered so many things that I never would have thought of! We especially loved that Victoria specialized in lighting, as our ceremony was in a park with dappled sunny and shady areas, and our reception was in a venue with diverse lighting. Her and Eva's documentary-style approach seamlessly fit into the day, capturing all the special moments without ever being intrusive, and we were thrilled to receive over 450 photos that beautifully documented our day. The photos speak for themselves!
Jenna, 17 days ago
Rahul Rana Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Rahul Rana is an internationally recognised photographer based in Chicago, Illinois, specialising in capturing beautiful, artistic, and emotional moments through his lens. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has developed a unique style of photography that blends contemporary and traditional elements and has become one of the most sought-after South Asian wedding photographers in the USA. His work has been featured in numerous national and international publications and has won several awards.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Rahul Rana Photography for my wedding, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Rahul's vision for capturing timeless memories truly shone through in every photograph. As I flipped through my wedding album, I found myself transported back to each moment, feeling every emotion all over again. Rahul's attention to detail is remarkable, and his ability to capture the essence of each moment is truly commendable. From the laughter shared during the festivities to the heartfelt exchanges between loved ones, every image is a masterpiece in itself. Working with Rahul was an absolute joy. His professionalism, creativity, and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. He effortlessly blended into the background, allowing us to be ourselves while he worked his magic behind the lens. I cannot recommend Rahul Rana Photography highly enough. If you're looking for a photographer who not only captures moments but also creates lasting memories, look no further. Thank you, Rahul, for preserving the most precious moments of our special day in such a beautiful and heartfelt way.
Samaira O., 4 months ago
Virge Simone Images LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

Hey there, I’m Virge Simone and I want to capture your love story. One of my favorite photos is one of my late grandfather holding my now 19 year old daughter when she was just a few days old. The photo was taken by me and I would guess with a basic point and shoot camera so the quality is not the best, kinda blurry, the colors are washed out but I LOVE that photo. That photo signifies to be to always be present and in the moment, because that’s the last photo I was able to take of my grandfather. As a photographer, that photo tells a story, its dated, its memorable and its timeless.

Virge Simone Images provided excellent photography services for my clients wedding. Their communication was always timely and professional. Virge responded to emails promptly and was very organized leading up to the big day. The quality of Virge's work is superb - the photos are crisp, clear, and artistically composed. They perfectly captured the emotions and special moments of our wedding. Virge was also extremely helpful on the day-of, directing people for formal photos in an efficient yet friendly manner. They were able to get all the shots we wanted while keeping things moving smoothly. The final wedding album shows Virge's creative eye and captures the spirit of our wedding beautifully. We felt like Virge was invested in our big day and cared about delivering exceptional photos to remember it. As one of the top wedding photographers in the business, Virge exceeded our expectations and we'd highly recommend their services.
Daïna D., a month ago
AJ Abelman Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

I didn’t get into the wedding industry because I was the little girl dreaming of my wedding day. I love story-telling, I love love, and I love people who want to laugh and have a great time because they realize that life is short and beautiful. Wedding photography is all of those things at once; every time I go to work it’s the best day of someone’s life. How cool is that?

I stumbled across AJ on TikTok after another creator I followed tagged her in something, and let me tell you, that was the best click I’ve ever made. AJ talks often about her “daisy chains” (people who book and rebook for progressive life events) and it’s so clear why her clients are so loyal. We had her take our engagement pictures and also document our welcome party and wedding. She has such a great eye for the perfect, unique shot, but even the expected photos came out incredible. She was at a little higher price point than some of the photographers I looked at, less expensive than others, but I will tell you she was worth every single penny I paid her. She also is just a wonderful person to work with – she did a great job putting us at ease in every interaction, facilitating our personalities really coming out in the photos, and was just funny, and personable, and kind. My guests repeatedly (and well after the wedding was over) made a point to tell me how much they liked her and how comfortable she made them. I will also tell you that I am not terribly comfortable with myself and particularly being photographed and she not only made me calm the heck down but she helped me to be comfortable enough that she got absolutely stunning photos. 10/10, definitely hire her, and let this be a lesson in trusting your gut when TikTok leads you down a rabbit hole to the perfect person for the job.
Kate J., 4 months ago
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Marc & Mindy 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Island Lake, IL

We believe that you should live authentically, explore endlessly, celebrate your traditions, and laugh at the joyful and beautiful moments found in life. We are passionate about capturing the love, excitement, and treasured moments found on your journey to marrying your best friend.

Marc and Mindy are just an absolute gem of a duo. Our wedding date was on 06.03.23. They shot both engagement and wedding day. We have been connected with them through families and friend's weddings they've done. When it came to our day, there was no doubt who we were going to reach out to. Marc and Mindy have such a special way of making a bride and groom feel so well thought of. Not only are their portraits STUNNING, they make the experience so stress-free. Mindy comes in with a ton of experience in posing...something we know 0 things about. They were so mindful of schedule and specific shots we wanted. It was such a collaborative effort in addition to their expertise. They make sure to ask alll the good questions, including getting to know you, which we found to be such a genuine touch. Don't sleep on booking them for your wedding. You seriously would not regret it. Wedding days and taking photos can be so overwhelming. You want someone like Marc and Mindy on that day--folks who will take care of you, keep you calm, and keep you having fun! They certainly know how to bring your vision to life. We will cherish the gift they have given us for a lifetime. We do not give this recommendation lightly. We understand how important photos are...you want Marc and Mindy on your side.
Ariana Romero, 7 months ago