The Best Wedding Photographers in Melrose Park, IL

The Best Wedding Photographers in Melrose Park, IL

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939 Wedding Photographers in Melrose Park, IL

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AJS Photo 

5.0

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

My name is Abby, a Midwest based wedding + boudoir photographer who's really obsessed with her job. I've gotten to see how directly photos can impact people. As we grow up, we realize how priceless photos are and how quality pictures become prized possessions. It's a moment in time you can forever look back on. It's easy to take pictures, but it's hard to capture moments. I'll love making magic with you, because everyone has some magic in them that deserves to be celebrated.

I was referred to Abby and I could not be more grateful for that! I knew she was the perfect person to capture our wedding day and needed to book her! She was easy-going, genuine, fun, and kind! She not only made us feel at ease to know she had our backs through the whole planning process but she made us feel like we had a friend who was rooting us on through it all! From the initial meeting, engagement photos, and to to our wedding day Abby was there for us and made sure that our day would be absolutely seamless and as fun as possible while capturing our stunning photos! On the wedding day, Abby was organized, punctual, and ready to go to capture our day from start to finish! She executed a perfect timeline and made sure everyone was ready and were they needed to be! An absolute rockstar for that! We received so many compliments on how wonderful Abby was from our guests! Abby is extremely talented at capturing the moments throughout the day! She knew we were not huge center of attention people. We wanted our photos to be captured in real time and those surrounding us! She did absolutely that! She captured all the love and happiness throughout the whole day! Each photo was absolutely stunning! For anyone looking for a photographer, I could not recommend Abby enough! She will make your day seamless and capture the most beautiful photos! She will make you feel like a friend and not just working with another vendor! We are forever thankful to have worked with Abby and cannot wait to continue to work with her!
Anna + N., 9 months ago
Samantha Renee Photo 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Calling all misfits, those deeply in love, the nerds, the don't give a flying f***, just authentically you! Behind the camera: I am cracking bad jokes & cramming myself into strange spaces to get the shot. Behind the editing screen: I am smiling, getting high off the emotion of the moment captured. No shame, it’s why I do what I do. I love love. But I guess that's why you are here right? My style: Authentic, timeless, classic & filmy nostalgia. I capture those in-between moments, the messy, the loud, the intimate & the joyful ugly cry. Then you can feel like vogue for every other moment to show the world the rockstars that you are.

Samantha did such an amazing job with our wedding photography. My wife hunted around for the perfect photographer for a few months, as the pictures were very important to her and she wanted to make sure she found the right person with the right style. From the first time we met Samantha in Detroit to do our engagement photos, we felt comfortable with her. She was professional, friendly, and helped us feel at ease during the process. Most importantly, she made it fun! She was an excellent communicator, flexible, and during our wedding, she did a truly amazing job of capturing all the most important moments. She did an excellent job helping us balance our time between everything and sneaking away for a short photo shoot, and made sure to capture us with all of our family, etc. The candid moments she captured were amazing. We shared the album Samantha sent us with our guests through our thank you cards, and we had a ton of people tell us the photos were amazing and asked who did our photos! We sent many people photos as gifts for Christmas this year. On top of all that, Samantha sent us this really sweet and very cool gift of a golden glass photo frame filled with pictures and an ornate wooden box filled with decorative moss with a slide-out plexiglass front with our names on it, and a matching usb drive with all of our photos. Our wedding was very woodsy, and the gift was very thoughtfully matching of the whole thing. Samantha, thank you for your time and energy in helping us make our wedding day so special, and for capturing it for us to remember for a lifetime. My wife and I absolutely recommend her to anyone with our highest regards. Take care!
Jake & N., a year ago
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Sydney Darwin Photography 

5.0

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

I’m a born and raised Kentucky girl who loves to travel, pet dogs, and listen to the rain. I love love and I can't wait to capture yours. When I'm not taking photos, you can find me reading something in the fantasy genre, listening to Taylor Swift, or surfing Pinterest.

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Having Sydney as our wedding photographer was truly a gift. Her mind, creativity, vision, talent, and big heart will never cease to amaze me. Neither myself, my husband, or any of our friends or family have spent much time in front of a camera but Sydney made it feel like such a fun and natural process for all of us. She is such a kind hearted, charismatic, funny, personable person to have around and really did bring such an added light to our big day. From our first inquiry to the delivery of our photos, she was so on top of communication, took the time to understand our vision and what we were looking for and just made the whole process so simple and easy!! We will forever cherish our wedding photos and always be so glad that we chose Sydney as our photographer!
Morgan E., 21 days ago
Caroline Giuliano Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

I'm a Boston based weddings & elopement photojournalist serving New England & beyond. My style is authentic, nostalgic, and a calculated blend of soft and romantic + moody and edgy. I think minimalism is lazy and I want you to look at my work and feel something. My goal is to make you feel so present that you forget I have a camera in my hand while I’m photographing you. I believe it’s my job to remind you of how beautiful and fleeting life is. My hope is that after our session is over, my work turns into some of your most cherished memories decorating your home and your hearts.

Caroline is not only a professional through and through - he is a delight to be around! Working with her on a wedding last season was seamless and FUN. She made the couple, the entire vendor team, and all guests feel so comfortable. Her approach is laid back with the right amount of guidance and the result is exceptionally beautiful and authentic photos. Her deliverables are timely and timeless - I promise you'll love every photo. I can't recommend Caroline enough to any couple who is looking for romantic and authentic wedding photos and a photographer who quickly becomes a friend!
Kayla Madden, 3 years ago
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Leif & Christine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Christine, a wedding and engagement photographer based in Rockford, Illinois, serving couples across the Midwest. I specialize in blending creative, candid and romantic styles to create timeless, elegant images that beautifully tell the story of your wedding day. My goal is to help you relive your wedding day through timeless photographs that you’ll cherish forever.

Christine was my wedding photographer for my winter wedding at Kilbuck Creek and I cannot recommend her enough!!! From early communication, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding she was an absolute dream to work with. She made my husband and I comfortable after we told her how we didn’t know how to take photos and walked us through everything to make sure we got flawless results. She even sent us a canvas set with some of our wedding photos! She made sure every inspiration photo was taken and had the tough job of wrangling together us and our rambunctious bridal party to get the job done! If you are getting married and looking for a photographer or need some family portraits look no further, Christine is your girl!!
Michelle D., a year ago
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Wild & Wired Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Hi! My name is Kendylyn, but some call me Kendyiana Jones because of my love for all things outdoors. I am based out of Western Michigan with my husband and blue heeler Teeko but we are always ready for an adventure and to capture your love story wherever you are. I am a Photographer working to capture the important moments and stories in life. I am drawn to what is real and authentic, and I aim to capture that in all of my work.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kendylyn was truly amazing for our wedding day. It was raining for a good portion of the day and she did such a great job still capturing photos throughout the day. She was super easy to work with and very communicative throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend Wild & Wired Photography!
Courtney J., 8 months ago
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The Archers 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

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

Awarded Best of Zola
If you’re even slightly on the fence about booking The Archers for your wedding, engagement, or special life event photography, DO it. You will not be disappointed! They take such amazing pictures, truly capture the personality of each couple, and make every session fun and comfortable. So many photography websites say they specialize in candid and authentic photos, but Chelsea and Jack truly do. These are pictures you’ll cherish for the rest of your lives and are absolutely worth it!
Emily, 3 years ago
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Abigail Blake Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,450
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

As a photographer, I have grown so much over the course of my career and I still feel like I strive to improve every wedding and portrait that I photograph. Whether it is creating a wedding portrait for your mantle, or capturing a time you want to remember for ever. I promise to provide the best possible experience and create a collection of photographs that will be enjoyed for generations to come!

Awarded Best of Zola
Abigail was more then just our photographer, she was there for us every step of the way. She checked in on us every little bit. The day of the wedding she was amazing! I’m in love with our photos it’s everything I wanted and more! :)
Alexis, 3 years ago
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Whimsy Nirvana Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

I am a Wedding and Event Photographer from Fort Worth, Tx. I am new to Zola and I absolutely love it! I started in Family Lifestyle Photography in 2015 and now have recently fully transitioned to Wedding and Event Photography full time. Some events we photograph are: Bridal Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, Gender Reveals, Sweet 16’s, and much more including Corporate Events. Our time spent together will be unforgettable and I promise you will make a friend for life with me! :)

Awarded Best of Zola
She made us feel like she was one of our friends there to capture our day! She had us laughing and giggling nonstop. She is a natural at what she does and I high recommend her to others!!
Kelsy B., 7 months ago
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Black Hat Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

We started off as a duo of quirky plastic artists who wanted to try something new - capturing weddings in a unique way that combined truthfulness and creativity. Fast forward 15 years and many, many amazing weddings later, and we're still just as nervous and excited before each event as we were on day one. I guess it means we still care! We believe your wedding photos should be a true reflection of your special day - capturing all the laughter, tears, love and joy in a way that takes you back to that exact moment. Making you relive the excitement, nervousness, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings of your wedding day.

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Eduardo from Black Hat studio is the most fun photographer to work with! He is always in good mood, ready to make you laugh and make you feel comfortable and confident in front of a camera. I love that his style is so natural, he hates poses, he prefers to capture the natural expressions of the people, he plays with the lighting, he is amazing! You can no go wrong with Black Hat Studio!
ferrza10@hotmail.com, 4 years ago
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March81 Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Your wedding day, not like anyone else’s but yours—bold, vibrant, and unforgettable. How will you capture these memories for a lifetime? At March81 Photography, we tell your story like no one else can, blending candid moments with epic, cinematic poses. We capture the real stuff—the laughter, the energy, and every perfectly imperfect detail. Then, we turn those memories into custom heirlooms, from wall-worthy portraits to handcrafted albums, so your love story can live on forever. Because your love deserves more than ordinary.

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March81 is one of our very favorite photographers to partner with on weddings for our clients! They have an approach that is deeply personal and focuses on preserving the essence of your wedding day with a blend of classic and contemporary styles. They’re also great to work with, and brilliant collaborators.
Unnamed Films, a year ago
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Shots By Xyan 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Xyan, the visionary behind Shots by Xyan Photography, is a passionate photographer with a keen eye for detail and a heart for storytelling. As both the owner and head photographer, Xyan brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and dedication to every project. With years of experience and a genuine love for capturing life's special moments, he ensures that each photo reflects not only the beauty of the moment but also the emotions and memories it holds. From weddings to family portraits, his commitment to excellence and personalized service shines through, making Shots by Xyan Photography a trusted choice for clients.

Xyan and Kim were the consummate professionals. They were on time and flexible and offered great service. Both were patient and offered a lot of guidance with posing for the best possible shots. Kim, you did a fantastic job with the soft glam make-up! Xyan, You are doing an exceptional job with these refined imagery. Keep up the great work! Highly, highly recommend Shots by Xyan LLC for your next special occasion. Five Star service!
Nordia P., a year ago
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Curious Courtney’s Photography 

5.0

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

Our Approach: We are Mia & Chris Courtney. The people behind the camera. We are a husband and wife team based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, where we service The Midwest and beyond. We are experience based photographers who focus on creating; authentic connections, intimate, warm & emotional photographs. A little more about us, We eloped on June 5th, 2019 after dating for 1 year. We camped at the Red River Gorge for 3 days in the pouring rain for our honeymoon. It was not typical but it was us. We love camping and exploring new places. We are a total go with the flow type people. We both love Concerts, Tattoos, and adventuring!

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We were absolutely thrilled with our experience with Curious Courtneys Photographer! Mia and Chris were an absolute delight to work with during our spring elopement ceremony. From the moment we met them, their warmth and professionalism shone through, making us feel at ease and genuinely cared for. Their creativity and attention to detail captured every special moment PERFECTLY, resulting in stunning photos that we will cherish forever. It was also really unique to have take home polaroids, film, and their turnaround time was unmatched in delivering our beautiful pictures. Their friendly and accommodating nature made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a better team to document our special day. Highly recommend Curious Courtneys Photographer for any occasion! Five stars all the way!
Olivia, 8 months ago
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Danielle Leeanna Photo LLC 

5.0

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

Oh heyyyy! I'm Danielle but you can call me Dani. And it's more than a job to me to capture beautiful moments. I just have to say I'm so JAZZED you here! I'm a Michigan-based HOT MESS. I wish that could be my professional title. But if you must Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer is the professional version.

Awarded Best of Zola
One of the best decisions we made! We’re so glad we picked Danielle to photograph our wedding. She also did our engagement pictures and they turned out amazing. She was super great with responding and making sure we got exactly what we wanted. 10/10 will be recommending to everyone planning a wedding!
Ashley L., 5 months ago
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Sollie Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Heyo! I am a lady (she/her) that adores photography. I describe my style as eclectic classic. I absolutely cover the basics, but add in a lot of fun and creative shots too. I am based out of Central Southern Illinois, but I am willing to travel to any location.

My wedding photos were the perfect depiction of my wedding day. I felt confident and you can tell him the pictures. I had told Sollie that I was self-conscious about how I looked at times. Sollie was conscientious of angles and trying to get pictures she thought look good as well as getting photos that were important to me. She included my family and got shots that were not necessarily planned, but turned out perfect. I have now used her for all of my family photos and photos of my children ever since and don’t plan on changing that. She is amazing.
Chelsea & N., 9 months ago
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Madison Leigh Photography 

5.0

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

Madison Leigh Photography was created in 2020, the mist of a pandemic. For two years they worked hard to create their business, capturing love stories all over! They thrive on connections and their goal is to capture candid moments and authentic emotions. They want to make sure they your love story is captured through every walk of life. Madison Leigh Photography works with couples to ensure that each part of their Wedding day and the Wedding Process is captured to showcase the couple and their love beautifully.

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Searching for a wedding photographer can be really overwhelming but finding Madison was the best thing that could have happen to us! She was absolutely amazing—so sweet and attentive. She took our engagement and wedding photos and we are blown away at her skills. All her photos turn out bright and beautiful, capturing every moment perfectly. My husband and I have different styles in photos but she took the time to understand our preferences and made sure to photograph everything just the way we wanted. We are very awkward in front of the camera and never know how to pose… but her instructions make it easy and seem like we are naturals. We 10000/10 recommend Madison as your wedding photographer. She’s a true gem!
Carla G., 6 months ago
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Creation4use LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

A dad, a son, a brother and a jack of all trades musician that loves to rock out any chance I get. I grew up in New York City. My inclination towards photography came from classic street photography and photojournalists from all over the world that told their stories through a lens. It made me pick up a camera and start shooting. Now, living in Maryland I shoot all sorts of stories and moments locally, domestically, and abroad. It's taken me a while to figure out what my "thing" is but I've come to figure out that I'm a milestone photographer. The moments your life that have proven to be meaningful -- I'll be there.

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Sam absolutely covered every single little detail of our wedding. It was great to see things we didn't even catch as the day went by. He assured us every step of the way. He caught all the candids we could have ever wanted and posed us like a pro when necessary. Probably the best at communication out of all our vendors and is still the person we come to with our new milestones. A maternity session is definitely going to be in the mix soon
Christian and C., 5 years ago
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Diana Cecilia Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Hi, I’m Diana, the creative force behind Diana Cecilia Photography! I’m a South Florida-based wedding photographer passionate about capturing love stories in their most genuine and timeless form. Whether you’re getting married in Miami, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere, I create stunning images that reflect the essence of your journey. My photography style blends classic and contemporary elements, capturing a mix of composed elegance and candid moments. I take a relaxed, personalized approach, to help you feel completely at ease so your connection shines through. As a proud Peruvian-American, I offer services in English and Spanish.

Awarded Best of Zola
Diana is phenomenal--I had the hardest time planning my wedding due to many circumstances, but Diana made me feel at ease. She is easy to talk to and helps SO much along the way. She has an excellent eye for detail and is really excellent at capturing those moments you will cherish forever. It rained on my wedding day (not ideal) but Diana was out there in the rain ensuring she was able to still capture every memory. She is wonderful--patient, talented, kind--a true gem, and I am so thankful for her. I could not recommend her more!
Caroline Fernandez, 2 years ago
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Shades of Gray Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

My business is a full service photography company specializing in weddings, lifestyle photography, special events and occasions. Ever the perfectionist, I make a considerable effort in every wedding collection to ensure the highest quality result. DO YOU TRAVEL FOR WEDDINGS? Yes! I go wherever love takes me! In fact, I am covering airfare for all weddings at this time. Lodging, baggage claim fees, and taxis/ride shares are not included.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ryan was the most professional and helpful person during our entire wedding process. He also took our engement photos. All of the photos turned out so immaculate it's hard to even put into words. What I was most impressed with though, is how in depth and thorough he was during the planning process. He really doesn't want to miss anything. It's the attention to detail that makes him such a great photographer. I Can't reccomond him more!
Autumm, 7 months ago
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Kasey Fanton Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

I'm an Evansville, Indiana based wedding photographer that has been photographing weddings and couples for over 8 years! And I couldn't imagine doing anything else. This is where You come in!! My clients mean so much to me!! I want to give you the best wedding experience possible - because you deserve it! I want you to know that I care about your wedding day as much as you do! If you want to talk anything wedding (or life tbh), I'm your girl! I will be there for you every step of the way and can help you plan your timeline in a way that gives you tons of great images that you can look back on for generations to come!

Awarded Best of Zola
I have hired Kasey for a few events now to capture couples. Not only is her work absolutely beautiful, but all of the feedback I’ve received from clients that have worked with Kasey can’t speak highly enough about her. She is a pleasure to work with, and continues to impress me with her beautiful work, professionalism, and spirit.
Chelsea G, 3 years ago
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Amarie J. Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Priscilla has had the honor of capturing many beautiful weddings! From Orlando, Mount Dora, Daytona, Jacksonville, St. Augustine to California & Georgia. Every single wedding has allowed me to work with some amazing clients. Weddings allow me to tell a story through my work and that alone makes me smile when YOU trust me to be the eye behind the lens to capture those very important moments that can only be looked back at through photo/video. Once the "I DO's" are said, the champagne is poured, the cake is cut and you have danced the night away, memories and photos are all you will have to remember that very special day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Priscilla was so wonderful to work with! She not only was very professional at our meeting she is extremely organized and detailed. She answered so many of my questions and even followed up with me to make sure all planning was going great. She honestly turned into a friend. My wedding day ran so smooth and she captured so many wonderful photos my husband & I can now forever look back at!!! She was open to my photo ideas and made sure she brought the list with her to guarantee we captured my vision. I highly recommend her 1000x to anyone needing an affordable yet amazing photographer. I promise you will love booking her for your big day!
Stephanie B., a year ago
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Ever Changing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

We are a mom/son team that prides ourselves on being storytellers capturing authentic, emotive, genuine moments shared on your special day. We strive to document the major memories and moments in-between,creating a visual narrative that couples can cherish & reminisce for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
Where to start? During the first phone call with Sarah, even after we told her we were interviewing multiple photographers, she offered us pointers and advice to consider when choosing our photographer, not her as the photographer, but OUR photographer. From the beginning she wanted to ensure that we had the best fit for us. She went above and beyond by coming to our venues prior to the wedding to "get the feel" of what she would need to capture the perfect moments. On the day of the wedding (when it was pure chaos) she adapted quickly, efficiently and went with the flow. Sarah and Ben are incredibly kind, thoughtful, and have a wonderful sense of humor. All of the photos they took are amazing and very unique. The emotion captured by each photo brought us to laughter or tears, but both in a good way! We could not have picked a better photographer, and we cannot thank them enough for all they did!
PJ & B., 2 months ago
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VRA PHOTOGRAPHY 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

I aim to professionally document the wonders of your celebration in a way that feels easy, relaxed, and enjoyable for you. My creative background provides a unique aspect to my photography. It combines high-quality and top-of-the-range equipment with an individual perspective.

When you are hiring Veera, you are not getting yourself a photographer, you are roping in a magician, and the master of capturing emotion. Veera covered my wedding that spanned 3 days, and was filled with events, music, dance, color and laughter. I have never met someone as professional, fun, kind, accommodating and talented as him. He was the best vendor I worked with through the wedding planning. He knows exactly what to do, the shots to take and angles to capture. His skill and talent will immortalize many an occasion, and with guarantee, compel you to relive the joyous event. The hues in his pictures are the most vibrant combination and contrasts, and you will soon learn that he’s elusive to normal surfers of wedding websites on the Internet, and rightfully so, for he is your surprise find. Should you ever have the good fortune of landing his services, you will look at the outcome and realize that he has put his time and soul into it. I do not wax eloquent about people for any reason other than the fact that they simply deserve it and he is one of the very few people I’ve ever written this for. I can count on my fingertips the people that I’ve left reviews. Veera, bless your heart, you’re a great guy, with the gift of photography from God, but you enhance it with your good nature, absolute professionalism, sense of timing and the oodles of creativity you possess. I do not wish to have any other photographer for any milestone of my life will follow this. Hire him without the slightest doubt and he will make your moments look like they’re straight from a magazine, without all the fuss and with everything that’s real and tugs at your heart.
Sanya V., 6 months ago
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Afterglow Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Hey I'm Liz! I've been in business as a wedding and portrait photographer since 2015, and have had a camera in my hand since the days before digital. After nine years in the industry my brain is absolutely full of specific knowledge I can only use for weddings, so please please use me as a resource. I live outside Portland with my Husband, kids, dog and cat. In my free time you can find me at a Mexican restaurant, a Movie Theater, or in any body of water. As an aging Millennial I've also recently gotten into retirement hobbies like birding and gardening.

Awarded Best of Zola
Liz was so easy to work with. She took our engagement photos and wedding photos. During our wedding planning session as a bride I was all over the place but she was able to help figure out photos that were needed and set a timeline with me. On the day of our wedding, it seemed that time sped up and there was a million things to do. As our timeline didn’t go as planned, most weddings don’t, Liz was able to think on her feet and get a new timeline so we were able to get all of our shots in that we wanted and still be able to enjoy our wedding, dancing, guest and each other. After getting our photos back many of our family and friends mentioned how wonderful Liz was, her attention to detail and how they would love to use her in the future. Whenever we talk about future photo shoots that we want, Liz is always brought up and will be the first to call when we need new photos!
Julianne and J., 7 months ago
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Light Sky Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

If you’re looking to hire a wedding photographer who can capture your big day in a “not so traditional” way, then you’re in the right place. We are Alternative Portraiture & Documentary Wedding Photographers based in sunny (and sometimes rainy) South Florida, and we like to think of ourselves as friendly, honest, and quirky (the good kind, we promise). We are creative beings at heart and love to tell stories unconventionally.

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

I love everything about photography - meeting new people, capturing raw emotions, being a part of special moments, giving images a crisp, timeless feel, and delivering memories that will be treasured forever. Each part is so, so special to me! Outside of photography, I love cheering on Husker football, traveling to new places, cuddling my cats, baking cookies, & decorating for holidays!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so thankful we chose them to capture our special day. The photos were beautiful and they were just wonderful to work with overall. I would highly suggest choosing Laura Elizabeth Photography!!!
Ashley H., a year ago
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Alex Kol Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

I’m Alex, a wedding photographer with 10 years of experience. My approach blends classic elegance with a documentary style, capturing both posed and candid moments that reflect the authentic atmosphere of your wedding day. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a larger event, I’ve had the privilege of telling love stories through my lens. Clients appreciate my attention to detail and seamless process. From guiding you through natural poses to capturing spontaneous emotions, I ensure that every important moment is beautifully documented, creating a wedding album that you’ll treasure for years to come.

He captured all the important moments beautifully, and the photos were natural and stunning. He was professional, easy to work with, and delivered everything quickly. Highly recommend him for wedding photography!
Mary, 4 months ago
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Dragonfly Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Dragonfly Photography is a team of award-winning wedding photographers who create timeless images of your most important day. As wedding photographers, we know that your wedding day will be filled with emotion and once-in-a-lifetime moments. Your only job that day should be savoring every last one of them.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dragonfly Photography was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. Finding the perfect photographer for our wedding was at the top of our priority list. We wanted timeless images, but more than that, we wanted to find someone who would make the process easy and be someone we would enjoy spending time with on our wedding day. Just a few minutes into speaking with Dragonfly's lead photographer, Oona, we instantly connected and knew that she and her team would be the perfect fit to capture our wedding day. Oona is such a kind and genuine person, and her calming presence and positive energy is infectious. From day one, she really took the time to get to know us and make us feel comfortable. Throughout the planning process, she went above and beyond, working with our other vendors behind the scenes to ensure every base was covered. During the months leading up to our wedding, she even sent us reminders, items to pack, timeline suggestions, and genuine messages of excitement for my husband and I over the course of the planning process. It was truly a top-notch experience . The Dragonfly photographers are rare wedding professionals who truly listen to what is most important to YOU, and true cheerleaders for your wants and needs for your day. We will always cherish the photographs they took of us and are honored to have their work lining the walls of our home for years to come. Dragonfly Photography is worth every penny, and my husband and I could never imagine not having them by our side on the most important day of our lives. If they are available on your date, book them immediately!!
Merideth, a month ago
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Samantha Halsey Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I am over the moon to share how amazing Samantha was as the photographer for my wedding! From the moment she arrived on the day of my wedding, she brought such positive energy and creativity. Samantha has an incredible talent for capturing the essence of each moment. She made everyone feel so comfortable, which resulted in the most natural and beautiful photos. Her friendly and supportive presence made the whole experience even more enjoyable. If you want a photographer who will make your special day unforgettable, Samantha is the one to call! Thank you, Samantha, for your phenomenal work and for capturing memories we'll cherish forever!
Alyssa O., 8 months ago
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Meghan Ann Imagery LLC 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

I'm Meghan Ann Imagery! I'm an artist, storyteller, and lover of love. It's fitting I ended up as a wedding photographer, right? I'm based in Connecticut but wishing for the dream inquiries that will send me to Alaska, Colorado, or some place new.

Meghan Ann Imagery LLC was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, her communication was very clear, and on a personal level she is incredibly kind and sweet to deal with. We weren't initially planning to have a photographer since this was our very small "legal" wedding and we were planning a larger destination wedding, but we're so glad we decided to book Meghan last minute. On Mother's Day, she gladly accepted the job and captured every special moment beautifully. The quality of her work was tremendous, exceeding our expectations with how fast she turned around our photos, and we now have precious memories to cherish forever. We are absolutely thrilled with the photos and cannot recommend Meghan Ann Imagery LLC highly enough.
Kelsey, a month ago
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Salt and Ivy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

SWFL based husband and wife team who love to story tell with authentic and emotive imagery. We have been in business for over 10+ years and have traveled all over to document love. Each wedding for us is a brand new experience, and we treat each couple like they are our own friends. We understand that this is a huge investment not only financially but emotionally - so we put in every bit of effort to make sure you get exactly what you wanted.

Awarded Best of Zola
Salt & Ivy was an absolute dream to work with. Highly communicative, professional, punctual, and absolute artists. From booking to receiving the photos, they were so amazing to work with. I (the bride) am typically very uncomfortable taking photographs. This was the first time in my life that I was actually at ease and having fun. 10/10 would and will book them again in the future for family/maternity photographs.
Julie & C., 3 months ago
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Franzi Annika Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,999
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

Welcome to Franzi Annika Photography, where elegance meets the artistry of visual storytelling. We are Franzi and Martin – a husband-wife duo. While our European roots shape our style, our dedication to the art of photography is what guides us. Through our in-the-moment, meticulous focus on the finer details, we create a collection of genuine narratives preserved on film. These photographs will continue to reflect the emotional depth of your celebration for generations to come.

Words can't even describe how incredible Franzi's work is. She photographed our engagement session, my boudoir shoot, and our wedding day, and she left my jaw on the floor every. single. time. Franzi has a way of making you feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and her eye for what special moments will make stunning photos is completely unmatched! She really makes an effort to get to know her couples and becomes so much more than just a photographer. We hope to involve Franzi in every big life moment from now on!! A million stars!!!!!!!
Kayla S., 8 months ago
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Ink & Opal Co. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Melrose Park, IL for additional fees

You’ve probably heard the meaning of opal as, “precious stone,” or “queen of gems,” but we’re really focused on the reflected light that an opal emits (we’re photographers and videographers after all, we're kind of obsessed with light). We’re really here to be a light to our clients, meaning it’s our priority to show love to everyone because of the love that we have been shown.

Tiffany is amazing at what she does. She is beyond professional and puts her clients first. I have always admired her work, as a fellow photographer. I recently attended a workshop she designed and hosted, and it was beyond my expectations. If you're a couple, looking for their intimate wedding photographer or a photographer looking to expand their knowledge and portfolio- don't hesitate to reach out to Tiffany!
Katey Tapani, 9 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Melrose Park, IL

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

A Melrose Park, IL wedding photographer ranges from $220 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. 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?

94% of photographers in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, IL?

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

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

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

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