The Best Wedding Photographers in Thomson, IL

The Best Wedding Photographers in Thomson, IL

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351 Wedding Photographers in Thomson, IL

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Olive & Oak Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

Hi friend! Grace here. I’m from a small town in south-central PA, where I was raised on the great outdoors, drive-in movies, & board games. My husband is my best friend & we have an adorable toddler keeping us on our toes! We're all about Jesus, our people, traveling, coffee shops & our two Aussies. I’m a big advocate of seeing new places, deep talks under the stars & being near the mountains any chance I can get. I believe that marriage begins with a promise & a lifetime of memories follow after that. My clients are my friends & I feel privileged to begin this adventure with you!

I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. She was sooo easy to work with. Her visions aligned with mine, she was efficient and so sweet. I truly trusted her with everything in me and she did not disappoint! She traveled across the country for us and was a 10/10 human being and professional photographer. You need her!!
Morgan W., 7 months ago
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Cecilia Harvard Photography 

5.0

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

My name is Cecilia but you can call me Cece. I'm so happy you are here. I'm married to the love of my life and together we have three rambunctious little boys. I'm based in Utah and I LOVE traveling. If your wedding is out of state I would love to come to you. I have always found joy in taking photos. It wasn't until I got pregnant with my first child that I developed a strong passion for photography. When I'm not taking pictures I enjoy exercising, reading books, and hanging out with my family & friends

Awarded Best of Zola
Cecilia captured our wedding day at Brighton Resort in the mountains. She was so personable and really got to know my fiance and I. She listened to what we wanted and delivered plus so much more! She was even dancing on the dance floor to drum up excitement and capture our friends' energy. I would book her again 10 times over! Best decision!
Martina G., a year ago
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Lauren Ashlie Imagery 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees
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Hey Friend! Photography is my absolute passion and it shines through my images!!! I live for the RAW moments... the true emotion of the day. Tears that fall during a first look, the last hug with your loved ones before you walk down the aisle, and the ear to ear smiles once you've said "I Do!" I blend candid and guided shots, giving you the freedom to move about the day to enjoy it, while never having the thought of “what should I be doing” running through your mind! You'll be able to look back on your wedding photos 40 years from now and FEEL the emotions you felt that day. That's my promise to you!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Lauren for our wedding, and I truly can’t recommend her enough! From the moment we first met her, it was clear that she wasn’t just passionate about photography—she genuinely cared about capturing the essence of our day in the most beautiful, authentic way possible. Lauren has an extraordinary eye for detail. She doesn’t just take pictures; she captures moments—the spontaneous smiles, the glances exchanged, the raw emotions. From the very beginning, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera—something neither of us was used to. She took the time to understand our style and personalities, and tailored her approach to fit that perfectly. On the day of the wedding, her calm and positive energy was a grounding presence amid all the excitement. Lauren made the entire process feel seamless and enjoyable, from our engagement shoot to the wedding day and beyond. She’s a true artist, and her work will be cherished by us for years to come. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is not only professional but will go above and beyond to capture your most important moments, look no further than Lauren. She exceeded every expectation we had, and we are forever grateful! Thank you, Lauren, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
Heather H., 3 months ago
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Waller Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

We are Dustin and Courtney, best friends and photographers. Before we shot weddings together we were a bride and groom. Yep, dated and married in less than a year! We just knew we wanted to do life together. As time has gone by we learned much more important things about each other. For example, Dustin’s heart can easily be won over with a hot cup of coffee, surfing, chasing our kids and any action movie. Courtney's perfect day includes drinking a chai latte, going for a hike with the family and shopping.

Dustin and his team were truly a delight to work with for my wedding! He is so kind, creative, attentive, profressional, positive, energetic and makes you feel at ease during your event. My husband does not like to take photos and he had nothing but great things to say about Dustin. And the pictures of course were amazing! Do not hesitate to book Dustin for your next event, you won't regret it!
Christina, 7 months ago
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Boulder Creek Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,495
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

This is such an exciting time for you. Planning your dream wedding is something every little girl dreams of! You deserve the best photographic experience and gorgeous images on your wedding day. Out of everything you have to plan and organize, your images that you have from your wedding day shouldn't be something you have to worry about. You deserve a photographer that cherishes you and your husband-to-be the way that you will cherish your own memories of your wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
The one thing you'll have forever after your wedding day is your pictures, so they should be AMAZING! Courtney captures all the BIG moments you'll want to remember forever and all the little details that you might have missed living out your fairytale day. She is beyond organized, perfect for a stress-free, worry-free day. Her fun energy and sweet self translate into every breathtaking photo she takes. For the most incredible wedding photos that will make you want to relive your gorgeous day over and over again, Boulder Creek Photography is the way to go!
Dragonfly Wedding Venue, 3 years ago
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Mccoy Wedding Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

Welcome friends!!! If you are looking for an adventurous, romantic, and creative photographer in Orange County, LA or anywhere world wide, you have landed in the right place! I have been in the wedding industry exclusively photographing engagements, Elopements, and weddings for over 13 years, photographing 700+ weddings in California, and around the country. I specialize in adventurous, romantic, and photojournalistic photography, perfect for the creative soul, and wild hearts!

Kay is such an amazing photographer and captures weddings so beautifully and elegantly. She is a lot of fun to work with, super upbeat, and overall such a great experience! I highly recommend Kay and her team!
Paris Karsh Photography, 3 years ago
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Rachael Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

At the end of the day, all we have are the stories told about us and the ones we write about ourselves. I love writing about the musings of life and sharing my thoughts with others in conversation and social media posts. I constantly document my own life so I don't forget the big or little moments. Every time I travel to somewhere new I love connecting with those who cross my path, and yet I equally love coming home to my dog. TLDR: sentimental soul, avid movie goer, mental health advocate, and decent chocolate chip cookie maker.

Rachael was our photographer for our September 2023 wedding. There is no question that she was the absolute best person we could have had for such a special day. From beginning to end Rach helped us plan and execute our vision. We were not using a wedding planner, so she helped us get a lot of details and timelines on track. She also made sure we had fun and were able to relax through the whole process. On our wedding day Rach showed up ready to go and excited for a fun day. She captured so many beautiful moments between our first look, moments with family, ceremony, and reception. She also gifted us a moment alone to talk and take in the day just the two of us - it was so special and intimate. I will always cherish the memories and details she captured for us. Rachael also did our engagement shoot a few months before the wedding and those photos are so incredibly breathtaking. Some people have such a talent and artistry in what they do and Rachael is one of those people. If you are looking for someone who will become your friend, make you feel beautiful, and most importantly capture these special moments in a way that brings back every emotion of life and love when you look back at the photos, we 10000% recommend Rachael.
Alexis + A., a year ago
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Talley Arce Photography 

5.0

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

Hello! With over 12 years of experience behind the lens, my passion lies in capturing those truly priceless and unforgettable moments that hold immense significance in your life. It fills my heart with joy to be able to document those special occasions that you've been eagerly anticipating for so long. I am genuinely excited to collaborate with you, standing side by side, to bring your dream to life and create everlasting memories that will make your heart sing with happiness.

Talley made sure she guided us thru portraits as well as capturing special moments. On our wedding day I didn’t have the capacity to think about pics and Talley made sure we preserved our memories. Awesome job!
Brian and A., a year ago
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Kim Hymes Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

Introducing myself, an Atlanta-based wedding photographer with a deep passion for capturing authentic and timeless moments. I am dedicated to providing couples with a true-to-life experience, ensuring that every aspect of their special day is beautifully documented.One of the aspects I love most about my craft is the opportunity to travel. Whether it's an elopement in a picturesque location or a destination wedding, I am always thrilled to be a part of your journey. No distance is too far to document the love and joy that unfolds during your special moments.

Kim is always my first vendor recommendation to my couples. I have worked with her on numerous personal and professional events and always am in awe once I see the galleries. She knows exactly how to capture the images/memories many don't even have words to ask for. There is nothing better than truly being able to see how your guests enjoyed the wedding, along with their unscripted , raw emotion.
Elizabeth And Leigh, a year ago
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My Whole Heart Collective 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,275
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

〰 As a heads up - we are so stinkin' excited to meet ya! But we're not active on Zola. We'd love for you to reach out on our website though! 〰 Chicago based professional wedding and destination photographers for the lovers' who thrive in friendship. Now booking 2025 & 2025 photography and videography services. We're Nicole Kilday & Ashley Bowling, the owners & lead photographers behind My Whole Heart Collective. We met in 2020 and instantly became fast friends through our passion of photography & human connection. Sharing a combined 9+ years of experience in the wedding & professional photography industries!

Working with Ashley and Nicole at My Whole Heart Collective was an absolute pleasure! They made the overwhelming and exciting experience of being a bride enjoyable. They walked me through a proper timeline which for me was a necessary step I needed in creating the smooth transitions throughout the day. They explained the flow that made sense but never pressured me to make decisions I didn’t want to rather giving me more information as they expert opinion. The sneaks they released to us have been phenomenal! The whole bridal party & our family are blown away by everything we have seen! One our friends wants their contact number as he was so impressed! We will definitely use them again in the future to capture other large milestones in our lives. I would highly recommend booking with My Whole Heart Collective!
Kait K., a year ago
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Kaytlyn Dempster Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

I’m Kaytlyn Dempster and I’m the photographer, editor, social media manager, and person behind KDP! I believe that getting to know my clients is the #1 way to ensure an awesome experience, I’d love to tell you a little about me: I am married to my highschool sweetheart, I love animals but horses and dogs are my favorites (so if you ever want to include your fur baby in your session the answer is always YES), I live just outside Fayetteville, NC but I LOVE to travel, and I love creating beautiful images but more importantly, I love serving couples and their families on one of the greatest days of their lives

Kaytlyn is amazing! She takes the most beautiful pictures. I love working with her and everyone who hires her is always thrilled with her work.
The Wallace, 3 years ago
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Jahni Lynn Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

I want to not only help you have the most amazing wedding day ever, but I want you to be able to relive it over and over again through your images. To be able to create that reminder of how deeply invested you are in your love for one another is the biggest honor. With the photos you have from your wedding day, you’ll go back to every single little detail, laugh and emotion of the night all your friends and family were in one place, celebrating you. I love capturing real emotion and raws moments it fuels my little heart tank and keeps me going. I have the best job ever. Let’s make magic!

Could Jahni be any more amazing?! Part of me wants to gatekeep Jahni and her incredible work so that I can have her all for myself, but the other part of me wants to sing her praises forever because she is the best. Jahni did a couples session with us in 2020 and our wedding in 2022 after being delayed (twice) due to the pandemic. She was so flexible and easy to work with during pandemic times and we couldn't have appreciated that more! She made our wedding day so relaxed, fun, and captured all the moments that we wanted to remember. Honestly, she was one of my favorite parts of our wedding day and I will recommend her to everyone I know!
Nick R., 2 years ago
Carly Lynne Visuals 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,695
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Carly :) Your new bestie behind the camera! I am located in Traverse City, Michigan, where I was born and raised, but I am always happy to travel for weddings + elopements. I fell in love with taking pictures at a very young age when I received my first film camera as a gift from my parents and have been obsessed ever since. My goal is to create timeless images that you can cherish forever, images that freeze your favorite moments in time. I’m not just a photographer, but a visual storyteller for loved-up souls.

Carly Lynne Visuals provided excellent photography services for our wedding day. Carly's communication style is direct, honest and kind - she was always responsive and helped guide us through the process. The quality and value of Carly's work is fantastic, she captured so many sweet moments with great detail. We appreciated that Carly was able to be present without being intrusive. A few examples that contributed to our special day - Carly adapted our portrait timeline based on lighting conditions which resulted in beautiful golden hour photos. My husband was more comfortable after changing the schedule. We highly recommend Carly, she is very talented and kind. Her photography beautifully documented our wedding celebrations and we will treasure the photos for years to come.
Samantha H., 5 months ago
Jamie Rogers Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

Hey I'm Jamie! I'm an wedding + lifestyle photographer based in St. Louis, MO but I love to travel! Photography and LOVE are two things I adore! One thing I can guarentee is you'll probably hear me say, "I love love!" at least once on your special day! I can't wait to get to know you more and share in your memorable day!

For our elopement session in Florida, Jamie, the lead photographer, did SUCH an amazing job! She was very detailed and directed us with posing, how to stand, what to do, etc. As someone who has no clue what to do when having my photo taken, Jamie was EXTREMELY helpful with guiding both me and my husband. We had a couple of scheduling errors (on our end) and had to switch the times and Jamie was so gracious and flexible and still got our photos done with the gorgeous Florida sunset. The photographer was so kind and professional towards us and she is our go-to for all of our photography needs. I was able to communicate with her with utmost ease without ever feeling like a burden. I have gotten multiple sessions done with Jamie and each one never fails to amaze me, each time more than the rest. I would 1000% recommend Jamie Rogers Photography and anytime anyone needs a photographer, I always give them Jamie's name and they are always impressed by her services.
Jackson & E., 8 months ago
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The Murphys 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Thomson, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Nicole Murphy and I'm the lead photographer of The Murphys. I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph engagement sessions and weddings in 13 different states. Throughout the years I’ve documented intimate elopement ceremonies and weddings with over 250 guests. As an artist I crave a real connection with my couples. I look for couples who are truly in love and are willing to put their trust in my vision. My photographs are often described as warm, natural, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to create photographs that show your personality and will look beautiful throughout your lifetime. I can’t wait to hear all about your love story!

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Kunleidoscope Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Thomson, IL

Greetings! I’m Phil, a passionate and creative photographer based in the vibrant city of Chicago. With a lens as my canvas, I specialize in capturing the essence of moments that tell unique stories. From the picturesque lakeside to the heart of the city, I specialize in crafting timeless engagement and wedding photos that reflect the love and joy of couples saying, "will you marry me?" and "I do" in Chicago. Chicago’s skyline is a masterpiece, and I take pride in capturing its grandeur. My architectural photography brings out the unique character of each building, from historic landmarks to modern skyscrapers.

I had a amazing experience with Phil and his partner photographing my special day. Phil was very communicative through the process and scheduled time to review the shotlist to ensure all images we captured. I am more than happy with my wedding photos and I'd recommend him to anyone.
Allison and J., 2 years ago
Alena Michelle Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Thomson, IL

Nice to meet you, I’m Alena or lena, whatever you want to call me. My simple pleasures in life are rare plants, good coffee, and soft music (aka, lots of Bon Iver & Gregory Alan Isakov) More importantly, you guys, my clients. With photography being my full time job, I get to put every single ounce of my being into creating magical images for you to look back on for years to come. That’s really what I’m here for. So, let’s get coffee or a drink so I can get to know you and your partner, and create magic with you both.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have had Alena as our photographer since 2018! I had been recommended by a friend and had her for our engagement photos, wedding, the birth of our first born, his first birthday, and our second born! If that doesn’t speak for itself. Alena is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and overall a great person, and friend. Her photos aren’t just any photos that you see. She puts time, and hardwork into her editing and it pays off. They’re moody, flirty, fun, intimate. She can do quite literally anything you ask for. No need to worry about being nervous about being in front of her camera, she knows how to pose you and talks to you the entire time. It feels like you’re hanging out with friends and it’s so so enjoyable!
Holly & E., 3 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Thomson, IL

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

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

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Thomson, 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 Thomson, 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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