The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Thornton, IL

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Thornton, IL

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John Foley Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hi! I'm John, a wedding photographer based in Chicago, IL. I believe deeply that great wedding photography is about creating imagery that is as visually compelling, as it is emotionally significant. Weaving the images together to tell unforgettable stories. My distinct 'documentary meets fine-art' style is a product of my unrelenting commitment to my craft and the complete trust that my couples place in me. I primarily cover weddings in the Chicagoland area, but I will travel to any destination worldwide for those seeking an adventure.

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John Foley is THE photographer you need for your wedding! From the moment my mom, now husband, and I met him & after seeing his work, and the awards his work has received - we knew we wanted him to document our special day. John was kind, professional, and very organized. He worked so well in the space given to him (it was not big while getting ready) & still the pictures came out beautiful. He knew how to direct people and quickly take portraits. But also was very sneaky and I didnt notice him unless he was directly asking to take a picture. Most importantly - he goes out of his way to make the picture happen. I lost my father 4 months before my wedding & forgot to take a picture I had in mind between the hustle & bustle - he was able to photoshop/create an image that truly looks like he took it. John is your man - TRUST ME
Ashley T., 2 months ago
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Maura Black Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I’m Maura – Chicago based wedding photographer to the stars (that’s you!) and I am so pumped you’ve found my little corner of the interweb. Your wedding day is going to be beyond-your-wildest-dreams amazing and beyond that, totally unique. Sure, you’ll put on “The Dress”, exchange your “I do’s” and probably cry at some point (or at all points!) but your wedding day is 100% completely and utterly yours. I am here to help make this the best day of your life while creating heirloom art that tells your personal love story. I offer planning support and insider advice at every step of the journey to ensure nothin'-but-net on your Big Day.

Maura at Maura Black Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photos. From our first meeting, we were impressed by her fast, positive, and enthusiastic communication style. On our big day, Maura brought so much energy and made taking photos a fun part of the celebration. The photos turned out beautifully - we love reliving moments from our special day every time we look through them. Maura has a real talent for capturing emotion and special details. Plus, her and Carlos were so encouraging throughout the process. We couldn't recommend Maura Black Photography more highly for wedding photography. Maura is simply the best - she helped make our wedding day truly special and gave us gorgeous photos to cherish those memories forever.
Amanda S., 6 months ago
Dabble Me This 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I made a conscious decision early on in my career that I wanted to LOVE what I do and do what I love. With a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and photography you could say I’m one of the few that stuck with my major and still love it to this day. I’m a helpless romantic, a wife, a mother, a worldwide traveler a marathon runner and a wedding photographer. Deciding who will bring your memories to life is one of your most important ones. When the whirlwind and excitement of the day is over, beautifully captured images will be what help you revisit the romance, emotion and spirit of all of those little moments.

Don’t hesitate to book Christine as your photographer for your next big event, she was incredible! Christine works with you from the start to craft a photography package and schedule that work best for you and your event. Not only does she make you feel so comfortable (and help loosen up any stiff subjects!) during the photography sessions, but she captures the best shots based on the natural light (or lack there of since we had a winter wedding where the sun set early) – and they all turned out perfect. Christine photographed our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures. Both events were impacted by weather and it didn’t even matter thanks to Christine. She turned a rainy day into pure magic, allowing us to have the best pictures as memories. One thing we had never considered when booking a photographer was their ability to help you plan a timeline and stick to that timeline – Christine is by far the best at this! Even with our catholic ceremony, pictures, and reception spanning over 10 hours – she kept us on schedule, while still getting all of the shots that we wanted. We find ourselves still flipping through our wedding pictures everyday, and it was by far one of our best vendor choices. Thank you Christine!
Lisa P., 10 months ago
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Visi Studio | Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Thornton, IL

At Visi Studio, we bring a world of experience to wedding photography. Our team of talented photographers has captured destination weddings in some of the most iconic locations around the globe, including Rome, Santorini, Venice, Paris, and more. With a passion for capturing life's most cherished moments, we bring a unique blend of international experience and artistic vision to each and every wedding we photograph.

Awarded Best of Zola
Visi studio left us speechless. The work they put into our special day is phenomenal. We are so happy with the photos and videos. Visi studio and the team are so talented, creative, quick, and so fun to work with. They really listen to the couples vision but also throw recommendations on poses and ideas. We are so happy with their work!
Angelika Rol, 7 months ago
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Photography By Lauryn 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I'm just a suburban girl who decided to turn her dreams into a reality. I'm all about building relationships and connections. After all, that's what wedding photography is all about. I do this job every weekend because I'm one of those people that is obsessed with pictures. Not just for a living, but for myself. I understand the value in photography. I do this for people who are just like me. For the ones who cherish those photos hanging on the walls. The photos still in that purple glitter album from 2002 of you and your friends in Limited Too. Those memories are all we have from the anchors that built us. Photos are proof that we have lived

Awarded Best of Zola
Lauryn is not only a spectacular photographer, but her organization and lively personality make working with her for your wedding such a great experience. We were nervous about engagement photos as neither of us are super comfortable in front of a camera, but she made us feel at ease, knowing exactly how to guide us and make us feel natural. We are a type-A couple, so Lauryn's professional platform was another huge benefit to working with her. Lauryn's portal houses all your information, she sends regular check lists and questionnaires to ensure she has everything she needs and is extremely communicative. This made us feel so supported throughout the planning process. Lastly, on our wedding day she was such a pleasure have with us. She corralled our friends and family to get things done efficiently without sacrificing quality--allowing us to enjoy our big day to the fullest. We received a sneak peek within a few days, and the full 1,000 images in less than 2 weeks. And they were STUNNING. We couldn't stop reliving our wedding day through her photography, and we'll forever be grateful for Lauryn's talent.
Maryclaire C., 6 months ago
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Cristina G Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

We are Cristina & Constantin - image makers, globe trotters, architecture fiends. Love, fashion and art drive and inspire our work. We split our time between our home base of Chicago and the cherished landscapes of our childhood in Europe, offering local (no travel costs) photo collections for select Euro and US locations.

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As a Wedding Planner, there are few things more valuable to me than a trusted photographer! Heading into a wedding day with Cristina by my side brings me SO much comfort! Not only are her photos BEYOND BEAUTIFUL...but she is calm and professional, making each client feel at ease! I always tell my clients that when you mesh well with your photographer on a personal level...it truly shows in your photos. I think that is just one of the many reasons Cristina's work is so great...she makes everyone feel like family! I cannot recommend Cristina G Photography enough! I am so thankful to get to work alongside her! Cristina and her team work tirelessly and efficiently to capture each moment! I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Cristina G Photography!
Arin Busch, 3 years ago
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Janet D Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I'm a former educator turned full-time photographer. I started Janet D Photography to combine my creative eye with my love for working with people. I want to capture your love story through my images! I specialize in wedding and lifestyle photography, and I strive to capture memories with a light, fun, and modern photo style. I'd love to hear from you!

I highly recommend Janet! I knew from our first meeting that she was going to be capturing our wedding moments. She was recommended to us by another artist, and we are so happy with the results. We got married in the COVID era, and she was very professional and prompt with our virtual planning. Our photos are beautiful. Janet did a great job pairing and presenting her work that showcased our wedding in a beautiful, creative way.
Ashley, 4 years ago
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Jasko Omerovic Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Jasko Omerovic Photography, is a Chicago based wedding photography studio. My style of wedding photography is influenced by modern photojournalism, fine-art and fashion photography. I creatively apply the latest techniques and equipment to document your wedding in modern and elegant way, delivering the images that are timeless and will stand the test of time for many years to come!

A few words I use to describe Jasko’s work are Phenomenal!!! GORGEOUS!!! Breathtaking!!! Jasko is always looking for beautiful shots to capture the couple and the guests. I've seen him go to extreme lengths to get them THE PERFECT shot even if that means standing in the rain in the middle of the street at rush hour. Jasko has a fabulous eye. His images make you relive the happiest moments every time you look back at them. He is a pleasure to work with and I can't wait to work with him again. I have hired him multiple times to
Maya, 8 days ago
M28 Photography & Films 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I’m all about art and creativity. I absolutely love photography and capturing moments for families and couples. It means a lot to have people appreciate your work and cherish it because it means a lot to them. It’s also cool to have clients who not only enjoy my work with M28 but also become a fan of my own personal projects. I am an activist in every sense of the word. I advocate for issues that speak out against injustices and inequality in an attempt to make the world better for our children.

The Summerset team is the warmest and most professional team. We were nervous about finding a photographer we felt comfortable with, since my husband and I are on the shy side when it comes to photos. Since meeting Mack at a wedding event, we were instantly drawn to working with them. Since then, each person from their team that we worked with was incredible. The process starts off with a call where they get to know you and based on what you are looking for and wanting, they match you with a photographer that is a good fit. And they did such a great job matching us. We worked with Dominique as our lead photographer and had so much fun with her at our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. For our wedding we worked with Dominique and Marcus for photography and Mack as our content creator. They made us feel comfortable and made sure we had fun throughout our wedding. Not only that, but they brought incredible energy. As an added challenge for them, we also have incredibly camara shy family memebers that they were able to take out of their shells and made incredibly comfortable. After spending just few minutes with the team, us and our families were comfortable posing and taking photos, as they almost make you forget there is a camara there. It has only been a few days and because we had the content creator package, we already got an amazing video and previews of our photos. We have no doubt all of our photos will be incredible, and the videos that were captured were so special. They were able to find moments for us to connect with one another in the midst of a lot of activity. Could not recommend them enough.
Lorena M., a year ago
DARS Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

DARS Photography is based out of northwest suburbs of Chicago and currently taking reservations for 2019 & 2020 weddings as well as other major photography events. We serve greater Chicago area & the surrounding suburbs. Our team is also available for travel nationwide. We specialize in South Asian and American wedding photography (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Arabic, Jewish, Italian, Latino, Polish, Catholic, Hispanic, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and many more). We have an extensive portfolio which can be shared upon request. All of our work is artistically retouched and prepared to your satisfaction.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Darshana & Manisha twice, once for our engagement party (December 2023), and again for our Sangeet, Wedding, and Reception (August 2024). They are outstandingly professional and exceptional at capturing emotion in their photography. Not only are they easy to communicate with, punctual, and work with ease, they provide an incredible value - delivering beautiful, artful, and high quality photos at an affordable rate. They have an incredible talent for capturing special and candid moments, and we have loved looking through our photos and reliving the magic of our wedding events. We are extremely happy with our choice of working with DARS twice now, and highly recommend them for any photography needs!
Sarah, 16 days ago
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MJC IMAGE 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hey, I'm Mary! It's nice to meet you. Summing up who I am in an "about me" is always difficult. What you must know: (1) I'm a nerd. If you want to talk video games, LOTR or Doctor Who, we HAVE to sit down for a bourbon or a coffee. (2) Yes, I will be out on that dance floor with you snapping away while joining in on the fun. And (3), while I'm a photographer first, supporting you during the planning process feels crucial to me - from building a timeline to having your back any way I can.

Awarded Best of Zola
We got very lucky finding Mary as our photographer. She was our photographer for our engagement party, engagement photos, and the wedding day. She always made time to talk and keep an open line of communication! She was great at making us feel comfortable and giving directions (which we definitely needed). Mary is also extremely thoughtful and I really appreciate the little things she had done to make everything as perfect as possible!
Tiffany, 2 months ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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Grace is amazing! Easy to work with. She was able to herd our wild family and friends to make sure we had all the pictures we wanted! Absolutely recommend and will be recommending to everyone !
Jen M., a year ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 4 months ago
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Michelle Zapanta Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

What started out as a hobby, evolved into a great passion. With a camera on hand for every event, I spent my lunch money as a young kid developing films at the photo store. I became so fond of capturing as many organic moments as I can in photographs and fell in love with the idea of telling people's stories in images rather than words. I started venturing into professional photography right after my own wedding to my high school sweetheart, Erick, which was back in 2014. I LOVE everything wedding-related. My favorite to photographs are the wedding details, the bride and groom portraits and anything that will make me either cry or laugh!

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Michelle was the best choice my wife and I made during our wedding preparations. Her photos are stunning. True professionalism, skill, and a keen eye for capturing those happy moments. But best of all, she has a warm personality which made working with her feel easy. She was able to photograph our Indian wedding with such class, that these memories will remain with us forever.
Kelsey D., 2 months ago
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Kat Beatty Photos 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hey there! Kataryna here. Thanks for checking out my work. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to meet you and everyone else that I have throughout my photography journey. I started photography in high school and fell in love with all that my camera and I could do. In my college years at the University of Iowa, I was able to strengthen my photography skills by taking an internship with a wedding company. Shortly after graduation, I moved back to the Chicago suburbs and began growing my business. A few years later, and I am extremely grateful for everything I have been able to accomplish. ​

Kat Beatty Photos is one of our favorite photographers to work with! She has a beautiful editing style and is a master of the candid photo. She's professional, kind and easy to work with. We're always excited to hear when our couple book with Kat. Book her and you won't regret it!
Events at Ethereal, 7 months ago
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Jeremy Glickstein Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hi, I'm Jeremy: Creative Director & Lead Photographer. I have over 200 weddings and countless corporate gigs under my lens. Enter The Photo Collective: I've assembled a team of skilled associates who share my passion. We're not just photographers. We’ve been in the trenches and we know this business. We will be there to shepard you through the day. FYI, I don't list availability on our calendar here as we have 10 photographers and typically have talent available. Send us a message to inquire, thanks! :)

Highly recommended! I am a Chicago videographer who had the privilege of working alongside Jeremy. Whether it's a corporate shoot, headshots or wedding photography Jeremy and his team have you covered! He and his team are 100% committed to making you feel comfortable and at ease. Jeremy delivers top notch quality in his photography and his work speaks for itself. Creative surprise is apparent in his work. He is so professional but also so down to earth. He is kind, honest, creative and his work is superb. I would highly recommend hiring Jeremy and his team for your photography needs.
Weddings With Motion, 7 months ago
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Taylor Rae Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I'm a traveling wedding & elopement photographer based in Michigan. I am always down for an adventure. There is so much to explore and experiences to be had. I love getting to know rad couples and capturing some pretty iconic moments for them. Let's get this party started by sending me an inquiry!

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Book her! She is so sweet, professional, fun, and makes you feel at ease throughout the entire process. She was so patient with us and always accommodating to any ideas or if we had to reschedule anything. She is extremely organized, shows up on time, and has it all together. We loved having her as our photographer for our special day!
Morgan K., 2 years ago
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Wow Studio 8 

4.5

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Welcome. Award-winning photographers, we are a small team of artists specialize in high-end photography, video production, graphic design, make-up, and styling. We service clients around the world and willing to travel to any locations. If you like to get more information, and you can contact us via the contact form below. Photography has allowed him to travel the globe sharing pivotal milestones and personal events with the people who entrust him to capture these priceless memories and allow him to tell their story your way

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My wedding was a few months ago and I came across Wowstuduo8, our photographer is extremely patient with us. His team did an amazing job with our photos, I love it!! Highly recommend, what a great experience. Believe me brides (and grooms) it’s one less stress if you find the right photographer.
Amy &., 3 years ago
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Ian Borgerhoff Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I love photographing weddings. Between my second photographer and myself, we have photographed over 2,000 weddings. You can rest assured that your wedding images will be amazing and you will treasure them for a lifetime.

I have had the pleasure of working with Ian Borgerhoff for over 10 years. As a venue manager responsible for event planning, sales, and marketing, it is really important to collect the best images to capture the essence of our venues and Ian is one of our main go to photographers to do this. He has a great ability to capture the best images given our space and the clients vision and really helps guide his client to ensure they are happy with the outcome. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their photographer!
Amanda Van Der Moere, 8 months ago
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Aubrey & Brandon Visuals 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Aubrey & Brandon Visuals is a husband and wife photo + video team specializing in fine-art wedding visuals for exquisite celebrations. We've documented weddings across the world and were recently seen on the front page of major publications.

Aubrey was absolutely incredible to work with. She is so quick to respond to messages, is clear with her communication, and makes sure every detail is planned. The quality of her pictures is unbelievable, and a very quick turn around time. She creates an extensive timeline with you and makes sure it is stuck to (MUCH appreciated). In addition to all of that, she is so kind and easy to work with while making sure all of the pictures get taken. She cares about each one of her couples so much, and makes it feel like you are the only couple she is working with. Did I mention the pictures are STUNNING? We will be using her for all future photography needs.
Dani & M., 4 years ago
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Erin Evangeline Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I'm Erin. I'm a photographer, traveler, and wide-eyed wonderer. I split my time between the Midwest and my bungalow near the beach in Oceanside, CA. My favorite pastimes include exploring Disneyland, watching Schitts Creek & Ted Lasso, and cuddling my dog. I have a loud laugh. I love cabernet franc, chocolate chip cookies, and I'm on a constant search for the best tacos in the world.

Erin was just so easy to work with from the first point of communication on email prior to the wedding to tidying up before to during the wedding and after. It's a full service experience and she is just easy-going and great at capturing the moments! I even saw her dancing and enjoying herself during the Money Dance- so fun! Highly Recommend
Paige with Bliss Events, 5 years ago
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Wedding Riot Productions 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Taylor and Xavier here! We are partners in love + crime, and both started our lives as artists at an early age. If you're going to hire a media team, you might as well get a couple that's just in love as you are! We love staying cozy at home with our pets but are always dreaming of being in our tent on a mountain. Xavier enjoys drumming, Taylor enjoys writing, and we both consume mass amounts of coffee. Aside from weddings, we frequently coordinate, direct, and film music videos, photoshoots, and various side projects. You will almost never find us away from our cameras and laptops!

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We worked with Taylor and Xavier to create the best memories of our wedding day. They were extremely attentive to everything we wanted that day and stopped at nothing to make sure we had a perfect day. They continually checked in on us as we were planning for fall of 2020 and always made sure we were confident and happy with our services. Not mention our pictures and video turned out AMAZING and to this day we still receive compliments over how fantastic everything turned out. Wedding Riot works incredibly hard to match your needs and in turn provides beautiful work. Taylor and Xavier are truly amazing people and I absolutely recommend them for any special occasion!
Gina and B., 3 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Thornton, IL

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

A Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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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