The Best Wedding Photographers in Waukegan, IL

The Best Wedding Photographers in Waukegan, IL

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645 Wedding Photographers in Waukegan, IL

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Poppy Fifteen Studio 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

Hi, I’m Claudia Kneebone. Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer based in Chicagoland, Illinois. I am a twenty somethin-year-old who lives near Chicago, IL. I enjoy oat milk latte’s, house plants, home decor, colorful florals, reading, and feeding people. I love and serve Jesus. I’m also newly married to my husband Jared who is wonderful and my favorite person to be around. I enjoy capturing moments that are sweet, genuine, and full of love. I like to describe my style as warm, romantic, and emanating joy.

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Good Photography 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

I'm Taylor, your favorite irreverent wedding and elopement photographer, dog mom, and the most fun you've had during a photoshoot since, like, ever. I am also an aunt to the three little munchkins in that photo (plus a few others not pictured). I swear, I love to joke around, and chances are I will roast you at some point (it means I like you).

WS photography 
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

Chicago wedding photographers WS Photography is an award winning team of Chicago wedding photographers, specialized in wedding photojournalism and fine art wedding photography.Our style is best described as artistic-documentary. We are documenting your day as it folds, capturing real emotions, but we also put a lot of energy into artistic perspective of each shoot. We often experiment with different lighting techniques, backgrounds, styles, to get the most of your creative portraits. Whether photographing a small intimate wedding or 500 people ceremony, our goal is to capture every memorable moment, the atmosphere and your emotions.

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Love Elle Photography 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

Hey I'm Emily! I LOVE love! I am a hopeless romantic who married my high school sweetheart. There is nothing sweeter than telling amazing stories, creating beautiful memories, and freezing a moment in time. I always cherished those dreamy, timeless photos for myself, and I love nothing more than doing that for my clients. I carefully select the best images that perfectly tell your story and hand-edit each one because these moments will be treasured for the rest of your life. If you’re willing to trust me, all you have to do is be yourself, show some lovin’, and have fun.

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That Photographer Jenn 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

I have always loved capturing memories. I learned that from my Uncle Mike. Since he passed away, I have picked up his hobby of capturing people's beauty and the emotions they share in a single moment. I hope I can share that love with you as well! ​ I grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and now I call a cozy neighborhood in Chicago home. When I'm not taking photos, you can find me reading a good book, grabbing drinks with friends, snuggling with my cat, or riding my Peloton!

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Burning Tree Photography 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

Capturing special memories in a beautiful, unique way for our clients has always been our top priority. We are storytellers. Every client has their own individual story that should shine bright in every image. This is what touches your heart when you look at your favorite picture of someone. Being able to anticipate moments is our specialty, like the groom who sheds that one tear as his eyes gaze upon his bride to be as she walks down the aisle or the bridesmaid who perfectly executes a high-flying jump in the air to catch the bouquet toss ... and we capture them all.

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Yeri Photo Co. 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

I’m Yeri (pronounced yeh-dee), and I’m a photographer based out of a city right in between Chicago and Milwaukee (best of both worlds, if you ask me!). I’m a total extrovert, a big time hugger and totally not your typical show-up-to-a-shoot-and-leave-right-away type of girl. From the moment you inquire, to even after our work together is done, I got your back! We’ll have coffee together (or if it’s an old fashioned, even better!), we’ll talk, we’ll plan and find out how I could best serve you.

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Chrystin Melanie Photography 
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Waukegan, IL

I'm Chrystin Melanie! A Michigan + Florida photographer with an amazing team, specializing in weddings and portraits. I travel all over capturing memories of love. I love communicating best through images and my desire to share that with others is what inspires me. My photography isn’t about perfection but trueness and authenticity. When looking through my camera, I’m looking for that uniqueness that makes you different from everyone else. THAT is the story I’d like to tell.

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Tomi Photopositive 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Waukegan, IL for additional fees

Hello, I'm Tomi, a Wedding Photographer with over 500+ weddings under my belt. I live in Broomfield, Colorado with my amazing wife and my dog Teddy. I capture authentic, creative and emotionally driven wedding moments. My photography style has a mixture of unique candid photos combined with some traditionally posed shots, all edited with the more warm and true-to-life color editing style.

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We booked Tomi Photopositive for our October 2024 wedding in Genesee Park, Colorado, and got exactly what all of his other perfect reviews rave about; Relentless compassion and positivity, regular and professional communication, timeliness in every regard, and of course an amazing collection of photos we get to cherish for the rest of our lives. We struggled to find an affordable photographer for our simple and small wedding. Some quotes came in exorbitantly high. One even wanted us to sign a contract before we could even schedule a virtual meet & greet to see if we'd all vibe. We found Tomi on Wedding wire, and we loved his portfolio (and his pricing almost seemed too good to be true based on his work), so we reached out. We set up a zoom call, and it was clear right away that Tomi loves what he does, and that he cares about his clients. This initial meeting was everything a nervous couple could hope for, it silenced much of the fear of booking someone we knew very little about. Though not included in the wedding photography package, we booked an engagement session with Tomi. I am so glad we did! It was worth every penny! Aside from great photos themselves, it gave us a good feel for how he works ahead of the wedding. Plus, it was fun, and we got some great shots! Tomi will go out of his way for his clients. One example is that he had never been to our venue (Chief Hosa Lodge - if you're looking for a wedding of 35-65 guests) before, so he went to the venue before the wedding to get a feel for all the best spots. He did this on his own time, and did not charge us extra for it. While we had originally hoped for a sunny day and sunset photos overlooking the mountains, we got snow and fog. Tomi seized the opportunity and turned the "disappointing" weather into one of the more memorable aspects of our day. For any couple who is considering not using a photographer, we strongly caution against it. we originally wanted to go that route or was looking for someone cheap (1000). However, finding Tomi was a blessing from God, and his pricing is more than worth it! His photos are eons better than anything you could hope for from an amateur photographer or cell phone grab. And seeing the final polished photos a couple months after the fact is like getting to experience your special day all over again. If you're still reading this, stop and book him. You will not be disappointed.
Ally C., 4 months ago
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Juan Photographer 

5.0

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

Hello, I am Juan Amezquita, a professional photographer with over 9 years of experience in the field of wedding photography. My Instagram is juandaphotos_ I take great pride and joy in capturing the intimate and magical moments that make each wedding unique. My passion lies not just in creating beautiful images, but in the opportunity to be a part of a couple's special journey into marriage. I believe that every picture holds a story, and I am here to help tell yours.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am so glad that we found you and that you were our photographer for the wedding! You did such an amazing job with the photos. All of your photos really do speak 1000 words and they each tell a beautiful story! I can’t thank you enough for how kind and fun you were and how patient you were with me and my crazy groomsmen! I hope you had as much fun as we did! If there any couples scrolling through his photos trying to decide if this is the photographer for you, the answer is 10000x YES!
Faith & R., 8 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waukegan, IL for additional fees
  • Offer



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction, Sean and his team at Portraits By Sean were prompt, personable, and clear in their communication. Their exceptional, professional, and quick work captured the essence of our special day perfectly. Sean was laid back and brought great energy to our wedding, seamlessly capturing all the important moments without ever being intrusive. We had nothing but a positive and truly exceptional experience working with Sean from start to finish. Not only were our photos top-notch, but he took the time to get to know us as a couple and was able to beautifully document all the candid, unscripted moments that made our wedding day so memorable. I'd give Sean 10 stars if I could!
Amber S., 6 months ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

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

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer, working near and far, capturing life, love, and letting people be themselves. My goal first and foremost is contributing to you having a wonderful experience and getting to live in the moment by being first your friend, and second your photographer; making the photos about the day and not the day about the photos. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your photographic goals and day's plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

Awarded Best of Zola
I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Ali! She reached out to me on Zola and I am so glad she did. I was impressed with her portfolio and I really loved seeing how she would capture little moments in the weddings she had done. We set up a video call before booking and we clicked. She is very calm and helped with my pre-wedding nerves. She worked with us on a payment plan and she was always very quick to respond to any of my questions. She really listened to what we wanted. She got to the venue early to scout out different shots and came to check in with me a couple of times before we even began taking photos, which I did not expect but was very sweet and considerate of her. When we were taking photos, she really helped to guide the more “posed” photos but she also captured a lot of beautiful candid moments. We had so many guests come up to us and compliment her and that was before we even got the photos back. She sent us our sneak peeks the next day and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. She captured so many beautiful moments and her style is exactly what we wanted. Nothing felt “overly edited” just perfectly genuine. I cannot recommend Ali enough. I cannot wait to see the full gallery of photos because I know they will be nothing short of perfect.
Cecelia W., a year ago
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Sarah Aviva Photography 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah went above and beyond for our wedding photos and we couldn't be happier. She has an elite grasp of the tools as her disposal. This NOT some person with an iPhone, but a professional photographer with gear who knows how to set up, frame, and capture the photos you dream about on your special day, all by herself. She's also a world class improviser who is capable of making adjustments on the fly and capturing spontaneous moments as they happen. Her turnaround on editing pictures was very fast and her touch ups were subtle but impactful. Hire her immediately!
Sam B., 2 months ago
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Arrae Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Waukegan, IL for additional fees

My name is Amanda Montgomery and I am Arrae Photography based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The name Arrae (pronounced [uh-rey]) came from my first initial and my middle name, Rae, added an extra r and made a new word. I wanted something unique that was also me, the idea came to mind one day and it just fit. Being a photographer is all I've ever wanted to do with my life. When I was 12 I saved up my babysitting money to buy my first 'big time' camera. I formed Arrae Photography in 2003 as a part-time venture while I worked at local photo labs, went full time in 2008.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amanda and her partner did an AMAZING job capturing our August 2024 wedding. My husband and I were blown away when we saw our gallery. She is a joy to work with and I highly recommend Arrae Photography to any couple.
Sarah C., 7 months ago
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Diana Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Waukegan, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Hey there! Since you are trusting me to capture these special moments in your life, I figured you should probably know a bit about me, right? I am a Huntsville, Alabama native, but moved to Nashville after graduating from the University of Alabama in 2013. ROLL TIDE! Although I consider Nashville home, I am anything but a homebody. I love traveling and exploring new places (especially the food at those places!). I even studied abroad in Italy, which let me tell you, was a food lover's dream. I have always felt like an old soul trapped in a millennial’s body. I would rather listen to Frank Sinatra than anything on the radio today.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Diana Marie Photography! Diana is an absolute artist behind the camera—she captured every moment of our wedding so beautifully and effortlessly. From the smallest details to the most emotional moments, every photo tells a story, and we will cherish them forever. Not only is Diana incredibly talented, but she is also an absolute joy to work with. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire day, and her professionalism and attention to detail were unmatched. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and it truly shows in the final results. If you're looking for a photographer who is passionate, creative, and dedicated to capturing your most special moments, look no further than Diana Marie Photography. We are beyond grateful for her work and cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Diana, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!
Alexis H., 2 months ago
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Arie T. Photography, LLC 

4.9

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

Arie T. Photography is a Black, queer, woman-owned wedding and portrait business capturing love stories across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration somewhere in the world, I’m here to document every moment with authenticity and heart. With a background in fine arts and experience photographing weddings nationwide, I specialize in candid, natural-light photography using an unposed, stress-free approach. Even if you think you’re awkward in front of the camera—challenge accepted! My goal is to help you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself.

Awarded Best of Zola
One of the best wedding decisions we made was booking Arie's photography services. Arie's energy, professionalism, and eye for detail are truly unmatched! Staying in constant communication with us from the day we booked, the regular check-ins were extremely helpful and reassuring in the chaos of wedding planning. By the time we met in person it felt like we had known Arie for years. On our wedding day she brought a calm and upbeat energy which made her a joy to have in the bridal and groom suites while we prepped for the ceremony. During our very lively reception Arie seemed to be everywhere at once, capturing every detail we asked for and so many more. The way Arie seamlessly moved throughout the events prompted our guests to ask if she worked for the venue! She came extremely prepared, was extremely professional, and it showed. Arie is truly an artist who not only took and produced beautiful photos, but managed to capture our vibe. We are so grateful to have found Arie and will DEFINITELY be booking services for our future events!
Vivien & D., 2 years ago
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Leah Flores Photography 

5.0

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

I am a photographer and artist from the Pacific Northwest with Costa Rican and Scottish roots. My favorite things are dinosaurs, exploring new cities, board games, soccer, National Parks, and whiskey. I have been fortunate to photograph 200+ weddings in my PNW home, to ruins in Scotland, cityscapes in Vietnam, to the beaches of Maui, and beyond! I live in Portland, Oregon with my two dogs and three cats | 🏳️‍🌈🦖⛰️✈️📸⚽🫶🏼🌈🌲🦕🏝 Fun Fact: I was born on Leap Year Day so I'm 9 years old 🥳!

Awarded Best of Zola
We discovered Leah on Zola, and right from our first conversation, we knew she was the one. Her experience and artistic eye were exactly what we wanted to capture our dream wedding. Leah made the whole process stress-free with her clear communication and warm personality. On the big day, Leah walked into a whirlwind of activity, but she calmly focused and started capturing the magic. She helped me stay relaxed and assured me everything would be perfect – I'll never forget that. Leah's photos are simply breathtaking. She's a true artist who captured every detail just as I imagined. She made sure we had time for portraits, but also caught those spontaneous, joyful moments that made our day so special. We are beyond thrilled with the photos Leah delivered. The cherry on top was seeing how excited Leah was at the wedding – she even quickly edited a photo on the spot! It showed she was genuinely invested in our happiness. Can't wait to work with Leah again for our future big life-moments!
Nattaly A., 8 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Waukegan, IL

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

A Waukegan, IL wedding photographer ranges from $220 to $20,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

97% of photographers in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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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