The Still Life Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,450

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $925

Packages

Prices start at $3,450

About The Still Life Photography

The Still Life Photography

Owner/Lead Photographer

Jay & Nicole Vega decided to pursue a career together in the art of Photography. Met & married in Chicago in 2013, two people set out on a business venture of a lifetime. While Nicole is the main photographer of the company, we have also expanded and hired reliable, talented photographers to work along side with us, while still maintaining a small business feel.

We feel we are more affordable than most other photographers in the Chicagoland area and can provide high end quality service. Our photos have an artistic style all while helping you enjoy your wedding day and not taking TOO much time spent on photos.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital
Hybrid

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Photo box
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Wedding album

The Still Life Photography packages

Package ONE

6 hours

Peak pricing $3,450

Off-peak pricing $3,450

Description

Basic Wedding Photography Package includes: Two photographers (ideal for smaller weddings) / 6 consecutive hours of wedding photography coverage / engagement session / one week sneak peek blog post / 6-8 week turnover for full gallery / full viewing & purchasing gallery available for 2 months post wedding / custom timeline for photography for wedding day / unlimited meetings / candids & posed portraits

Package TWO

8 hours

Peak pricing $4,425

Off-peak pricing $4,425

Description

Full Package includes: Two photographers / 8 consecutive hours of wedding photography coverage / engagement session / one week sneak peek blog post / 6-8 week turnover for full gallery / full viewing & purchasing gallery available for 2 months post wedding / custom timeline for photography for wedding day / unlimited meetings /

Package THREE

10 hours

Peak pricing $5,900

Off-peak pricing $5,900

Description

Deluxe Wedding Package for larger weddings includes: Two photographers (ideal for bigger weddings - most booked package) / 10 consecutive hours of wedding photography coverage / engagement session/ one week sneak peek blog post / 6-8 week turnover for full gallery / full viewing & purchasing gallery available for 2 months post wedding / custom timeline for photography for wedding day / unlimited meetings / candids & posed portraits

Reviews

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Great photographer!
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•Becca R.•Sep 24, 2024
I had such a wonderful experience working with Nicole on a client’s wedding. She was very communicative both leading up to and during the event and was mindful of the timeline on the day-of to help everything continue to run smoothly. Nicole took beautiful detail shots of the space and created such a fun environment while taking photos for the wedding party. Great photographer to work with and made my life as a planner much easier knowing she was so well organized and proactively communicated with me throughout the day!
AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER
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•Morgan J.•Sep 9, 2024
Nicole was a joy to work with for our wedding photography. Nicole was extremely prompt and efficient in her communication leading up to the big day, and her kind yet focused demeanor put us totally at ease. On the day itself, Nicole brought an incredibly positive energy and made sure every special moment was captured beautifully. The photos she delivered showcase her genuine talent and eye for gorgeous detail. Her editing enhanced but did not overly manipulate the images, allowing our personalities and the emotions of the day to shine through naturally. Overall, Nicole cares deeply about her clients and works tirelessly to ensure your wedding memories are preserved flawlessly. We could not give a higher recommendation for her photography services.
BEST Photographer
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•Jayme H.•Jun 17, 2024
We had a wonderful experience with Nicole from The Still Life Photography. She was extremely responsive and timely in all of our communications leading up to the big day, providing thoughtful details to ensure we were on the same page for photo locations, special shots, and timing. On the wedding day, Nicole was a total joy to work with - amazingly talented, thorough in capturing all the special moments, and so fast and efficient that we hardly noticed she was there! The final photos she delivered were stunning - full of life and perfectly showcasing the love and happiness we felt. Choosing Nicole was one of the best decisions we made. Her amazing work and attention to detail allowed us to fully soak in our special day, knowing she'd capture all the emotions and memories so beautifully. We'd highly recommend The Still Life Photography for any couple looking for a kind, dedicated photographer to freeze your happiest moments in time!
The Still Life Photography
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•Warehouse 109•Dec 21, 2023
We love when she is at our venue. So great & easy to work with.

Preferred vendors of The Still Life Photography

Planner

The Serendipity Collective, LLC

5.0 (7)

Hampshire, IL

Starts at $1,000

Venue

Heritage Prairie Farm

5.0 (2)

5.0 (33)

5.0 (14)

Typically, couples book me about 12-18 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame. Photographers usually book shortly after the couple books the venue, so we are just as filled up as they are usually.

Yes! We have assistants available for larger weddings (mainly huge wedding parties over 30 people) and 2 other photographers. We have second shooters who have shot weddings solo before as well and are very talented!

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. We do NOT outsource, so your images will never leave the hands of The Still Life Photography.

No, not at this time. We specialize in photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. We do have recommendations we can offer and videographers we have worked with many times!

My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 6-8 weeks after your wedding. However, we offer a 1 week sneak peek to hold you over!

You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors. Most couples with a full day packages see well over 1000 images.

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them. We are happy to supply you with a copy as well.

In my 10 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted 1st or 2nd shooters. We have quite the dedicated team and have you covered!

Yes! We have a military/teacher discount along with a pay in full discount. Reach out for more info.

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The Still Life Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About The Still Life Photography

The Still Life Photography

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

The Still Life Photography packages

Package ONE

Package TWO

Package THREE

Reviews

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AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER

BEST Photographer

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