Illinois Wedding Photographers

Winterlyn Photography is a Chicago wedding photographer specializing in modern editorial imagery and elevated documentary storytelling. With more than 12 years of experience and over 500 weddings photographed, Winterlyn creates timeless, light-filled photographs while providing calm direction and a highly personalized experience. She photographs weddings throughout Chicago, the surrounding… Read more

Marissa Kelly Photography is a luxury wedding and engagement photographer who focuses on refined, emotionally driven, and real imagery. Marissa’s approach blends honest documentation with gentle direction, so couples can feel comfortable, celebrated, and fully themselves in front of the camera. Her work is centered on preserving the unposed, in-the-moment details and relationships that make a… Read more

Zachera Photo is a Chicago wedding photographer with a joy-centered approach that puts presence over perfection. Zachera describes the work as inspired by story and driven by joy, with an eye for warmth, movement, laughter, and the honest in-between moments that feel most like the day itself. She works with couples, weddings, and families, and aims to create an experience that feels effortless,… Read more

Madi Ellis is a Chicago-based documentary-style and fine art wedding photographer working with Midwest and destination couples. She photographs on digital and film, with a focus on candid storytelling, easy posing, and imagery that feels like future nostalgia. Her approach is warm, fun, and supportive, with a clear emphasis on helping people feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.… Read more

Shane Lawrence Photography is led by Shane, a Hyde Park photographer working across weddings, portraits, and events. For weddings, he offers a very personal experience and blends candid, traditional, and editorial styles. His portrait work includes family sessions, kids, and high school seniors, with options in the studio or at outdoor Chicago settings. He also specializes in active kids… Read more

Lauren Westrich Photography is a wedding and senior photographer based in Springfield, Illinois. Lauren describes her work as light, fun, and full of energy, with a focus on natural-light, unposed images that feel authentic and emotional. She aims to create a highly personal experience, helping couples relive their day and seniors feel more like themselves in front of the camera.

Kate Spencer Photography offers wedding and engagement photography with a focus on full-day coverage, custom timelines, a second shooter, and heirloom albums. Kate describes her approach as a personalized, seamless wedding experience, with natural light and true-to-color editing at the center of her work. She is a good fit for couples who want thoughtful guidance, detail-oriented planning, and… Read more

Rachael Marie Photography is a wedding, elopement, and engagement photographer creating cinematic, candid work for sentimental couples who care more about their people than tradition. Rachael leans documentary with intentional guidance when needed, aiming for photos that feel artful without feeling like a photoshoot. She welcomes big celebrations, intimate elopements, and courthouse vows, and her… Read more

Chris Withers Photography is a husband-and-wife team led by Chris and Jessica, known for a relaxed, personable approach that helps even camera-shy clients feel at ease. Their work centers on weddings and also includes portraits, seniors, families, children, headshots, maternity, newborn, and commercial photography. They describe their style as creative and artistic, with room for their own… Read more

Kristi Mitchell Photography is a Springfield based photographer focused on preserving real moments in a beautiful way. Kristi Mitchell photographs weddings, seniors, engagements, families, newborns, headshots, boudoir, and destination work, with a warm approach centered on the big and small moments that make up a life. Her site emphasizes capturing the beauty in each person and each wedding, and… Read more

Janelle Jaqueline Photography is a Chicago wedding and portrait studio led by Janelle Jaqueline. Her work centers on naturally lit weddings, engagement sessions, family, branding, and maternity photography, with a modern, warm, stylish feel. She describes her brand as “luxury made SIMPLE,” and her site reflects that focus on joyful moments, faith, and family. Serving Chicagoland, she also takes… Read more