Wedding Photographers in Thornton, IL

Wedding Photographers in Thornton, IL

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882 Wedding Photographers in Thornton, IL

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John Foley Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • 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 is one of the most talent photographers I know. He truly captures the moment to make it a memory you will never forget. John’s professionalism is top notch and he's super laid back and easy to work with. He laid out an itinerary for us and we were able to adjust for more or less time if we wanted, he helped make the day go perfect and stay on schedule. He has an eye like no other and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Everyone who has seen our photos are just in awe. John, keep doing what you are doing! You are doing great!!
Karissa H., 2 years ago
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Green Karma Event Services 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Welcome to Green Karma Event Services! We specialize in family fun and live entertainment, offering wedding officiants, photographers, videographers, DJs, photo booth services, and more. Committed to responsibility, we ensure our workers receive a sustainable living wage, guaranteeing premium service tailored to your event. Our dedicated employees prioritize your event's success, providing peace of mind in uncertain times with our reliable DJ network.

Angel is an absolute gem! I can’t even express how pleased I am with every aspect of Angel’s Officiant service! He far surpassed my expectations in every way, delivering a perfectly customized bilingual ceremony and executing it flawlessly! Angel was warm, funny, professional and prompt. We loved working with Angel and would absolutely recommend him to any couple in need.
Karina, 6 months ago
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Roman Lorek Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I am a bilingual (Polish, English) Chicago based wedding photographer who enjoys traveling and music. I like to take a documentary approach to photography. Keeping posing to a minimum and capturing natural moments of your big day. I am a perfect photographer for a couple that believes the natural moments mean more than posed photographs.

I had the privilege of working with Roman at a wedding a few years ago. I was hired as a DJ and he reached out to me prior to the event to introduce himself. I looked into his work and was astounded by his attention to detail. He really has a knack for capturing the moment in photo
Mark, 2 years ago
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Well Told Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Thornton, IL

We know that each client is unique and presents an opportunity for us to meet their artistic needs. Our passion to create and capture moments to help make your day perfect is what drives us. Our photographers excel at manipulating light, staging, and encapsulating the day’s story so that you get a memory that is vibrant, fresh, and Together, we will collaborate and design a look that best fits how you want to remember your big day, while doing so in both a comfortable and expressive way. Each package we offer is designed to provide you the most value for your needs and is fully customizable.

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We highly valued Steve and his team throughout the entire process. Many years of experience and worth every penny. They all know the drill and not a vendor you have to check in on. This company is a well oiled machine! Thank you for giving us memories we will forever cherish.
Justine Ryan, 5 months ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Thornton, IL

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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I highly recommend this company to take photos at your wedding! We loved our photographer Percy. He was incredible, and so helpful. He came with several cameras and valued all of our ideas, and when we became stumped he offered ideas for us to try as well. He was very professional, kind, caring, and always on top of the game taking photos. Towards the end of our night he started to put the camera away and brought it back out to catch a few final moments. He was on top of responding to all questions before, during, and after. He took photos of me and my husband before the ceremony and got some wonderful shots (it was a 95 outside wedding so this was much appreciated because we all had some sweat on our faces). But before we got Percy and our booking process with eivans it was super simple, and just an overall great experience.
Julia K., 2 months ago
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Latek Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hi! I’m Connie! First of all congrats!🍾 ✨Thank you for visiting my profile and considering me as your photographer! I am so excited for your big day! Here are some things you might wanna know! I’m not typical photog- I don’t just arrive on your day, leave after few hours, and deliver few months later! I’m there for all the moments leading to the big day! You can hit me up any time- we can brainstorm all the ideas, timelines, all the tiniest details! I am a fan of Pinterest vision boards, sending each other tons of messages and be open about EVERYTHING! This is your day! Let’s make it all about YOU!

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I had an incredible experience working with Connie from Latek Photography for my wedding! Her communication style was quick, friendly, and understanding throughout the entire process. The quality of her work was truly astonishing - the photos she captured were breathtaking and exceeded all of our expectations. She very clearly understood the architectural vision for our photos and knew exactly where to take us to get the most stunning shots. She was also so easy to work with and never pressured us into anything we weren't comfortable with. I would highly recommend Latek Photography to any couple looking for a professional, easy-going and truly remarkable wedding photography experience.
Kirstie L., a month ago
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Emma Mullins Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hi! I'm Emma, owner and lead photographer of Emma Mullins Photography. Our goal is simple: to capture your vibe, your people, and your love in a way that looks and feels true to life. We're in the middle of our 11th Chicago wedding season, and it's been a whirlwind of all things real and fabulous! We are super excited to offer FILM photography services to our awesome couples this year!!

We are so glad that we booked Emma Mullins Photography for our engagement photos and wedding - Emma is phenomenal! Our package included an engagement shoot, a second photographer, and a wedding album. We did our engagement shoot in Lincoln Park (where we got engaged). If you’re introverted like we are, rest assured that Emma will put you and your partner at ease and take stunning, creative shots. We saw several other couples also doing engagement shoots, and compared to other photographers, Emma was lively and made the experience fun. It was important that we felt comfortable with the person capturing intimate moments on a meaningful day, and Emma was absolutely the right person for the job. To prepare for our wedding day, Emma asked thoughtful questions and helped us create a list of shots and special details to capture. She did a wonderful job capturing every special moment of the ceremony and the reception, and the second photographer, Alexis, matched her energy and style. When we reviewed the photos afterward, we were delighted with how they turned out. Our album is a wonderful keepsake. We will cherish the photos of my husband and I, our bridal party, and family and friends. We cannot recommend Emma enough!
Katharine W., 8 months ago
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IG PHOTO VIDEO INC. 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,690
  • Serves Thornton, IL

IGphotovideo offers photography packages and videography packages. You can customize individual packages or bundle a photography and videography package to meet all your needs. Our team capture all your special moments, venue, decor, guests, and more. They use quality equipment and are always prepared for anything. Their services include: — Delivery on USB flash drive in Customized Box and Google Drive — Unlimited number of photos taken and color corrected — Photobook 6*6 (20 pages) or 10*10 (30pages) — Post-production video about 60 – 120 minutes with full ceremony, speeches, first dance, cake cutting, etc... — 4 – 12 min highlight video

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I hired IG photographer for my wedding and they did not disappoint! Roman was our photographer for the day and he was so nice. He showed me his shots as he took them to make sure I was happy with them (I was!). He also made sure to pull me back into the fun when he noticed I was talking and missing the action for too long. I really appreciated that because you get pulled in so many different directions because guests want to talk that you forget you’re supposed to be enjoying the day as well. I don’t consider myself a photogenic person but I felt the pics came out so pretty! I would recommend this company to everyone!
Tanya P., a year ago
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TWA Photographic Artists 

4.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,799
  • Serves Thornton, IL

The best part about what we do are the stories we get to tell. The happily-ever-afters, the love-at-first-sights…it’s the truth in a moment and a look that says it all. As Chicago area wedding photographers for over twenty years now, we’ve seen and captured just about every incarnation of true love imaginable. That’s why we approach your special day as a unique journey we take together. We walk you through every step, from proposal and engagement photos and perfectly capturing those forever wedding day moments with photography, videography, and content creation, to expertly crafting your very first family heirloom…your wedding album!

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I am so pleased with my photos. TWA was helpful and communicative throughout the whole planning process and after the wedding as well! I’d recommend them to anyone. We only did photography, not photobooth or videography, but I love looking at my pictures!!
Megan O., a month ago
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King & Opal 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

For the wild, in love. Chicago-based wedding + elopement + portrait photographers who've been toting cameras around for 20+ years. We ardently believe that photographs reveal how truly rich reality is. With a passion for creative experimentation, we use both analogue & digital processes while leveraging best-in-class cameras & equipment to create imagery that is timeless in character and emotion, without sacrificing modern capabilities and quality. Get in touch for pricing, or if you just want to connect more directly. Always happy to chat!

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Trust is the most important thing that I wanted to have in my wedding photographer, trust that they would capture every moment, trust that they would put my requests at the forefront, and trust that would deliver what we wanted. I put my trust in Mariah and she went above and beyond. She constantly checked in with me and put my concerns first. The pictures she delivered were beautiful, personal, and high quality. As every bride may mention there is always something they wish they could change about their wedding day because no day is perfect. But I wouldn't change my wedding photographer, that's non-negotiable. Stop looking and book her, she's worth it.
Nona & J., 4 years ago
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The Still Life Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Thornton, IL
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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.

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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.
Morgan J., 12 days ago
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Visil Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hey, I'm Victor Silas, the heart and soul behind Visil Photography. As the owner and lead photographer, I'm deeply passionate about creating and capturing love stories. It's not just about taking pictures; it's about freezing the unique moments that make your wedding day unforgettable. We create an atmosphere that makes couples comfortable in front of our camera. Our style is candid, photojournalistic, natural, and fun. At Visil Photography, we're here to be a part of your joy, creating a visual tale of your love that lasts a lifetime.

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Visil Photography provided amazing photography services for our wedding day. Victor was extremely respectful, informative, and positive in all of our communications leading up to the big event. On the wedding day itself, he was passionate about capturing all of those special moments we had envisioned. Victor has a gift for engaging with people and making them feel comfortable in front of the camera. He circulated seamlessly among our guests and captured countless touching interactions. My husband and I could not be happier with the beautiful, artistic photos Victor delivered. They will allow us to re-live our special day for years to come. I would highly recommend Visil Photography for any couple looking for a talented photographer who can beautifully document their wedding memories. Victor was a joy to work with!
Krystal Z., a month ago
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Light + Chapel | Wedding Storytellers 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

We are visual artists with a refined eye for lighting, editorial storytelling, and capturing candid emotion as it naturally unfolds. Our passion lies in telling your unique love story—crafting images that bring you right back to the emotions of your day, allowing you to relive each beautiful moment as if it were happening all over again.

Maurice did an exceptional job capturing the moments that really mattered to us at our wedding, just as we had wanted. He also made the best of a few different random setting scenarios, i.e., shooting in a hotel room that was crowded and shooting in a women's restroom of a boat!!!
Darren & J., 3 months ago
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Captured Couture, LLC 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,195
  • Serves Thornton, IL
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So there’s no “I” in team right?! While Captured Couture is the product of years of hard work that I built from the ground up. I have an amazing team because sometimes takes more than just me. For larger events or on occasions when I am already booked one of my team members will gladly assist with your event. We’ve covered hundreds of weddings together, and have refined our editing style and way of shooting to be completely consistent. You won’t be able to tell the difference. Pinky promise! No matter where you’re planning from when it clicks, it clicks.

My (now) husband and I chose to hire Jennifer from Captured Couture as our photographer for our wedding. We were both blown away by her images posted on her website and Instagram page and after having a phone interview we were convinced she was the one for us. Jennifer was communicative and so easy to work with. We were able to get a free engagement session with the purchase of our package which was awesome because we were able to meet her in person before our actual wedding. The day of the wedding there were a few minor hiccups as our wedding was the same day as the Detroit Pride fest, and we weren’t sure some of our desired locations would be accessible. Without a moment of hesitation Jennifer, who knows the city of Detroit incredibly well, was able to secure a location for our first look and our wedding party photos which turned out to be perfect. Jennifer and her assistant LeAnn captured every part of our wedding with some much care and attention to detail. Our photos are spectacular and we are so thankful for our photography team. Both my husband and I would definitely recommend Captured Couture to anyone looking for wedding photography.
Kate K., 2 months ago
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Lux Everlasting 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I've always been an artist, but my love for photography truly took hold when I photographed my first wedding in 2007. That day, I fell in love with everything about weddings— getting to work with all kinds of people and personalities, capturing every moment and each detail, and even getting to bust a move on the dance floor every now and then.

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Lux Everlasting provided amazing memories to us. They took our wedding photos, and kept things professional but fun. They were there to help make our day better and succeeded by going above and beyond. We loved having them as a part of our day, and the photography was INCREDIBLE
Calliope S., 9 months ago
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Audrey Simper Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

GET TO KNOW ME: Empathetic, detail oriented, & interested in learning how I can best support you. Capturing your shine while encouraging a feeling of ease. Go to coffee order: Almond Milk Cafe Miel Personality types: ENFJ, Leo, Enneagram 7 Hobbies: Pottery, dancing, painting, reading books on human behavior, psychology, & metaphysics, collecting plants Family: I live with my tiny Chihuahua Theo in Chicago.

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My husband and I loved working with Audrey for our wedding photos. She did an amazing job capturing so many beautiful and intimate moments throughout the day. She was very professional and provided us with photos that we will always cherish. We wish we still lived in the same city because we would hire Audrey to do family photos in a heartbeat!
Dolly, a year ago
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Piero Pierrot Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Thornton, IL
  • Offer

** Use your complimentary session in Starved Rock or other, I'll drive for an amazing engagement shot! (ask for details) - I'm Piero, owner of Pierrot and lead photographer, it has been amazing meeting so many couples, with so many stories to tell. (I have 150 reviews and 4.9 on Thumbtack + 35 reviews with 4.9 on google) I adapt to my couple's wishes so they get their own experience. I don't have a unique photo style, I try to use them all to tell every story, and that helps me capture so many beautiful moments. I capture candid moments as well as helping the couple with their favorite portrait ones.

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Piero was our wedding photographer and I was blown away by the photos he sent us of our wedding the very next morning. From the beginning he was super easy to work with and made sure to respond to messages and questions promptly. He was punctual, kind, professional, and kept our wedding party on task the day of our wedding. His vision for our photos were awesome and turned out stunning. He scaled all the photos perfectly and made sure not only the background of the photos looked good but also the poses of us and our wedding party photographed well. I love the candid shots he got too. They were beautiful! Everyone was saying how amazing the photos turned out! I am so, so thrilled with them and my husband and I will cherish our wedding photos in the years to come. Thank you for everything, Piero! You have a gift and thank you for sharing it with us! -Brydie & Doug
Brydie & D., 2 months ago
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Sarah Nader Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I'm an award winning wedding photojournalist from Chicago, Illinois. I was raised in the Chicago suburbs but now call Lincoln Square home with my husband and our two Golden Retrievers, Missy and Felony. When the dogs aren't keeping me busy I love traveling all over the world, cooking amazing meals, jumping on my Peloton and eating Thai food while binging Netflix.

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I was looking for a photographer who would understand my vision for our wedding, and who would also be able to add their own artistic style to the photos. Sarah’s photos instantly enchanted me with their blend of romance and realism, and her work did NOT disappoint! Our engagement photos were a magical fall city-scape experience, and our wedding photography (Even the sneak peek) looks absolutely stunning. I will cherish these photos for a lifetime! Her work is sleek, creative, beautiful, and fun. Not at all cheesy or corny. And to top it all off---she is super easy to work with and is fun to have around! I cannot stress enough how much we enjoyed working with her. Thank you Sarah!
Carolyne D., a year ago
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Wendy Schreier Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hello! I am Wendy, an award winning Chicago wedding photographer. I personally, will be the photographer on your wedding day, I am a one woman small business. My photo journey started 11 years ago shooting concerts, most recently Depeche Mode! I fell in love with the art of photography and decided to make a career of photographing weddings. I love catching the details you so lovingly design into your wedding day and capturing the big picture of how awesome you, your wedding and guests are.

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Wendy was fantastic with us from the start. I found her off of a website and asked for her to do our engagement photos. If we liked her, we would hire her for the wedding. Wellll we did. We had so much fun during our engagement shoot we couldn't wait to work with her again for the wedding. She was so flexible with all the COVID changes and when we eventually had to cancel our reception, she let us do a 1 year anniversary shoot which was SO MUCH FUN. Wendy is amazing. 5 stars all around
Molly S., 3 years ago
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Layne Dixon Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I'm a Chicago-based wedding photographer here to help you tell your love story. Through humor, support and documentary storytelling I'm there to capture your day in an authentic way that reflects who you both are, how you love, and how your community shows up for you. Stylistically, I consider myself a docu-storyteller with a flair for art-forward portraits. With a background in film and digital, I like to incorporate the classic, the dramatic and the real.

We LOVED working with Layne. She is such a positive energy and you can tell that she is so passionate about capturing the vibe and emotions of your wedding. When we look back at our photos we can see how it felt on that day. We were also unfortunate enough to experience a Covid wedding cancellation 2 months before our wedding was supposed to take place. Layne was very supportive and was willing to work with us to photograph our later elopement instead. Very communicative and a pleasure all around! We always recommend her when our friends are getting married as well.
Carolyn, 8 months ago
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Mayah Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Chicago Photographer focused on providing the best experience and creating your vision for you! I strive to provide my clients with a comfortable and fun experience during their sessions; capturing the authentic and candid moments. My focus is on you, always. Please opt to contact me on my site, thank you!

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Mayah Lee Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. Our serendipitous meeting on an instagram contest kicked off an incredible professional relationship right from our engagement photoshoot.Mayah is warm, friendly, and professional. On our wedding day, she took the lead to ensure we captured all the key moments without the day feeling like just a photoshoot. Mayah's hard work, dreamy and moody editing style, and attention to detail resulted in photos that are simply perfect. We worked with her for three unique sessions, and she brought our vision to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. We cannot recommend Mayah Lee Photography enough - she was an integral part of making our special day so memorable.
Stephanie G., 3 days ago
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Gordino Photo and Video 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I started off only wanting to take photos and videos of my friends. Now it seems like my passion has gone full circle and my clients have become my friends. Whether photographing parties or shooting short films, it is my goal as a professional artist, to capture those emotions, and present beautiful memories that will last forever. My ultimate reward will come years later—when you look at your photographs , videos and those memories once again come to life.

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Hey, Gordino did a great job with my wedding photos. I’m not a picture taking person but he was every helpful showing me how to take my pictures. He was very professional he arrived on time and ready to work. I will book again for other special events.
Jessica J., 2 years ago
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Kaitlyn Johnston Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Thornton, IL
  • Offer

I was that kid enchanted by Disney Princess movies and the idea of "true love". My true love revealed itself through photography. At 8, I grabbed my dad's camera and was hooked, thrilled to show people my world. I started with zoo animals, friends, and siblings, eager to freeze moments in time. As I grew, I learned from local photographers and knew by 17 that photography was my calling. Since then, I’ve captured love in all its forms: couples, new parents, best friends, and the joy of seeing your favorite band live. The world is full of magical firsts, and I'm honored to capture these moments forever.

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I have had Kaitlyn as a photographer for 5 years now. She’s photographed everything for me. Family photos, engagement photos, wedding photos, maternity photos, newborn pictures, professional headshots, and boudoir. They all come out amazing and she is so good at making my family smile in front of the camera. She’s phenomenal at capturing the special moments too!
Anastasia, 3 years ago
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Bogdanov photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Bogdanov Photography is a wedding photography business located in Chicago, Il. This company serves the city of Chicago and surrounding areas while also being open to covering other United States destination weddings. Originally from Crimea, owner and operator Svyat has photographed over 600 weddings during his career in various places around the world. With his focus on candid emotions and heartfelt interactions, he will work to give couples tailor-made wedding albums a beautifully candid tone.

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My husband and I could not be more happy with our decision to go with Svat to capture the best day of our lives!! The whole experience was absolutely seamless from start to finish, He was nothing but professional, kind, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process! He really paid attention to what we wanted out of our wedding photos and delivered the most INCREDIBLE images we have ever seen!! We were blown away when we received the photos! Fantastic quality, and it truly feels like we are being transported back to the day when we turn through the vibrant pages! Just WOW! Svat was everything we could have asked for and more! You won’t regret choosing him for your big day! Thank you for everything Svat!!!
Christina, 4 days ago
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Zach Caddy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I've picked up a camera just about every day since I fell in love with photography in 2013. Though every shoot holds something unique, it takes a lot to catch me off guard after nearly a decade in business. I pride myself on my ability to quickly connect with my clients, making them feel comfortable, cared for, and confident that they look great. Not every event I’m at goes exactly according to plan and I know how to roll with the punches. Being a helpful and calming presence in the midst of your wedding is second nature to me. Basically, I try to treat people how I want to be treated: with fairness and understanding!

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Zach was absolutely amazing to work with! We were quick to book with him after clicking so well at our first meeting. We booked an engagement session separate from the wedding booking and were so glad we did! He provided great direction and conversation, helping two socially awkward folks feel comfortable and look like superstars. He was on time and professional for our wedding day, taking care to make sure we covered our photo list and suggesting a few shots that wound up as some of our favorites. He returned our images exactly on schedule and WOW! We were blown away! The photos exactly capture my memory of the wedding day. We would hire Zach again in a heartbeat!
Aja H., 4 months ago
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MONROphotography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Thornton, IL

In our studio, we believe that weddings are a celebration of love and individuality, and our style reflects that. We are passionate about creating imagery that is both striking and authentic, blending the beauty of traditional moments with a contemporary twist that resonates with the modern couple. Our team of talented photographers brings a fresh perspective and a keen eye for capturing candid, spontaneous moments that unfold naturally throughout your wedding day. We believe that the most memorable images are often found in the in-between moments, the laughter, the stolen glances, and the genuine emotions that make your love story unique.

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I recently had the pleasure of working with an incredibly talented MONROphotography who are exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, the entire experience was nothing short of exceptional. First and foremost, their professionalism and passion for their craft were evident from our initial contact. They took the time to understand my vision, preferences, and the purpose behind the photo shoot. Their attention to detail and commitment to ensuring a personalized experience made me feel at ease and confident in their abilities. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of capturing special moments. Their talent, dedication, and exceptional customer service set them apart from the rest. I am grateful for the incredible memories they have created for me and will undoubtedly seek their services for any future photography needs.
Alessia & A., a year ago
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JNA Visuals 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

A Chicago-based wedding and elopement photographer that values genuine connection, authentic emotions, and getting to know my clients on a deep and personal level. I value capturing your moments and memories exactly how they happen, helping you to remember the feelings of intimacy, love, and warmth of marrying your person.

I don't even have the words to tell y'all how amazing Jayde is. We are SO grateful we reached out to Jayde back in 2022 for our engagement shoot and immediately knew we needed to hire her for our April 2024 wedding. From the very beginning, Jayde was super professional, patient, and on top of it, not to mention SO friendly and warm. She made me and my husband feel so special and comfortable in front of her camera, and our entire bridal party loved her too. She created a seamless timeline for the day that worked so well and she made sure we were on time all day. The photos truly speak for themselves. She has an amazing eye and we are obsessed with her editing style. She surprised us with over 100 (!!!) previews the next morning and they were INCREDIBLE - we were blown away and shocked that she could turn them around that quickly. We are so so so excited to see our full gallery soon. Don't hesitate to book Jayde - she's truly a gem in the Chicago wedding industry. We can't wait to find another reason to book her!
Natalia, 3 months ago
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Sam Schultz Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hey there! I’m a weddings and couples photographer based in Chicago, IL with my partner Emily and my rescue dog Daxter. I’m here to document joy and celebrate all the meaningful moments with the kickass people that find me.

From start to finish, my wife and I were truly overwhelmed by Sam’s talent, calm demeanor, and overall organization even on a hectic wedding day. We knew during the engagement shoot that we were in the best hands in the city. We, along with our family’s, thrived off of his consistent humor and lightheartedness throughout the day. Sam always made us feel incredibly comfortable and it came across in our photos. We could not picture our wedding day without him there (and even wanted him to stay as a guest). He truly went above and beyond in every aspect, helping out and organizing wherever he was needed! We are so happy with all of our photos, and will be sure to continue using Sam in future life events! A true Chicago gem! We did all the work for you - the search is over!! His work and character speak for itself.
Angelique S., 2 years ago
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Suffuse Studios 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

As a wedding photographer, I have the privilege of preserving cherished moments and immortalizing love stories. With a blend of artistry and technical skill, I capture the joy, intimacy, and emotions of each couple's special day. From the tender glances to the grand celebrations, I strive to create timeless images that reflect the unique essence of every wedding. With a commitment to professionalism and a passion for creating lasting memories, I am honored to be a part of couples' journeys as they begin their new chapter together.

As a floral vendor, working with Suffuse Studios has been an absolute pleasure. Their attention to detail and ability to capture the beauty of each floral arrangement is truly exceptional. They have a keen eye for composition, making our flowers look even more stunning in every shot. Their professionalism and collaborative spirit make them a joy to work with, and their photos consistently highlight the elegance and artistry of our floral designs. We highly recommend Suffuse Studios to any couple looking for a wedding photographer who can beautifully document every detail of their special day.
Luna Flowers, a month ago
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White Quill Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Spoiler alert: I didn't grow up daydreaming about weddings. Instead, I grew up on shaky home videos and weathered family albums—so I know how important it is to keep memories alive. The problem? The internet is overflowing with photos that focus on trends over authenticity. That's why, in a world filled with filters + fads, I'm here to capture every real moment of your wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have worked with Chelsea for engagement photos, wedding photos, and just because photos. A photographer is the one person you are with the whole wedding day, so picking Chelsea was a no brainer. She gets the job done, but does so with kindness and through friendship. She also does a great job of getting us out of our comfort zone. Our wedding photos are truly stunning and are hung up throughout the house. She will be our go to photographer for all future needs! Thanks again Chelsea!
Melissa + A., 4 years ago
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Daniela Cardili Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,900
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Daniela Cardili tells the story of your wedding day with heartfelt images that artfully portray this very personal event. She combines her unique sense of style and her passion for photography to create a photographic document that captures special moments, relationships, and love. Her style reflects a mix of a photojournalist’s reflexes, a portraitist’s eye, and the strong influence of the worlds of beauty and fashion. She continues to build on her abundant natural talent by attending workshops and seminars to keep up with the latest trends in wedding photography.

highly recommend Daniela as a wedding photographer. She has a wonderful personality that makes you feel at ease in front of the camera, even during the hectic rush of a wedding day. Daniela and her team were excellent at keeping everyone on schedule with the photography timeline. They made sure key moments like the processional, ceremony, and family photos stayed on track. This really helped minimize any stress or delays. Throughout the planning process, Daniela was extremely responsive via email. She answered all my questions promptly and provided helpful suggestions. On the wedding day itself, Daniela blended into the background but still managed to get fantastic shots. She captured all those special candid moments without ever interrupting the flow of events. I would highly recommend Daniela to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated wedding photographer. She and her team exceeded all expectations. We could not be happier with how our wedding photos turned out thanks to Daniela's photography skills and friendly manner.
Victoria W., 9 months ago
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Alana Lindenfeld Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Six years of taking bright, colorful, fun wedding photos in the city has taught me how to deliver a complete gallery of your day told in an artistic, meaningful, and unobtrusive way--because I'm here to document your day, not to direct it. As much as I love taking photos (it's truly my favorite thing in the world!), I believe your wedding is about celebrating all your people being in the same place at the same time + kicking back and enjoying while I make sure all those memories are on camera.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alana Lindenfeld is literally the most incredible photographer and you should hire her right this second. My fiancé (then boyfriend) hired her to capture our engagement, and she absolutely hit it out of the park, exceeding any and all expectations. Truly. First of all, she was the absolute best person to have there during our special moment -- she managed to blend into the background so I barely noticed her during the proposal itself, while capturing literally the most amazing photos ever, and then when we transitioned into taking photos post-proposal, she was the most kind, enthusiastic, helpful, and wonderful. Her energy was infectious. (She even let me borrow her jacket to warm up because it was a chilly day, and she taught us how to spray champagne -- totally above and beyond!) Second, the photos themselves are AMAZING. I cannot believe how incredibly she captured the moment! I was in shock over how many different moments she managed to photograph (from the proposal itself to our family's reactions) and how beautiful every single photo was, without exception. They were ridiculously, insanely wonderful, and we will absolutely forever cherish them forever. To say I was glad that my fiancé found Alana would be a huge understatement. In sum, HIRE ALANA! You won't regret it. She is truly the best!!
Sam M., 4 months ago
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Sierra Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Thornton, IL

I’m a wife and Jesus lover who is dedicated to serving and loving my clients well, by giving them a unique experience. I offer custom wedding packages that are designed with my couple in mind. I also provide custom timeline creations, and help with anything (even non-photo related)! By the time my couple gets their wedding images, they’ve not only gained a photographer that will produce great images, they’ve gained a friend - and to me, that’s priceless.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I could not have chosen a better photographer for our wedding day than Sierra! We met her at a wedding expo at our wedding venue, Hoosier Grove Barn. She was so friendly and we could tell that photography is her passion (even better, she got married at the barn so she knows all the good spots!). She made sure we were on the same page with the photos we wanted and helped ease a lot of my anxiety on our wedding day. Our engagement and wedding photos came out amazing! I'm so happy to have found Sierra and if we need a photographer in the future, we will definitely be reaching out to her. Thank you for everything!! (:
Megan G., 7 months ago
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Kyle Szeto Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hi I'm Kyle, a Chicago based wedding photographer. I am a romantic at heart and a sucker for a love stories. I strive to get to understand my couples and create images that represent them as authentically as possible.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kyle was just so wonderful to work with, and the end product had us tearing up all over again. The photos were so beautiful and absolutely captured the feel and excitement of the day. The photos are beautiful, intimate and real. He was so kind throughout the entire process- always there to help us throughout the day, capture the small moments, and made it so fun to work with him. I will be recommending him to everyone I know for weddings and events!
Lena, 3 months ago
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Essi Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Chicago-based wedding and elopement photographer. I like to make my clients take off their shoes or at least get bare and honest about their love in front of my camera. I love to explore the urban environment with you and make your wedding portraits feel real and true to your life in the city. But I also take any chance I get to drag you to the woods or the beach for some barefoot wedding portraits. Aren’t we so lucky to have those right here in the city!

Awarded Best of Zola
Essie completely understood the vision we wanted for our wedding! She was able to pose everyone and move through the day with ease. She made us feel so relaxed and the pictures turned out beautiful!
Valeree & D., 2 years 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., 3 months ago
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Joined Purposefully Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Thornton, IL

Hi guys! My name is Allie!!! I am a traveling wedding photographer based out of chicago & texas. My heart literally beats for wedding days and redemptive stories. I love celebration + commitment + dance parties + traveling!!! It is my honor to capture the sweetest stories. My couples become verrrry dear to my heart, and it gives me the deepest joy to be part of engagement season + wedding days.

Awarded Best of Zola
Allie did our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day and I cannot thank her enough for capturing it all so perfectly! On top of being incredibly talented she is so kind and down to earth. She makes you feel so comfortable and is so great at capturing all the little special moments. Was so grateful that she delivered so many sneak peak photos with pictures throughout the entire wedding day to enjoy and share with family while we were on our honeymoon. If you are thinking of booking Allie, do it!!
Jessica W., 3 months ago
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Elizabeth Greve Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,200
  • Serves Thornton, IL

EGP specializes in intimate weddings and documentary-styled couple and family sessions. Bold, true-to-color images that last for a lifetime of memories. Feel-good vibes always backed by over a decade of experience.

Elizabeth is the best! She made our wedding day so incredible special. She is absolutely amazing at what she does, so friendly and nice, and made it super easy and convenient to book/pay. All her communication was so clear and direct, yet was flexible on the day with us. We were so comfortable with her. My husband and I will never book anyone but Elizabeth for future photography needs! I only did 4/5 stars because I haven’t seen all the photos yet (the wedding JUST happened), but her work is beyond gorgeous and the sneak peak I saw was beautiful!
Kellie, 2 years ago
Kriztelle Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Thornton, IL

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Awarded Best of Zola
Kriztelle is an amazing photographer with eye for detail, and above all, an amazing person. She is reliable, trustworthy and loves to help you sort through the details of your wedding. Our marriage was held at Starved Rock State Park on February 2nd, and we were hit by a blizzard. While some of the (few) attendees cancelled because of the hazardous road conditions, Kriztelle didn't hesitate and got in her car! The result: Amazing pictures and great times! Aside from her talent for photography, she is a delightful person too. We had great fun talking to Kriztelle, and learning about her other endeavors and some of her personal life over the trajectory of planning our marriage. Kriztelle really takes te time to get to know her clients. She spend hours talking to us, sending us links, and meeting us in person. When we received the photos, both of us were overjoyed about the pictures and their quality. They really are the perfect compliment to an already perfect day. Do yourself a favor, and hire Kriztelle – she is a great photographer, with amazing vision, ideas, and overall a great person to work with and talk to. Thank you so much Kriztelle, for all you have done for us: the amazing pictures, the hours spend talking and laughing, the trips, the attention for detail, and the lovely stories about you and your husband.
Corrina & K., 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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