The Best Wedding Photographers in Kankakee, IL

The Best Wedding Photographers in Kankakee, IL

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543 Wedding Photographers in Kankakee, IL

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Well Told Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,104
  • Serves Kankakee, IL
  • Offer

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a young couple getting married, it was scary to trust a company to provide everything we needed, but we felt very confident when we talked with Steve. The communication with Steve was great and smooth! They offered a Photographer, Videographer, DJ, and Photo booth! Ron, Austin, and DeAndre were the dream team. If I could give more than five stars, I would.
Lissi P., 5 months ago
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Nova Photos 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $795
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Nova Photos is a wedding photography, videography, and photo booth studio in Chicago, IL. We're a multicultural, multilingual, LGBTQ-friendly, photographer/employee-owned studio dedicated to documenting the most memorable moments of your wedding day! Collectively, we have captured over 10,000 weddings. At Nova Photos, we work with our clients every step of the way. The team provides comprehensive support with planning locations, setting up permits, and creating a timeline that works for them and their other vendors. Every couple deserves more than just memories; they deserve a timeless keepsake that captures the essence of their love story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Nova Photos absolutely understood the assignment when capturing my maternity shoot. Super creative, friendly, and fun! I’ll definitely be using them again!
Jamie L., 7 months ago
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Zach Caddy Photography 

5.0

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

A cinematic eye. --- A bleeding heart. --- An inclusive spirit. --- 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 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. 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
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., a year ago
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Erik Anderson - Photography, LLC. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Kankakee, IL
  • Offer

I'm a 34-year-old husband to Samantha, our son Silas, our soon-to-be daughter Fiona, and our wiggler companion Moxie. I've been a wedding photographer for 11 years, having photographed over 300 weddings and countless other sessions! My hobby is also my job, and you bet my wife loves that, haha. I am also a stay-at-home dad, a philatelist, a Lego freak, and a craft beer nerd, and we have an orange fridge, haha.

Awarded Best of Zola
The quality of Erik's work as a photographer is unparalleled. He truly captured the "light, bright, airy" aesthetic that I loved when I first started researching different styles. He is highly detailed oriented which is a must for somebody like me who really notices all the little details. He went above and beyond by traveling to our engagement shooting location all the way in Madison, WI! When it came to shooting the big day, Erik orchestrated everything perfectly including calming me down during a stressful moment, making us all laugh, and capturing all the "good angles". From the first few photos I received, his work made me feel absolutely beautiful. When I shared with others, the first thing they commented was: "Wow, Your photographer KILLED it with the wedding photos!" Extremely high quality editing....Erik is worth every penny and I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Hannah S., 5 months ago
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Kara Evans Photographer 

5.0

Kankakee, IL
  • Classic style

Hey love, I’m Kara - your Nikon-loving, sunset-obsessed photographer and wedding cheerleader! When my sister got engaged in 2010 and I invested in my first camera, I started to experience the joy of documenting love stories as I photographed her engagement session - my very first session. From there, things grew quickly and now my husband and I photograph 20+ weddings a year together! When I’m not photographing weddings throughout Chicagoland, you can find me snuggling our puppies Georgie + Jett, lovin’ on my family, spoiling the littles in our life as Auntie Kara, gardening in our backyard, and exploring breweries with my husband Kyle.

Kara is one of our favorite photographers to work with, and we have nothing but great things to say about her work!
Kaitlin, 5 years ago
Brooke Kristine Photography 

5.0

Kankakee, IL
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,100

Welcome! I'm Brooke. I am so glad you're here. Grab a coffee, pull up your favorite chair and stay awhile. Catch up with the latest right here on the blog! My passion as a photographer comes from my love of art, creating memories, and my mother. In 2016 my mom passed away from Leukemia. My number one supporter, motivator, and overall most important person in my life was taken away from me way too early. Now all I have left are pictures.

I cannot recommend Brooke enough!! She was such a pleasure to work with for both engagement photos and the wedding day. Her work is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Mary L., a year ago
Sheena Anne photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Hello, Lovelies! Sheena here! I’m a Chicago Wedding & Engagement photographer located in Lockport, IL. I start from your wedding day, and I’m there to help with your timeline, set up our friendship, and so excitedly I have been with families from the wedding to the birth of their children, and one day on to their senior photos. Let’s capture your life as it grows and blossoms! Let’s work together to make some of your most beautiful moments your most precious memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sheena’s work was above and beyond all of our expectations! She is personable, professional and passionate. She is very knowledgeable about all things weddings and helped keep our day running smoothly! The photos turned out stunning and captured the day so perfectly.
Natalie, 5 months ago
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Michelle Zapanta Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Kankakee, 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., 7 months ago
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Alana Jordan Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Hello there! My name is Alana. I am a wedding photographer based in the Chicagoland area who ranges from lovely backyard weddings in the suburbs, to swanky celebrations in the city, to flying off to stunning elopements around the world. Weddings with me include tons of laughter, lots of support in planning and organizing, and photos so vivid that your memories jump out of the frame. (It may also include us both happy crying together on the big day) I make the whole process as easy and fun as possible, and would be absolutely honored to take on the role of turning your memories into artwork!

Awarded Best of Zola
Alana was beyond wonderful as our wedding photographer. She paid incredible attention to detail, capturing our special moments in a way that felt both authentic and real. Alana made sure to get everyone on my list of people to capture, ensuring no one was missed. Her photos were nothing short of amazing, and I cannot express how many people commented on the wonderful work she did. Thanks to Alana, my three months of planning went smoothly, and I couldn't be more grateful. I highly recommend her work to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer. Thank you, Alana, for making our day so memorable!
Jill Van W., a year ago
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Elena Solenkova Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

My name is Elena. I’m a photographer based in Chicago. I'm booking 2024-25 seasons, so I have some available dates if you have realized that you still need a photographer. I’m ready to help you at your wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Elena was amazing to work with and very detail-oriented. She captured our wedding day absolutely perfectly with our vision! Elena also listened to our requests, was easy to work with, and provided help with photography coordination. My husband and I would recommend Elena to everyone we know!
Morgan G., 16 days ago
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Erica Melissa 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

​Erica Melissa is a seasoned wedding and destination photographer based in both Miami and Chicago, with over a decade of experience capturing love stories across the U.S. and internationally. Her work is characterized by an artistic, documentary-style approach, focusing on authentic moments and emotional storytelling.​

Absolutely blown away by our experience with Erica as our wedding photographer! From our very first conversation, everything felt so personalized—she really took the time to understand what we wanted and made sure every detail reflected us as a couple. What stood out the most was how incredibly thoughtful and attentive she was. Erica made sure I felt completely comfortable in front of the camera (not an easy task!) and extended that same warmth and ease to every single person in our wedding party. She has a way of making people relax and have fun, which truly shows in the photos. The entire day felt special, not just because it was our wedding, but because Erica helped make it memorable in every way. The moments she captured are more than just beautiful images—they’re full of life, emotion, and joy. If you want someone who truly cares, listens, and brings a calming, positive energy to your big day, Erica is the one. I can’t recommend her enough! Five stars doesn’t feel like quite enough.
Angie, a month ago
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Moira Nolan Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Hey there! If we’re going to be friends, you should know that I'm goofy, adventurous, a shameless cat mom, and I don’t like chocolate (weird right?!). I graduated from Bradley University in 2018 and launched Moira Nolan Photography, specializing in wedding and engagement photography in 2019. Now here I am, a capturer of laughs, kisses, & all things love and it brings me so much joy! I mainly serve the Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs but I love to travel! Especially since it is a goal of mine to visit all 50 states.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't even begin to describe how absolutely amazing and wonderful our experience was with Moira! When we first contacted Moira she called us to go over our questions, and her services, it was so nice to be able to have a conversation about what we wanted and what she would provide! In the time leading up to our engagement shoot, I had changed my mind on location multiple times and Moira was extremely understanding and helped my vision come to life! We took our engagement pictures at the public library where I met my (now) husband and even took some pictures in the rain at our favorite park! Moira worked thru the downpour and got some AMAZING shots! Leading up to our wedding we met with Moira to go over timeline and she helped to make sure we would have enough time allocated for everything we wanted. On our wedding day Moira was punctual and extremely amazing to work with! We had to move some things around timeline wise and it all worked out beautifully. Our pictures are absolutely INCREDIBLE. I'm obsessed with them and she captured our day perfectly. I hope this review helps with your decision to pick your photographer, and I would HIGHLY recommend working with Moira, she is the best of the best!
Ally W., 5 months ago
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Weddings by Leoñ 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Weddings by Leoñ is a team of talented professionals dedicated to capturing stunning visuals for your special events. Based in Plainfield, IL, we go beyond boundaries, traveling both domestically and internationally to turn your dreams into reality. With our creative expertise, your cherished moments will be forever immortalized in breathtaking imagery. Let us be a part of your extraordinary journey, wherever it takes us.

Awarded Best of Zola
Luis is is personal! So easy going! Makes taking photos fun!
Kayla, 2 years ago
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Andrea Saavedra Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

My name is Andrea Saavedra and I am so glad you are here! It is an honor and a privilege to know that my images have caught your eye and have brought you to this space. My goal as your photographer is to have a fun, easy going time capturing you and your loved ones. I want to deliver top notch images that remain timeless for years to come while flaunting the sincere emotions of your session. I want to preserve those true smiles, sweet kisses, warm snuggles and playful banter for you to cherish and display for a lifetime.

Andrea Saavedra Photography was a dream to work with on our wedding day. From our first interaction, her communication was quick, effective and respectful. The quality of her work was precise, unique and breathtaking! She made me feel special and captured the most beautiful, memorable shots. Andrea was so outgoing and personable, making the whole experience a joy. She was the sweetest photographer I have ever met, and I highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Hope M., 4 months ago
Aspen Avenue 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Aspen Avenue Photo & Video is a luxury wedding photography and videography studio, led by a husband-and-wife team passionate about capturing timeless, editorial-style love stories. With a keen eye for detail and an artful approach, we craft stunning visuals that evoke emotion and elegance. Our team is dedicated to storytelling, ensuring every couple’s unique journey is beautifully preserved with sophistication and authenticity. Whether it's an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, Aspen Avenue delivers unforgettable imagery that stands the test of time.

Awarded Best of Zola
cannot say enough how amazing these 2 were! highly recommended them! we were doing our best to stay under dudget and if we were going go slurge it was going to be on pictures! we got what we paid for and more!!!
Caitlyn L., 3 years ago
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Lasting Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,790
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Lasting Photography is a wedding photography business based in Chicago, Illinois, owned and operated by photographer Lawrence. The company specializes in contemporary and natural imagery, striving to capture your big day with personality and authenticity.

Lawrence was amazing to work with! My husband and I don’t really love getting our picture taken but Lawrence made us feel so comfortable and at ease during our wedding photos. I could not be happier with how our photos turned out! I don’t think I’ve ever looked so beautiful in photographs before! Everyone complimented how gorgeous our photos turned out. And I got my photos back super quickly, at the earliest end of his estimate. I highly recommend Lawrence and Lasting photography!
Katie, a year ago
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Abigael Brittin Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

Hi! I’m Abi, a passionate visual storyteller with a focus on documentary-style photography. My work is all about capturing authentic, raw moments that tell the unique story of your wedding day. I was born and raised in Minooka, Illinois and then spent my college years and early 20's in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Me and my husband moved back to Illinois last year to be closer to family! I enjoy all things creative and lounging on the couch with my husband, Clay, and our two crazy dogs. I am a lover of craft beer, mexican food, and reality TV. I was created to create and give all of the Glory to God!

Abigael Brittin Photography LLC was an absolute dream to work with for such a special day. From the very first encounter, Abi was kind, open-minded, and direct in her communication style, which immediately put us at ease. Her dependable, quality work truly captured all the candid moments we didn't want to miss. If you're anything like me, you need direction in photos and Abi really gives that to you, which helps you feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. Not to mention, she is so fun and will have you laughing the entire time!! Couldn't recommend a better photographer for any of life's special moments!
Hannah H., 6 months ago
Bridgette Benson Photography 
  • Classic style
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

It all started with a hand-me-down camera and my obsession with weddings. I discovered my passion for photography as a teenager, and I’ve been hooked ever since! After earning my degree in Paralegal Studies, I decided it was time to pursue my dream. There’s something about photographing weddings that brings me true happiness. I love capturing the genuine connection between couples on their big day. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m spending time with my family! I have a beautiful little boy and one precious, fluffy dog. I also love reading books and taking weekend road trips with my friends and family.

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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Kankakee, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Eivan’s for our wedding was a great decision! Our photographer Gregory I was professional and FUN! He kept us smiling throughout the day with his quirky personality! My fiancé does not care for photos so I’m happy we had someone working with us who could make him comfortable. He made sure to get multiple images even if it was just “one more”, it was never one more! We had actually hired a different photographer and we replaced him with this company. Worth the stress and money! If I had any tips for the company, it would be to have your photographers give a 30 minute warning before their contracted time is up. Weddings are so busy for the bride and groom, it is very easy to lose track of time. I think clients would appreciate a little heads up just so they can try and capture any photos they may have missed. Other than that, I have ZERO complaints. Such an amazing experience! 10/10 highly recommend :)
Melanie T., 7 months ago
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George Street Photo and Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Kankakee, IL
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George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
George Street Photo and Video were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was always responsive, quick, and detailed, which put us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was truly amazing - they captured every special moment beautifully and comprehensively. Their great communication and coordination with all aspects of our wedding day ensured it went off without a hitch. We are thrilled with the gorgeous photos and videos that will allow us to relive our special day for years to come. Highly recommend George Street Photo and Video to any couple looking for exceptional wedding photography and videography services.
Mckenzie S., 6 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 

4.9

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

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sound Originals did a fantastic job photographing our wedding! Ari and Ali were very professional and they understood how to set up good shots. I'm amazed by how good the lighting was in most of the photos, even in some rooms at the church that weren't as well lit. There are a few photos I wish had been full body rather than cut off at the ankles, oh well. At the end of the night when our coverage had ended before the wedding did, they waited till the end of a song before saying goodbye instead of interrupting, which we greatly appreciated.
Madison F., 9 months ago
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Ivory Grove 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

We are a team of photographers, videographers, and event planners serving the state of Missouri! We specialize in capturing the genuine moments of authentic joy in each wedding we are a part of. Our priority is to treat every client the way we would like to be treated and to make this the easiest, most enjoyable part of your wedding. Nothing makes us happier than helping others create unforgettable memories, and we can't wait to do the same for you!

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I can not recommend recommend Ivory Grove photography more! The communatuon was incredible, planning was on point, and the photographer captured the moments exactly as I wanted! 10/10 experience!
Hailey K., 9 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Kankakee, IL

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Alex & Jeremy were the BEST. I cannot believe the number of compliments I received from friends and family who were at the wedding. They were the most professional and interacted with our guests all night long. During the day, we moved through our timeline so smoothly but never felt rushed in my special moments with my husband. We laughed, we cried, we danced- every moment was captured by them and we are so thankful! I was hoping that the weather would cooperate for some golden hour portraits- not only did Jeremy get the most BEAUTIFUL golden hour photos but he grabbed us just as the sun came peaking out of the clouds and got a few photos of us with my veil in the wind. I am OBSESSED with both sets of these portraits. I’ve already recommended OLAS to friends and family who are getting married. They were the best vendor I could have asked for to capture our special day!
Danielle H., 5 months ago
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Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Kankakee, IL
  • Offer

You're not just hiring a photographer—you're gaining a creative partner who’s with you from “yes” to “I do.” I’m Pedro, Creative Director of Albany Capture, and for over 12 years I’ve been documenting love stories through a style that blends photojournalism with fine art. Weddings are more than just events—they're a celebration of connection, and I’m passionate about preserving the real, fleeting moments that make your day unforgettable.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely LOVED how Albany Capture treated us through the whole process of our engagement shoot. Our photographer Josh was very patient with our ideas and plan, and the turnaround time for the photos was so quick with excellent quality. We will be using them again in the future!
Aileen G., 4 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Kankakee, IL
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Don't take our word for it, see it for yourself on our website. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., 5 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Kankakee, IL

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

A Kankakee, 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?

95% of photographers in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Eivan's Photo & Video, 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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