The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Tonica, IL

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Tonica, IL

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40 Wedding Photographers in Tonica, IL

Fine art
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Tonica, IL

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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From the moment my husband and I first spoke to Grace, we were impressed by her open and kind communication style. Throughout the planning process, Grace was quick to respond to our questions and provide helpful guidance. On our wedding day, Grace went above and beyond to make me and everyone in my bridal party feel confident and seen. Her excellent, knowledgeable and detailed work truly captured the magic of our special day. Grace did an excellent job posing our large bridal party efficiently to keep us on schedule. We are thrilled with the beautiful, detailed photos that will allow us to relive our most cherished moments for years to come.
Sabrina B., 5 months ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Tonica, IL
  • Offer

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

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Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., a year ago
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John Foley Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Tonica, 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 captured our special day this past weekend on 10.19.24 and I’m so thrilled with his work! His talent is incredible. Our photos and our video were absolutely breathtaking - we get compliments on them all the time! If you are looking for a photographer to capture your special day I cannot recommend him enough!! He made our day amazing and SO memorable! Thank you John!!
Amanda M., 8 months ago
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LT² Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Tonica, IL

Hey hey 🤗 I’m LaDonna— Wedding photographer & videographer for the romantic, deeply sentimental, and camera-shy. I work with couples who want to make art of their genuine connection, and 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 something when they look back on their day. Whether you’re exchanging vows barefoot on the beach at 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦 or getting ready at 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘒𝘰 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢, I’ll preserve the memory with care and soulful artistry, providing an experience that 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. Based in Oahu, serving all of Hawaii + the mainland. Let’s turn your love story into artwork you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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I’m typically shy and not very photogenic, so I was extremely anxious about how our wedding photos would turn out. But after finding LaDonna through a Facebook ad, I immediately knew I wouldn’t have to worry if she was our photographer. She took the time to understand me and helped me find my confidence in front of the camera. By the wedding day, I felt completely at ease and able to focus on the moment with my husband rather than my insecurities in my head. LaDonna and the LT² team captured everything beautifully, balancing candid moments with fine art shots that truly tell our story. The photos are so authentic, and I’ll cherish these memories forever, along with the confidence I gained. Thank you, LaDonna, for an unforgettable experience! 3 7.27.24
Katie F., 9 months ago
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Wow Studio 8 

4.6

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Tonica, IL

Welcome. Award-winning photographers, we are a small team of artists specialize in high-end photography, video production, graphic design, make-up, and styling. We service clients around the world and willing to travel to any locations. If you like to get more information, and you can contact us via the contact form below. Photography has allowed him to travel the globe sharing pivotal milestones and personal events with the people who entrust him to capture these priceless memories and allow him to tell their story your way

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we receive our elopement video was awesome, we meet with videographer and preplan everything we wanted
Tim, 7 months ago
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Erica Melissa 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Tonica, 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.​

Erica Melissa is a truly exceptional wedding photographer. From the very first interaction, her communication style was caring and detailed, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, she meticulously and genuinely captured the emotion of every moment, ensuring she didn't miss a single special detail. Most memorably, she prayed over my wife and I separately before we walked down the aisle, which was such a meaningful gesture. Erica's passion for her craft and commitment to making our day perfect was evident in every photo. We are overjoyed with the final results and cannot recommend her highly enough.
D.Ware, 4 months ago
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Christin Sofka Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Tonica, IL

Hi! I'm Christin, a destination wedding photographer based in Chattanooga, TN. Specializing in timeless and artful imagery, my expertise goes beyond just taking photos; it's about crafting a visual story that reflects the joy, love, and unique spirit of your celebration.

Working with Christin at Christin Sofka Photography was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding journey. From our very first inquiry to the days following our wedding, Christin has been nothing short of phenomenal—responsive, professional, fun, and such a warm presence throughout. We initially found her because of her stunning photography style, but it was her incredible personality that sealed the deal. From our first call, she genuinely wanted to get to know us—our story, our vibe, our vision—and it showed in everything she did. Before we even officially hired her, Christin was helping us find a venue that aligned with our dream, connecting us with other amazing vendors, and offering support in ways far beyond the role of a photographer. She was in it with us every step of the way. I’m usually awkward in front of a camera, but somehow Christin made it feel effortless and fun. She created an environment where we could just be ourselves—and that joy, love, and personality came through in every photo. Our pictures shine with who we are. Every idea we had, she embraced and brought to life in ways that exceeded our expectations. She was just as excited as we were the entire time—and honestly, I can’t imagine our day without her. Christin is not just a photographer—she’s a true artist, a cheerleader, and a calming, creative force you’ll be so lucky to have by your side. If you’re considering hiring her: do it. You’ll be singing her praises too.
Ashley S., 4 months ago
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Aubrey & Brandon Visuals 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Tonica, IL

Aubrey & Brandon Visuals is a husband and wife photo + video team specializing in fine-art wedding visuals for exquisite celebrations. We've documented weddings across the world and were recently seen on the front page of major publications.

I had the chance to work with Aubrey Lynn Photography at a wedding where I was the DJ. You was amazing to work with and a total team player. She was always ready to go for those special moments through out the day and captured so so many great pictures! She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with and takes amazing pictures. I have worked with a lot of photographers and Aubrey is in one of the best that I have worked with. I believe in her work so much I have referred couples to her. I can promise if you hire Aubrey, you will be thrilled with the results!
Billy Quesenberry, 5 years ago
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Kristin La Voie Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Tonica, IL

I am a fine art wedding photographer who makes your photos more FUN. I'm for the couples who want to show the JOY while still getting those beautiful, editorial images. Ever since my first wedding in 2006 (where I developed the negatives in the darkroom myself), I have been obsessed with capturing couples' love stories. I was born and raised in Chicago where I still split half my time, but I will travel all over the world to capture your love. You can always find me covered in an endless supply of dog hair or hiding chapsticks in several locations around my home.

Kristin did our engagement and wedding photos and they are all absolutely incredible! Before we even had a session with Kristin, she was super helpful and responsive. She gave vendor recommendations and timeline suggestions which were greatly appreciated! I had trouble deciding on a location for our engagement photos and Kristin did a great job at giving recommendations. We had so much fun shooting with her and I immediately knew we made the right choice. Kristin is so fun to be around! She’s funny, she’s the ultimate hype girl, and she gives great direction. Kristin helped make my wedding day truly incredible and we had a blast spending all day with her. I’m so sad that it’s all over now, but we would rehire in a heartbeat! She is such a gem and you will never regret booking her!
Kathleen, a year ago
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Nova Imagery 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Tonica, IL
  • Offer

Chances are, you landed on this page because you’re looking for remarkable wedding photos that not only challenge the status-quo, but also serve as a unique and special family heirloom. You need wedding photographers who can offer an unparalleled and world-class photography experience — not just someone who simply clicks a shutter button. As seasoned editorial photographers, we understand the desire to break tradition and seek out services that add value in addition to quality images.

We’re so glad we chose Nova Imagery for our engagement session! From the very first conversation, they made us feel completely at ease. Every picture felt so natural and perfectly captured who we are as a couple. The team is professional, friendly, and so talented. They knew all the best spots in Orlando and worked with us to create photos that felt unique to our story. We’ve been looking at the pictures over and over. They’re just that good! I’m already so excited for our wedding day because I know they’ll go above and beyond to make those memories just as special. If you’re looking for an Orlando wedding photographer, I can’t recommend Nova Imagery enough. They’re amazing at what they do!
Stephanie H., 7 months ago
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Shutter & Sound 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Tonica, IL

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

I recently used Shutter & Sound for my wedding and they were fantastic! The team was super friendly and really skilled at capturing all the important moments without being intrusive. They worked seamlessly with our other vendors which made everything go smoothly. When we got our photos and videos back, we were blown away by the quality and how they managed to capture the feel of our special day perfectly. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch wedding photography and videography!
Lesley F., a year ago
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Tyler Yomantas Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Tonica, IL

My love for photography began in Rockford, IL, where I discovered storytelling through a lens. Over the years, I’ve captured Midwest landscapes, national parks, and life’s meaningful moments. What started with local events and concerts grew into a passion for weddings and portraiture. I believe the best photos come from genuine connections, so I prioritize building relationships to understand your story and vision. Whether celebrating love, connection, or a fleeting moment, I’m here to calm nerves, share laughter, and capture memories you’ll cherish forever. Let’s create something timeless and yours.

Tyler is an incredible photographer to work with; he's able to make all participants feel comfortable and engaged, and this is where the magic happens! Tyler's skilled eye allows him to quickly map out pleasing compositions while capturing candid emotion - it's the best of both worlds! Your photos will feel authentic AND gorgeous. We would absolutely book with Tyler again!
Matt S., 6 months ago
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Amarachi Ikeji Photography 

1.0

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

Amara is a Fine Art Wedding Photographer serving passionate and thoughtful couples who appreciate all things love, fashion, and design, from vintage Jimmy Choos to LBDs, in Chicago, New York City, and Europe. She has dedicated her life to studying all things fashion, interior design, and elegant imagery which allows her the perfect eye for the smallest details. Her clients rest easy knowing that Amara will beautifully capture each element of their wedding day as it cohesively comes together to showcase the grandness of their love story. Amara has been featured internationally on The New York Times, Brides, Magnolia Rouge, and more!

Brooke Kristine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Tonica, IL

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
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Concept One Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,895
  • Serves Tonica, IL

Capturing Timeless Moments: For nearly three decades, Concept One Photography has been turning life’s most treasured moments into lasting memories. At Concept One Photography, we understand that every event tells a unique story. From the joyous celebrations of weddings and engagements to the vibrant traditions of Quinceañeras and anniversaries, we pride ourselves on capturing the emotions, details, and moments that make each occasion unforgettable. With decades of experience, our team has honed the art of storytelling through our lenses, ensuring that your memories are as vivid and meaningful as the day they happened.

Concept One Photography was an excellent choice for our wedding photography. They got back to us within an hour of requesting information, providing more "need to know" details than other vendors we spoke with. I greatly appreciated their responsiveness and thoroughness. The value we received for the quality of their work was amazing - they demonstrated an incredible attention to detail and amazing skill at running the wedding day smoothly. Concept One's photographers knew exactly how to capture all the special moments, big and small, that made our day so unique and memorable. We are thrilled with the final photos and couldn't recommend them more highly.
Morgan, 8 months ago
DARS Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Tonica, IL

DARS Photography is based out of northwest suburbs of Chicago and currently taking reservations for 2019 & 2020 weddings as well as other major photography events. We serve greater Chicago area & the surrounding suburbs. Our team is also available for travel nationwide. We specialize in South Asian and American wedding photography (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Arabic, Jewish, Italian, Latino, Polish, Catholic, Hispanic, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and many more). We have an extensive portfolio which can be shared upon request. All of our work is artistically retouched and prepared to your satisfaction.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Darshana & Manisha twice, once for our engagement party (December 2023), and again for our Sangeet, Wedding, and Reception (August 2024). They are outstandingly professional and exceptional at capturing emotion in their photography. Not only are they easy to communicate with, punctual, and work with ease, they provide an incredible value - delivering beautiful, artful, and high quality photos at an affordable rate. They have an incredible talent for capturing special and candid moments, and we have loved looking through our photos and reliving the magic of our wedding events. We are extremely happy with our choice of working with DARS twice now, and highly recommend them for any photography needs!
Sarah, 8 months ago
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Fariss Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

HI, I AM FARISS the photographer, Speaks 4 languages (English, French, Arabic, and a little Spanish), the guy behind Fariss Photography. Based in Fairfax County VA, work in the DMV Area -- DC, Virginia, Maryland. I have a passion for taking beautiful, natural, professional photos, and enjoy helping people look their best in front of the camera, capturing that perfect, special moment, and creating a memory that will last a lifetime.

Fariss is honestly the most easy going photographer I have dealt with. He makes the whole process so easy and natural even for those who are usually uncomfortable taking pictures. He fully respects the special moments and does a great job getting candid shots without getting in your way. At the same time he is super knowledgeable about helping you pose correctly afterwards. He captured some of the most unique shots I have seen and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We would recommend Farris to anyone looking to take pictures of the special moments in their lives
Zaeem G., 2 years ago
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Noelle Thies Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,377
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

We are Washington state + Chicago/Midwest wedding photographers dedicated to capturing unfiltered moments and raw emotions in a way that feels genuine, honest and true to your very core. We also offer videography, content creation, wedding design and day-of coordination!

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Noelle and her team were AMAZING to work with! She delivered wonderful pictures and helped keep our day so smooth. It truly felt like we were hanging out with our friends all day! The comfort she provides is just as important as her amazing work.
Rebecca E., a year ago
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Sam Lauersdorf Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

Capturing weddings since 2017, Sam is passionate about creating images that showcase the real you. Your wedding is an incredibly important event & you deserve to work with vendors you not only get along with, but trust completely & enjoy spending time with!

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We spent a LONG time researching a photographer/videographer. We agreed that this is what was the most important for us as it was the thing we get to keep forever. The style right now is dark, moody, and blurry, which isn't our style. We found Sam's photography to be vibrant, crisp, and fun. We noticed she captures people as they are. She isn't going to edit out cellulite or fix your hair if it is out of place, but we knew that ahead of time. We met and she took our engagement pictures, which turned out stunning. She finished everything in a timely manner. On our wedding day, she took pictures as well as another photographer Marissa, and Sam's husband Cory was the videographer. They made an awesome team. Marissa directed more than Sam with moving pieces of hair or turning necklaces. We were glad she came. Sam and Cory would have been great, but adding Marissa made it the 10/10. Our videos and pictures, as well as a book and metal print were all done and in our possession in a timely manner with LOTS of great communication. I am obsessed with them.
Olivia D., 2 months ago
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Taylor Faith Photo Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Taylor a Georgia based Wedding photographer, mommy, and cheesecake lover. Obsessed with: Family, Naps, and good books. I’ve been keeping it real since 1997. I started my business when I was just 17 years old. Since then I have turned that small hobby into a full time career photographing beautiful couples love stories. Throughout my 8 years in business, I have been lucky enough to photograph over 200 weddings throughout Georgia and the other southern states.

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Taylor was awesome to work with. The vendors I work with never send me galleries. She made sure to get tons of photos of my cake and desserts. I still use the photos on my Instagram!
Kelly m cakes, a year ago
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Jeremy Glickstein Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm Jeremy: Creative Director & Lead Photographer. I have over 200 weddings and countless corporate gigs under my lens. Enter The Photo Collective: I've assembled a team of skilled associates who share my passion. We're not just photographers. We’ve been in the trenches and we know this business. We will be there to shepard you through the day. FYI, I don't list availability on our calendar here as we have 10 photographers and typically have talent available. Send us a message to inquire, thanks! :)

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We are absolutely thrilled with our experience working with Jeremy! He is so considerate, professional, and easy to talk to. He is incredibly creative and motivated to make our dreams come to life. He was even willing to hike in a forest with us on a hot, buggy evening to capture the most beautiful photos we've ever seen that will forever remind us of our special day. 10/10, no complaints - he is simply the best!
Alyssa P., 25 days ago
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Leif & Christine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Christine, a wedding and engagement photographer based in Rockford, Illinois, serving couples across the Midwest. I specialize in blending creative, candid and romantic styles to create timeless, elegant images that beautifully tell the story of your wedding day. My goal is to help you relive your wedding day through timeless photographs that you’ll cherish forever.

Leif and Christine were phenomenal wedding photographers! They were extremely organized and the communication was wonderful beforehand. They emailed, called, and met with us in advance of our big day to make sure they were capturing everything we wanted and had some great suggestions as well! Could not be happier with the way our pictures turned out!! Best day ever perfectly captured!
Ashlee N., 4 years ago
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A.R. Clark Media 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

Hello! My name is A.R. Clark. I am a photographer and videographer from Bangor, Maine. I love the joy that comes with capturing these magnificent days, and I aim to show everything about your wedding in gorgeous tones and lighting. My style is best described as vintage with influences from old hollywood. I have worked every type of wedding and I love to travel!

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It was very important to me to have a wedding with a vintage look, and A.R. knew exactly what we wanted. He shot our wedding on a mix of digital and film and had tons of advice on how to style the lighting so that we could have a classic look. He was really polite and super easy going.
Sophie N., 2 years ago
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Meghan Ann Imagery LLC 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

I'm Meghan Ann Imagery! I'm an artist, storyteller, and lover of love. It's fitting I ended up as a wedding photographer, right? I'm based in Connecticut but wishing for the dream inquiries that will send me to Alaska, Colorado, or some place new.

I found Meghan on TikTok literally the day after I got engaged and immediately knew she had to be our photographer. I wouldn’t let my husband take no for an answer — and I’m so glad I didn’t. From the very beginning, Meghan was friendly, down-to-earth, and made both of us feel totally comfortable (which was really important to me because I normally feel so awkward in front of a camera!). She did both our engagement shoot and our wedding, and was amazing at communicating throughout the whole process. She really took the time to understand our vision for a cozy, casual backyard wedding — and brought it to life through her warm, documentary-style photos that perfectly captured the vibe of the day. So many guests commented on how awesome the photographers were! Even though I leaned toward candid, documentary shots, Meghan was super flexible and helped us with some posed photos too, which turned out beautiful. She even helped set up our tattoo station (and got her own temporary sleeve — iconic), and sent us some Polaroids after the wedding, which was the cutest touch. Overall, Meghan was such a good vibe. It honestly felt like hanging out with a close friend who just happened to have a camera and a really good eye (: Can’t recommend her enough!
Christina M., 11 days ago
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Stellar Studios 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

I am a fine art photographer living in the United States. I am currently based in Florida and have a studio in Tampa, FL. I was born in Cuba but moved to Orlando with my large family in '97. I started my photography in 2015 but have been involved with being on both sides of the lens and learning photography since 2011. Photography remains my #1 passion and I am looking forward to all adventures that come with it. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions

I was fortunate enough to have Isabel photograph our wedding, and work with her in prior years. Stellar Studios brings stunning visuals, unique creative direction, professionalism, and efficiency to every shoot. And Isabel is the kindest soul.
Sarah L., a year ago
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Rachael Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

At the end of the day, all we have are the stories told about us and the ones we write about ourselves. I love writing about the musings of life and sharing my thoughts with others in conversation and social media posts. I constantly document my own life so I don't forget the big or little moments. Every time I travel to somewhere new I love connecting with those who cross my path, and yet I love coming home to my dog. TLDR: sentimental soul, avid movie goer, mental health advocate, and decent chocolate chip cookie maker.

where do i even begin? we were so blessed to have Rachael with us on our special day. we hired Carissa for our wedding photography & chose to have her bring an extra shooter with & BOOM! we somehow got blessed with Rachael as our bonus. i could go on about everything from her amazing personality, the positivity & happiness absolutely exuding from her at all times, her killer taste in music, the sheer talent that is her photography skills (both behind the camera & assisting in posing with such ease), to the way she somehow makes it feel like an old friend is with you every step of your wedding day (even if it’s the first day you met her), wrapping you in her beautiful scarf to keep you warm between photos & the ceremony because you were shivering, & is even willing to join your friends and family on the dance floor amidst capturing the most amazing memories for you. never did i feel rushed, if anything she helped me keep my cool about my timeline & helped ease so much of my anxiety about it. okay, i know what you’re thinking, “amy this seems like an excessive rant for a wedding photographer.” BUT YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND!! our photography was one part of our wedding we were willing to splurge on, & if i hadn’t decided we absolutely needed a second photographer for the day then i would have never been absolutely blessed with Rachael. not only did she capture so many of our posed moments, but more importantly the candid moments that i was too busy spinning around like a maniac to notice & are now some of my favorite pictures. our photographers are one part of our day that i will FOREVER absolutely rave about to everyone & always recommend to future brides because i want them to be able to experience the same beautiful souls & genuinely perfect encounter i got that day. Rachael is the kind of person you want to reach out to when you’re thinking about future photoshoots, & who makes you want to do photoshoots just for an excuse to get to experience both her presence & her absolute talent again. if you were debating hiring Rachael, PLEASE don’t second guess it. you will NOT be disappointed. (did i mention the photos she delivered are simply out of this freakin’ world?! because OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!)
Amy Cat S., 2 years ago
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Jay Dee Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

A Charleston Wedding Photographer with a fierce love for storytelling, fostering memories and capturing those moments that you will want to treasure forever. I get to tell your story. And, I think that’s pretty cool. I love traveling everywhere and anywhere, talking with my hands, buying plants (and attempting to keep them alive), and spending as much time as I can with my loved ones. I have lived in Boston, Paris, and New York City, and am now lucky enough to call Charleston home, while also still traveling the world for my clients. You can usually find me on my back porch in downtown Charleston, right next to my favorite little park.

tldr: Jessica is amazing and I don’t think you can go wrong with her if this is the style of photos you like I had a lot of difficulty picking a photographer as I’m pretty picky with photos. I knew I wanted something bright and light, with kind of a whimsical or ethereal vibe, but it was really hard finding the style until I came across the “fine art” style. Jessica’s name came up while researching this style and I decided to reach out to her among a few other fine art photographers. I definitely hoped talks would go well with Jessica as the others I contacted ended up either not responding or were wildly out of my budget. Pre-Planning: Jessica was wonderful throughout this process. She promptly responded to my emails and answered questions clearly. I never felt like I was left in the dark for any part of the process. When I sent her the timeline of the ceremony/reception, she quickly came up with a timeline to slot in all the photos to be taken ahead of time at the location (We had access to the venue for a little over an hour prior to the ceremony). She also asked for a list of family photos that we wanted to take. This made it very easy at the wedding as she could call out people’s name to make sure everyone that was supposed to be in the pictures, were in the pictures. Jessica also sent over a list of ideas for detail shots and explained she could do this ahead of time. We didn’t want extra pictures of these and decided against it, however, I still thought it was very thoughtful of her to offer. Wedding Day: I loved her energy at the wedding. She was very calm and felt very competent. She directed my husband and I throughout the pictures, showing us poses etc. During family and wedding party photos, even though we had many bodies to fit in the frame in quite a few pictures, she led us through them with ease and the entire experience was very stress free (or as stress free as can be at a wedding lol). The venue was quite dim at specific locations, but the final results did not reflect that at all. The pictures were bright and did not look like they were taken in the dark at all. (This is a little off topic but I loved the little apron with pockets she wore for her equipment. So cute) I’m not sure when Jessica had the time, but there were pictures around the venue which were so beautiful. I definitely feel like the day was captured through the pictures. Post Wedding: Jessica sent us a sneak peak 2 days after the wedding containing 23 pictures. They turned out great and were beautiful. You can see examples on her website so I won’t elaborate, but they really are that good. The full gallery was sent almost a month after the wedding (minus 2 days) with instructions on purchasing prints or an album attached. The full download contained 650ish files, including the sneak peek pictures. Half of which were black and white, so this matched up pretty perfectly with Jessica’s estimation of the amount of photos when we spoke in the pre-planning stage.
Aster L., 9 months ago
Jennifer Weinman Photography | Des Moines Wedding Photographer 
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Tonica, IL for additional fees

I'm a wedding photographer based in central Iowa and photograph weddings in both Des Moines and Iowa City & surrounding areas. With 15 years of experience in 250+ weddings, you can rest assured that your day will be effortless and memorable. I prioritize stunning beautiful photographs that capture the just-got-married joy of your day! Your photos will be heartfelt, timeless, and a true reflection of your wedding day. We thrive on portraying your story using a personal approach that allows you to relive your most precious memories every day with the same beauty & emotion you felt on your wedding day.

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