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Best Wedding Photographers in Evanston

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Evanston Wedding Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Website
Chicago, IL 60649

Why choose this provider?

Flikk Thornton Photography has been capturing weddings, portraits, and events in Chicago, IL since 2002. They also offer engagement shoots, bridal sessions, corporate event photography, and headshots. Photographer Flikk Thornton is an artist and a creative, both in his work and spare time. Flikk is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and he is currently pursuing an MFA at the Academy of Art University. Previous clients were impressed with Flikk Thornton for his dedication, reliability, and positive energy. He's been praised for his professionalism and his patience with wedding guests taking photos. All wedding packages from Flikk Thornton Photography come with an engagement session, digital negatives, a wedding album, and a variety of other options.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (7)

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5.0
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Website
Chicago, IL 60613

Why choose this provider?

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Leathem Photography is a professional photography business that serves clients in the surrounding metropolitan area. In addition to wedding photography, services provided by Leathem Photography include engagement photo shoots, boudoir sessions, maternity and newborn photo shoots, child and family portraiture, sporting event coverage, general portraiture work, and coverage for corporate events. Leathem Photography's work has appeared in the illustrious Chicago Social Bride Magazine. The company has a social media presence on Facebook and Pinterest and is praised by former clients for the instincts of its photographer as well as the company's attention to detail.

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4.5
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (7)

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Website
Chicago, IL 60640

Why choose this provider?

My name is Tim and I want to help tell your stories through photography. I love to make personal connections with my couples because everyone looks their best when they can be comfortable in front of the camera. Whether it’s with your significant other, parent, grandparent, child or anyone else important to you, you can be sure you will get images that you will cherish forever. Think natural, clean images; never fake, cheesy, or Photoshopped. Throughout my career, I have photographed countless events in 9 states and multiple countries. I know more than anyone that weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Whether your guest list is 20 people or 200 people, I’m certain that I can accommodate your needs.

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (8)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (7)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
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Website
Chicago, IL 60622

Why choose this provider?

WS Photography is a team of professional wedding photographers in Chicago that serves clients in and around the metro area. The photographers describe their style as artistic-documentary, as they strive to document the day’s events while capturing real emotions and experimenting with lighting techniques, backgrounds, and styles. Principal photographer Milan Lazic is an award-winning member of the Fearless Photographers, WPJA, and Mywed, among other elite groups. WS Photography has received multiple awards and accolades, including being ranked among the top 25 photographers in the world by WPJA.

Website
Chicago, IL 60640

Why choose this provider?

Cristina G Photography centers its work on wedding photography with more than 350 weddings and ten years of experience to its credit along with some awards. Cristina G is the owner. Her team has been with her from the beginning. Together they have won many awards in wedding photography, including the Best of The Knot Award for five consecutive years. Weddingfull called the studio one of the ten best wedding photographers in Chicago. MODWedding selected Cristina G Photography as the best in Illinois, and Cristina G is a member of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers and a host of other industry-specific organizations. Galleries, portfolios, and pricing are available through the studio's website.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (28)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
Chicago, IL 60640

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Brittani Gonzalez Photography, in Chicago, Illinois is a photography business that specializes in creating exceptional images. Chief photographer Brittani Gonzalez provides packages such as the starting boudoir collection and the starting wedding collection, and she travels for destination sessions worldwide for an extra fee and hotel accommodations. She also offers photo booth setup, prints from a professional lab, albums, and digital images. Her online gallery features portraits, seniors, couples, wedding, and fashion photography. Services can be scheduled through the website, she employs a second photographer for weddings for better coverage, and customers have described her as friendly, organized, and highly skilled.

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4.8
Facebook
4.8 / 5 (44)

Website
Chicago, IL 60640

Why choose this provider?

Kris Kasperek Photography is a photography business that is located in Chicago, Illinois and is always open for clients' requests. This company can be contacted through e-mail or by phone. Clients can send an email to request for pricing and they can receive the photographer’s rates within 24 hours. Kris Kasperek Photography can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. This photographer specializes in modern wedding and lifestyle photography and has taken shots of weddings, museum weddings, family sessions, newborn sessions, engagements, and receptions. Kris Kasperek Photography’s work is characterized as modern, candid, and fun. This enterprise also offers fine art and coffee table albums. Kris Kasperek Photography has tons of gorgeous options of its albums. Clients can set an appointment to see those samples in the studio.

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0

Website
Chicago, IL 60613

Why choose this provider?

Ingrid Bonne Photography is a visual storyteller for remarkable people. Ingrid serves couples from Chicago and the surrounding region and communities through high-quality photography which caters to couples' and their personalities. Ms. Bonne specializes in wedding photography and describes herself as being in love with love and the emotions and story which are behind every wedding. She enjoys capturing each couple’s special day and hopes to develop relationships with them to provide the best service possible even through the years as their families grow. Ingrid Bonne Photography receives top praise from former clients who recommend the company to other people because of its professionalism, quality, devotion to happy customers, and quick responses to questions and concerns. Let her tell your story!

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Facebook
4.9 / 5 (25)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (23)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
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Website
Chicago, IL 60625

Why choose this provider?

Sarah Alair Photography shoots portraits and weddings in and around Chicago. Lead photographer, Sarah Alair, began shooting photos in college and quickly rose to great success. She was featured in Photographer's Form magazine's "Best of College Photography" during her undergraduate years. She is a member of the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and photographs weddings around the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Sarah Alair Photography's associate photographers are equally talented, and together the team has brought joy to hundreds of brides. Customers can't stop looking at their digital photos and love sharing the results with family and friends.

Website
Chicago, IL 60640

Why choose this provider?

Based in Chicago, Michelle Lytle Photography offers photography services, as well as a unique event venue, for clients in the surrounding Illinois areas. Robyn and Michelle are a team of photographers that provide wedding and engagement photography packages to document their clients’ special day. They offer a Chicago-based wedding package, destination wedding packages, and tailor-made packages. Clients are given access to full resolution photos no later than three weeks after the session. As well, the Lytle House is a 2,800 square foot venue space that is available for weddings, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, professional events, meetings, and other occasions. Prices and details for each package can be found on their website, as well as more information about Michelle Lytle Photography.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (55)
Google
5.0 / 5 (6)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
3.8
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Website
Chicago, IL 60601

Why choose this provider?

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Steve Koo Photography is a professional photography company available for travel for clients worldwide. Voted as one of the Top 50 Wedding Photographers in the United States by Weddzilla, Steve Koo Photography has received nine awards from the Wedding Photojournalist Association, four awards from the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers, and three Fearless Photographer Awards. Additionally, Steve Koo was named one of the top photographers of the year by the Wedding Photojournalist Association in 2013. Steve Koo Photography specializes in a blend of photojournalism and fine art photography styles. Previous clients praise the company for its eye for color and composition as well as its ability to capture emotion in its photos.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.9
Google
4.9 / 5 (35)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (4)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Because of the sheer number of weddings that happen each year, wedding photography is a booming industry. Couples engaged to be married should take great care in finding a wedding photographer before their big day that suits their style.

    Many people think all wedding photographers are virtually the same, but this is incorrect. Some photographers prefer unusual arrangements, angles, and uses of light in their images. They may also have unique styles and filters when editing wedding photos. This makes it very important if you're planning on getting married and looking for a photographer to take the time to find one whose style aligns with what you're looking for.
  • What does a wedding photographer do?

    Wedding photographers take pictures of the wedding ceremony, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and the families of the bride and groom. They also often photograph the major events of the reception and the guests to help preserve memories of the entire affair.

  • What makes a good wedding photographer?

    A good wedding photographer can faithfully recreate special memories, taking care to capture the most important moments of the wedding and reception. They're able to fulfill the requests of the couple getting married and help them choose the best images from the event.

  • How do I pick a wedding photographer?

    Couples can find their wedding photographer by asking friends and family for recommendations or checking out local listings. It's important to review portfolios, pricing, and availability. When you've picked a few that pique your interest, speak to them in person to make sure they're a good fit.

  • What should I ask a wedding photographer?

    Before you make a final decision about your wedding photographer, you'll want to ask several important questions, such as:

    • Can we see your portfolio?
    • How many weddings have you shot?
    • How much do require for a deposit?
    • What packages are available in our price range?
    • What is your editing style?

  • How much does a wedding photographer cost?

    The cost of a wedding photographer depends on various factors, including their experience, photo packages, and the length of time you need them. According to Brides.com, a wedding photographer can charge anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 for their services.

  • Why are wedding photographers so expensive?

    A wedding photographer's fee reflects their experience, training, and ability to fulfill your vision and requests. The time needed to complete the process for a single wedding makes a difference as well. For a standard eight to 10 hour wedding, a photographer may spend as much as double that culling and editing photos.

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