Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chicago Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Founded over two decades ago, our studio specializes in capturing life's most meaningful moments through artistic wedding and portrait photography. With roots in Chicago and experience spanning destination weddings, commercial projects, and fine art, we combine technical expertise with a deeply personal approach. Our founder transitioned from a corporate IT career to pursue photography full-time, bringing both creative vision and business acumen to every session.We offer customized experiences for weddings, engagements, family portraits, and branding photography, complemented by educational workshops that have empowered photographers at all skill levels. Our work has been featured in publications, exhibited in galleries, and recognized through industry leadership roles, including board positions with the Chicago Photography Center and Lakeview Chamber of Commerce.
Services
Weddings
Engagements
Portraits
Workshops
Fine Art Prints
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of professional photography experience
- Personalized approach to storytelling through images
- Award-winning work featured in Chicago media
- Combines artistic vision with technical expertise
- Offers educational workshops for photography enthusiasts
Associations and certifications
- Chicago Photography Center Founders' Circle
- Lakeview Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
What people say
Artistic excellence
Personalized approach
Authentic moments
Professional expertise
Attention to detail
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with artistic precision, from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations. Specializing in Chicago and destination weddings, capturing authentic moments through a blend of photojournalism and creative direction. Services include multi-day coverage, rehearsal dinners, and post-wedding sessions.
Portrait Sessions
Creating timeless portraits for individuals, families, and professionals. Offers lifestyle sessions, headshots, and branding photography that reflect subjects' personalities and stories. Available in studio or location-based settings across Chicago and surrounding areas.
Photography Workshops
Hands-on educational experiences for photographers at all levels. Includes city photowalks, camera technique classes, and team-building sessions that combine skill development with creative exploration in Chicago's iconic locations.
Fine Art Prints
Curated collection of professional-grade prints showcasing urban landscapes and travel photography. Available in multiple sizes for home or office decoration, featuring Chicago architecture and international destinations captured over 20 years of professional work.
Engagement Sessions
Documenting couples' love stories through pre-wedding photography. Offers location-based sessions in Chicago and destination options, focusing on authentic interactions and creating images for save-the-dates or wedding decor.
People
Angela Garbot
Owner Photographer
Professional photographer with 20+ years experience transitioning from corporate IT to full-time photography. Specializes in weddings, portraits, and commercial work while teaching photography workshops. Featured in multiple publications and active in Chicago's business community.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, commercial headshots, and fine art prints. Workshops are also available for photography enthusiasts.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph destination weddings globally while maintaining strong Chicago roots. Travel expenses are additional to standard packages.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages start at $3600 and include coverage from ceremony through reception, two photographers for key moments, and post-processing of 800+ edited images.
Are engagement sessions recommended?
Engagement sessions help build comfort with the camera while creating content for save-the-dates. They're included in premium wedding packages.
Do you offer photography education?
Yes, we conduct workshops covering camera techniques, composition, and location photography in Chicago. Group walks start at $180 per participant.
