Business Details
Chicago Documentary Wedding Photography
We are a Chicago-based documentary wedding photography studio dedicated to capturing authentic, unfiltered moments. Our approach prioritizes natural storytelling through a photojournalistic lens, focusing on raw emotions and spontaneous interactions. With a team of four seasoned photographers, we specialize in creating timeless visual narratives that reflect the true essence of each wedding day. Our clients value our commitment to organic capture without posed moments, ensuring every detailfrom quiet glances to celebratory dancesis preserved authentically.We pride ourselves on blending seamlessly into events while maintaining artistic excellence, offering high-resolution digital files and print releases for lasting accessibility. Our process includes collaborative timeline planning and backup equipment to guarantee comprehensive coverage.
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Wedding Videography
Photojournalistic Approach
Print & Digital Files
Highlights and features
- We specialize in organic, documentary-style photography that captures authentic moments
- Our team includes four experienced wedding photographers with a collaborative approach
- We prioritize natural storytelling without disrupting your event's flow
- We provide high-resolution digital files and print distribution releases
- We offer backup equipment and flexible timeline planning for comprehensive coverage
What people say
Organic capture
Creative eye
Best wedding photographer
Beautiful and special
Authentic moments
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
Our documentary wedding photography captures unposed, authentic moments using a photojournalistic approach. We focus on raw emotions and natural interactions throughout your event, ensuring every glance, laugh, and tear is preserved organically. This service creates timeless visual narratives that reflect your unique story without staged elements.
Wedding Videography
We offer three wedding videography packages capturing your day in motion. From 3-minute trailers to full-length highlights, our videos preserve vows, speeches, and candid moments with sound and movement. Packages include aerial coverage, multiple videographers, and raw footage for comprehensive storytelling.
Engagement Sessions
Professional engagement photography sessions occur during weekdays, typically two hours before sunset. These sessions help couples build comfort with our team while creating authentic pre-wedding imagery. We focus on natural interactions rather than posed shots, maintaining our documentary style approach.
Photojournalistic Approach
Our photojournalistic methodology documents events as they unfold naturally. We avoid directing subjects, instead observing and capturing genuine interactions. This approach ensures your wedding's emotional essence remains intact through spontaneous, unscripted imagery.
Print & Digital Files
We provide all high-resolution images via internet download within 3-4 weeks post-event. Clients receive print and distribution rights for flexible use. Our digital galleries remain accessible for three months, with extension options available for continued access.
People
Jiho
Lead Photographer
Award-winning documentary photographer specializing in candid wedding moments. Recognized for artistic eye and ability to capture authentic emotions without posing. Over a decade of experience in photojournalistic wedding storytelling.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on documentary-style photography, capturing authentic moments as they naturally occur without posing or staging.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes, we schedule engagement sessions during weekdays, typically two hours before sunset, focusing on natural interactions.
How many photographers will attend our wedding?
Our standard team includes one primary photographer, with optional second shooter availability for select packages.
When will we receive our photos?
High-resolution images are delivered via download within 3-4 weeks post-event, with online gallery access for three months.
Do you travel for weddings?
We cover events in the Chicagoland area without additional fees, with travel arrangements available for locations outside this region.
Can we print our wedding photos?
Yes, we provide print and distribution releases allowing unlimited printing and social media sharing of your images.
