Wedding Photos of Chicago

The following “Chicago” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Chicago” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

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A timeless black and white photograph capturing a bride and groom under a beautiful arch in Chicago, highlighting the intricate architecture.
Underneath Chicago's Enchanting Arch: A Timeless Bride and Groom Embracing in Monochrome Splendor
A romantic black and white wedding photo captured from a high angle as a bride and groom ascend the stairs from Chicago Riverwalk, creating a timeless and elegant moment of love and togetherness.
Timeless Elegance: Bride and Groom Ascend Chicago Riverwalk Stairs In Romantic Black and White
A stunning first dance wedding photo captured at the iconic Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, showcasing the epitome of classic Chicago style in Illinois.
Chicago Rhapsody: A Timeless First Dance at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
Modern, stylish, and contemporary, this award-winning wedding day portrait captures a couple in Chicago, surrounded by autumn leaves, about to share a loving kiss with joyous smiles.
Chicago Autumn Love: A Modern, Stylish, and Contemporary Wedding Day Portrait
Award-winning wedding photographer captures the modern and stylish essence of the bride and groom's rings, arranged in a straight line on a clean white background, adorned with a delicate oval of white flowers.
Santa Barbara Dream: Rings Aligned, Floral Halo, Minimalistic and Elegant
Chicago, Illinois-based wedding photographer captures a stunning and modern image during a bride's preparation at home. The photograph showcases the bride's dress hanging in the background, creating a stylistic composition with dual mirror reflections.
Chicago Bride's Stylistic Dress: Modern Reflections in Dual Mirrors
An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of wedding rings against the rustic backdrop of a roaring fireplace at a cozy Chicago winery, embracing the romantic ambiance with warm bokeh circles.
Rustic Flames: Intimate Love Soars Amidst Chicago Winery's Warm Embrace
An award-winning wedding photographer captures the scene as the bride, flanked by her parents, gracefully walks down the aisle at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. The golden sun casts long shadows, creating an enchanting ambiance.
Celestial Journey: A Graceful Chicago Wedding at Adler Planetarium
A professional documentary wedding photographer based in Chicago captures the joyous celebration of a bride and groom after their wedding at the Bottom Lounge. This image has been recognized with a prestigious award from WPJA.
Chicago Love on Display: Bride and Groom's Blissful Rendezvous at Bottom Lounge Wins WPJA Accolade
Lifestyle couple portrait at Guthries Tavern in Chicago, IL. Shot from outside looking through the window, the couple is captured enjoying a drink.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Guthries Tavern in Chicago, IL. Shot from outside looking through the window, the couple is captured enjoying a drink
At the Riverwalk in Chicago, IL, a soon-to-be-wed couple enjoyed their engagement portrait session, sitting together and laughing joyfully while holding cotton candy - he with a blue treat and she with a pink one.
Cotton Candy Love: A Joyful Engagement Portrait By the Riverwalk in Chicago
In a joyful Chicago wedding reception, an excited tattooed bride reacts to a heartfelt speech from her maid of honor. This image has been recognized and awarded by the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).
WPJA Accolade for Emotional Chicago Bride Reacting to Maid of Honor's Speech
A bride at Firehouse Chicago prepares for her wedding day by grabbing her hanging gown with scissors in hand. A beautiful scene captured before the ceremony.
Firehouse Chicago: Bride Prepares for Wedding with Scissors in Hand
In the heart of Chicago near the iconic Wrigley Building, a couple's love blossoms against the enchanting backdrop of a fiery sunset. They share a tender embrace, framed by towering skyscrapers.
GLAMOROUS WEDDING COUPLE PORTRAIT: Chicago's Fiery Sunset Sets the Stage for Love's Illumination
In Chicago, Illinois, during their heartfelt ceremony, the bride tenderly consoles the groom, lightly touching his cheek, showcasing their deep love and emotional connection
Captured Emotions: A Chicago Love Story in Heartfelt Wedding Moments
A talented wedding photographer captured this award-winning photo during a reception in Chicago, Illinois. The image shows the couple happily dancing to the music before going inside to celebrate their special day.
Chicago Celebration: A Captivating Wedding Photo of a Happy Couple Dancing at Reception
A romantic couple shares a tender silhouette kiss in the captivating bank vault of the iconic Rookery Building in Chicago, Illinois
Embracing Love's Treasury: A Serenade of Affection Enchants the Enigmatic Bank Vault within Chicago's Timeless Rookery Building
Romantic silhouette of a couple sharing a tender kiss beneath a breathtaking sunrise at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, IL
Indulging in Love's Eternal Embrace: Couple Immersed in an Enchanting Sunrise at North Avenue Beach, Chicago
Engaged couple enjoying an early morning walk on the bridge, surrounded by nature at Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond Nature Boardwalk in Chicago
Cherishing the Calm: Lovebirds Embrace Tranquility during Early Morning Stroll at Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond Nature Boardwalk in Chicago
Engaged couple embraces under a stunning Autumn sunrise at North Avenue Beach, Chicago, IL, with Lake Michigan as a backdrop
Enamored Couple Graces North Avenue Beach, Chicago, IL, Amidst Spectacular Autumn Sunrise
A wedding photographer won a WPJA Honor Award with this image taken at The Rookery Building in Chicago, IL. The photo shows the couple exchanging their vows while the camera captures the scene through the beautiful railings.
Lines of Love: A Wedding at The Rookery Building in Chicago, IL - WPJA Honor Award Winner
A couple and their wedding party cheerfully celebrate on a Chicago Trolley after their wedding in Chicago, Illinois
Unforgettable Wedding Bliss: Chicago Newlyweds Revel on Trolley Extravaganza
At Adler Planetarium, the bride and groom strike a pose, with the breathtaking Chicago skyline reflecting in the building at sunset, as the groom lovingly holds the bride from behind, both wearing big smiles.
Chicago Wedding: A Perfect Sunset Pose at Adler Planetarium with Breathtaking Skyline Reflection
A couple in Chicago, IL held hands during their off-centered portrait session on their wedding day, capturing the foggy haze and the scenic backdrop of the city's skyline at Milton Lee Olive Park.
WEDDING IN THE HAZE: Love in the Windy City's Romantic Backdrop
A couple during their wedding ceremony at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Chicago, capturing their reflection on the mirrored floor that beautifully reflects the ceiling above
Chicago Couple's Wedding Ceremony at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church with Mirrored Floor Reflections

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