Wedding Photos of Illinois wedding photojournalism

The following “Illinois wedding photojournalism” 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 “Illinois wedding photojournalism” 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.

A top Illinois wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Chicago hotel overlooking the water and city skyline as the bride is geting ready

This Illinois wedding photojournalism picture is a first rate example of what candid, nontraditional Chicago wedding photography looks like, as the Bride and groom clink glasses as wedding guests raise theirs

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This Illinois wedding photojournalism picture is a top quality example of what candid, nontraditional Chicago wedding photography looks like, as a bridal party member jumps over the back of another on the dance floor at Barrington Hill Country Club

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This Illinois wedding photojournalism picture is a first rate example of what candid, nontraditional Chicago wedding photography looks like, as the Groom helps other groom get ready for their wedding at the Nobu Hotel

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This Illinois wedding photojournalism picture is a prime example of what candid, nontraditional Chicago wedding photography looks like, as two guests have a humorous moment during the reception at the Garfield Park Conservatory

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A top Illinois wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Chicago wedding venue, Revolution Brewing showcasing the father of the brides speech

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