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My style is more Life Magazine than People Magazine. I work to capture your day as it unfolds. I don’t want to create a series of photo opportunities, I want to capture great images of the day of your dreams. I love shooting weddings and my Mom and my kids both tell me my photos are great. I’ve had a lot of practice in the commercial photography world and I shot my first wedding over 15 years ago. I teach photography too, at Columbia College Chicago. It’s just kind of in my blood, when I have a day off I go out and take pictures. And the great thing is that even after all these years whenever I get a chance to go out and shoot someone’s special day I get excited. Know two are ever the same. That’s the fun part. That’s why I can’t wait to shoot yours!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of doug mcgoldrick photography

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Kathleen Sent on 06/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Doug has an incredible eye, great personality, and overall chill, welcoming vibe. He captured some amazing photos that really captured the fun that was our big day! Doug is especially great at capturing candid photos and special moments throughout the day. HIGHLY recommend!!!
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David Sent on 05/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Doug was great. He made our wedding photos with thoughtfulness and beauty.
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Morgan Sent on 03/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Doug took beautiful pictures and was so much fun to work with! Highly recommended!
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User2034980 Sent on 02/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Doug was a great photographer to work with. He got along well with the entire group, directed people into poses well, and had great ideas for photo locations. He did my sisters wedding a few months after mine, and is now shooting a friends wedding.
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Amy Sent on 07/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I met Doug nine years ago when he did my sister’s wedding. The pictures that came from her wedding were stunning, and even though almost a decade had passed, when I got engaged I knew I wanted Doug to be the photographer for it.
Doug, my fiancé, and I first met up to do the engagement pictures in Chicago. Doug was open and flexible about meeting times and locations, and while I had a few ideas of where I wanted to do shots, Doug offered up his expertise, and the combination of locations made for beautiful engagement pictures. On that day Doug spent over three hours with us, talking, catching up, laughing and making sure we got all of the pictures we would want.
Our wedding day with Doug was even better. Leading up to the big day, Doug was easy going when schedules had to change.Throughout the day Doug made me feel at ease, and the pictures truly show that. In the bridal room he made sure to capture all the small details: the hanger with my new last name, the bride to be sign on the bed, the veil draped over the door, the intricate lace on my dress...everything.
When we headed over to the ceremony Doug did a great job coordinating the formal shots with a large wedding party, large families (46 people!), not a lot of time, and sweltering heat. He even sat with the bridal party in a stifling room before the ceremony and still managed to capture moments of laughter and nervousness as the celebration was about to begin. In addition to all that he even had a bridal kit with him in case of emergencies, such a professional!
Throughout the ceremony and reception though, Doug did what I love most about his style of photography. He captured people as they really were on that day. He spent the day finding people smiling, laughing, crying, talking, dancing and enjoying the celebration. That is what my husband and I wanted most out of our day, and we are so lucky to have had Doug as our photographer to capture those moments most dear to us.
I cannot recommend him enough!
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Lisa Sent on 10/16/2010
5 out of 5 rating
we haven't gotten our photos back but I have no doubt they will be amazing. Doug is super cool and his assistant Vanessa was great. They were all over the place and the reception and I know they got some good shots, because when I lost my diamond bracelet given to me by my husband, Doug when through all of the photos he had taken to determine when it was last on my wrist so we knew just were to look! It was hard not to stop and ask to see all the photos while he was searching - they all looked so cool!
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Mimi Sent on 06/04/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Doug was the best! I was really nervous to be photographed but he was very calm, unobtrusive and was always smiling. He really put as at ease. I felt like he was one of the guests. He really added a great element of fun and ease to our wedding. I would definitely recommend him!
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Emily Sent on 08/19/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Doug was fantastic!!! I would highly recommend him. He took fantastic shots that I think otherwise would have been lost. He did everything in a timely manner and was laid back. I really appreciated his laid back style and unmatched creativity.
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Jessica Sent on 07/23/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
Doug was amazing! I was so happy with the photos. He captured a lot of great moments that would otherwise be forgotten without photos.
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User2094329 Sent on 04/12/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
Doug n his assistant provided wonderful group shots, arrival of guests, and ceremony in a very tight space since weather moved the outdoor ceremony into the nearby restaurant . They were very flexible and also provided some nice artistic shots of the tables, flowers, n overall setting in Lincoln Park.
He is has been very patient n flexible as we work on the permanent record in the firm of a wedding book.
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Awards

11
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
All Ceremonies Beautifully All Ceremonies Beautifully Wedding Officiants

I have often worked with Doug at various venues. He is the ultimate professional, works comfortably with each couple -- and he takes marvelous pictures!

Hello Darling Hello Darling Wedding Florists

Doug is a fun, easy going and talented photographer who shoots great urban event shots for the creative bride! We've had the pleasure of working with him many times, and we're always happy to be able to work with him.

LOLA Event Productions LOLA Event Productions Wedding Planners

We love working with Doug! Low key, creative and such a nice person as well as talented photographer!

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doug mcgoldrick photography frequently asked questions

doug mcgoldrick photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
doug mcgoldrick photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
doug mcgoldrick photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
doug mcgoldrick photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
doug mcgoldrick photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
doug mcgoldrick photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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