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Since 1992: Photography and video production from about $850 each or both for around $1,500!

You need the assurance of maintaining wonderful wedding memories without the worry and stress that is so often a part of such a busy and exciting day. You need experienced, unobtrusive camera professionals with our own unique natural style that will compliment your unique taste and style that is your wedding! Relax and enjoy your wedding day!

Your wedding day needs, wants and desires are always our primary concern on your day. Each and every wedding we preserve together will flow smoothly for you. Photographers and videographers working together for your ultimate high quality wedding memories while retaining a low cost, high value affordable rate!

Trust your wedding to wedding experts. We love weddings! We even put it right in our name! Our owner and founder, John Welsh is a nationally recognized wedding expert. He regularly appears on local radio, major newspapers, national magazines and television helping brides on such major broadcast stations as ABC, FOX, WGN, WLS, Food Network and more local cable channels.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling
Traditional

What videography services do you offer?

Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Blu-Ray
DVD

Reviews of Chicago Wedding Pictures

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Stephanie Sent on 01/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

easy to work with

they did a great job and would highly recommend to others
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Cindy Sent on 02/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
AMAZING!!! So much more than we ever expected. It is sooo different when it is your wedding! We have usually seen pushy or rude photographers at weddings. John was so nice all night, we hardly noticed him. But he was right there to help us when ever we needed him. Then when we saw our pictures (in like 4 days!!) We were just blown away. Whose wedding was this! We hardly even saw him and he got more than we ever could have imagined!!! So many cool, artistic shots. Nothing like what my friends got ( good thing! ) He really has a vision and knew just how to implement it for us perfectly!!! Please hire him. You will be glad you did. I can tell, this man is genuine. He is a Christian man with a great family. We really appreciate that too. We are also believers and are so very happy we were able to support Chicago Wedding Pictures. Also Welsh Studios. Great service, Great Pictures, Great speed, Great ethics. Highly recomended!
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Carissa Sent on 01/12/2010
5 out of 5 rating
From the day we met John, we knew he would be the perfect fit. We let him know that he was the expert and we would follow his lead; at the same time he let us have fun and listened to any ideas we had. On the day of the wedding, he was plenty early and was able to get pictures of the guys getting to the chapel and later getting the girls. I have never seen anyone so dedicated to their work. Our wedding was on Dec. 28 and John was laying in snowbanks just to make sure he got the right angle. After reviewing the pictures, everyone was surprised with all of the ceremony pictures becuase they didn't even remember seeing him. He captured every special moment of our day and we were very satisfied with his work and would reccomend him to anyone. Thanks for all of your hard work John!!! Thanks to you, we will always have great memories of our very special day.
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Danielle Sent on 07/01/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Chicago Wedding Pictures...We had two photographers and one videographer. We were truly amazed that the proofs were posted on their website less than 5 days from the date of our wedding. We received our proof book within 30 days of the wedding. Many of my friends shared how it took months before they received their proof book. The professionals assigned to capture our special day truly know their art and we truly couldn't have asked for more. The video was very nice and really allows us to relive just how special the day and evening were. You can't go wrong with Chicago Wedding Pictures!
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Katrice Sent on 03/16/2009
5 out of 5 rating
I found Chicago Wedding Pictures via a web search, and we visited their location. After meeting with the owner and reviewing the quality of their work, we signed a contract the same day. What sold us was the studio's ability to put our pictures online within a week of the wedding for our friends and family to view and order prints at their leisure. The price was amazing for the Simplicity package, and offered great flexibility for our tight budget. The day off, the photographer was very friendly, and put everyone at ease instantly. I was amazed by the variety of shots that were taken, very unobtrusive. They captured the fun of our day, great shots of laughter and children at play.
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Amanda Sent on 09/29/2008
5 out of 5 rating
this vendor is awesome!
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Megan Sent on 05/10/2008
5 out of 5 rating
I my original photographer unfortunetly passed away six weeks before my wedding (it was a total disaster). I contacted several photographers would highballed me on a price, and these guys were so professional they honored the original contract I had with my original photographer. I was shocked at their kindness and professionalism, and the photos I got were absolutely amazing. I could not have been happier.
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Joan Sent on 09/04/2007
5 out of 5 rating
I was scepticle at first since the price was so reasonable but the pictures were amazing. Then I found out that even with a name like Chicago Wedding Pictures, they are up by Great America! After we drove up to meet with him we were bother VERY impressed. The quality of their work for what they charge is amazing! I may have seen some studios that I might have liked better but those were all three times the price and would nopt give me the negatives! For the price thet are absolutely the best!!! For any price, they are still very good. I highly recomend Chicago Wedding Pictures. Weird name, far drive, but well worth it!
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Molly Sent on 08/04/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
We hired John Welsh several years ago to do our daughter's senior photos, and they far surpassed our expectations- they were spectacular! Then when she was ready to get married, we contacted him again to do her wedding photos. He was already booked for the day, but sent one of his associates, who also did a fantastic job- for a very very reasonable price! My daughter treasures the photos taken on that day, and so do we! John is honest and pleasant to work with, with a great eye for detail. And if he's not available, he is willing to send out someone who is completely capable of doing a great job. I highly recommend him!
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Kate Sent on 06/18/2008
4.7 out of 5 rating
It was very stress free to work with them.
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Memory Makers Entertainment Memory Makers Entertainment Wedding DJs

Pleasure to work with

Beautiful Beginnings Wedding & Event Planning Beautiful Beginnings Wedding & Event Planning Wedding Planners

Chicago Wedding Pictures photographed one of my co-workers wedding in 2007, Renay & Sean. The photos came out GREAT! I was also able to see that they are still online for viewing a year later, which most companies do not do. Great Job everyone at Chicago Wedding Pictures.. LaSonda Johnson CEO of Beautiful Beginnings Wedding & Event Planning

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