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About

We are James and Christy Tyler, a husband and wife wedding photography team based out of the beautiful city of Chicago (but travel anywhere to shoot)!

It is with the knowledge of having documented weddings for over 18 years and the hindsight of once being a bride and groom ourselves that we run our business. That is why from day one we work to iron out your wedding day timeline (even before you book with us) because it is so important to us that we help you craft a day that is stress-free, relaxed and fun! We ensure that every little detail is covered so you won’t have to worry about a thing when the day arrives. Because of that - you will feel a sense of ease that allows you to be fully present and just enjoy your day! And that sense of ease translates into the honest, joyful, and relaxed images you see in our portfolio - and that you can expect from your day as well.

We are nostalgic at heart and pride ourselves on our honesty and vulnerability. We believe it is that openness and connectedness we feel to others and their stories that allows us to capture the most precious memories on your day in a way that other photographers simply cannot. Our goal is always to capture moments that you may not have even seen happen in real time on your day... a subtle look between your parents, a touch of your loves’ hand on your back, or your friends’ heads rolled back in laughter. We want you to look back at the collection of beautiful imagery from your day and remember not just how it looked, but exactly how it felt to be surrounded by everyone you love.

If you're interested in learning more about us - hop over to the blog or website where we share lots more information about each of us, stories from our life, and lots of photos of our three kiddos and crazy dog, Samara! ;)

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Christy Tyler Photography

Dee
Dee D. Sent on 01/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day would not have been the same without Christy & James!

Do not think twice about booking Christy & James for your wedding! Not only is their work absolutely stunning, but they are two of the best people you will meet. Christy & James captured our December 2022 wedding, and I can't imagine our day without them. I'm so grateful they were referred to me through other wedding vendors. Immediately upon introduction, Christy was so warm, personable and loving, I instantly felt like I made a new friend. She took the time to get to know us both individually, as well as a couple. It is so clear how much they care about their clients, as well as the passion and pride they take towards their work, which is absolutely beautiful.

Christy shot our engagement photos which we were initially hesitant about, but she was so encouraging, and I'm SO glad we did them. It was a great way to feel comfortable in front of a camera before the big day, and the photos were incredible. Being an extremely indecisive person, I couldn't decide on a location, so she took the time to learn what was important for us and weighed in with several suggestions weeks and days leading up to the shoot. She had such a positive, calming, down-to-earth presence, and made us feel at ease and natural the whole time. She also delivered our photos so quickly which was such a nice surprise. We were counting down the days to our wedding, because we couldn't wait to work with her again after seeing how well she captured us.

Christy & James were both present at our wedding and photographed the day so beautifully. They showed up early and worked so hard throughout the whole day and night (even with sick kiddos at home). They went above and beyond not only photographing every detail to perfection, but getting to know our family members and bridal party. They did not miss a beat and are the perfect team. They are also so fun and funny (both individually and together), with very low-stress energy that kept us laughing all day. There were times you didn't even know a photographer was there, because they were never in the way but still found a way to capture everything. They shared sneak peaks just days after the wedding, and when we received our full album shortly after, we were so blown away by not only the quality, but the amount of photos we received!! Choosing photos for our album will be impossible, because all of them are perfect. I get chills every time I go through them, and I can't begin to count the amount of compliments we've received.

Finally, Christy & James are so professional, responsive and easy to work with; whether it be checking in regularly, answering questions/emails immediately (with so many thoughtful details), sending surprise gifts, editing/photoshopping photos to perfection, the list goes on and on. They also donate a portion of their weddings to Paws!! They are such genuine people who love capturing important moments, and I will be recommending them to every future bride or mama-to-be. Christy and James are truly the best of the best! You are lucky to share these moments with them.
Heather
Heather Sent on 03/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievably happy with the photos!

Christy & James were so easy to work with during the entire planning process, offering recommendations and professional opinions on timing and location of photos. On the wedding day, both Christy and James were a calming, friendly presence and captured not only beautiful posed photos, but some amazing candids that really captured the joy and excitement of the day! Really amazing couple to work with!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos - personalized support and care

I cannot say enough amazing things about this vendor. The owner, Christy, is wonderful to work with - she's responsive, caring, understanding, flexible and (of course) most importantly an amazing photographer and business owner.

We booked CTP in June 2019 for our August 2020 wedding. CTP came as a recommendation from 2 previous colleagues. The booking and proposal process was easy to decide on with Christy's help and guidance. She is very genuine and upfront about what she'll provide and what to expect with her services - you know you're getting the right price for the right services. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, we had to postpone our wedding 9 months to the following May 2021. It was a difficult decision - Christy truly understood and empathized what we were going through while needing to postpone, rebook, cut/change the guest list, etc. She helped us hold everything together, I'm sure while working to maintain her own business during those uncertain times. Due to postponing, we had to move our ceremony time up, change the ceremony location, and rework a few other details - all things that Christy was able to follow along and switch up with no issues.

The best part about CTP is that you get to know and love Christy while you await your big day. From the check-ins, emails, engagement shoot, and personalized texts, Christy always made sure that we felt we were the most important client-couple to her. The second best thing about Christy is her partner - James. We had the duo photographing us for our big day (we booked CTP knowing we wanted two shooters to make sure no special moment was missed). The amount of jokes and laughter that James had for us was so spot-on for keeping us and our bridal party entertained and happy for our very long day.

We couldn't be happier with our choice to have CTP memorialize our special day. Your big day only lasts a few hours, but a picture lasts a lifetime. Our pictures are unbelievably stunning and we couldn't be happier with them.
L
Lauren Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographers!

Working with Christy & James was one of the best decisions of our wedding - words cannot describe our incredible experience!

Our wedding & engagement photos were a DREAM! They captured so many special moments, and everything turned out beautifully!

My husband typically hates taking photos but Christy & James put him at ease and he actually enjoyed it. They are so sweet and fun to work with! They truly love what they do.

They were very flexible with dates, schedules, outfit changes, and were super responsive. They were also very thorough in ensuring they were exceeding our expectations and capturing the types of photos we wanted (including champagne toasts, confetti tosses & glitter bombs). Christy sent super detailed schedules and helped guide our day of schedule along with our coordinator and DJ. They were also very timely on both occasions, including our destination wedding in Michigan.

We received our photos very quickly after each event, including sneak peeks right away and the full album in record time compared to our many friends and family members who got married around us. We received over 1000 beautiful wedding photos that were organized for easy posting & sharing. Christy also writes the cutest blog posts for each occasion that you can share, plus lots of social posts.

They sent us special surprises throughout the two years we worked together, which was so sweet! Especially how they delivered our photos in the end!

We cannot wait to work with them again for every future occasion! We couldn’t be happier!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Christy has it all!

Christy is a fabulous photographer and a true master of her craft! Her authenticity and warmth shine through and she is an absolute joy to work with! She has a great eye and catches the "emotion" of a moment so well -- I can't stop looking at the pictures from my wedding day. My husband and I are not naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Christy seamlessly directed and helped us.

Not only do we get SO many compliments on our photos, but everyone in our wedding party spoke of how great Christy and James are. On our wedding day, Christy and James worked flawlessly together as a team to capture both posed and candid shots that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We can't wait to work with Christy again for our future photos!
Emily
Emily Sent on 07/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Essentials!

Christy and James are essentials in planning your big day! Christy was so amazing throughout all the planning! They have a true gift in capturing all the moments that you wish to relive over and over again!
Sydney
Sydney Sent on 02/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hire immediately :)

Christy and James photographed our wedding in October 2020 and I have literally hundreds of reasons to hire Christy and James IMMEDIATELY - each reason lives in our online photo gallery! We cherish every single photo they captured of our special day. Every time I log onto our wedding gallery I discover a new favorite photo, even 4 months later. They are professionals from start to finish. Christy is easy to communicate with and gets back to you thoroughly and quickly. They brought equipment for every lighting scenario and just really floored us with their professionalism the day of, let alone the gorgeous photographs they captured. The quality of each photo is unreal. I received our photo gallery super fast, which could be because of the timing of the pandemic regarding weddings/gatherings but I was very surprised how fast we received everything.

Christy did our engagement photo session as well, which I really recommend because it's a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera. Christy is so professional and knows exactly how to direct you into poses that look natural and result in an entire gallery of photos that are each unique and perfectly framed. I don't know how she does it! She truly has a gift and you can tell how much she enjoys her job. Her personality is perfect for the job - I immediately feel at ease with her.

Both Christy and James photographed our wedding and they worked so hard the entire day; I felt very confident knowing they were capturing candid moments as well as the list of photos I requested. I have no idea when they took breaks because they were shooting all day and night! The photography was the most important decision for us, since we had a small wedding due to the pandemic we needed to be confident that we would have amazing photos to share with our friends and family who wouldn't be there. They delivered on every single item. It was also important to us that our vendors take COVID-19 precautions very seriously and we felt very comfortable with them.

From our initial email exchanges and phone calls, to the warmest texts, to unexpected gifts and bonus wedding prints and ongoing communication even months later, these guys are the real deal. Every time I look at my photo gallery I discover a new photo! They go above and beyond and truly I would base my wedding date around their availability. We are lifelong customers!
Paige
Paige Sent on 08/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Christy & James are fun, happy, and made the entire day very easy for us! Christy is able to find a photo opportunity out of almost anything. She is timely, professional, and provides natural photos of your big day! We couldn't be happier!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 03/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Christy & James are the ABSOLUTE Best

I started following Christy and James on Instagram and fell in love with them and their work years before I was engaged. In particular, I loved the fact their their photos were so natural and unfiltered.

When the time came to start planning our wedding I was starting from scratch on finding virtually all our vendors aside from the photographers. I knew I wanted to use Christy Tyler Photography and they were the very first wedding related email I sent out and from there I essentially planned the date around making sure they could be our photographers.

From the very start I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. Leading up to the big day they sent sweet gifts and notes, were flexible and SO knowledgeable. What I appreciated most during the preparation process were the tips they provided around how to structure our day, how much time we’d want to devote to certain things, etc. This was seriously invaluable and led to such a seamless day.

On the wedding day, they were just rockstars. They kept everything running on time, got along with everyone and were just all around great.

After the wedding we had a sneak peak within a few days which was greatly appreciated, had the full gallery quickly, and had them take lead on the entire wedding album process.

Christy and James are worth every cent. You’ll get timeless, natural, and cozy photos of your day and so much more.
J
Juliana Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

Omg I can go on and on about Christy and James. They shot our engagement and wedding photos, they also did two of my cousins weddings... so they’re kind of part of our family now :)!! They are just absolutely amazing. Not only as photographers but as people too! Their work is just breathtaking. What I love about them is their work isn’t edited to the point where you can tell like some photographers .. your photos will be so natural. They also capture all the little and most memorable moments throughout your wedding day. Some of the photos they captured just showed mine and my husbands love so well. Once you meet them you will immediately click with them... I truly felt like I’ve known them my whole life and that’s what you want when someone is capturing one of the most amazing days of your life. They have so much passion for their job and they only want the best for you and know exactly what to capture so you have the best memories possible.. they just get it... !!! I have nothing but the best things to say about them. We just love them!
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Awards

24
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center Hotel Weddings

Christy Tyler does an outstaning job! It always is a pleasure working with her and her team. Pictures come out amazing, I would Highly Recommend them and do!! Denise Engelmann Director of Catering

Five Grain Events Five Grain Events Wedding Planners

Christy is fabulous! She and James are so kind and wear their hearts on their sleeves--and she knows how to capture that raw emotion for her clients. Love is attracted to love, and any couple who are gaga for one another will feel right at home with Christy Tyler behind the lens.

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Christy Tyler Photography frequently asked questions

Christy Tyler Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Christy Tyler Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Christy Tyler Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Christy Tyler Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Christy Tyler Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Christy Tyler 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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