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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 15 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, Chloe! ;)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$10,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$13,250

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
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Reviews of Christy Tyler Photography

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Christy & James are highly recommended wedding photographers. Multiple reviewers praised their stunning work, professionalism, and exceptional service. The duo was commended for their ability to capture beautiful moments and create a comfortable environment during photo shoots. Reviewers also appreciated their responsiveness, flexibility, and thoughtful gestures. Overall, Christy & James were described as genuine, caring, and talented photographers who exceeded expectations and left a lasting impression on their clients.

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Christy & James are highly recommended wedding photographers. Multiple reviewers praised their stunning work, professionalism, and exceptional service. The duo was commended for their ability to capture beautiful moments and create a comfortable environment during photo shoots. Reviewers also appreciated their responsiveness, flexibility, and thoughtful gestures. Overall, Christy & James were described as genuine, caring, and talented photographers who exceeded expectations and left a lasting impression on their clients.

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!
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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!
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Awards

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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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