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Em Taylor Photography

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About

Emily Taylor Hayes Photography is a wedding photography company based in Chicago, Illinois. Owner Emily has long been passionate about photography, and in 2018, she decided to turn that passion into a business. Over the years, she has continued to go from strength to strength, and along the way, Emily has had the opportunity to work with some of Chicago’s most talented photographers. Storytelling, authenticity, and trust are the cornerstones of Emily’s work, and she brings her considerable creativity, attention to detail, and positive attitude to every project she undertakes. Emily would be delighted and honored to capture the moments and emotions you’ll remember and treasure forever.

Services Offered

Emily Taylor Hayes Photography covers weddings throughout Chicago and worldwide. Wedding package features and options include multiple locations, additional hours, toning services, and high-resolution digital images. Emily is also available for engagement, boudoir, portrait, and trash-the-dress sessions.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
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
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
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    Deidra M. Married on 10/22/2022
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    Best photographer of all time

    I dont have enough words for how amazing Emily has been from start to finish. First and foremost her photos from our wedding and our engagement photos are stunning (like vogue magazine stunning). But when you have to spend all day with this person they become one of the most important people on your wedding day and she was everything!! on time, kind, patient and made sure everything we envisioned came to life! Best vendor we had!
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    Nicole L. Married on 10/14/2022
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    Amazing work, amazing personality

    After interviewing a few photographers for our small wedding ceremony, Emily's artistic talent and can-do personality really shined through. She was really great to work with throughout the entire process and reasonably priced. We opted for a 1-hour couple photo shoot after the wedding ceremony, and it was a really fun hour working with her to capture different shots and poses. And needless to say the final products surpassed our expectations. I would recommend Emily to anyone- she made us feel comfortable, supported, and fit in well with our small group
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    Gillian T. Married on 09/03/2022
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    Engagement and Wedding

    We were so incredibly blessed to have Emily as our photographer!! She went above and beyond to make sure she captured our memories for our engagement shoot and our wedding. She was so professional and punctual. Our photos were absolutely beautiful and really showcased the happiness we felt on our wedding day. We can’t thank Emily enough for all her hard work. She is the absolute best and can’t imagine having anyone else but her capture our wedding day. We love you Emily!!
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    Rachel M. Married on 08/07/2022
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    Amazing photographer

    Emily you as an amazing photographer to work with. She’s got such a warmth that combines with professionalism that makes working with her a dream. She did both our engagement photos and wedding photography. For our engagement photos she gave us great direction while also giving us space for candid interactions. Her wedding photography captured all the beautiful candid moments I didn’t get to see as the bride. The posed photos we took at the wedding were also well composed. The color saturation on the photos really brought the day to life and gave me the “natural but a bit turned up” look I was hoping for. Emily is super collaborative and connected well with us as a couple. She answers emails super promptly. Our engagement photos were done early and our wedding photos arrived a few days earlier than projected. I would hire Emily for photography again in a heartbeat.
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    Lizbeth B. Married on 06/04/2022
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    Dream wedding photography!

    My fiance and I are so pleased with the beautiful pictures Emily captured of our wedding in June. She took the time to get to know my partner and I before anything which really made us feel at ease and comfortable with her once we began discussing our wedding vision and on the day of the event. Emily was very patient when our friends and family asked for photos to be taken with us following the ceremony and during the reception and was so kind about doing so, taking multiple shots of important moments throughout the day that we will cherish for years to come. She followed up with us after the wedding to provide us with a sneak peek that made us so excited for the final gallery of photos, and she communicated when to expect the final shots which we really appreciated. Once we saw the final photos, we were blown away by the artistry of the shots and by the amazing job she did–seeing them truly feels like we are transported back to that joyful day! I honestly could not recommend a better photographer than Emily!
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    Brian P. Married on 03/12/2022
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    Personable, professional, and does lovely work

    Emily was very personable, professional, flexible, and her work was a tremendous value. We're incredibly grateful! We really appreciate how she reached out to get to know us on a personal level while we were looking for a photographer. Emily shot our engagement photos and our wedding, and her work turned out beautifully. We're looking forward to displaying it in our home!
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    Dharsan Married on 03/05/2022
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    Amazing time!

    We had an amazing engagement shoot with Emily! The weather was iffy leading up to it, and she communicated every step of the way to make sure we got want we wanted! We're also a shy couple, and she was able to make us feel comfortable. Thank you for a memorable shoot! We would have loved her for our wedding if it was in Chicago.
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    Tammy S. Married on 09/17/2021
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    Thank you Emily!

    Emily was absolutely amazing. She captured every special moment of my sons wedding!!! We could not have been happier with her and her work! She is highly recommended!!!!
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    Jon G. Married on 07/24/2021
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    Wonderful Photographer, Highly Recommend

    Emily was absolutely wonderful to work with. She is a master at creating and capturing natural moments, something that my partner and I really wanted for our engagement session. We have dozens of incredible shots and can't choose between them. On top of that, Emily was incredibly patient and kind. Cannot recommend enough!
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    Donichy@Comcast.net Married on 05/15/2021
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    Very Happy Satisfied We Hired Emily

    If your looking for a good photographer for your event Emily would be a good choice. She blends into the event like she's not even there. Emily has a great personality, follows your requests for ideas, and very easy to work with. I'd hire her in a minute any future occasions. Emilys' rate is very affordable reasonable.
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    Jam C. Married on 05/01/2021
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    Wedding Photographer

    We appreciated finding Emily to be our wedding photographer. Given the current pandemic, we had a small and intimate wedding. Emily was professional from the get-go, punctual, responsive, and meeting our requests. She also exceeded our expectations by taking shots of the venue that we truly appreciated. She demonstrated flexibility when we asked for certain and specific shots. We appreciated her diligence and creativity. It was a pleasure working with Emily!
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    Vanessa Married on 09/03/2020
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    Compassionate & Skilled Photographer

    Emily is such a wonderful soul and talented photographer. She captured every beautiful moment during my maternity shoot. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled photographer who will make you and your loved ones feel comfortable even if they're a little camera shy! :)

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Emily Hayes
Emily Hayes
Lead Photographer

Hi there! I got my first camera eleven years ago for my fifteenth birthday. I loved having photoshoots with my friends, making them feel confident and beautiful, and telling their stories. I always dreamed of being able to do the same for real couples on their special day, capturing their stories of family, celebration, and love through photos. In 2018, I finally decided to make that dream a reality. In addition to being a photographer, I am a pitbull mom and medical student. For fun, I love running (slowly!), listening to psychology podcasts while cooking, and playing board games with my partner.

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