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CHICAGO & DESTINATION WEDDINGS

I photograph weddings for couples who value presence, simplicity, and honest storytelling.

My approach is unobtrusive and relaxed. I focus on documenting the day as it naturally unfolds - the big moments, the quiet in-between ones, and everything that gives the day its meaning.

To keep the experience calm and personal, I offer one thoughtfully designed wedding collection, with optional add-ons if you’d like to tailor coverage further.

The Signature Collection - $5,500

This collection reflects how I work and what I believe matters most. It includes:

- Ernst Jacobsen as your sole photographer

- Up to 8 hours of wedding day coverage

- Attending the Ceremony Rehearsal

- High-resolution, fully edited images

- Online gallery with personal print rights

- 10×10 heirloom wedding album (20 pages)

- Timeline guidance and planning support

This collection is designed to fully document your wedding day while keeping the experience simple and unhurried. Options from extra coverage, album upgrades, & parent albums available.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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Ernst, the wedding photographer, receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional work, attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to capturing special moments. Clients appreciate his flexibility, helpfulness with organization, guidance during the wedding day, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Ernst's exceptional service, stunning photos, and reasonable pricing make him highly recommended for capturing weddings and creating lasting memories.

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Ernst, the wedding photographer, receives overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional work, attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to capturing special moments. Clients appreciate his flexibility, helpfulness with organization, guidance during the wedding day, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Ernst's exceptional service, stunning photos, and reasonable pricing make him highly recommended for capturing weddings and creating lasting memories.

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Jill Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch!

I feel like I just jumped back into this day! Made my husband get teary...and he's only been able to look at a couple!

Ernst is TOP NOTCH - just amazing!!!!! I will look at these photos over and over and ... !! I will enjoy them more and more each time I'm sure!! The price was very reasonable and the experience with Ernst is worth every penny!

We were not only impressed with his work, but also with his attention to the bride and groom from start to finish. Ernst's help with the wedding organization and timeline was invaluable. He was flexible with the bride and groom's travel schedule and even weather!

Thank you Ernst! If he's free you're in luck!
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James Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ernst Is An Amazing Photographer!!

Ernst, we have been reminiscing over the photos in our Wedding Gallery, and they are just beautiful! You did such a wonderful job capturing so many special moments. Thank you for the joy and happy memories that you have given us through these pictures. You have been an absolute pleasure to work with...very kind, professional, personable, and you really captured and understood what was important to us in our photographs. Thank you, Ernst. We are very happy with your work, and we will definitely be recommending you! Sincerely, Jim and Cindy Wright
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Emma Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Highly recommend! Ernst was amazing! His professionalism and communication were outstanding! He went above and beyond to capture our story, every moment and the beauty of our day! We cannot stop sharing our photos!
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Catie Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Ernst was so great to work with for our wedding! He made us both so comfortable and the photos turned out great! Thank you Ernst for capturing our special day!
Jolynn
Jolynn Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

1920 Themed Wedding

I reached out to many wedding photographers trying to find the RIGHT one. Ernst was fantastic to work with! He was very responsive any time we had questions. He reached out to us throughout the process, I never felt like I was waiting & thinking "what am I supposed to do now!?", because Erst was there every step of the way. He had great advice & suggestions. He was so much fun to work with the day of the wedding! He even took part in the silly surprise I had planned for my husband! On the day of the wedding, Ernst was everywhere & nowhere. Meaning, he was always there at the appropriate times, anytime I needed him he was a quick text away, & other times he ran under the radar grabbing pictures all over without getting in your bubble or interjecting into the moment. He worked together with all the other members of the wedding team to create a memorable & seamless day. I give Ernst a 6 out of 5 stars & an 11 on a 1-10 scale!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Ernst!

Choosing someone to capture one of the most important days can be a challenge. We can’t be more thankful for the memories that Ernst captured during our wedding. From the beginning of our planning, and even from our engagement photos, Ernst provided a sense of calm that helped us relax in front of the lens. Beyond his amazing skill as a photographer, Ernst also goes above and beyond with his professionalism. Planning meetings were a piece of cake, he scoped out amazing photo locations, and even attended the rehearsal to make sure the day would go to plan. Come the day of our wedding, we thought he might have brought clones along with his second photographer Shea. Ernst, how you and Shea spent so much time with everyone is astonishing. You were also able to capture so many amazing moments of both the ceremony and reception and I can’t even remember hearing a shutter click. Ernst also worked with deft efficiency when it came time for our formals, and made sure we weren’t late to our own party. We are also so grateful for how you and Shea stepped a bit out of your comfort zone and shot a few photos with my late grandfather’s large format camera. We treasure all of these images of our special day and choosing Ernst was the easiest decision we made.
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Emily Sent on 01/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

All the big & little moments captured

I would highly recommend Ernst for your wedding photos!   He captured the day - including the big and little moments - and all the emotion perfectly.  I couldn’t believe how many gems there were in the photos we got back from him.

Ernst went above and beyond by joining us for the rehearsal in addition to the wedding day. He helped guide the rehearsal which was very helpful - particularly as it was our officiant’s first wedding.

Many people came up to us to say how great Ernst was - from capturing all the shots to subtly getting everyone to do exactly what was needed for the photos without them feeling like they were getting bossed them around.  A hard balance to strike with so many personalities.  

Thanks for all your help, Ernst!
Liz
Liz M. Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kind, fun to work with, and talented!

I am a wedding planner and worked with Ernst in October of 2023. Ernst was my favorite photographer to work with this season! He was very responsive to email communication and helpful with any questions I had as we planned out the timeline for the day. On wedding weekend he was kind, fun, and professional! I was so thankful to be working beside him! He will make you laugh, make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and help make your day go beautifully!
Not to mention Ernst has a true gift! Capturing the sweetest moments of the day! 1000/10 recommend Ernst Jacobsen Photography!
Channah
Channah Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simple, flexible, and amazing experience!!

Ernst perfectly captured every moment of our wedding day and was SO easy to work with!! My husband and I couldn't be happier with how our pictures turned out. He made the process simple, easy, and was very flexible for our day. I highly recommend hiring Ernst for any special event!
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Kelly Sent on 12/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Genuine photographer and stunning photos!

My husband and I are so pleased with our experience with Ernst! We did both engagement photos and wedding photos with him. He was so much fun to work with and listened to every detail we had in mind for our photos. He asked for inspiration photos ahead of time so he could capture our vision perfectly. It rained on our wedding day, but our photos turned out clear and absolutely beautiful. He is so responsive and truly wants to make sure you have the best experience. After our wedding- he surprised us with printed photos of some of his best shots. I have nothing but great things to say about Ernst as a person and a photographer!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY frequently asked questions

ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING 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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