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Essence Photo & Video is a wedding photography company based out of Chicago, Illinois. Congratulations on your engagement! Thank you so much for your interest in Essence! We offer:

Photo & Video
- Photojournalistic style

DJ & Photo Booth
- Fun and energetic DJs

Formalwear / wedding Dresses
- Nobody cares about the way you look more than your Essence photographer, we got you covered!

A note about pricing:

We at Essence believe in being upfront and transparent to brides like you who want to know how much the services they want are going to cost them. I have created a custom quote generator on my website where you can select the exact services and options you want to get an instant quote without having to meet with anyone first. The quote generator will calculate your discounts after you select all the services and options, the discounts will be displayed to you on the last screen. We give additional discounts for each service you select, so the more services you add, the more $ you save :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$899

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,699

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours

Engagement Shoot

High-Res Images

One Event / Day

Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums

Canvas

Digital Files

Flush Mount

Matted Prints

Prints

Proofs

Save the Date

Thank You Cards

Any other questions?

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Reviews

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4.7 out of 5 rating

356 Reviews

Quality of service
4.7 out of 5 rating
Average response time
4.7 out of 5 rating
Professionalism
4.8 out of 5 rating
Value
4.7 out of 5 rating
Flexibility
4.8 out of 5 rating

95% Recommended by couples

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements

The Arboretum Club Country Club Weddings

Essence Photography has been at The Arboretum Club often and the photographers always do a great job. They are creative, polite, professional and very easy to work with. Essence really cares about their clients and makes sure their clients are happy and comfortable. I would highly recommend Essence to any Bride and Groom!

Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center Banquet Halls

I have worked with Essence Photo & Video for a long time. When Essence is working with my clients I am at ease knowing that they are being well taken care of and their photographs and video will be nothing short of spectacular. Essence Photo & Video are very professional and take great pride and care in training their photographers. I highly recommend this company for any event you do.

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Essence Photo & Video frequently asked questions

Essence Photo & Video offers the following photography styles:

Contemporary
Photojournalism

Essence Photo & Video offers the following photography services for weddings:

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

Essence Photo & Video offers the following photography materials for weddings:

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Essence Photo & Video is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in value.