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Found Light Studios is a boutique wedding photography company based in Chicago, Illinois. They strive to give you an approachable and personalized wedding experience so that you have photos that will stand the test of time.

Experience
Found Light Studios is made up of a talented and creative team that is led by principal owner and photographer Alain. They all have many years of photography experience, as well as having professional backgrounds and great attitudes that allow them to make couples feel at ease in front of the camera.

Services Offered
At Found Light Studios, they always put their clients first, making sure that they have the most enjoyable photography experience. They believe that every couple deserves to have beautiful photos that are unique and capture the emotion of their day. Their services include:

  • Two photographers
  • Edited high-res images on custom usb drive
  • Photographic album
  • Custom proofing site
  • Bridal sessions
  • Seamless bind albums
  • Rehearsal dinner coverage
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
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
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Found Light Studios

Dan
Dan Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team

Alain, James and David were amazing to work with! James was awesome with our engagement session, he made it fun and captured everything we could imagine. The team was also great with communication and were so personable. They helped us plan out our timeline of the day which was a HUGE stress reliever for us. They also listened to our vision and brought it to life on our wedding day! We could not have asked for a better experience with them. They’ll forever hold a place in our hearts for making our day everything we could dream of and more!
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Dancer1Kay Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding came to reality

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Found Light Studios! I found them by accident, and my husband and I are beyond grateful for the stunning photos that capture our engagement and our wedding day perfectly! Found Light Studios is different from all the other photography studios because they truly care about you as a person as opposed to just being a client. From the very first meeting I had with them, they listened to me about my vision for my wedding photography and asked me questions to gain a deeper understanding of my vision so they could execute it. For our engagement photo shoot, they helped my husband and I choose a place that was special to us and then provided us with our photographer’s contact info before the shoot. On the day of our engagement photos, our photographer contacted us to confirm our time and location, and checked in to make sure we arrived safely. At the photo shoot, our photographer made us feel so comfortable by getting to know who we were as people and as a couple. The photographer was extremely professional and knowledgeable. They provided suggestions for poses if my husband and I were stuck, but they also photographed us candidly. After the engagement photo shoot, Alain (the owner of the studio) met with my husband and I multiple times so we could create and solidify our wedding timeline, establish and solidify all the kind of photos we wished to have (family portraits, bridesmaids and groomsmen portraits), and check in on us so we would not get too overwhelmed with the process. My husband and I were equally heard, and Alain accommodated all of our requests. Everything you need to complete is virtual, so you don’t need to worry about losing any paperwork or forms. Alain was extremely accommodating with schedules and conducting virtual meetings since my husband was out of state. The day of the wedding, Alain and James were a well oiled machine. They arrived early and stayed with my husband and I all day. Alain and James took charge and captured some of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. They helped everyone stick to our wedding timeline while also assisting us in having fun and enjoying the best day of our lives. They took my husband and I’s suggestions for photo locations at our reception the day of, and were creative and thoughtful when my mom gave me some other ideas for wedding photos. My biggest worry was that I would not have enough photos of my wedding day and that all my small moments that occurred in the midst of all the big moments would not be captured, but Alain and James beautifully captured every single moment of my husband and I’s wedding day! Found Light Studios is devoted to ensuring all your dreams and wishes are achieved, and they are by far the best photography company to hire for any occasion or event.
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Christina Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for our wedding photos!

Alain and David were fantastic!! Not only did they capture stunning, high-quality photos, but they also created a fun and relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. They knew exactly how to make us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which helped us focus on enjoying our special moments without any stress. Their creativity and attention to detail truly shone through in every shot, and we couldn’t be happier with the final images. They were professional, yet personable, and played a huge part in making our wedding day unforgettable!
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Anh P. Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream photography team

I used Found Light Studios for my wedding in September. Alain, James, and David were an amazing team and were wonderful to work with. From the initial consultation, engagement session, and leading up to the wedding, the entire team went above and beyond to get to know us as a couple and to make sure our vision came to life. Our pictures came out amazing and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Found Light to anyone who wants a company to treat them more than a business transaction. This company will listen to the style of photographs you in vision for your wedding and truly make it a stress free day for you and everyone else.
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Mark Sent on 12/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Found Light = Found Awesomeness!

Alain was great to work with! He captured our wedding expertly, was very personable, and made the whole photography experience a breeze.
Shea
Shea Sent on 12/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Make the move

Alain was wonderful to work with. He was great with communication, helped us pick out a location that fit our personality and delivered quality product in a timely manor! Thank you Alain for rocking our Chicago engagement pictures! We got so many compliments!
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Jennifer Sent on 12/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding wedding photographer

Great experience having Alain shoot the photos for our wedding. Professional, creative, talented and fun. What more could you want on your wedding day? Alain made everyone feel at easy and had very good ideas regarding poses and setting for the photographs. We are so happy with the results as the photos are simply stunning. Great memories of the best day of our lives. Thank you Found Light Studios. 💕
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Shani Sent on 10/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos by an Amazing Photographer

Alain Milotti of Found Light Studios is fantastic! My husband and I were able to marry in May in the midst of the pandemic, and Alain was a major part of the success of the wedding. Having previously planned for 150 people, Alain adapted with us, provided helpful suggestions, and ended up taking beautiful, intimate pictures of seven attendees (including the bride and groom) at our wedding and lunch reception afterwards.We and our guests were quite impressed with Alain’s professionalism, camerawork, and how he was able to bring out everyone’s “best side” without unnatural posing or staging. That he is highly skilled and loves what he does shone through in the stunning photos that captured the joy and tenderness of the occasion. We would not hesitate to hire Alain/Found Light Studios again!
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Lananh Sent on 10/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The most genuine experience!!!

Found Light and Alain are amazing photographers and we had the pleasure of having them join our wedding day. They are not only talented in their work but honest, creative and humorous! Of the many photographers my husband and I spoke with when interviewing photographers, Alain was the only one to ask about our personality and history in order to better represent us in photos. AJ, our second photographer, was just as talented and captured the same style we discussed with Alain. One of the best vendors we chose! ❤️❤️
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 10/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Alain is a true artist!

Choosing Found Light Studios and Alain was the best and easiest part of wedding planning for us! I placed a lot of emphasis on photography for our wedding, knowing the photographer's style would be how we remember our day forever. I wanted warm, bright, candid, photos with an edgy urban feel all at the same time. Alain and his partner Sonce delivered beyond our expectations, and to say I'm obsessed with our pictures is an understatement!

We decided to have Alain shoot our engagement pics first, which was the perfect warm up for my camera-shy husband. He got comfortable in front of the camera and more importantly familiar with Alain, which I now know translates into how natural you look in pictures.

On wedding day, we had so much fun with Alain and Sonce...it didn't feel like we had "photographers following us around all day", but more like friends capturing all the special moments and making us laugh the whole way through. Alain is an expert with natural lighting, and our pictures with the sun setting over our venue, family, and friends are some of my favorites. I was extra thankful to receive a healthy dose of previews shortly after the wedding, which were beautifully edited. The full package was delivered professionally and very well organized for sharing, downloading, and printing. I highly recommend Found Light Studios and the talented Alain for your special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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Found Light Studios frequently asked questions

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