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James Cryer Photography
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Even a little rain couldn't stop us creating epic wedding photos!
Even a little rain couldn't stop us creating epic wedding photos!
The amazing architecture of Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church in Chicago helps to make this amazing wedding photo absolutely timeless.
The amazing architecture of Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church in Chicago helps to make this amazing wedding photo absolutely timeless.
The beauty of nature is often all that is needed to create beautiful wedding portraits.
The beauty of nature is often all that is needed to create beautiful wedding portraits.
Even indoors, wedding photos can be amazing and truly epic!
Even indoors, wedding photos can be amazing and truly epic!
The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas was the perfect setting for an amazing bridal portrait at this destination wedding.
The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas was the perfect setting for an amazing bridal portrait at this destination wedding.
Destination weddings make a beautiful location to create epic portraits.
Destination weddings make a beautiful location to create epic portraits.
Love is a universal language
Love is a universal language
The Chicago Skyline is always a beautiful backdrop for amazing wedding photos.
The Chicago Skyline is always a beautiful backdrop for amazing wedding photos.
A beautiful dress and a bit of creativity combine to make an epic wedding portrait.
A beautiful dress and a bit of creativity combine to make an epic wedding portrait.
A quiet moment after the ceremony to reflect on their new lives together.
A quiet moment after the ceremony to reflect on their new lives together.
Light snow? Misty rain? Ominous clouds? No worries! This is just the recipe for another incredible wedding portrait!
Light snow? Misty rain? Ominous clouds? No worries! This is just the recipe for another incredible wedding portrait!
I enjoy finding unique locations to make artwork couples love to display and families cherish for years to come.
I enjoy finding unique locations to make artwork couples love to display and families cherish for years to come.
Destination weddings on the beach are so much fun and offer incredible views we don't see anywhere else!
Destination weddings on the beach are so much fun and offer incredible views we don't see anywhere else!
Contemporary, Modern, and a bit of Vogue styling for this young, urban couple.
Contemporary, Modern, and a bit of Vogue styling for this young, urban couple.
When the sun is bright, it's time to play and have so me fun with wedding portraits.
When the sun is bright, it's time to play and have so me fun with wedding portraits.
Basking in the sun along the lakeshore.
Basking in the sun along the lakeshore.
Bridal sessions are the perfect way to highlight the beauty of every bride and her dress.
Bridal sessions are the perfect way to highlight the beauty of every bride and her dress.
An intimate moment, captured forever.
An intimate moment, captured forever.
A very happy groom.
A very happy groom.
A quite moment before the reception.
A quite moment before the reception.
What's the score?
What's the score?
Bridal Party Excitement
Bridal Party Excitement
A timeless portrait for the groom.
A timeless portrait for the groom. "We called each other,'Goodfellas'."
A groom's surprise serenade for his beautiful bride. These are the special moments that are remembered forever through professional photography.
A groom's surprise serenade for his beautiful bride. These are the special moments that are remembered forever through professional photography.
A first dance, a quick kiss, and the world is at their fingertips.
A first dance, a quick kiss, and the world is at their fingertips.
Revved Up For Life Together
Revved Up For Life Together
A very proud papa.
A very proud papa.
Every detail, small and large, combine to make a wedding day special.
Every detail, small and large, combine to make a wedding day special.
Sunsets make for beautiful silhouettes.
Sunsets make for beautiful silhouettes.
A formal engagement session in a beautiful setting is the perfect way to commemorate this life milestone.
A formal engagement session in a beautiful setting is the perfect way to commemorate this life milestone.
It is always a pleasure to capture such incredible love and playfullness during engagement sessions.
It is always a pleasure to capture such incredible love and playfullness during engagement sessions.
She got the ring, and he has her smile.
She got the ring, and he has her smile.
A quiet moment at the Garfield Park Arboretum
A quiet moment at the Garfield Park Arboretum
El-evated Love
El-evated Love
Reflection of Love at the Garfield Park Observatory
Reflection of Love at the Garfield Park Observatory
Love in the City
Love in the City
Always fun with Navy Pier as your backdrop.
Always fun with Navy Pier as your backdrop.
The look of love.
The look of love.

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James Cryer Photography

About

My passion is to capture the special moments in life, to create portraits that highlight the uniqueness of every individual, and to provide fine art quality portraits that will be cherished for generations.

Your wedding is one of the very special milestones in your life. Why not capture those moments with professional photos that you are excited to display in your home and share with friends?

There is no greater joy for me than seeing the happiness in my client's eyes when they see their wedding photos. More than just another vendor, my goal is to get to know my clients, understand their needs, and arrive on the wedding day as a friend and trusted advisor. Together, we create amazing engagement and wedding portraits that family and friends will love and cherish for generations.

I am a Chicago wedding photographer, with regular bookings in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. But also available for destination weddings worldwide.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
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
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

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
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of James Cryer Photography

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Erica Sent on 04/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jams took our engagement and wedding pictures. He took the time to capture everything from the littlest of details to the parade of family shots for us. We took quite a few outdoor photos as well. he was patient with the elements and made sure to maximize nature's backdrop. We had a list of must have shots that he was happy to take but we're also very happy with what he was able to improvise. He was very professional all through the process and the end product was great!
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Linda Sent on 03/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jim was terrific. He had the uncanny ability to be in the right place for perfect pictures and lasting memories. Highly recommend you use him. I especially love the moments he captured between the bride and her dad
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Elizabeth Sent on 03/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The James Cryer Photography team was AMAZING! Mixing in the traditional wedding shots that my parents wanted with the nouveau and utterly unique pictures that my husband and I yearned for. His patience and photo intelligence made each picture stunning and captivating. His demeanor put everyone at ease: including some of our more self conscious guests. Let's face it our wedding day was pretty much a blur, but James captured every nuance, every detail that we overlooked in breathtaking clarity.
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Rebecca Sent on 03/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
AMAZING photographer! Extremely helpful planning your day around the pictures you want. Very friendly and made you feel comfortable, like you have known him for years. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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Amy Sent on 03/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Goes above and beyond for his clients to ensure the photographs are what you want and delivers great quality work
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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James Cryer Photography frequently asked questions

James Cryer Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
James Cryer Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
James Cryer Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
James Cryer 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
James Cryer Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
James Cryer 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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