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  • 2026
  • 2025

Nova Photos

Video
Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Lindsay
Dorothy
Jamie
Annie
Nicole

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Operating out of Chicago, Illinois, Nova Photos is a wedding photography, videography, and photo booth business that can help you beautifully document your special day. The company employs a team of passionate storytellers with years of experience capturing over 10,000 wedding celebrations. Better yet, the business is multicultural, multilingual, and LGBTQ-friendly, which means they're always ready to capture love in all forms!

Services Offered

The dedicated staff at Nova Photos will collaborate closely with you and your partner-to-be, ensuring they transform dreams into reality through the camera lens. You'll get the chance to review each photographer's portfolio and choose your favorite who can reflect unique visions and styles. Then, once a photographer is confirmed, the team will connect with you and get to know your one-of-a-kind ideas. At Novas Photos, you'll also receive comprehensive guidance from start to finish. They offer support with location planning, permits, and timeline creation. In addition, you can choose between a range of packages, like the Photo/Video Combo, offering complete coverage of your long-awaited event. The business even provides top-notch services for engagement shoots, portraits, and interactive photo booths.

Features

Black-owned

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

LGBTQ+-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 13 years in business

  • We speak English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian and Urdu

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Rachael & Michael's wedding
Rachael & Michael
39 photos
Jaqueline & Alex's wedding
Jaqueline & Alex
47 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
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
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of Nova Photos

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NOVA Photos is highly praised for professional, organized, and responsive photo, video, and photobooth services. Their teams bring positive energy, make couples comfortable, stay flexible with timelines and shot lists, and capture beautiful, candid moments. Reviewers recommend them for quality work, fair pricing, seamless communication, and helpful bundle options.

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NOVA Photos is highly praised for professional, organized, and responsive photo, video, and photobooth services. Their teams bring positive energy, make couples comfortable, stay flexible with timelines and shot lists, and capture beautiful, candid moments. Reviewers recommend them for quality work, fair pricing, seamless communication, and helpful bundle options.

Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 03/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Lindsay & Sean Kane: Feb 21,2026 Wedding

I cannot say enough great things about Nova Photos. We enlisted a team for Photo, Video AND Photobooth services for our wedding and the entire team went above and beyond to help make our day unforgettable. Van was our main point of contact from the start (and, ended up being our photo booth operator at our reception) and he was nothing short of professional and helpful. He was always very quick to respond and made himself available for all our questions. He was also flexible throughout the entire planning/prep process, working with us as we got closer to the big day, helping to ensure everything worked out as we were envisioning :) I was so glad Van was the one operating the photo booth so we could meet in person! The booth was an ABSOLUTE hit at the wedding and Van engaged with all our guests helping them feel comfortable and getting some REALLY fun shots! Maks (photographer) and Hannan (videographer) were our photo/video dynamic duo and they were AMAZING!! They both spoke with us multiple times leading up to the wedding, helping prepare us for what to expect day of and working to ensure we were building a schedule for the day that would allow for ALL the moments we wanted to capture. Of course, as is life, day of our schedule got derailed a few time throughout... but Maks and Hannan remained professional and flexible- adapting accordingly throughout! Maks and Hannan went FAR above and beyond their core responsibilities. They helped us figure out a route for our Wedding Party trolly and group shots, they found opportunities to ensure my Husband and I were able to get pictures with every one at the wedding AND (most of all) they brought energy and excitement that kept our wedding party GOING. They were fun and funny, which just made the whole day that much better. Maks was the one who actually bustled my dress after the ceremony and Maks + Hannan were the ones who got us into the reception space early for a preview (vs our wedding coordinator who was supposed to) - capturing photo/video along the way. They really just made the most of every moment, listened and got EVERY important shot that Sean and I wanted and just overall helped make our day absolutely magical. 10/10 recommend- their prices are fair and the whole team at Nova Photos are just absolute professionals and just all around cool people!
M
Marisol Sent on 11/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Nova wedding photography and videography

Salvador and Aksel were absolutely wonderful and so much fun to work with! 🤍✨

Their joyful personalities, kindness, and positive energy made our wedding day even more special! From the very beginning, they were incredibly attentive to every little detail, making us feel comfortable, confident, and completely at ease in front of the cameras.

They guided us through the best poses, helped us capture beautiful moments, and made the entire experience feel so natural and enjoyable! It truly felt like we were sharing these special moments with friends. 🥹💍

One of the sweetest moments was when Salvador gave us a few sneak peeks of our wedding photos. Just seeing those little glimpses made us so emotional and excited! We cannot wait to see the final results and relive our fairytale wedding through your beautiful work! 📸🤍

Thank you both for capturing one of the most important days of our lives with so much love, dedication, and care.

Con mucho cariño, les agradecemos de todo corazón su paciencia, alegría y la hermosa armonía que nos transmitieron durante nuestro día tan especial. Gracias por hacernos sentir tan cómodos y por capturar recuerdos que atesoraremos para toda la vida.

¡Mil gracias por todo! Que Dios los bendiga siempre y les conceda muchísimo éxito en todo lo que hagan. 🙏🏼🤍

Con mucho cariño y agradecimiento,

Cesar & Marisol Resendiz 🤍
November 7, 2026
Dorothy
Dorothy Sent on 11/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5/5 Definitely Recommend!

We had Carey as our photographer and Mark as our photobooth attendant and both were amazing to work with! With initial booking, Van had excellent communication with our photography and photobooth packages, and kept us in the loop as we got closer to the wedding. Carey took extreme care in taking in consideration of all the specific shots we wanted to get done throughout the day. Mark had great energy with the photobooth and everyone had a blast. Would absolutely recommend this company!
A
Adrianna Sent on 11/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We loved Maks & Hanan for our wedding !

We absolutely loved Maks & Hanan! They worked seamlessly togetherr and really helped create a vision for our pictures on our wedding day. They helped make sure everything was organized in and we were able to take pictures with everyone we wanted. Every suggestion was taken with ease, truly enjoyed working with both of them
A
Alexandra Sent on 11/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/17 Wedding

We had Florin as our photographer for our wedding and he was absolutely amazing! During the phone conference with him we discussed our wants and needs and helped plan an agenda on what pictures would be taken and when. The bridal party gave countless compliments and wishes for him to have been their photographer for their weddings. We went to various locations just to get the best shots.
He asked all the right questions and offered ideas to things we didn’t think about. Thank you Florin, for helping capture our special day!
M
Makayla Sent on 11/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Madison & Shaun Engagement Shoot

We truly had the BEST experience with Maks for our engagement photos! From start to finish, the entire day was so much fun, lighthearted, and relaxed while still being incredibly professional. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, which made the experience feel so natural and genuinely enjoyable. There was so much laughter, and he did an amazing job capturing us in a way that felt like us!

Communication and responsiveness were also amazing throughout the entire process from Nova photos and Van. Everything was seamless, so attentive, and we never had to worry about a thing. You can tell how much care and passion they put into their work, not only in the experience itself but also in the final photos. We are absolutely in LOVE with how everything turned out!

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would recommend Maks a million times over to anyone looking for a photographer. We are so happy we chose him and will cherish these photos forever!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 11/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible team, beautiful memories!

We couldn’t recommend NOVA Photos more! Kamil, our photographer, and Hanan, our videographer, were absolutely incredible to work with from start to finish. They were both so friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure our wedding day was captured beautifully.

I can sometimes feel awkward in front of a camera and never quite know what to do with myself in photos, but they made us feel so comfortable and natural. They gave us great direction without anything ever feeling forced or overly posed, which made such a difference in allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the moment. They also went above and beyond to make sure all of the special moments, big and small, were captured throughout the day. It was clear how much care and attention they put into their work, and we’re so grateful to have those memories preserved.

The entire experience with NOVA Photos was seamless from beginning to end. Communication was great, everything felt organized and stress-free, and we knew we were in good hands. Having vendors who are not only talented at what they do but also genuinely wonderful people to have around on such an important day makes all the difference.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are so excited to have these memories to look back on for years to come. If you’re looking for a photography and videography team that is talented, professional, personable, and truly goes the extra mile, book NOVA Photos! You won’t regret it. We’re so glad we chose them to be part of our wedding day!
J
Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

I cannot begin to express the exceptional job that the Nova Photos Team did. Communication with them was amazing, they answered all my questions and worked with me during a family event that switched up our plans last minute. In particular, I’d like to thank our Photographer Gemma! She was amazing to work with, she knew exactly what we wanted and she was firm when she needed to be with family /friends which I absolutely loved. On a day when there’s so much going on and you need coordinating to get everyone in the right place, Gemma is the gal that can do it all! Pictures came out beautiful. Beyond grateful for all her work and time, it was a pleasure working with her.
Annie
Annie Sent on 11/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer out there!!!

We had our Halloween wedding on October 31st and Nova Photos was incredible from start to finish. From our first conversation, Maks was attentive and responsive to all our questions, which made planning feel easy and stress-free. On the day of our wedding, he showed up in costume as we requested, which set the perfect tone and helped our guests feel comfortable and happy. Their photos captured the moments that actually mattered to us—the laughs, the tears, the details we would have missed otherwise. The quality of their work is truly professional and the pricing felt fair for what we received. We'd absolutely book Nova Photos again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer who cares about getting it right.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing company to work with

I cannot recommend Nova Photography enough! From the beginning they were very easy to work with, had an easy payment plan for our photo package, and had the sweetest people to work with. Van was our coordinator through Nova photos and they were so quick to answer any questions I had. We also had Widlet as our photographer and he made the process so fun! He had charm and made all of our guests laugh! I am so glad we went through Nova Photos for our wedding!
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Nova Photos frequently asked questions

Nova Photos includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Nova Photos includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Nova Photos offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Nova Photos offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Nova Photos offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Nova Photos 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.
Nova Photos currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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