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Black-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, Woman-owned

13 years in business

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

Small team (2-10 members)

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.

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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Nova Photos consistently exceeded expectations with professional, responsive service and easy booking. Their photographers and videographers were energetic, flexible, and made couples and guests feel comfortable while capturing candid and posed moments; the photobooth was a big hit. Photos arrived quickly with tasteful editing and fair pricing—highly recommended.

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Nova Photos consistently exceeded expectations with professional, responsive service and easy booking. Their photographers and videographers were energetic, flexible, and made couples and guests feel comfortable while capturing candid and posed moments; the photobooth was a big hit. Photos arrived quickly with tasteful editing and fair pricing—highly recommended.

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!
Ashlynn
Ashlynn Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Photos and Great Experience

Mak was excellent to work with. He was responsive ahead of the wedding and answered all of our questions, which made planning easy.

On the wedding day, he helped everyone feel comfortable and gave great direction for posing while still capturing natural, candid moments. His humor also helped guests relax.

We loved both our engagement and wedding photos. Highly recommend.
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Gillian Sent on 04/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma is amazing!

Gemma did such a great job capturing our wedding day. Every photo feels natural and full of emotion, and she didn’t miss a single important moment. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, which really shows in how genuine the pictures turned out. We’re so grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully.
Camryn
Camryn Sent on 04/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

03.28.2026 Bride

We hired Maks and Gemma for our wedding 2 weeks ago and I couldn't have nicer things to say about them. Maks and Gemma came in and instantly clicked with our group from the beginning. They did an amazing job making our not so photogenic groom and groomsmen absolutely love taking photos on our day. They knew exactly what I had visioned for my wedding and they went absolutely above and beyond.

If you are looking for photographers to get everyone energized and going Maks and Gemma are definitely your people! We will definitely be using them in the future for maternity, family, and whatever other photoshoots we can do with them. Sincerely a bride who read a million reviews on all my vendors and couldn't have been happier with all my choices.
(It's still too soon for our professional photos back but here's some of Maks and Gemma doing their thing!)
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Nancy Sent on 02/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely recommend Nova photos

Maks was so amazing!!!!!!!!!! He honestly felt more like one our guests because of how outgoing and friendly he was! He knew exactly how to cordinatte us for pictures and was so extremely helpful through everything! We loved him so much and cant wait to see our amazing pictures!
Scott
Scott Sent on 02/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photographer for our Perfect Day

Gemma was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Her kindness and calm presence made us feel completely at ease, and she was truly a joy to have by our side all day. She has an amazing skill for her craft and captured every moment beautifully, from the smallest details to the biggest emotions. She handled our large group effortlessly and kept everything organized while still making it fun. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer — she captured our day perfectly. Thank you Gemma!
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Laetitia was amazing. Highly recommend booking with her for your event. Great to work with.
Jamison
Jamison Sent on 12/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We Love Nova Photos!!

Nova Photos exceeded all of my expectations! Gemma was our photographer on our wedding day, and she was absolutely incredible. Professional, creative, and so much fun to work with. She came up with unique shot ideas and made the whole experience enjoyable. Nova Photos was also extremely easy to book and communicate with. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and easy to work with!

Maks and Gemma were simply fantastic to work with! They brought such high energy and fun to our day, coming up with creative photo ideas both indoors and out. Even though we didn't have a strict shot list and we ran over time a bit, they were super flexible and made it all work seamlessly. We can't wait to see the final photos!
Michael
Michael Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photography Experience!

Gemma with Nova Photos was incredible! She was so easy to work with and made sure every moment we wanted captured was beautifully photographed. Thank you, Gemma, for such a wonderful experience!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Real Weddings

Rachael & Michael
39 photos · 12/21/2024
Jaqueline & Alex
47 photos · 11/17/2024

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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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