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Sally O'Donnell Photography is the husband and wife team made up of Sally and Nick O'Donnell. Though we are based in Berwyn, IL, just outside of Chicago, we work across the country and world.

We shoot weddings with a journalistic eye, trying to capture the singular moments in our couples' days. Email us if you'd like to get a cup of coffee and talk about your day!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Sally O'Donnell Photography

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Alexa Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Don’t overthink it, book Sally and Nick!

I was very particular when it came to choosing a wedding photographer. So much heart, time, and energy goes into planning your wedding—and when the day finally comes, it flies by. I knew I wanted someone who could not only capture the details beautifully, but also the emotion and spirit of the day. Sally and Nick did exactly that, and more.

If you’re looking for a team who will deliver photos you’ll cherish for a lifetime and make you feel completely taken care of along the way, look no further than Sally and Nick. Hiring them was one of the best decisions we made.

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Jenni Sent on 07/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

We had the best time with Sally as our wedding photographer! After talking with Sally, I immediately felt comfortable. She also sent over a really helpful picture shot list that we discussed before the wedding so I was not worried any pictures would be missed. Neither my husband or I love having our picture taken, and we had been nervous about feeling over directed, but that was not the case! Sally and Nick made us feel comfortable the entire day, encouraged us to just enjoy the day and be ourselves, and we never felt like we were "posing". Sally and Nick were also everywhere and yet no where all at the same time - they somehow captured every moment and never felt in the way. I cannot recommend them enough!
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Stephanie Sent on 11/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photos

If you want your photos to look like a photo If you want your photos to look like a photo shoot in a magazine, you’ve come to the right place. Sally is a true talent. Her calm demeanor carried the day on our wedding and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Her photos are stunning and make your event truly come to life. She captured the spirit and emotion of our wedding day perfectly. We are so lucky to have worked with Sally and we will treasure these photos for years to come. shoot in a magazine, you’ve come to the right place. Sally is a true talent. Sally and Nick’s calm demeanor carried the day on our wedding and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Her photos are stunning and make your event truly come to life. They captured the spirit and emotion of our wedding day perfectly. We are so lucky to have worked with Sally and Nick and we will treasure these photos for years to come.
Tricia
Tricia Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding memories!

Sally and her husband Nick were so much fun to take wedding photos with. They are a great team - they kept us on our timeline, coordinated shots well, and were a lot of fun! The photos they took and locations they suggested were wonderful and we will treasure the memories they captured of our day forever. Would highly recommend!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 09/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best there is!

Sally and Nick were a highlight of our wedding process and truly the most AMAZING photographers!! Our wedding photos are everything I could've ever imagined - a perfect mix of elegant and fun, both natural and classic, and everything I could've ever wanted!! She and Nick are so beyond talented. Looking through our wedding photos (which we received SUPER quick!!) we felt like we were reliving the best day ever. She truly captured the energy of the room and she didn't miss a thing!! She and Nick have this amazing ability to capture every magical moment so naturally. Every single photo was perfect! Everyone who has seen our photos are FLOORED saying they've never seen such gorgeous wedding photos!

Working with Sally was a dream from the start. She made us comfortable, she was super focused on the vision we had for our photos and made sure she had a list of the people and shots that were important to us to be captured. She took all of the stress off my plate and made sure everything was handled. Beyond that, she has this super calming, fun vibe about her that just made her so fun to be around. She really is an amazing person to have by your side on your big day!! I cannot recommend Sally highly enough!!
Ailen
Ailen Sent on 12/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I am so thankful for having found Sally!

Sally was amazing! My husband and I decided to elope in August after our wedding plans got sabotaged by the Coronavirus. Our plans changed a million times because of the many challenges we found throughout the planning process. Sally was extremely helpful every step of the way and helped me to stay sane in the middle of our "Covid elopement". Not only she gave us a ton of ideas, but also helped us to select the perfect locations, gave us a lot of tips and advises, helped us with the planning, and gave us very valuable guidence in all wedding related things, she went absolutely above and beyond!  We love our photos! She captured every single moment, every single emotion, pure perfection, my husband and I couldn't be happier. Look no further, you will not regret. Thanks again Sally, you are awesome!!! Hiring you was the best decision I made!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 04/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

You can't do better! THE BEST.

If we could give Sally + Nick more than 5 stars we would. Sally has been such a light for us in all of this! She's really taken time to get to know us, and our relationship. Our pictures have turned out SO genuine + feel organic. She asks a lot of great questions to understand what kind of style we are seeking, what moments we want to capture, and adjusts accordingly. Super timely in her responses. A joy to work with, and beyond that, has captured some of the happiest moments of our life and we truly can't recommend her, Nick, their support, and photography any more. 15/10.
Emma
Emma Sent on 03/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best!

Sally and Nick are the absolute best!! From the moment we first met Sally, we knew she was the perfect photographer to capture our wedding weekend. She is kind, passionate and so fun to be around - all things you want in someone that will be with you for the majority of your wedding day. She does a great job of listening to your wants, while providing helpful feedback and suggestions. Sally’s husband, Nick, shoots with her on the wedding day. They are an amazing duo and a blast to have around. It really felt like they were just an extension of our friends group. They did such a great job of making everyone throughout the day feel at ease. Not to mention, they were amazing at directing friends and family to get the shots we wanted and sticking to our schedule. We were beyond happy with all the photos we got back. They captured such sweet and genuine moments and we love looking through them. We can’t recommend Sally and Nick enough!
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Benjamin Sent on 09/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Sally and Nick are amazing. After just a few minutes of speaking with Sally during our first meeting, my wife and I immediately knew she would be the perfect person to shoot out wedding. We went on to do engagement pictures with her and her husband Nick in addition to the wedding itself. I literally couldn't find a bad thing to say about them. They go far above and beyond the standard role of wedding photographers and pick up slack wherever they see it. On the day of the wedding, they not only produced incredible images beyond what I ever hoped for, but they stepped in in so many auxiliary ways, that we had people telling us how great Sally, our wedding planner was! We had a wedding planner who did a wonderful job, and those comments are not a slight against her, merely a testament to all the ways in which Sally and Nick stepped up during the day of the wedding to become invaluable assets to making sure everything ran smoothly while also being the incredible photographers they are. The images came back after just a couple of weeks and we were absolutely stunned. Sally has such an incredible eye for staging, editing, and capturing real, beautiful moments (while still managing to make you look great)! We've gone on to become friends with Sally and Nick, and try to hang out as much as we can. They are so kind and to their core, goodhearted people. They are easy to talk to, selfless, hard working, and fun to be around. All of these great character traits continue to shine through beyond the context of a vendor and a paying customer. If you are able to book Sally as your photographer, I personally guarantee you won't regret it!
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Chris Sent on 09/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Sally and Nick photographed our wedding in July and did a fantastic job! They were very easy to work with and the pictures turned out amazing. Nick was great at corraling all of my groomsman and the turnaround on pictures was quick and easy. We will be recommending Sally and Nick to any and all friends!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
MLP Events MLP Events Wedding Planners

Sally and her husband are an unstoppable photo duo! Their eye for detail and love of their craft makes for some of the most amazing photos I have ever seen. I truly enjoyed their upbeat personalities and willingness to assist at all times to ensure each shot was perfect. My clients couldn't be more excited and can not stop talking about Sally and her crew and of course the amazing magazine worth photos of their wedding. I would most certainly recommended Sally and her team for all your photography needs!

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Sally O'Donnell Photography frequently asked questions

Sally O'Donnell Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Sally O'Donnell Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Sally O'Donnell Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Sally O'Donnell Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Sally O'Donnell 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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