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Woman-owned

35 years in business

We speak English, Spanish, Polish, Serbian, Bosnian, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian and Croatian

10 team members

TWA Photographic Artists is an award-winning wedding photography company based in Chicago, IL that serves the Chicagoland and Milwaukee, WI area. They have been in business for more than two decades. Theirs is a storytelling art; they are passionate about what they do, and they love that their work allows them to witness some of life’s most precious moments. They can’t wait to meet you and discuss how they can help turn your wedding dreams into reality.

The TWA Photographic Artists team understands that great wedding photography is about more than lighting and composition; it’s also about communicating something of the spirit and energy of the occasion. It is a celebration of love in all its splendor and variety. Your story is wonderful and precious because it is true, and because it is yours. They would be delighted to capture the joy and romance of your wedding day, and they hope that your collection will bring you joy for many years to come.

TWA Photographic Artists is looking forward to your big day. They are also available for proposals, engagements, portraits, elopements, wedding videography, and wedding content creation. Wedding package features and options include digital files, printed proofs and enlargements, social media sharing, and a selection of heirloom wedding albums.

Pricing

$1,799 starting price
$2,899 average price
One Photographer Collection
$1,799 / starting price
Virtually meet with and approve your photographer
High Resolution, non-watermarked files
Rainy day guarantee
Life long complimentary portrait sessions
Gift registry program
45 day money back guarantee
Two Photographer Collection
$2,899 / starting price
Life long complimentary portrait sessions
Rainy day guarantee
Virtually meet with and approve your photographer
45 day money back guarantee
Gift registry program
High Resolution, non-watermarked files

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Full Feature Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Digital Files

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

Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Storytelling
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage
Destination / Travel

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download

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Reviews of TWA Photographic Artists

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Multiple reviewers had an exceptional experience with TWA for their wedding photography needs. The photographers and videographers, including Sergi, Gina, Jem, and Justin, were highly praised for their professionalism, creativity, and helpfulness in capturing beautiful memories. Reviewers appreciated the seamless process, personalized communication, quick turnaround time for photos, and the ability to tailor packages to their preferences. Some minor issues were mentioned, such as unexpected additional photographers and a few unflattering shots, but overall, TWA received high recommendations for delivering stunning wedding photos and creating lasting memories.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers had an exceptional experience with TWA for their wedding photography needs. The photographers and videographers, including Sergi, Gina, Jem, and Justin, were highly praised for their professionalism, creativity, and helpfulness in capturing beautiful memories. Reviewers appreciated the seamless process, personalized communication, quick turnaround time for photos, and the ability to tailor packages to their preferences. Some minor issues were mentioned, such as unexpected additional photographers and a few unflattering shots, but overall, TWA received high recommendations for delivering stunning wedding photos and creating lasting memories.

Lisa
Lisa Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Working with TWA was such a seamless process. Everyone we worked with was so helpful and we’d highly recommend TWA to any and everyone! We loved that we were able to choose a package that worked best for us. Our pictures turned out absolutely amazing. Sergi (our main photographer) captured our wedding day so beautifully. Sergi was overall great to work with. He really took the time to get to know us and made sure he was prepared for our wedding day. We were so impressed that we didn’t need to even remind him of the things we had discussed prior to the wedding, including our shot list, he had all of that ready to go at our venue! After the wedding, TWA followed up with us so quickly with sneak peeks and then our final photos. We really appreciated that Morgan also personally followed up with a phone call and email with next steps. Morgan was so helpful and kind throughout the whole process.

Thanks so much TWA for making our wedding day so perfect and for giving us memories to last a lifetime (and beyond)!
Sandy
Sandy Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photos, we got exactly what we wanted

Thank you TWA for taking our photos! They turned out great and will be a treasure forever. Our photographer was responsive to our wants and needs, we love our photos.
Kariann
Kariann Sent on 09/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer/videographer!

I cannot express in enough words how absolutely AMAZING Gina (photographer) and Jem (videographer) were from TWA!!! I wish I would give them more than just 5 stars! They showed such professionalism the entire day. They helped me to get every possible shot my husband and I wanted on our big day and even MORE! There was a little family drama, however, they handled it like champs and rolled it right off their shoulders like no big deal and moved on. Most importantly, Gina made sure I was eating and drinking water throughout the entire day. Gina and Jem made sure my husband and I were okay and happy throughout our entire experience. We loved them so much my husband and I took a photo with them at the end of the night! They really went above and beyond as a photographer and videographer. I promise you will not regret hiring TWA, but especially GINA AND JEM!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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