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Woman-owned

36 years in business

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

Small team (2-10 members)

TWA Photographic Artists is an award-winning wedding photography and videography team based in Chicago, proudly serving Chicagoland and Milwaukee for over 20 years. We believe every love story is unique, and our passion is capturing yours with timeless, storytelling imagery.

From proposals and engagements to wedding days and beyond, our team is here to preserve the joy, romance, and unforgettable moments that make your story special. We offer photography, videography, photo booths, and content creation, along with heirloom albums and digital collections designed to be cherished for a lifetime.

We can’t wait to meet you, hear your vision, and help bring your wedding dreams to life!

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 price of your most popular wedding package?

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of TWA Photographic Artists

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TWA Photographers received consistent praise from multiple reviewers for capturing memorable moments during weddings. Reviewers commended photographers and videographers, such as Anna, Jem, Larry, Adam, and Heather, for being attentive to details, professional, and personable. They were described as helpful in posing subjects, accommodating family requests, and ensuring comfort throughout the day. The team's ability to capture genuine emotions and deliver stunning, vibrant images was highly appreciated, making the TWA experience seamless and enjoyable from start to finish.

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TWA Photographers received consistent praise from multiple reviewers for capturing memorable moments during weddings. Reviewers commended photographers and videographers, such as Anna, Jem, Larry, Adam, and Heather, for being attentive to details, professional, and personable. They were described as helpful in posing subjects, accommodating family requests, and ensuring comfort throughout the day. The team's ability to capture genuine emotions and deliver stunning, vibrant images was highly appreciated, making the TWA experience seamless and enjoyable from start to finish.

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Emily Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photo/Video

The photographer and videographer were absolutely amazing. Anna was very dedicated to getting as many shots as possible, making sure that we were happy with everything! She was amazing! Jem our videographer was also just as amazing! Crazy attention to small details. I can’t tell you how many times he fixed my ring prior to a picture to make sure everything was perfect! They were an amazing pair and I cannot be more happy with the service they provided us!
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Aryn Sent on 12/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

We had Larry for both our engagement photos and wedding photos. We had Adam on the day of our wedding as our second photographer.

Both of them were absolutely amazing! Larry was constantly guiding my husband and I in different poses and helping us look our best! Larry was prompt, friendly, and was great to interact with- not just with us but with all our family and friends!

Adam was awesome and a great sport! My mother in law was constantly pulling him to get different pictures and he went along with the ride! He captured my husbands morning of getting ready and we are very excited to see those pictures! He also had stain remover wipes handy for my husband to get the makeup off his jacket for pictures! Really nice touch!

Thank you so so much Adam and Larry!!
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Natalie Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience with TWA

TWA was wonderful to work with from start to finish. They were flexible, kind and offered great photo recommendations. I would definitely recommend them!
Angie
Angie Sent on 11/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Heather is truly incredible!

Heather was our wedding photographer, and she did an absolutely amazing job capturing our love, our goofiness, and everything in between. She made us feel so comfortable from the very beginning and brought such a fun, relaxed energy to the day. Our photos feel so genuine and true to who we are, and we’re so grateful to have these memories preserved so beautifully. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer — thank you, Heather, for giving us photos we’ll treasure forever!
(The photos attached are just the low resolution ones sent in the sneak peek, but they turned out great!)
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great job!

We chose TWA Photographers for our wedding, and it was truly one of the best decisions we made for our day. From start to finish, the entire experience was professional, seamless, and incredibly enjoyable.

Our photographers were warm, creative, and so easy to work with. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and knew exactly how to capture both the intimate moments and the big, emotional ones. They blended in effortlessly with our guests, yet were always in the right place at the right time.

The final photos are absolutely stunning—vibrant, timeless, and filled with so much emotion. They captured the joy, laughter, and love of our wedding perfectly. We’ve already received so many compliments from family and friends who can’t stop raving about how beautiful the images are.

TWA Photographers went above and beyond in every way, and we’ll cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. If you’re looking for a team that is professional, talented, and genuinely passionate about what they do, I can’t recommend TWA Photographers enough. They helped make our day unforgettable.
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Laura Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

When you want a job done right

all 3 guys i had for the day were soo nice patient and i really appreciate them
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful company

We worked with TWA for our wedding and they were wonderful and attentive throughout the whole process. From booking to the day of, they were nothing but helpful. Highly recommend using them for any of your upcoming events!
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Chelsie Sent on 10/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographers!

My lead photographer, Jerry Amber, captured my brother’s wedding years ago, and he was simply incredible. I knew I had to request his services again. Jerry has a great personality and an exceptional eye for photography. All my guests and bridal party adored him. My second photographer, Kateryna, was equally fantastic. She was incredibly friendly and professional throughout the entire process.
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Danielle Sent on 04/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great pictures and memories for us

We had Larry and Scott as our photographers on our wedding day and Ivan as our videographer. I liked all 3 gentlemen, especially Scott, who seemed to be having as much fun at our reception as we were. Our pictures turned out excellently and we got a great value too. We are now just waiting on our wedding album to be completed and we are so excited to see it!
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)!
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TWA Photographic Artists frequently asked questions

TWA Photographic Artists includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
TWA Photographic Artists includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
TWA Photographic Artists offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
TWA Photographic Artists offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
TWA Photographic Artists offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
TWA Photographic Artists is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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