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Hey there, I’m Jake—photographer, storyteller, and the guy behind Two Birds Photography.

Since 2008, I’ve been documenting weddings with a heart for real connection and a camera ready for the moments that matter most. Based in Lockport, IL and serving the entire Chicago area (plus anywhere a road trip might take me), I’m all about capturing your day in a way that feels true to you that's joyful, natural, and full of life.

My style is bright, honest, and happy. I focus on the genuine stuff which is real smiles, the spontaneous laughter, the quiet in-between moments you might not even notice in the rush of it all. I’m laid-back and easygoing, so you can relax and be yourselves while I capture everything as it unfolds.

When you book me, you’re not just getting someone to take photos, you’re getting someone who cares deeply about telling your story with heart. And because love and kindness are central to what I do, I make a donation to a local animal rescue with every wedding I book. (It’s my small way of spreading more good into the world.)

If you're looking for wedding photos that feel as real and joyful as your love—I'd be honored to be part of your day.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

Reviews of Two Birds Photography

MKR
Mkr Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mesmorizing

Jake - was an absolute dream to work with. He is kind, patience, and professional. During a hectic time in our bridal life, he stays professional and flexible. We recently received our photos from Jake and I'm at a loss for words. They are the most stunning pictures and they exceed all of our wishes. If you want your vision to come to life with a true artist, Jake is your guy. Thank you Jake from the bottom of my heart. You are an absolutely fantastic artist!
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Diana Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Cool, calm, collected - amazing!

Working with Jake was a fantastic experience. He was so incredibly professional yet made us feel very comfortable being in front of the camera. We had a few conversations and email exchanges before the event where we talked through what we were looking for on the day of - and he not only delivered on that but went above and beyond! His communication was clear & day of demeanor was superb. Us and our families are overjoyed with the photos that he took, and would love to work with him again in the future.
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Ahnaleza Sent on 10/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Jake is Awesome

We hired Jake for our recent wedding, and though it's too soon to see the pictures yet, our experience with him was so great that I wanted to get this review out there early. Jake kept things fun and easygoing during the pre-wedding pictures, and he took charge to get everyone's attention during the large family shots. He had my husband and me step away for a bit for some sweet couple pictures, that I cannot wait to see!
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Katie Sent on 08/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!!

Jake from Two Birds Photography was the best wedding photographer we could have asked for. He was always present and in charge, helping us to coordinate family photos, bridal party photos, etc. He clearly loves what he does and always looked excited and ready to go. He was always looking around for interesting photo spots, gave us advice and direction when we needed it, took our ideas and ran with them, and generally just did an awesome job. Our photos came back looking absolutely gorgeous! We honestly can't stop looking through them!
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Lindsey Sent on 05/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great people to work with!

Due to Covid, we ended up having two wedding celebrations, one with just our ceremony and another for our reception. Jake photographed both for us and we could not have been happier with our experience with him or how our photos turned out. Jake was super easy to be around and it felt like having a friend with us both times. I would HIGHLY recommended Two Birds for any event!
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Kate Sent on 02/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Would HIGHLY Recommend!

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to choose Two Birds Photography to capture our wedding! Jake was amazing throughout the entire process and went above and beyond to capture every moment. Jake was always patient and communicative, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the day. The photos far exceeded our expectation and the turnaround time was really quick. We received so many compliments on the photos and would highly recommend!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 12/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Job

Jake did an amazing job! Many guests commented about how wonderful he was! We're so excited to see our photos. I'm confident that they are fantastic!
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Mariah Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer!!!

Two Birds Photography was fantastic to work with. Jake, our photographer, was so professional and as he made all the shots very relaxing and collaborated well with what kind of pictures we wanted. He also took the time to take pictures of me with my cat Hiro (which was a bonus). Jake even went above and beyond to help me with my dress when needed and even held onto a can of hair spray for the groom (which was just extremely kind and thoughtful). Overall, a great photographer and the pictures came out amazing.
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Courtney Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

HIRE TWO BIRDS! Makes miracles happen!

Jake from Two Birds was an absolute joy to work with. He was easy to work with from our initial consultation, quick and responsive in all correspondence leading up to the wedding, and loves dogs! What more could you ask for?! Oh yeah, his BEAUTIFUL work! It was a rainy day and while I was worried that would effect the lack of photos I got, he had TONS, all edited to look like a beautiful bright and airy day. We highly recommend Two Birds for wedding photography, you will not regret it!
Leigh
Leigh Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

I can’t say enough nice things about Jake Moreland of Two Birds Photography! I first saw his work two years before our wedding browsing through what type of style of photography we liked and their photos were stunning. I especially loved their work with animals as I’m a vet and I knew our dog was going to be our flower girl, but honestly all the photos were beautiful. Jake was so wonderful to work with; always prompt with his correspondence, SO patient and kind, and made an effort to really get to know us to make our footage feel like ours. Our engagement shoot last year was so fun and made my husband and I feel so at ease having our pictures taken. During the wedding day, his calm demeanor set the tone for a nice relaxed afternoon of getting ready, perfecting our first look, keeping all of our huge 20-person bridal party and families in line, it was impressive! We just had our wedding on 9/1/19, and we received all of our photos about a month after the wedding (way faster than I had dreamed of) and they’re so spectacular and gorgeous!! Since it was the best day of our lives we really wanted to have these photos to look back on for years to come and I just can’t stop smiling looking at all of them! Our friends and family are also so impressed by the beauty! Jake’s second photographer Nick was also wonderful—so kind, professional and talented.

If you are wondering if you really need a professional photographer the answer is you do, and you should hire Jake and Two Birds Photography. We were engaged for over two years and the whole wedding day goes by so much faster than you realize, and then all of a sudden your hard work and planning is over. Jake takes that best day ever and allows you to relive it for the rest of your lives in such a magical way. Hope I’ve convinced you because you won’t regret hiring Two Birds! Thank you Jake for everything! We can’t wait to hire you for future family shoots soon!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Just an truly amazing photgraher! We recommend to all our couples!

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Two Birds Photography frequently asked questions

Two Birds Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Two Birds Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Two Birds Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Two Birds Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Two Birds Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Two Birds 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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