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About

UnPosed Photography is ready to capture the beginning of your new chapter with stunning keepsakes you’ll hold onto forever. Their contemporary photojournalism style will provide you with true memories of the way your special day felt. This husband and wife duo is located in Galena, Illinois, though they will travel throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, and will happily join you for a destination wedding as well.

Services Offered
UnPosed Photography will work to create a relationship with you so that they can capture your true wedding style and love story. They offer an extensive list of services and photography items, including a variety of print options for all of your wedding needs. Additional services include:

  • Boudoir shoot
  • Engagement shoot
  • One event per day
  • Slideshow
  • Trash the dress
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of UnPosed Photography

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Brittney Sent on 08/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If you are in search for a photographer for your wedding- I Promise you 100% that Cathy and Jeff with UnPosed Photography will blow you away with how incredible they are and how amazing their photos turn out. Our wedding day ran so smooth due to Cathy and Jeff keeping us on a very detailed timeline, Cathy not only took amazing photos- she was there for me through all the sweat and happy tears. We got married on a 90 degree day- Cathy was always blotting my forehead- & making me look my best at all times. Cathy was always 2 steps ahead and never did I have any worry in the world. I felt so comfortable working with Cathy and Jeff- Ryan and I have heard from all of our guests after the wedding and everyone can not stop talking about how awesome of photographers you guys were.

*Our wedding felt like a dream* Thanks to Cathy and Jeff!
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Morgan Sent on 08/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We cannot say enough good things about Jeff and Cathy! They are talented, professional, and take great pride in their work. Additionally, and more importantly, they are genuine, friendly, and so thoughtful of the couples with whom they work. They made us feel at ease and took care of our families and friends as well from the first day of meeting them. The pictures speak for themselves; they are spectacular, but the service and experience is unmatched!
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User2945278 Sent on 12/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Cathy & Jeff was one of the best parts of our wedding! My husband Tim and I got married on September 10, 2016 in Galena and enjoyed every moment. They were there to ensure we were relaxed and became our go-to with any stressors that came up throughout the day. Cathy pinned my bustle which was very complicated - she saved my mom from worrying about it! They always kept us on time and captured our most cherished moments. They are worth every penny and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for all you did!!! I still am blown away when I see my pictures.
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Becky Sent on 12/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The smartest decision my husband and I made when planning our wedding was booking Cathy and Jeff with Unposed as soon as we had chosen our venue and date. Taking beautiful photos is just the beginning with these two. They are genuinely nice people who want to help their clients have a really amazing wedding day and a low stress planning experience. They offered recommendations on other vendors, gave great advice on all the random stuff I would email about, and offered to help with anything that was stressing us out (which really wasn't anything since we were working with amazing vendors that Cathy and Jeff recommended!) On our wedding day all we had to do was be there - they created our timeline, coordinated our transportation, and kept us on schedule. We were not stressed at all and were able to relax and have fun. Our photos were ready soon after the wedding and we are so happy with how they turned out!
You will not be disappointed by Unposed Photography: their photos are gorgeous, they go above and beyond the role of photographers, and they are really wonderful people to be around!
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Mary Sent on 12/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
As the mother of the groom, I would like to share my experience with Cathy and Jeff. When our kids selected them as their photographers and had a wonderful engagement photo session, they couldn't quit talking about how amazing they were. The photos were exceptional but it wasn't until the rehearsal, and wedding day that I got the to really see Cathy and Jeff in action. They were so fun and comfortable to be around that they captured such natural smiles and candid interactions with family, wedding party and friends. They were so organized and thought of things that we were too stressed to remember. Family photos and grouped shots were done with such efficiency but yet we never felt hurried. Their smiles and warm personalities were contagious and it was reflected in the stunning photographic moments that they captured. Also, having 2 people taking photos, provides opportunity for more creative expression. After the wedding, the photos were posted in a very organized manner and that is sooo helpful because it can be overwhelming reviewing photos. We couldn't have asked for more beautiful photographs. Unposed Photography was the best.
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Alyssa Sent on 11/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

Cathy&Jeff are the most outstanding couple and photographer duo. They attended to every detail and need we had especially with our wedding being during Covid. They were part of our dream team for our big day. They are organized, professional, have great personalities and made us feel so relaxed on our special day. We decided to hire them as one of our vendors immediately after checking out their website. Their work and service is beyond comparable to anyone else!! Totally worth every single penny! We loved them so much we added a separate purchase for wall art to add to our house and an outstanding photo album for our bookcase!
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Mallory Sent on 08/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I have limited characters that I'm allowed to type here so this is the abbreviated version of how amazing Cathy & Jeff are. First of all, their photo skills are unmatched. Drones, lighting, literally crawling on the ground to get the right shot - all in a days work for this couple. One of the first things that attracted me to this duo was that their married themselves. The husband & wife team is awesome for splitting up time photographing guys and girls on the wedding day. I also got a male and female perspective on everything (especially helpful for boudoir photos - which is also a must do). Our engagement session was a blast in Chicago and the suburbs too. Never was an "ask" from me as a bride too much for them. One example of many: When I had a wedding dress second guessing panic moment, they searched for photos of comparable dresses so I could see how mine would look in photos.
Added bonus: They also double as wedding planners! They basically created our timeline and then managed it the day of the wedding so we didn't have to worry and our whole wedding party could just relax and have fun!
-I forgot earrings for the boudoir photo shoot. Cathy let me borrow hers, which just happened to be fun and sparkly.
-The day of the wedding I didn't want to carry around a timeline...no biggie, Cathy & Jeff had tiny ones printed out and taped to the back of their phones so they knew what time it was and where we were supposed to be at all times.
-Cathy bustled my dress, helped me carry my train and bouquet around all day and reminded me to take in the moments as they were flying by.
So, like I said already, their photo skills are unmatched but you're also getting wedding planners, maid of honor duties and amazing friends if you chose this pair. Great people with great talent. I would've paid them 10x more had I known how much they'd help our day run smoothly and make the whole planning process fun.
Annalise
Annalise Sent on 08/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jeff and Cathy are wonderful. They are a lot of fun to work with and work with you to make your engagement and wedding photos what you want. They take spectacular photos and my husband and I were extremely satisfied with the quality of their work. They have also worked many weddings, so they were full of great advice when it came to deciding on a timeline and helping put together last minute details. They were fun, professional, and our photos are keepsakes that we will treasure forever. They are the best!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographers EVER!!!

I found UnPosed Photography completely by chance at a Bridal Expo when I quickly fell in love with a photo they had of the venue we were getting married in. I ran home to tell my now husband I had found photographers I love and that we had to book them for our big day- and thank goodness we did. Cathy and Jeff were with us every step of the way answering questions, providing guidance, and bringing us joy when things got stressful. They linked us to other vendors that we loved working with and made booking our wedding so incredibly easy. They are the kindest people and their photography is simply breathtaking. They listen to concerns and make necessary adjustments to make you feel comfortable with every photo they take. They captured our love so beautiful during our engagement shoot and wedding day and they changed my life by coaching me through my amazing boudoir shoot. They became part of our family and wedding party and made everyone they encountered feel amazing. I'll work with them for the rest of my life because they truly are that wonderful. They are truly the most amazing people and the best addition to your team when planning a wedding; we cannot thank them enough for all they did leading up to our wedding day, our big day, and beyond. Simply put, we love UnPosed and you will too!
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Emily Sent on 11/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing!!!! That's what Cathy and Jeff are. As soon as my husband and I sat down with them we knew they were the ones to pick. Their pictures are absolutely stunning, and they are the nicest couple you will probably ever meet. Not only do they make sure you get amazing photos, they help plan out your day to make sure everything runs smoothly, they make and effort to get to know you as a couple along with your family. They made it to our rehearsal and and dinner to get to know everybody. Also if there's anything you need help with they are there to help. Cathy and Jeff are nothing less than amazing I will recommend them time and time again!!!! With them you will not be disappointed.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
NightOwls Media NightOwls Media Wedding Videographers

Cathy and Jeff at UnPosed are much more than amazing photographers. They are amazing people. Truth be told, some of the best I have ever had the pleasure to get to know. While I could tell you all day about how wonderful they are at their job, how their couples never stop smiling when they are around them, or how just how much more fun energy they bring to a wedding day that is already bursting with positive energy - you can read their couples' reviews - they are jaw-dropping to read. I'm going to tell you how they are as a fellow vendor. I am wedding cinematographer (videographer). And with this line of work, we get to work with a wide, WIDE variety of different vendors from all over the country, and after filming over 300 weddings since my company has been open, in different states, different styles and socio-economic backgrounds - so, please, let that sink in as I say, Jeff and Cathy are one of the VERY VERY BEST I have ever worked with. They bring a sense of compassion and love to each wedding day not only for their couples but for the other vendors working with them. As you might guess, video and photo tend to work pretty tightly all day together, so when I say that I feel like we were already best friends from our very first shoot together, I want you to know how welcoming, caring and truly outgoing they are as people. Shooting with UnPosed never feels like work, but rather getting together with some of the most creative and caring people and filming for fun. It's true, they care and truly love their couples, but they always go out of their way for the other vendors too, making it an absolute joy to work with them and an absolute honor to call them friends.

Andrew Houy Music Andrew Houy Music Wedding Musicians

When it comes to wedding photography, Uposed is not only the best in the area but may be the best period. There are not too more genuine people in the world. Jeff and Cathy understand weddings and people as well as anyone I've ever met. The talent and creativity shown by Unoosed is unmatched. They are people who work tirelessly everyday at thier craft and produce AMAZING images that capture one of the most important days of your life. Selecting the correct photographers with 100% confidence matters. Uposed Photography is the only photographers I endorse because it truly is the only option. They are amazing!

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Hotel Weddings

UnPosed Photography does an amazing job! They are always super creative and just a ton of fun! Any Bride & Groom are in for a super fun day with beautiful photography when Cathy & Jeff are by their side!

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4.8 out of 5 rating , 63 reviews
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5.0 out of 5 rating , 64 reviews
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NightOwls Media
5.0 out of 5 rating , 90 reviews
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Andrew Houy Music
5.0 out of 5 rating , 10 reviews
· Wedding Musicians

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