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    ChiBride09    May 31, 2013   Chicago

    Hey there!  So I'm looking for a wedding photographer in the Chicago area that has a more photojournalistic approach and maybe some posed traditional shots (with a twist) but I really don't want to pay a fortune!  The only problem is... I'm a photography student (apiring wedding photographer) so I'm a little bit picky.  Maybe not so much picky... but I know what I want.  I'm looking for someone who can meet my needs without charging me an arm and a leg...  Anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks!  :)

     
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    JBing    May 26, 2012   Chicago

    I'm using Jeremy Lawson- he's awesome- but also expensive.  I actually have a friend who is in photography school, interned with a wedding photography company, and is currently starting her own business.  If you want any links to her work, PM me! :)

     
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    kwynn    February 28, 2009  

    In Chicago, I LOVE Kara Schultz's work and she's amazingly sweet too!

     
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    kathryn83    May 5, 2013   Chicago, wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico

    I know Maggie Rife negotiates, maybe give a look?

     
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    continuumphotography    May 13, 2006   San Diego, LA, Southern CA, & everywhere else!

    Olivia Leigh is worth every penny.

     
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    RR    October 2012  

    @kwynn:  I really like her website.  Have you worked with her?

     
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    kwynn    February 28, 2009  

    I'm a fellow photographer and Kara knows her stuff. She has been somewhat of a mentor to me and I know from talking to her that she really helps her brides and showcases all of them. She's just so nice and has really helped me improve my work professionally!

     
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    elysion    August 17, 2013   Chicago, IL

    My friend is a photographer, he has done a few weddings and has a few coming up, although he usually does creative portraiture work.  He might have what you're looking for; more spontaneous shots coupled with posings.  Check out his website!

    www.phototsumi.com

    You can also look him up on facebook by searching "Photo Tsumi" ; it has more recent work.

    When our day comes, he's going to have the choice of being our photographer or one of my best men!

     
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    RR    October 2012  

    @kwynn:  Thank you very much!

     
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    DBallman    June 16, 1994   Southwest Ohio * Chicago * Southern California

    sent you a message...  :)

    http://darrinballman.com

     
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    @ChiBride09:  Check out Cristina G Photography.  I am using her and I am in love with her pictures!

     
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    chicagogirl6    September 10, 2011   Chicago, IL

    we used Maggie Rife and she is phenomenal. 

    http://www.maggierifephotography.com/

     

     
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    RR    October 2012  

    @AshleyR83:   Cristina G is fantastic (from what I've seen), but unfortunately she is booked on our wedding day. 

    I also wanted to give a great recommendation to Miller + Miller Photography... we did our e-pics with them and they are fantastic!

     

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