Documentary Wedding Photographer

We embrace the beautifully unpolished—the nostalgic, the raw, the real. For couples who crave authenticity over perfection, we capture the blurred moments, the unexpected magic of film, and the behind-the-scenes honesty that makes your story uniquely yours.

We’re bringing wedding photography back to an era before endless clicks and AI-polished perfection. Of course, there’s a place for the perfectly framed shot, but sometimes, the imperfect moments tell the most meaningful stories.

About Us

Meet the team

Your

Kind words

Amazing!

Jiho is a firm believer in organic capture. Meaning there is no set list, there is no posing a fake moment but rather he is there to capture the events across the day as they naturally happen. This was very important to me because I wanted to enjoy every minute and not worry about scheduling time to pose for something that wasn't authentic.

Incredible!

Lilly Photography completely blew us away. Jiho has such a creative eye and amazing attention to detail. He captured so many small sweet moments that I had forgotten in the whirlwind of the wedding day. He does a perfect job of blending artistic, "WOW" photos, and capturing raw emotions. They are true works of art.

The Best!

Simply the best wedding photographer in the Chicagoland area. Jiho did not disappoint. He is incredibly talented and artistic. When we got our wedding pictures back, I creid as we went through each picture because they were all so beautiful and special in their own way. I have never felt so beautiful in my life and I can't thank Jiho enough for capturing our day.

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Faq

Frequelty asked questions

Who are your ideal clients? We have the best connection with clients who appreciate the skill of photojournalism and trust their photographers, allowing them to be creative and capture stunning photographs.

 

Will you help us with a wedding day timeline? We sure will. If you have a day of coordinator, we will also collaborate with them.

 

When are engagement sessions scheduled? Engagement sessions are scheduled during the week, usually two hours before sunset. Weekends are reserved for weddings during prime wedding months, but weekend dates may be available during off-season months.

 

Do you have liability insurance? Yes of course! We will provide documentation to your venues if needed.

 

How many photographers do you work with? We currently have four seasoned wedding photographers on our team. We've worked exclusively for many years.

 

When should we book? It is very common for our clients to book us 8-12 months out. Due to the many inquiries we receive, we do not hold dates. First to sign a contract along with a retainer paid will secure their wedding date.


Do you bring backup equipment to the event in case of malfunction? Yes, we do. Always have a minimum of three cameras on site.

Do you charge an hourly or full day? We can build a la carte hourly package for events.


What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal? We all need to eat and we ask to be fed at the same time bride and groom have their meals. This way we don't miss any of the main events.


Do you charge for travel? Anything outside of the Chicagoland area will be additional travel arrangements.


Do you provide print and distribution releases? Yes, we do. You can print your pictures anywhere you want and share them on social media.


Do you provide the digital files to the client? All high-resolution images are provided via internet download. Estimated time is 3-4 weeks after your event. The viewing gallery is for 3 months and you can extend it if need be.

Do you offer a retouching service? The collection of images you will receive is all completed with the basic editing of color correction, sharpness, and contrast with minor touch-ups. Anything beyond this will be charged per request.

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