The Best Wedding Photographers in Preemption, IL

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365 Wedding Photographers in Preemption, IL

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Melissa Cervantes Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Preemption, IL

I have 12 years of photography experience, 9 years in the industry and have shot more than 200 weddings. Safe to say, this IS my passion. Couples and wedding photography can be SO stressful--the pressure to look and be a certain way or follow trends is INTENSE. Wedding stress is real and I am anti it all the way. For my couples, they're job is just to show up and have fun. I will do ALL the rest!

Awarded Best of Zola
Mel was everything we hope for more. It was important to us to book a photographer we felt connected with and who takes the time to get to know you as a couple before capturing one of the most special days of your life. From our engagement session to our wedding day, Mel delivered just that. Mel will go above and beyond to capture the photos of your dreams and works tirelessly to deliver your previews/galleries. Mel truly pours her heart and soul into her work and the photos speak for themselves!
Paula M., 2 years ago
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Countryside Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Hi! My names Amanda and I am an up and coming photographer based out of the quad cities. I stared Countryside Photography in 2020. I have two beautiful little girls and am Engaged to an amazing man I’m marrying next year! I absolutely LOVE capturing amazing moments in people’s lives. I love having the power to let people relive the best days of their lives. Every wedding, family, engagement, Christmas shoot I’ve done, I leave feeling grateful I get to capture these moments for these families. I can’t wait to get to know you and yours! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions ♥️

Awarded Best of Zola
Amanda was more than willing to show up at your wedding as early as we wanted. She took amazing detail pictures before the ceremony. The ceremony pictures were absolutely beautiful. She was very professional at our reception. I love that she took photos of our guests upon their request. And our sunset pictures were beautiful! Highly recommend!
Emily J., 4 years ago
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Jessica Smith Visual Arts 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Hi, I'm Jess, and I run Jessica Smith Visual Arts, a professional photography business in the Quad-Cities area! I specialize in many forms of photography that is tailored to you and your theme with top notch quality!

My new Wife and I booked Jessica as our wedding photographer due to the quality of her work and all the positive reviews! Well we were BLOWN away! She was absolutely amazing on our wedding day, we both were extremely nervous but she made us feel comfortable and we had a blast! We absolutely love all of our photos. Jessica has serious talent and we are so excited to be able to share all our photos and re-live what was the best day of our lives! Thank you so much for going above and beyond on our wedding day! You were so relaxed and friendly! It was a pleasure working with you. We really appreciate the extra time you stayed at the reception and captured some great dancing shots. We are extremely pleased with all of the pictures and we cannot wait to continue to use you in the future and recommend you to all of our friends and family! Thank you so much! Mrs. & Mrs. McIntyre
Megan M., 2 years ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (97 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Preemption, IL

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. as our photographers, we knew we were in good hands. Their communication throughout the planning process was incredibly helpful, reliable, and reciprocal - they made us feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. On the day of our wedding, our photographers were diligent, supportive, and truly inspiring. They helped us feel at ease and captured all the special moments beautifully, including the gorgeous dip and flowing dress photos during our Cocktail Hour couple's session. The final photos and videos were flawlessly edited and exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful to the Once Like a Spark team for helping make our wedding day vision come to life, and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for personable, talented, and dedicated photographers and videographers.
Kenzie G., 2 years ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (81 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Preemption, IL
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Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with The Talented Photographer! Christian made the entire process smooth and stress-free with clear communication and organization that comes with his experience. We chose the Easy Package and our day was captured beautifully. Christopher was our photographer and was wonderful to work with. He was so detail-oriented, which truly made a difference in capturing every meaningful moment. The family and friends we’ve shared the album with are also so impressed. We are very happy we chose to go with The Talented Photographer!
Maura G., 2 years ago
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Gordino Photo and Video 
Rating: 5.0 (55 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Preemption, IL

I started off only wanting to take photos and videos of my friends. Now it seems like my passion has gone full circle and my clients have become my friends. Whether photographing parties or shooting short films, it is my goal as a professional artist, to capture those emotions, and present beautiful memories that will last forever. My ultimate reward will come years later—when you look at your photographs , videos and those memories once again come to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Godfred and his team have been and will always be amazing! the way they captured the beauty of our day I can’t thank him enough truly I can’t believe how beautiful their work is!
Angelica Q., 3 months ago
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Haverlee Photography 
Rating: 4.8 (51 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Preemption, IL

I’m Haverlee, (hay-verlee). Based in Iowa, I serve the Midwest, Western NC, Denver, and beyond. With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, and well over 150 weddings photographed, it still surprises me how my love for this industry grows each year. This work is not about me, it's about the individuals in front of my lens. I can’t tell an honest story if I’m constantly interfering, directing, and manipulating moments. I want your photos to render cherished memories from your day with your people, not memories of your photographer. I’m there to tell the beautiful and imperfect story as it unfolds.

Awarded Best of Zola
When we first got engaged, Haverlee Photography was a no brainer, and she lived up to everything and more. Every picture from our engagement session, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day is stunning and I have the hardest time picking my favorites. Hands down, best decision on wedding vendors was picking Haverlee. On top of delivering beautiful photos we will cherish forever, Haverlee made everything so fun and easy. My husband said our engagement session was like a date night, and Haverlee had me feel so at ease and beautiful through every step of our wedding day. She is the kindest human who gets the perfect shots of all the small moments, which truly matter to us and feel like us. Haverlee will always be our go to photographer for all the special moments for our family, and you can't go wrong with choosing her to be a part of your special day.
Olivia W., 2 years ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Preemption, IL



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
Sean was absolutely amazing to work with! He was always available during the planning process to give me advice on timeline and made our day go smoothly! I am so happy to have booked Sean for our wedding in September! He did an excellent job and I am still so in awe of how well our pictures turned out! I cannot recommend Sean and his team enough!!!
Hanah G., 10 months ago
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PictureMeThisByLacie 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Preemption, IL

My husband and I come as a photo team! We feel your day should be captured your way! So we tailor our style and editing to each unique couple! It’s not about us, it’s about you. We will help you document what is most important to you, the way you envision! Just like you, we have felt awkward in front of the camera. We’ve had photos taken of us that we didn’t like. We will make sure you not only feel comfortable, but that you look good! We give you prompts to keep you moving so you look and feel natural and comfortable.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lacie was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first connected, Lacie replied quickly to all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, she made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, guiding us through poses while also capturing adorable candid moments that truly reflect the joy and love of our special day. She and her husband (her second photographer) were incredibly helpful in wrangling our large families for group photos, ensuring we got all the shots we wanted. Our wedding photos are stunning and we are so grateful to have such beautiful memories captured. Not to mention she had our sneak peak pics back to us the next morning! We would highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer. I’ve included a few of my favorites but there are way too many to choose from!
Anna, 6 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Preemption, IL

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. We have serviced 42 states so far. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
The photographer, Jonathan, and his assistant, were absolutely amazing. They arrived early, were flexible and really accommodating to our vision. They also really hustled! They took advantage of every spare moment they had to get additional photos, and kept us on schedule super tightly. They even carried around things like bottles of water for me (the bride) as we took lots of photos in the hot upper floor of the venue. Many guests also mentioned how beautifully the photos turned out. However, we did have an issue in which, due to an injury to the editor's hand, we did not receive our photos in the agreed-upon timeframe. Had we been informed of this delay ahead of time, we would not have had any issue just waiting a bit longer. The main concern was that we weren't alerted of this delay until after the initial deadline had passed. We did request a discount due to this, which they accommodated. And the photos did still turn out amazing!
Amanda W., 7 months ago
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Latek Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,100
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Hi, I’m Connie—congratulations on your engagement. Thank you for being here and for considering me as your photographer. I take a thoughtful, hands-on approach and believe the experience matters just as much as the final images. I’m involved well before the wedding day—collaborating on vision, timelines, and details to ensure everything feels intentional and effortless. I love curated Pinterest boards, open communication, and creating imagery that feels elevated, timeless, and personal. This is your day, and it should reflect you. Let’s talk!

Awarded Best of Zola
Latek Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very beginning, Connie were incredibly easy to reach and responsive, which helped put us at ease during the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Connie captured the most beautiful photos of us, our loved ones, and our wedding venue that we will cherish forever. We love looking back on the photos and reliving all the special moments from our day. Latek Photography truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was captured perfectly.
McKenzie P., a year ago
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The Still Life Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,225
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Jay & Nicole Vega decided to pursue a career together in the art of Photography. Met & married in Chicago in 2013, two people set out on a business venture of a lifetime. While Nicole is the main photographer of the company, we have also expanded and hired reliable, talented photographers to work along side with us, while still maintaining a small business feel.

Awarded Best of Zola
Finding and working with Nicole was one of the best decisions I could have ever made for mine and my husbands wedding. Nicole from day one made sure to make herself available and was so informative. No matter how many questions I had or if I just wanted to update her about something she was always there, literally a friend from a far. Leading up to wedding day Nicole checked in with me and made sure she was current and up to date with all things wedding, she assisted me with the timeline and overall flow of the wedding day and even added in some suggestions. Nicole showed up on wedding day and it was so nice finally meeting her in person after almost a year of Facetime, calls, and texts. I have never met someone more professional. I would recommend Nicole over and over to anyone because she provides such quality in her photos and it was an absolute joy working with her.
Whitley H., 2 years ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather is not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing person as well. She is thorough, kind and so professional. Her energy brings such a calmness to your wedding day and she’s always willing to give her expertise. I can’t recommend Heather enough! My wife and I are obsessed with our wedding pictures.
Olivia, 2 years ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Hey, hey my name is Ali. NY-based, but working nation-wide, I'm a wedding photographer who captures experiences, genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizes precious memories. I focus on visualizing how it felt to live your wedding day, while also crafting editorializations simply for the sake of intentional, living art. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Ali! She reached out to me on Zola and I am so glad she did. I was impressed with her portfolio and I really loved seeing how she would capture little moments in the weddings she had done. We set up a video call before booking and we clicked. She is very calm and helped with my pre-wedding nerves. She worked with us on a payment plan and she was always very quick to respond to any of my questions. She really listened to what we wanted. She got to the venue early to scout out different shots and came to check in with me a couple of times before we even began taking photos, which I did not expect but was very sweet and considerate of her. When we were taking photos, she really helped to guide the more “posed” photos but she also captured a lot of beautiful candid moments. We had so many guests come up to us and compliment her and that was before we even got the photos back. She sent us our sneak peeks the next day and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. She captured so many beautiful moments and her style is exactly what we wanted. Nothing felt “overly edited” just perfectly genuine. I cannot recommend Ali enough. I cannot wait to see the full gallery of photos because I know they will be nothing short of perfect.
Cecelia W., 2 years ago
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Rachael Marie Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Sentimental soul, avid movie goer, former middle school teacher, mental health advocate, renaissance faire attender, long-story-long teller, dog lover, farmer's market shopper, and decent chocolate chip cookie maker.

Rachael Marie Photography was an incredible choice for our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, Rachael was quick to respond to all of our questions and communicated clearly with us throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, she was fun, caring, and gave great direction to help us look our best in the photos. The final photos were absolutely gorgeous - moody, high-quality, and reliable. We especially loved getting a quick preview of some of the photos just a few days after the wedding. Rachael truly captured the magic of our special day, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend Rachael Marie Photography!
Merrian T., a year ago
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Debra Aslanidis Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (34 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Preemption, IL
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We’re Debra & Jeremy, a husband-and-wife wedding photography duo capturing love stories with heart, intention, and a whole lot of soul. Our approach blends documentary moments with gentle guidance, so your photos feel natural, emotional, and unmistakably you. From quiet, intimate glances to joyful, unscripted laughter, we focus on the moments you’ll feel just as much years from now. If you value connection, authenticity, and images that tell a story—not just pose for one—we might be the perfect fit.

Awarded Best of Zola
They did the photography for our wedding and reception. Our pics are beautiful! Way beyond our expectations! They are super easy to work with and we had some of our photos the very next day:) My husband and I had waited a very long time for our day and they captured it perfectly. Beyond blessed. Highly recommend.
Angela F., a year ago
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Just Captured 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Preemption, IL
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Just Captured is a wedding photography company dedicated to preserving love stories with authenticity and artistry. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, we capture every emotion, from the joyful laughter to the quiet, intimate moments. Our natural and timeless style ensures your wedding photos feel as magical as the day itself. Let Just Captured transform your special moments into lasting memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the second they walked in, they made me feel comfortable like we’d known each other forever. I usually hate being in front of a camera, but somehow they made it fun and easy. The photos look so natural, full of real smiles and emotions, not staged at all. The video is breathtaking, I couldn’t believe how beautiful it came together. My bridesmaids and I laughed so much during the getting ready shots, and they captured it perfectly. My husband cried when we watched the video together, which NEVER happens. They didn’t miss a single detail, even the smallest things I had forgotten about. It’s like reliving the day without the stress. I’ll recomend them to anyone who wants to actually feel joy in their photos and video.
Heather L., a year ago
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Focused On Life Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Preemption, IL
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Hi! I'm Brayley, owner of Focused On Life Photography LLC, a Full-Time, Published, Destination Wedding + Lifestyle Photography business, & I would LOVE to be your wedding photographer! Since 2023, we at FLP LLC have been focused on capturing all of life's precious milestones in a natural, earthy, classic & candid style. From your first inquiry, to your wedding day, & to hopefully many more milestones in the future, we are here to make your photography dream a reality in a way that feels authentic to you. With us, you don't need to worry about things like how to pose -- all you need to do on your day is smile & relax! We'll take it from there.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brayley’s work was absolutely unparalleled! The photos from our wedding are truly works of art. She captured every moment so beautifully, from the big moments to all of the little details and candid memories that we will cherish forever. Not only is Brayley incredibly talented behind the camera, but the entire experience of working with her was amazing. She made everything feel effortless, comfortable, and fun, which made such a difference on our wedding day. We couldn’t be happier with our photos and feel so lucky to have had Brayley capture such a special day. Her talent, attention to detail, and ability to tell a story through her photography are truly unmatched. We highly recommend Brayley to anyone looking for a wedding photographer—you will not be disappointed!
Elle A., 16 days ago
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Svyat Bogdanov 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Named one of Zola’s Best Wedding Photographers of 2024 and a proud Zola Brand Ambassador, Svyat Bogdanov is recognized as a trusted expert in the wedding industry. Based in Chicago and originally from Crimea, he has photographed over 600 weddings across the U.S. and abroad. His style blends candid emotion with timeless elegance, creating personalized galleries filled with heartfelt moments and genuine connection.

Awarded Best of Zola
Svat is a professional and an artist! We had a few hours set aside for photos before the ceremony and I honestly feel like we could have just taken pictures with Svat all day. He gives enough direction without it feeling like he's just shouting at you; the photos we've received so far are edited SO beautifully; and he worked with us to curate a mix of posed and candid shots to perfectly capture our big day! I feel like we got so lucky booking Svat and would definitely work with him again, given the opportunity!
Gabrielle H., 2 years ago
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Love Knot Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Preemption, IL

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

Awarded Best of Zola
Isaac’s photography style was perfect for us. He already delivered about half of our retouched photos a week after the wedding which was insane and I love every single one. He was flexible with the 5 flower girls we had in and out of pictures and the multiple areas on our venue property. Overall an amazing experience and I recommend his work to anyone and everyone looking.
Madison R., 2 years ago