Eljay Cabrera | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,200

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,200

About Eljay Cabrera | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Eljay | Chicago Wedding Photographer

Photographer

Hello, We're Eljay & Jennifer! We’re a husband‑and‑wife team originally from the Philippines, now building our life, our family, and our creative work here in Chicago. We believe photographing weddings and couples is about more than beautiful images, it’s about trust, comfort, and connection. Being married ourselves gives us a deeper understanding of how meaningful these moments are, and we don’t take that lightly.

Being a husband and wife team gives us a unique advantage. We understand the dynamics of love, family, and connection on a personal level, and this reflects in our work. Our clients often mention the comfortable and relaxed atmosphere we create, allowing them to be themselves in front of the lens.

Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

  • RJ

    Rebecca J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 8

    Chefs Kiss

    We are so grateful we chose Eljay to photograph our engagementwedding. Eljay and his associate Kevin were completely professional while still being so warm and genuine. They made me and my husband feel comfortable and relaxed while making my vision board come to life! During our solo and couple shots, I remember laughing so much and simply enjoying every moment. Nothing ever felt awkward or forced, and I so appreciate extra time Eljay spent with my parents who flew halfway across the globe for my special day. We are just blown away looking through the beautifully curated gallery and reliving the best day of our lives. On top of that, the turnaround time was exceptional!!!! We will treasure every one of these photos for the rest of our lives, thank you Eljay. I would recommend Eljay Cabrera Photography to any couple without hesitation.

  • AO

    Allison O.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 4, 2026

    Captures all the best moments!!

    Eljay and his second shooter were truly the greatest gift. We got our full album back and we were able to see moments that truly captured the love and emotion on our wedding day. He has such an eye for capturing the pure unfiltered emotions. He would be the greatest addition to any wedding day. Highly highly recommend!!!

A blend of documentary-style and lifestyle photography. I love capturing real-life moments as they naturally unfold, focusing on genuine emotions and interactions. At the same time, I also provide gentle guidance for poses to ensure everyone looks their best while still maintaining that authentic feel.
Absolutely! Chicago is our home base, but love packing our gear for destination weddings. The base packages do cover travel fees up to 30 miles radius of Chicago, a small travel fee beyond that, and a hotel stay, if the venue is over 3 hours from Chicago.
All of my packages include unlimited edited high resolution digital images. This means that I deliver a wide variety of the best images from our time together. On average, you can expect about 75-100+ images per hour booked!
I put a lot of love and care into perfecting each image, which is why it'll take me a little bit more time to deliver your final images. If you'd like your photos sooner, please ask me about the rush fee. Wedding photos usually take 2 months or less, while for other sessions like portraits or events, it will take 1 month or less.
You will receive your photos in a digital format. We’ll send you a link via email, which will take you to the online gallery where you can easily share and download all your photos. You can even purchase prints directly from your gallery if you’d like. We recommend you download the photos and save them to your computer or other devices to ensure you always have access to them!
We use cameras that dual-record, so your photos are saved on two SD cards. When we get home, we upload everything to a hard drive and store the SD cards in a safe place until everything is delivered.
To secure your booking, we require a 30% retainer to hold the date. Dates cannot be held without the booking fee and signed contract.

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