Your wedding day is a story

There are wedding snapshots that stay in boxes and dusty albums. And then there are stories told by Essence wedding photographers and videographers... not just picture-takers but visual artists. Here's the difference between ordinary wedding photography and Essence's team of Chicago wedding photographers: we'll tell the story of your wedding through artful images and video that capture the magic and beauty of the day.

And just like a good story, good wedding photography will keep on captivating its audience for years to come.

Making your life easier

Planning a wedding, you already have enough on your mind. Isn't it a relief to know you can get an all-inclusive wedding photography package from Essence... one with flexible options that don't nickel and dime you for every little thing.

When you select a wedding photography and videography package from our online brochure, you'll get all this included:

* 12 hours of coverage
* Free proof book and album design
* Free digital negatives for you to keep and use
* Color, black and white, or sepia images
* No travel charges for Chicago area wedding photography.

(And unlike some other Chicago wedding photography services, Essence does not require a qualifying order to get your free items or surprise you with hidden fees.)

Music: Kevin MacLeod

Still Photography

You want something truly different, truly outstanding from your wedding photography. If you're wondering whether Essence can deliver, visit our gallery and see our work.

Your wedding album will include classic portraiture plus candid images shot in a photojournalistic style. Plus we'll take close ups of mementos like rings and invitations, and apply special studio effects like sepia tone or spot color.

Visit our Wedding Photography page to learn more.

Videography

Essence has turned wedding videography into a dazzling new art form. Your wedding video will be shot and edited not only as a historical record of your special day, but as a small cinematic masterpiece.

Like a movie on DVD, it will have a menu and list of scenes so you can jump to any part of the day with ease. And because we use cutting edge equipment and techniques, your video will be of eye-popping quality.

With the music, intuitive editing, and subtle visual effects, it might just bring tears to your eyes!

Learn more about our wedding video services and view a demo video.