Collection 1: $3800
• 8 hours of continuous coverage
• Edited high resolution digital files
• Private online gallery
• Full printing rights to all digital images
This collection is ideal for weddings where everything is in one location. If you want to keep things as simple as possible – this is the way to go!
Add-Ons: 2nd photographer, additional hours, engagement session, wedding album
Collection 2: $4400
• 8 hours of continuous coverage
• Engagement session
• Edited high resolution digital files
• Private online gallery
• Full printing rights to all digital images
This is my most popular collection as it includes an engagement session so we can get to know each other before your big day!
Add-Ons: 2nd photographer, additional hours, wedding album
Collection 3: $5400
• 10 hours of continuous coverage
• 2nd photographer
• Engagement session
• Edited high resolution digital files
• Private online gallery
• Full printing rights to all digital images
When you have events in more than one location, this collection is the way to go. The 2nd photographer is a great option for weddings with 200+ guests, and I only work with professionals that I trust. Their images are given to me for safekeeping, and edited along with my own.
Add-Ons: additional hours, portrait booth, wedding album
Included With Every Collection
Wedding Advisor: From our first consultation to the moment you receive your stunning images, I’ll be here to support you, helping you plan and navigate all your wedding ideas and questions.
Timeline Creation: I work with you and your planner to create your perfect wedding timeline, ensuring the smoothest day possible.
Unlimited Locations: It’s your day, and there are no limits to where you want to celebrate. If you’re going there, so am I!
Hand-Edited Photos: Each photo is meticulously edited by me and delivered in high-resolution format, prepared for display in your home in any way you desire.
Reveal Celebration: At a prearranged reveal celebration, you will receive access to your private online gallery with all your beautiful photographs.
Private Online Gallery: Your photos will be showcased in an elegant online gallery, accessible for a full year. You can easily share and download your gallery with family and friends.
Print Release: A print release will be included with your gallery. Print them as often as you like, in any size you prefer, and from any service you choose.
Wedding Album Design: Your custom album is designed right after your wedding, so there’s no waiting or feeling overwhelmed with the task of doing it yourself.
Optional Services
Second Photographer | $600: I typically photograph most weddings on my own. However, there are times when it makes sense to have a second photographer, such as when events are happening in different locations—I can't be in two places at once! I only work with photographers I trust, and their images are edited alongside mine to ensure a cohesive collection.
Engagement Session | $800: These sessions are about more than just getting photos for save-the-date cards. They’re a great opportunity for us to get to know each other, and for you to see how I work, so it won’t even be a second thought on the wedding day.
Wedding Albums | start at $500: An album holds a special significance. Unlike digital files, it’s something tangible, meant to be held and cherished. It captures the beauty and emotions of your wedding day, preserving those precious moments in a way that will become a cherished heirloom for generations to come.
Portrait Booth | starting at $900: Say goodbye to the gimmicks of goofy hats, tiny photo strips, and automated cameras. The Portrait Booth provides a polished experience, where your guests are photographed by a professional photographer against a sleek, simple backdrop, creating fun, timeless memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I hold fine arts degree in photography and have documented more than 150 weddings, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.
Want to learn more? Just send me a note using the contact form and we can chat on the phone. I'm open book!
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My style and approach is a generous mix of documentary and editorial portraiture. For the majority of the day, I stay very hands off, focusing 100% on the story. You won’t find me asking you or your friends to stage or recreate moments, but you will find me ready to capture those moments before they even occur. During portraits, it’s a little different. I give plenty of direction, working to bring creative ideas and poses to make images that are as unique as the people in them. Though I do direct during portraits my intentions are to capture the candid moments in between the poses to give you honest, natural photos.
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Yes, they’re spread out randomly on my website as well as Google & Zola.
Here, is recent review I received:
“He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera”
Thomas did both our engagement and wedding photos and did an absolutely amazing job! He was professional, super communicative, and did fantastic with both posed and candid shots. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was a great resource on our venue. He turned our photos around very quickly too, which was nice because we were so anxious to see them! He was so great to work with and we're so happy with our choice to use Thomas!
– Samantha & Tristan
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Absolutely! While I mainly feature couple portraits on my website and social media, I understand how meaningful these photos are not just to the couple, but to their entire family. Rest assured, you'll find plenty of them in the full client galleries.
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Most of my weddings are shot in the greater Chicago area and have no associated travel fees. If your wedding is out of state, out of the country, or will require a hotel stay, we can discuss those details as needed
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A $800 non refundable retainer to own the date. I have a policy of booking with whomever first submits their contract and pays the retainer for an inquired date.
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After we’ve talked and agreed we’re a good fit along with which collection works best for your wedding I will send along a formal proposal with the contract and payment information. I should mention most couples book 12 months in advance and I encourage couples to be prepared to secure their date with a deposit at the consultation. I hate telling couples their date is no longer available; especially after we’ve hit it off!
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Absolutely! Every photo is personally hand-edited by me, with adjustments for color, exposure, and edited to the same high standards you see on my website and in client galleries.
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Yes! These are your photos, and you're free to print them anywhere you'd like. If you'd prefer high-quality prints or albums, I also offer options from my professional print lab—but there's no obligation to purchase from me.
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You get all the photographer select, edited files in high resolution JPEG format. Easily downloadable with no watermarks via an online gallery. Prints and albums are available (but not required) to be purchased. Image files are typically delivered within 4 weeks after your event. The online gallery is up for 1 year and you can extend that time for an additional fee.
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No, I am available for as long as you need me.
I have collections that cover most couples needs, however custom collections are available.
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Yes. I can provide documentation to your venues if needed.
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No! However, I will be getting in touch with you in advance of the wedding day to ask for any groupings of formal family photos you may want. Other than the family formals and bride & groom portraits, I will be capturing your day with a truly documentary style and approach. Your job is to enjoy the day with family and friends. My job is to capture it!
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Absolutely! I think it's really important for photographers to show complete client galleries when presenting their work to potential clients. Anyone can put together a selection of standout images for a portfolio, blog, or social media, but what's really key is showing that your photographer can handle the real challenges of a wedding day. This includes dealing with unpredictable weather, various lighting conditions, and managing group dynamics—all without the luxury of do-overs.
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I bring a variety of tools to a wedding, but as an overview here is the general gear list. If you want to know more, just ask. I love talking about camera gear.
2 - Canon R6 M1
1 - Canon R6 M2
Canon Lenses - 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 24-105mm
2 - Godox V1 Flashes
2 - Godox AD200 Flashes
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You heard correctly! Before taking pictures of happy couples tying the knot, I worked as a CSI / Forensic Photographer with both the DuPage County (Illinois) Coroners Office and Kane County Major Crimes Task Force (Yes, I’ve shot some crazy stuff). Along the way I did a little bit of teaching and served as the President of the Illinois Division of the International Association for Identification (IDIAI) - which is the state chapter of the worlds oldest and largest professional organization for Crime Scene Investigators.
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I sure did! I photographed a private party for them at the Hotel Baker in St. Charles, Illinois, which is the exact same venue where they were married a year prior.
“You’ve planned this day for months, if not years, and you deserve to have every moment beautifully captured. With my all-inclusive wedding photography services, you’ll have every special moment documented without having to sacrifice anything. I’ll be by your side every step of the way.”
