FOR THE NOSTALGIC LOVERS WHO WANT TO BE PRESENT
Documentary & editorial style wedding photography
Chicago Wedding Photographer
Your wedding day deserves more than posed photos and stiff smiles. You deserve imagery that feels like a memory — warm, honest, nostalgic, and true to who you are.
I photograph Chicago weddings with a cinematic, documentary approach that preserves the heartbeat behind every moment. No forced poses. No production-set energy. Just your real connection, thoughtfully photographed with an editorial eye.
If you want wedding photos that feel like stills from your favorite film — romantic, emotional, and full of depth — you’re in the right place.
Not stiff, not staged — just real moments.
You deserve imagery that feels like a memory — honest, warm, nostalgic.
- the way he squeezes your hand before the first look
- the deep breath your mom takes before she zips your dress
- the quiet moments that unfold before the big ones
- the energy in the room when your people see you together
Documentary photography isn’t about staging perfection — it’s about noticing what most people overlook:
Documentary-Style Wedding Photography With a Cinematic, Editorial Feel
Hi! I'm Olivia! I’m a documentary and editorial-style wedding photographer serving Chicago, Kansas City, and destinations worldwide. My work is rooted in one belief: your wedding day is meant to be lived, not performed. Through cinematic storytelling, intentional direction when needed, and a calm, present energy, I help you feel comfortable while creating space for the day to unfold naturally. My couples describe me as warm, grounding, and like an old friend who just happens to capture the most important moments of their lives. I believe a wedding isn’t a production — it’s a sacred beginning. A covenant worth honoring with artistry, truth, and care. My approach blends timeless storytelling with an editorial eye so your gallery feels cinematic, emotional, and true to who you are.
And yes — you’ll walk away with 10+ Polaroids in hand the night of your wedding. Because your favorite memories shouldn’t live only online.
with a documentary & editorial style
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With a “fly on the wall” documentary approach,I give you space to be fully immersed in your wedding day. I gently guide you when needed but let moments unfold naturally. Expect movement, genuine interaction, true-to-life color, direct flash, and film-inspired edits. You will also walk away with 10+ Polaroid photos at the end of the wedding day as a keepsake! You don’t have to perform for the camera. I’ll help you feel comfortable while capturing the quiet, emotional, in-between moments that make your story yours. Because your love isn’t meant to be staged — it’s meant to be lived.
No stiff, over-edited galleries — just honest, cinematic storytelling.
Your photos should feel like the movies
Documentary-style wedding photography is about capturing the real, imperfect, emotional in-betweens that make up the full story of your day. I give direction when needed and step back when the moment is unfolding naturally. This balance creates photos that feel effortless and emotional — the kind you’ll want to relive over and over.
It’s more than just “candid” moments.
A Photography Experience Rooted in Presence, Ease, and Connection
From the moment you inquire, my priority is simple: to help you feel comfortable, supported, and fully present.
Every couple receives:
You should get to live your day, not perform it.
You’ll look back and think:
We were fully there. We lived every second.
Personalized Pre-Wedding Planning
A thoughtful questionnaire, timeline assistance, and intentional conversations help me learn what matters most to you.
Guidance When Needed, Space When Not
Movement-based prompts, gentle direction, and natural posing — never anything stiff or forced.
A Photographer Who Blends Into the Day
Quiet during intimate moments, confident during big ones, fully present throughout.
A Wedding Gallery That Tells Your Story
From soft in-betweens to big celebrations — your day is documented honestly, emotionally, and artfully.
INVESTMENTS
Story-driven photography being able to capture your love anywhere.
engagements
Documentary style, editorial coverage that tells your story.
weddings
Whether you’re planning portraits or your entire wedding day here, some of the most meaningful Chicago photography locations include:
Chicago Locations I Love Photographing
— North Avenue Beach
— The L - Red Line specifically The Art Institute Gardens
— Chicago Riverwalk
— Your neighborhood coffee shop, rooftop, or apartment
— Some Favorite Venues: The Galleria Marchetti, The Chicago Cultural Center, The Post Office, and Pazzo’s
Chicago is full of spaces that reflect your story.
Together, we’ll choose locations that feel true to who you are—not just what’s trending.
stalk some CHICAGO weddings and other destinations:
Chicago Wedding at Galleria Marchetti
Polish Chicago Wedding at Pazzo’s
The Old Post Office Wedding: By A Chicago Wedding Photographer
Together, they create photos that feel modern yet nostalgic — like stills from a film you’ll want to watch forever.
The Art of Documentary + Editorial CHICAGO Wedding Photography
Editorial syle brings the refinement and structure of art — the kind of thoughtful framing, cinematic light, and timeless editing that turn your memories into heirloom-quality imagery.
Documentary style photography preserves the truth of your day — the candid, raw, unscripted in-between moments you’ll never want to forget.
