Getting married is such an exciting time in your life!

But weddings sure get expensive, right! Among the many expenses is wedding photography. So what should you expect to pay for beautiful wedding memories?

Does experience really matter?

In perfect conditions, new photographers can deliver nice photos. But weddings very rarely have perfect conditions. Throughout the day, we are shooting in a huge range of lighting conditions from harsh midday sun to dark venues. Experienced photographers know how to use any lighting situation and create beautiful photographs. In addition, weddings move fast!  I’ve shot gorgeous photos of couples when we have 5 minutes for photos, the bride is freezing because it’s 12 degrees in Chicago and we’re blocking traffic on LaSalle drive thanks to a police blockade. This really happened! Oh, and it was at night. These are the times you want a photographer that knows her stuff and can work quickly.