The Wedding Experience

Real Is The New Classic

I'm here for the moments that happen naturally. The champagne sprays, the wind catching your veil, the hugs that last a little longer, and your friends absolutely owning the dance floor. For the past 16 years, I've photographed weddings with a relaxed, documentary approach that lets you stay fully present while I quietly capture it all.

The end result is a gallery filled with honest moments, beautiful movement, and the kind of photographs that never feel staged because they never were.

A bride and groom sitting at a wedding reception table decorated with colorful flowers and candles, smiling and enjoying the moment.

Julie & Aaron

Bridgeport Art Center

A newlywed couple sitting on a black sofa in front of a green foliage backdrop. The groom is wearing a black tuxedo with a white shirt and a black bow tie, with a white boutonniere on his lapel. The bride is wearing an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown and holding a bouquet of white flowers. They are looking into each other's eyes, smiling.

Jahna & John

The Geraghty

A newlywed couple dancing and embracing outdoors on a cobblestone patio, with string lights and potted plants in the background.

Athena & Michael

Rockwell’s On The River

People dancing and celebrating at a lively party or wedding reception, with one man in a tuxedo holding a drink, interacting with a woman in a black dress.

People dancing and celebrating at a lively party or wedding reception, with one man in a tuxedo holding a drink, interacting with a woman in a black dress.

Annie & Mike

The Langham

Couple in wedding attire standing close together at night on a city rooftop, holding hands, with a city skyline lit up in the background.

Beth & Eric

Morgan Manufacturing

A bride and groom holding hands and standing on a grand staircase inside a lavish building with ornate architectural details and chandeliers.

Molly & Matt

The Rookery

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Michelle & Dave

Ivy Room

People dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception, with dollar bills flying in the air, inside a grand ballroom.

Maria & Matt

Chicago Cultural Center

A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception with guest tables, floral centerpieces, and chandeliers in a decorated, upscale venue.

Kathleen & Chris

Theatre On The Lake

“Jake's photos not only capture the moment, but also the feeling of the moment.

Jake is also a genuinely nice guy. This is important during your big day. He is wonderful to be around.”

-Jenilyn & Jeff

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