Wedding Photography in Chicago
Helping couples create a wedding day that feels calm, meaningful, and truly theirs in Chicago.
You want a wedding day that feels like you
You’ve decided to get married in Chicago, so now what?
You dream of a wedding day surrounded by the people you love, thoughtful details, and moments that feel real and unforced.
You want a day that is intentional, relaxed, and and entirely yours.
You want to ditch the pressure to perform and instead stay present, focusing on each other, your people, and the experience of the day as it happens.
You Want a Wedding Day That Feels Meaningful… But You Don’t Want It to Feel Like a Photoshoot
You care about connection, presence, and moments that feel real.
Your perfect wedding day isn’t about staged photos, it’s about emotion, intimacy, and being fully present. That’s why finding the right Tulsa wedding photographer matters so much.
You imagine your wedding day feeling calm, joyful, and lived-in, but you may be unsure how to protect that feeling once timelines, expectations, and photography enter the picture.
You don’t want to just walk away with photos.
You want an experience that lets you actually live your wedding day as it unfolds.
That’s where I come in.
Let’s create a wedding day that’s truly yours
without the pressure to perform
I believe your wedding should be more than just a photoshoot or a perfectly executed timeline.
It should be an experience where you can slow down, feel deeply, and actually be present with each other.
You’re here because you want more than just photos — you want a wedding day you can actually experience.
You want a wedding day that feels meaningful and unhurried, not one where you’re constantly being stopped, posed, or pulled out of the moment.
That’s where I come in. I guide when it serves the story and step back when it doesn’t, allowing your day to unfold naturally.
What’s Included in Your Chicago Wedding Experience?
• Thoughtful Wedding Day Coverage
Photographing your day with intention. Offering clear guidance during portraits and stepping back during real moments, so nothing feels forced or performative.
• Timeline & Flow Support
Helping your day move smoothly and naturally, creating space for meaningful portraits and unhurried time together, without the stress of rushing from one moment to the next.
Hey There, I’m Christa, a Tulsa Wedding Photographer
My approach is simple: to protect the experience of your wedding day while preserving the story of it honestly and beautifully.
Your experience comes first.
I care just as much about how your day feels as I do about how it looks. My goal is for you to stay present, connected, and grounded—so the moments that matter most can unfold naturally.
I know when to offer clear direction and when to step back. I guide portraits with intention and ease, then disappear during the moments that don’t need interference—so your wedding never feels staged, rushed, or interrupted.
“Christa made our day very relaxing, no awkwardness, just felt like hanging out with a friend. So grateful she captured beautiful memories to cherish forever.”
-Kami and Louie
discover what your day could look like
Chicago Wedding Photography Coverage
I take on a limited number of Tulsa weddings each year so every couple receives a highly personal, experience-first approach.
All coverage is designed around protecting the flow of your day — creating space for meaningful portraits, real moments, and time to actually be together. Rather than rigid shot lists or constant direction, the focus stays on presence, pacing, and story.
Coverage centers on a single, intentional approach — with optional add-ons available based on what best supports your day.
“Thank you for capturing our day so beautifully and understanding our aesthetic. You truly made us feel comfortable all day, and I can feel the emotion in the photos. These memories mean the world, and I’m so glad we trusted you with them.” -Amalia & Ben
What Working Together Looks Like
Planning
During the planning stage, I help you think through your timeline and priorities so your wedding day supports presence instead of pressure. This helps remove uncertainty and allows your day to unfold naturally.
Wedding Day
On the day of your wedding, I offer direction only when it serves the moment and step back when it doesn’t — so you can stay focused on each other and the people around you.
After The Wedding
After your wedding, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated gallery that reflects the emotion, atmosphere, and story of your day — not just a highlight reel of posed moments.
Ready to Create a Wedding Day You Can Actually Experience?
Does this sound like the kind of wedding day you’re dreaming of?
I’d love to hear about your plans and help bring your Chicago wedding to life.
INQUIRE
Your wedding isn’t just another date on my calendar. It’s your story, & I want you to love how it’s told.
No matter how you picture the day, big, small, close to home, or somewhere across the world, I’m here to help you feel fully present & capture it in a way that feels cinematic & true to you.
Fill out the form below to share your vision. I’ll read it carefully so I can start dreaming with you & begin working toward a gallery you’ll love forever.