We don’t direct your day.

We document it.

200+
Weddings & elopements
9 yrs
Photographing love stories
Chicago
& throughout the Midwest
Documentary
Photo & video
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Close-up black and white photograph of a shiny chrome appliance, likely a toaster, reflecting a blurred human figure. The background is out of focus with additional appliances or objects visible.

What you can expect

You didn't plan your wedding to spend it thinking about a camera. You planned it to be in the middle of it.

That's where we come in.

01

We show up early

Usually while hair and makeup are still happening. We'll chat with your family and friends, hear the story of how you two met, maybe swap a recipe or two with your grandma. We want to feel like part of the day, not the camera crew that showed up to work it.

02

You don't have to perform

We do a little light posing, but we do not give prompts like, "look at whoever's going to be the most drunk tonight." Our goal is genuine photos of you actually being involed in your day, not performing for a camera.

03

We'd rather you have fun than pose for an hour

We'll get your formal shots, and we're always down for something silly if you want it. But we're not going to burn an hour of your day lining up bridal party poses you'll never actually use. We'd rather catch the candid, real stuff while you're out there having fun.

So when you look back, it's not just a pretty gallery. It's your day.

Bride and groom holding hands and standing on a rocky ledge outdoors, near a large rock formation and green trees, during their wedding ceremony.
A family of four standing outdoors in front of a purple metal gate, smiling. The group includes two adults and two teenagers, dressed in casual winter clothing and jackets. The background has trees and a cloudy sky.

We're partners in life and in work, raising two kids who've grown up around cameras and wedding weekends. Our daughter has even started joining us as a second shooter, which has been pretty special to watch.

We'd call ourselves extroverted introverts. We genuinely love seeing new places, meeting new people, and celebrating with hundreds of strangers on a Saturday. But give us a great record, a quiet evening at home, and our ever-growing collection of houseplants, and we're just as happy. It's the balance that keeps us inspired.

Our goal is simple: to make your wedding day feel effortless, so you can be fully present while we preserve it.

We are

Dom & Nelena

AND WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE

"It felt like we asked our friends to be our photographers."

KRISTEN B.

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Watch a real wedding day with us.

20–25

Weddings a year. That's it.

Every couple gets our full attention not a rotating team, not a rushed shot list. Because of that, we're selective about the dates we take. If you're planning for next year, reach out soon our calendar fills fast, especially May through October.

Let's talk numbers

We know pricing is probably why you scrolled this far.

We'll go over exact packages once we know your date and venue no bloated tiers, no upsell games.

Starting at $3,000 Full Wedding Coverage
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A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors by a pond, with trees in the background. The bride and groom stand facing each other with an officiant in between. The ceremony area is decorated with flowers and potted plants, and string lights hang overhead.