Bride and groom dancing on green lawn, groom in navy suit, bride in white gown with veil, outdoor wedding celebration.

CHICAGO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER MOST


Romantic, playful, emotional, and timeless wedding photography for couples who want to remember not just how their wedding looked but how it felt.







Serving Chicago & the surrounding suburbs


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YOUR LOVE STORY, BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED

Your wedding day will go by faster than you can imagine. The laughter, the happy tears, the little glances between you, the people you love gathered together. These are the moments you'll want to remember long after the day is over.

My approach is a mix of natural, heartfelt moments and gentle direction when you need it. I'll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera while making sure the moments that happen naturally are never missed.

My goal isn't for your wedding day to feel like a photo shoot. It's for you to be present, enjoy your people, and have beautiful photographs that bring you right back to how it all felt.

Groom in navy suit reacts emotionally seeing bride in white gown and veil during wedding first look in garden.
Bride in white gown smiles over shoulder as groom in blue suit embraces her under white columns.
A joyful bride with red hair laughs as her groom in a navy suit kisses her cheek, holding white flowers outdoors.
Six groomsmen in gray suits pose together outdoors, with the groom in a navy suit and green tie in the center.
Groom in white sherwani and red turban holding hands with bride in red lehenga at outdoor Indian wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment under a flowing white veil, touching foreheads on their wedding day.

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KIND WORDS FROM MY COUPLES

Beautiful photographs are important. But feeling comfortable, cared for, and completely yourself in front of the camera matters just as much.

“She captures each moment perfectly.”

★★★★★

“Petra was absolutely fabulous and very efficient. She was super helpful with helping us organize the order of our events and recommending different settings for us to get the best pictures. She made us feel comfortable and helped us let loose and just have fun during the shoot.
She is professional, sweet, fun, and takes the most beautiful shots. She captures each moment perfectly and I cannot recommend her enough.”

— Maggie Doherty


“She captured so many special moments naturally."

★★★★★

“Petra was incredibly kind, patient, and professional throughout the entire day. She guided us with posing, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and captured so many special moments naturally.
She took the time to make sure everyone at our wedding celebration was included in photos, which meant so much to us and our guests. We are so grateful for her attention to detail and the memories she gave us.”

— Ashley Schreiber

“She worked amazingly with guests of all ages.”

★★★★★

“During the wedding day, she was able to capture so many beautiful moments that we have enjoyed going through. She worked amazingly with guests of all ages.
She went to the venue beforehand and found wonderful photo spots that we did not find on our visit! I would absolutely book her again for family portraits or capturing other events when I am in the area.”

— Rochelle Pinon