Storytelling Through Photography

Photography is a powerful medium of communication and Chicago is home to some of the nation’s most talented visual storytellers. Check out some of their incredible work below.

Soft hair for the sweetest bride💗 This half up-do is one of my favorites!✨ – – #bridal #bride #bridetobe #bridalhair #bridalinspo #bridalstyle #bridallook #bohobride #beautiful #wedding #weddingday #weddingstylist #weddinghair #weddinglook #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #winterwedding #chicagobride #chicagoburbs #chicagobridal #chicagowedding #chicagoblogger #chicagoweddingplanner #chicagoweddingstylist #chicagoeventplanner #chicagoweddinghair #naperville #napervillebridalhair #napervillebridalhairstylist

A post shared by by Alexandra Santi (@thecaffeinatedchair) on Feb 3, 2018 at 9:50am PST

We ❤️ snow #truikysfamily #winterfun #family #lovemyboys #mommylife #winterstorm2018

A post shared by Eva Truikys (@eva.truikys) on Feb 11, 2018 at 2:50pm PST

True story: two years ago today I swiped right on @bumble and the rest is history 💕 p.s. this was not his Bumble picture.

A post shared by Amanda Dennin (@amandadennin) on Feb 14, 2018 at 4:43am PST

So pumped for all the weddings coming up soon! 💃💃 On a different note, I mentioned a little while ago that I was thinking of changing my photography name. After thinking about switching, I did some research and felt like most people were saying to use your name because it’s more personal. Not hating on anyone with a creative photography name at all because I see and follow so many amazing photographers who are seriously incredible no matter what they call their business! SO I’d love your thoughts! Does a name make a difference for you or is it all about the content?:)

A post shared by Julia Guydeychuk (@juliaguydeychukphotography) on Feb 5, 2018 at 12:55pm PST

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A post shared by Laurie Baker (@ellebakerphoto) on Feb 13, 2018 at 2:40pm PST

[Palm trees] . . . . #miami #igmiami #beach #palmtree #sunny #beachlife🌴 #igflorida #chicagotomiami #beachbum #wednesday #wednesdayfunday #humpday #itravel #iexplore #igadventure #igworldwide #beachday #igsun #chillaxing #cloudicious #mood #wanderlust #travelbug

A post shared by Johnathan Bell (@gemini_chi_jb) on Feb 9, 2018 at 11:27am PST

“Someday someone is going to look at you with a light in their eyes you’ve never seen, they’ll look at you like you’re everything they’ve been looking for their entire lives “ ❤️ #ericheartsabril 📸: @_ohhsolovely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #happyvalentines #myvalentine #weddingwednesday #weddingwire #modluxweddingschi #chicagobride #chicagobrides #valentineday #bridetobemag #mrstobe #imgettingmarried #gettingmarried #isaidyes #saidyes #weddingphotos #engagementphotos #engagementsession #theknotweddings #shesaidyes #mstomrs #engagementphotography

A post shared by Abril Ponce (@tcolorpalette) on Feb 14, 2018 at 9:38am PST

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Downtown Rink

A post shared by kotsy (@itsonlykotsy) on Feb 15, 2018 at 4:17pm PST

I’m a rebel just for kicks now.

A post shared by Sam Grant (@samgrant) on Feb 16, 2018 at 1:16pm PST

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A post shared by Lisa Jastram (@elnjay8) on Feb 10, 2018 at 8:32pm PST

Wish it was a lay back and read outside kind of day @nataliaflips #nmpelite #nataliamaephotography #levitation #readbooks

A post shared by Natalia Mae Photography (@nataliamaephotography) on Feb 4, 2018 at 4:16pm PST

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A post shared by Laurie Baker (@ellebakerphoto) on Feb 13, 2018 at 2:40pm PST

It's snowing in paradise! Frozen cocktails anyone? #snowcoveredtiki #hiltonheadisland #southcarolina #webroughtthesnow #tropicalsnow

A post shared by Kim McCue CPP-Naperville & SC (@kimmccuephotography) on Jan 3, 2018 at 12:07pm PST

Some fun creating this one! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogwalker #normanrockwellstyle #napervillephotographer #hinsdalephotographer #chicagodogphotographer #dogphotography

A post shared by FireflyNightsPhotography (@fireflynightsphotography) on Feb 16, 2018 at 9:01am PST

Introducing Theo ~ 12 days new Now booking May through November. #newbornphotographer #wheatonphotographer #familyphotographer #dupagenewbornphotographer #cdh #glenellynphotographer #lombardbabyphotographer #westernsuburbschicagophotographer

A post shared by Maureen Jeanblanc Photography (@maureenjeanblancphotography) on Feb 16, 2018 at 11:16am PST

I’ve run off to Vegas! But I hope everyone back home is having a beautiful snowy, Saturday! Enjoy this sneak peak of a recent home I photographed! #Repost @e.l.diomede ・・・ ☕️ has been served. Interior Design @e.l.diomede 📷 @pictureperfecthouse @torcharchitecture @lakewestcustomhomes #newinhistoricsistrict #blackwindows #metalroof #simpledesign

A post shared by Picture Perfect House (@pictureperfecthouse) on Feb 10, 2018 at 11:29am PST

Every picture has a story to tell. ⭕️ ⭕️ ⭕️ ⭕️ ⭕️ #lookslikefilm #tribearchipelago #wolfpack #youngheart #freespirit #freesoul #wildheart #glamour #fashionable #glamourphotography #glamourshots #portraitphotography #portaitphotographer #lifestylephotographer #naperville #napervillephotographer #chicagophotographer #jolantawulfphotography

A post shared by Jolanta Wulf Photography (@jolantawulfphotography) on Feb 15, 2018 at 4:09pm PST

Taking an accidental plunge waist deep in the East Branch of the DuPage River was TOTALLY worth it for this shot 🤒 I can't wait to celebrate the arrival of this sweet baby with his newborn session in a few weeks! Such a stunning Momma as well! www.lindsaychanphotography.com – – – #napervillematernityphotographer #napervillephotographer #maternityphotography #maternityphotographer #napervilleriverwalk #38weekspregnant #38weeks

A post shared by Lindsay Chan Photography (@lindsaychanphotography) on Feb 17, 2018 at 11:12am PST

Lovely octopi. #octopus #bathtubphotoshoot #chicagomodel #altimagery #evanstonphotographer #conceptualphotography

A post shared by ALT Imagery (@altimagery) on Feb 17, 2018 at 8:06am PST

Whispering sweet nothings or whispering comedic relief? When I think of these two, and especially their story, I think of how one author said “a lasting marriage always begins with an enduring friendship.” 💗

A post shared by Rachel Varghese (@newvantagephotography) on Feb 15, 2018 at 4:29pm PST

I hope everyone has been enjoying the snow! Can you believe some areas in #Chicagoland have more than a foot of snow? And how cute is this little family I capture during our first snowfall this year ❄️ #chicagowinter

A post shared by Kathleen Virginia Photography (@kathleenvirginiaphoto) on Feb 13, 2018 at 6:27am PST

💜 _____ Model: @shaina__m_ Photography: @rubyimageschicago Hair/MUA: @julesfleming7 #photography #art #creativelifehappylife #chicago #chicagomodel #city #citygirl #bcbgmaxazria #bcbgmoment #fashion #designer #style #bold#goboldorgohome💋

A post shared by Shaina Matos (@shaina__m_) on Jan 8, 2018 at 7:03am PST

First session of 2018 delivered today! Sarah & Brandon ❤️ Real laughs and smiles. Real standing in the woods wrapped up in a blanket. 🌲👫🌲Love these two!

A post shared by +BETHANY JOY SCHROCK+ (@bethanyjoyphoto) on Jan 11, 2018 at 2:31pm PST

A very chilly high school senior portrait session with frozen beach and all. ❄️ She did great and was all smiles the whole time! . _____________________________ #smile #smiles #teenportraits #seniorportraits #teenphotography #highschoolportraits #familyportrait #familyphotography #familyphotographer #portraitphotography @portraitpage @portrait_society @portraitmood #portraits_ig #portrait_ig #portrait_page #portrait_mood #portrait #geoffmartinphotography #makeportraits #postthepeople

A post shared by Geoff Martin Photography (@geoff_martin_photography) on Feb 1, 2018 at 11:57am PST

Another gorgeous shot at seapoint, South Africa. Model @itslisacats Photographer @abbymatthews_photography Mua: @heidiartistry me 🙂 . . . #mua #makeupartist #capetownmakeupartist #capetownphotography #beachshoot #model #europeanmodel #internationalmodel #photoshoot #fashion #beach #beauty #beautyshoot #naturalbeauty #blondehair #blueeyes #blondehairblueeyes #swimwear #swimshoot #beachshoot #naturalbeauty

A post shared by Heidi Osborne Artistry (@heidiartistry) on Feb 2, 2018 at 1:11am PST

Lets talk: Inspiring Presence for #arkhamhorrorlcg The immediate choice here is Ashcan Pete. Being able to heal and ready Duke from a skill test he is performing can make a huge difference. Any Investigator going for an ally heavy deck that can use guardian cards can find a place for this. What do you think? Have you tried this in a deck that isn’t Ashcan? . . . . . #boardgames #arkhamhorror #fantasyflightgames #cardgame #lcg #bgg #boardgame #arkhamhorrorthecardgame #ffg #tabletopgames #tabletop #boardgamegeek #cards #cthulhu #brettspiel #analoggames #geek #hplovecraft #arkham #cardgames #cooperation #tabletopgame #livingcardgame #boardgameaddict #gamesofinstagram #carddiscussion

A post shared by Dice & Tentacles (@diceandtentacles) on Feb 13, 2018 at 3:33pm PST

Isn't this #elopement backdrop dreamy? Thanks to @springerleevents for designing this gorgeous wedding ceremony space! . . . . . #traversecitymichigan #traversecityphotographer #traversecityelopement #traversecityelope #elopementphotographer #weddingbackdrop #weddingceremony #weddingphoto #weddingphotographer #styledelopement #weddingphoto #midwestweddingphotographer

A post shared by DawnE (@dawnephoto) on Feb 13, 2018 at 1:15pm PST

Wondering how to warm up someone in such a cold weather? Just tell some kind words to them… My heart melts when I receive such a review after a session. 'Thinking about a family photo session, I was imagining those warm, intimate feelings every family shares. And how it's impossible to stage those emotions. That was the main reason I asked Olga be our photographer. She has that essential "great-photographer-talent" to see what's most important – how people feel at the moment — and to catch it. Looking at the result of our 2-hour journey with Olga, I know that in 5, 10 or even 20 years I will fondly remember how happy and close we were with each other that day. And I think it's priceless.' • Как же просто порой поднять настроение человеку! Сказать доброе слово, комплимент, выразить благодарность. Американцы в этом профи, а я учусь у них. Согревайте сердца друг друга…

A post shared by Helga Photo (@helgaphoto312) on Feb 2, 2018 at 11:39am PST

Happy snow day!#napervillephotographer #napervillenewbornphotographer #naturallightphotography

A post shared by Carol G (@cjgphotog) on Feb 9, 2018 at 6:10pm PST