Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Chicago Wedding Story, Captured with Authenticity & Care
At Fox & Ivory, we specialize in capturing the authentic emotions and timeless moments of your wedding day. Established in 2016, our boutique studio in Chicago is led by a dedicated team of photographers and storytellers who prioritize transparency, reliability, and personalized service. Our approach blends 80% candid documentation with 20% natural direction to ensure your unique love story is preserved with warmth and artistry. We serve couples across Chicago, the Midwest, and beyond, offering customizable packages for intimate elopements to grand celebrations.Our commitment to quality extends to our stress-free booking process, no-hidden-fees policy, and the ability to choose your lead photographer from our exclusive team. With extensive experience at iconic venues, we deliver professionally edited images and cinematic films that reflect your genuine connection. Our clients consistently praise our professionalism, attention to detail, and the emotional depth of our work, which ensures their memories remain cherished for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Cinematic Videography
Elopement Coverage
Full-Day Packages
Custom Bundles
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees or minimum spend requirements.
- Our team consists of exclusive, experienced photographers dedicated to authentic storytelling.
- We provide customizable packages tailored to your wedding's unique needs.
- Clients receive full photo rights and downloadable films for lifelong sharing.
- Our stress-free booking process includes personalized timeline planning and discovery calls.
What people say
Incredible experience
Professional, talented, and fun
Discreetly captured candid moments
Photos look like us
Team felt like old friends
Services
Wedding Photography
Our Chicago-based photographers specialize in capturing authentic wedding moments with a blend of candid documentation and subtle direction. We focus on emotional storytelling, ensuring every image reflects your unique relationship and celebration. Clients receive high-resolution, professionally edited photos with no watermarks for lifelong sharing.
Cinematic Videography
We create cinematic wedding films that preserve vows, speeches, and candid laughter. Our approach avoids cheesy tropes, using cinematic techniques and music to craft engaging narratives. All packages include raw footage and downloadable films for personal use and future generations.
Elopement Packages
Tailored coverage for smaller celebrations maintains the same artistic quality and attention to detail as larger events. Our photographers adapt to any setting, from urban rooftops to natural landscapes, ensuring your elopement's intimacy and joy are beautifully documented with both photos and optional video.
Full-Day Coverage
Comprehensive documentation from preparation through reception ensures no moment is missed. Includes multiple photographers for simultaneous coverage, personalized timeline coordination, and extended hours options to capture every aspect of your wedding day in Chicago's iconic venues.
Custom Bundles
Combine photography and videography services for cohesive storytelling and cost savings. Packages include coordinated team logistics, shared planning support, and combined delivery of high-resolution images and cinematic films to preserve both visual and auditory memories of your celebration.
People
Jeremy
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer specializing in capturing authentic emotions. Known for professional yet approachable style that puts couples at ease while delivering timeless images praised for natural editing and emotional depth.
Nisa
Lead Photographer
Expert in creating comfortable environments for couples, particularly those camera-shy. Recognized for discreetly capturing candid moments while maintaining artistic composition standards that exceed client expectations for wedding day storytelling.
Victor
Photographer
Specializes in urban wedding settings with a photojournalistic approach. Combines technical precision with creative vision to document ceremonies and receptions in Chicago's most iconic venues while maintaining natural lighting aesthetics.
Sadie
Photographer
Focuses on emotional storytelling through portraiture and detail shots. Known for exceptional organizational skills during timeline execution and ability to coordinate large family groupings without disrupting wedding day flow.
Julia
Cinematographer
Specializes in capturing audio elements like vows and toasts. Expert in cinematic editing techniques that transform raw footage into compelling narratives while maintaining authentic representation of each couple's celebration.
Questions
What photography/videography packages do you offer?
We offer three core collections starting at $3,500 for photography and $3,000 for videography, plus a combined bundle. All packages include full rights to images/films and personalized planning support.
Can we choose our photographer?
Yes! Review portfolios of our exclusive team members and select your preferred photographer before booking. We guarantee your chosen photographer will be available for your wedding date.
Do you travel for weddings?
We serve Chicago, Midwest locations, and national destinations. Local travel within Chicago is included with no additional fees for venue transitions during your event.
What's included in your pricing?
All collections include full-day coverage, high-resolution edited images, raw video footage, online galleries, and no hidden fees. Tax, tips, and travel costs are already included.
How do you handle candid vs posed shots?
We use 80% documentary-style candid capture and 20% natural direction for portraits. This approach ensures authentic storytelling while still creating beautifully composed formal images when needed.
How long until we receive our photos/films?
Photo galleries deliver within 6-8 weeks, films within 10-12 weeks. Both include downloadable files for personal use and sharing with family/friends.
