Business Details
19 Years
experience
Award-Winning Chicago Wedding Photography & Cinematography
Allusion Photography, founded in 2007, is a premier fine art wedding photography studio based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Led by award-winning photographer Sherry Hagerman, our team brings 16 years of expertise in capturing candid, emotional, and artistic moments that reflect genuine love and connection. Recognized as the Number 1 Wedding Photographer in the Midwest and among the top globally, we specialize in creating timeless imagery that tells the unique story of each couple. Our approach combines technical excellence with a personalized experience, ensuring every client feels comfortable and celebrated throughout the process. We utilize professional-grade Canon and Nikon equipment to deliver high-quality results, with a turnaround time of under 20 days for edited images.Our commitment to education and community extends through initiatives like ClickCon, an annual photography conference established in 2019. With a five-star rating and accolades from The Knot, we maintain a proven track record of exceptional service and artistic innovation. Our editing style emphasizes clean, romantic aesthetics while preserving the authenticity of each moment. Serving both local Chicago-area and destination weddings, we pride ourselves on understanding each couple's vision to create heirloom-quality photographs that endure for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Cinematography
Boudoir Photography
Senior Portraits
Client Consultations
Album Design
Destination Weddings
Photo Editing
Photography Education
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 16 years of experience capturing weddings with artistic precision
- Named top wedding photographer in Midwest by The Knot
- Professional-grade Canon and Nikon equipment for superior image quality
- Consistent editing style with individualized color adjustments
- Five-star rated service with under-20-day turnaround time
What people say
Outstanding customer service
Amazing candid photos
Beautiful artistic quality
Stress-free experience
Quick turnaround time
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures the emotional essence of your special day with artistic precision. Using professional-grade equipment, we document ceremonies and receptions with candid shots and carefully composed portraits. Each event receives individualized editing for color saturation, white balance, and print-ready quality, ensuring timeless images that reflect your unique love story.
Engagement Sessions
These sessions create memorable images that celebrate your relationship before the wedding day. We photograph couples in chosen locations with two outfit changes, producing versatile images for personal use. The experience helps build comfort with our photographers, ensuring natural interactions during your wedding coverage.
Cinematography
Our cinematic wedding videos preserve the sights and sounds of your ceremony and celebration. We offer two distinct collections that capture vows, speeches, and key moments in high-quality video. Packages include audio preservation for reliving your special day's emotions years later.
Boudoir Photography
This intimate service creates elegant, artistic portraits celebrating personal beauty and confidence. Our photographers create a comfortable environment for capturing sophisticated images that make perfect wedding gifts or personal keepsakes.
Senior Portraits
We create timeless portraits capturing the personality and achievements of graduating seniors. Sessions focus on natural expressions and meaningful locations, producing images suitable for yearbooks, college applications, and family collections.
People
Sherry Hagerman
Founder
Professional photographer with 16 years of experience, multiple award winner including Midwest's top wedding photographer, and founder of ClickCon photography conference in Chicago.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, boudoir photography, senior portraits, and cinematic videography for both local and destination events.
How do I book your services?
Contact us through our website or phone to schedule a consultation where we'll discuss your vision and create a customized photography plan.
What's your turnaround time for photos?
We deliver edited images within 20 days of your wedding date with individual color adjustments for each photograph.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes, we travel for destination weddings while maintaining our signature artistic style and professional quality standards.
What equipment do you use?
We use professional-grade Canon and Nikon camera systems to ensure optimal image quality and reliability in various lighting conditions.
