Business Details
Your Trusted Chicago Photographer for Weddings, Events & Portraits
Burrows Photography has been serving the Chicago area for over two decades, combining creativity, professionalism, and a deep passion for capturing life's most meaningful moments. Founded by Larry Burrows, our team specializes in wedding, corporate, and event photography, along with family and senior portraits, ensuring every client receives personalized attention and exceptional results. Larry's journey began in his youth on Chicago's South Side, where he developed a keen eye for detail through high school and college sports photography. His expertise grew through collaborations with renowned Chicago wedding photographers and continuous professional development via seminars and peer engagement. As a former president of the Chicagoland Professional Photographers Association, Larry brings leadership and industry insight to every project.Our approach prioritizes authenticitywe observe and document events rather than control them, allowing us to capture genuine emotions and spontaneous moments. Clients consistently praise our ability to blend seamlessly into events while producing timeless images that preserve their stories. Whether photographing traditional weddings, multicultural celebrations, or corporate functions, we prioritize the client's vision, ensuring their unique narrative is told through our lens. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 20+ years of service and the trust clients place in us to create lasting visual legacies.
Services
Wedding Photography
Corporate Photography
Event Photography
Senior Portraits
Family Portraits
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of Chicago-based photography experience capturing diverse events
- Client-focused approach prioritizing authentic, unposed moments
- Proven expertise through industry leadership as former association president
- Versatile in all formats including digital, 35mm, and medium format
- Specialized in both traditional and multicultural event photography
What people say
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Services
Wedding Photography
Specializing in capturing authentic wedding moments through photojournalistic and formal styles. Our approach documents celebrations organically while ensuring key portraits meet your vision. With experience in traditional and multicultural ceremonies, we create timeless images that preserve your unique story.
Corporate Photography
Documenting professional events with discretion and artistic quality. Services include headshots, conference coverage, and branding imagery that maintains corporate aesthetics. Our team blends into business environments while capturing compelling visuals for marketing and archival purposes.
Event Photography
Comprehensive documentation of milestone celebrations and special occasions. From social galas to private parties, we capture candid interactions and structured moments using multiple formats. Our work ensures every event detail is preserved for lasting memories.
Senior Portraits
Creating elegant portraits celebrating academic achievements. Sessions combine classic poses with personalized settings that reflect individual personalities. We specialize in natural lighting techniques and timeless compositions for high school seniors.
Family Portraits
Professional photography capturing family dynamics across generations. Sessions focus on natural interactions and posed groupings in locations meaningful to clients. Our approach ensures comfortable, authentic images that highlight family bonds.
People
Larry Burrows
Photographer/Owner
Professional photographer with 20+ years documenting Chicago events. Specializes in weddings, corporate functions, and portraits. Former president of Chicagoland Professional Photographers Association. Known for unobtrusive style capturing genuine moments.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We combine photojournalistic documentation with formal posing techniques to capture both spontaneous moments and structured portraits.
How do you handle multicultural events?
With experience in diverse celebrations, we adapt to cultural traditions while maintaining artistic quality and cultural sensitivity.
Can we request specific photo compositions?
Yes, we incorporate client preferences while maintaining our documentary approach to ensure natural, meaningful imagery.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
Over 20 years documenting weddings in Chicago, with expertise in both traditional and contemporary ceremonies.
What sets your work apart?
Our unobtrusive style captures genuine emotions while maintaining technical excellence through multiple photographic formats.
