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Hi! I'm Winterlyn. I’m an Illinois Wedding Photographer and Elopement & Engagement Photographer based in Chicago, IL. On my blog, you can view an entire wedding day or engagement session from start to finish. Use it to get a feel for my photography style, or find & share your own story.

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Adler Planetarium Chicago Wedding

The Adler Planetarium is a truly unique wedding venue in Chicago. With its unparalleled views of the city skyline and its modern spaces, it is the perfect place to exchange your vows and celebrate the start of your new life together. Chicago Wedding Couples For the wedding couple, The Adler Planetarium offers a variety of […]

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January 24, 2023

Allegra Banquets | Allison & Billy’s Wedding

Allison & Billy had their wedding reception at Allegra Banquets, an award-winning banquet hall in schiller park, IL With a great team of event staff, and a gorgeous setting you are sure to have an amazing wedding reception at this Chicago wedding venue. Wedding Day I first met Allison and Billy on a chilly and […]

Black and White Chicago wedding photography

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January 3, 2023

The Arbory in Chicago | Isaac & Rashaad

The Arbory is a hidden gem in West Town; where lush greenery meets an industrial warehouse in the heart of Chicago. This hot new wedding venue is located in a century-old lumber warehouse. The space is the perfect blend of vintage industrial meets modern sophistication. With six oversize skylights bask lush greenery details in natural […]

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December 21, 2022

The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy | Autumn Wedding

It has always been a dream of mine to shoot at The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy. That dream came true this past October! This venue is stunning! There is not another wedding venue in Illinois quite like The Armour House. The Armour House makes you feel like you have been transported out of […]

Wedding Photography at The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy

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January 12, 2022

Salvage One Chicago Wedding | Taryne & Lucas

Salvage One Chicago Wedding Taryne & Lucas celebrated their love and commitment to one another at Salvage One in Chicago this past Sunday. This is my third time shooting at this space and it never disappoints. Salvage One is one of the most unique and classy venues I have ever shot at. This wedding celebrating […]

Salvage One Wedding Night Photo

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September 21, 2021

Bridge 410 Wedding Photographer | Kitty & Lee

Bridge 410 wedding venue really came to the rescue for Kitty and Lee’s summer wedding. Before it was decided to hold the wedding at Bridge 410, Kitty and Lee had booked another venue. That venue went out of business 2 weeks before their wedding date! OH MY GOSH! The heartache I felt for them. Everyone […]

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March 22, 2020

Medinah Country Club Wedding Photographer

A few weeks ago I had the honor of spending the day with Alexandra & Nick. One of the loveliest couples I have had the chance to capture. Alexandra is such a warm and beautiful human being. Nick is charming and was so excited about his wedding day. The ceremony was held at Saint Juliana […]

Medinah Country Club Wedding Portrait

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November 13, 2019

Events at Independence Grove Wedding | Holly & William

There is so much I could say about this beautiful wedding day… about this couple….about their joy and happiness to have been able to find one another. Holly & William met in Calculus III class at the university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They met in class and sat next to each other for an entire semester […]

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June 27, 2019

Salvage One Wedding Photographer | Susan & Jordan’s Wedding

Last summer I met Susan and Jordan for some coffee and to go over their wedding day. They were recommended to me by their good friend, Emily who is also a photographer and who had been following my work for sometime now. Susan and Jordan ended up booking me on the spot and I was so honored that they choose me to capture their day.

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February 20, 2019