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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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Chicago Cultural Center | Ellen & Doug

Last autumn I had the opportunity to shoot at the Chicago Culture Center 💛 Never in a million years did I believe my career would take me to some of the most glamorous, romantic, and beautiful venues in the Chicagoland area. But here I am! Proud and humbled and so thankful for all of the […]

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January 16, 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

A Fall Wedding at The Monte Bello Estate

Monte Bello Estate is like no other venue in the area of Lemont, IL. Monte Bello Estate venue is a mansion that has been turned into one of the most beautiful spaces for a wedding. The grounds are just breathtaking and you will find 55 acres to roam and take portraits. There are ponds and […]

Autumn wedding portrait at Monte Bello Estate

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September 22, 2022

STARLINE FACTORY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Taylor & Brian’s Autumn Wedding The first time I visited the Starline Factory as a wedding photographer was when the couple had their final walkthrough. I wasn’t aware of this unique and beautiful venue in the heart of the small town of Harvard, Illinois until I met Taylor and Brian. I was in awe of […]

Couple portrait outside The Starline Factory showing off the Ivy backdrop.

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September 20, 2022

Northfork Farm Wedding | Stephanie & Richard

What a place to say “I do”. It was such a beautiful day at Northfork Farm, with a stunning backdrop and gorgeous weather. Capturing the love between a bride and groom is always an amazing experience—but it’s even more incredible when you do it in the most beautiful places. The bridal suite at Northfork Farm […]

Sunny wedding portrait at Northfork Farms

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September 13, 2022

Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Wedding | Justine & Alfredo

Going back to Oak Brook Bath and Tennis to shoot Justine and Alfredo’s wedding was bittersweet. The Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club was the very first venue that I shot a wedding at 9 years ago! Justine and Alfredo had booked me for their engagement session last winter. They had not decided on their […]

Bride and Groom portrait at Hilton in Oak Brook

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September 6, 2022

BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER WEDDING

Diana & Darin held their intimate wedding at Bridgeport Art Center last summer. The Bridgeport Art Center is a unique and artistic venue. It truly showcases Chicago’s urban elegance. Prior to their beautiful ceremony, we shot around downtown Chicago. Finding areas that were private for Diana and Darin’s first look along with epic spaces for […]

Bridgeport Art Center Wedding

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July 29, 2022

Madison Wisconsin Wedding Photographer | Sarah & Chase

Madison Wisconsin Wedding Photographer ~When deciding to host their wedding in Madison Wisconsin Sarah and Chase had a hard time finding a wedding venue. At first. In the end, they found and booked the Olbrich Botanical Gardens The Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin was the perfect backdrop for a spring outdoor wedding. After their […]

Madison Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

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May 31, 2022

Summer Engagement Session | Stephanie & Sergey

Summer Engagement Session Last week I met up with some new friends and boy did we have a blast! This summer engagement session with Stepanie and Sergey was just so glowy and beautiful. Stephanie and Sergey nailed their summer engagement session and made my job so much easier. Their love goes back to when they […]

Northbrook Engagement Session

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August 14, 2020

White Eagle Golf Club Wedding Photographer

Courtney & Garrett traveled halfway across the country to hold their wedding in Naperville, IL The venue of choice was the White Eagle Golf Club. This lovely couple hit a few snags, kind of like their wedding venue closing a few weeks before the wedding day! Thankfully, the White Eagle Golf Club had their wedding […]

Sunset wedding portrait at the White Eagle Golf Club

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December 20, 2019