Serving Couples Getting Married in chicago
Natural, elegant wedding photos for couples in Chicago, IL and surrounding areas
HI, I'M LYDIA
SERVING COUPLES GETTING MARRIED IN CHICAGO
Natural, elegant wedding photos for couples in Chicago, il
✨ 8 hours of coverage to capture every moment of your wedding
✨ Sneak peeks delivered within 1 week
✨ Online gallery of 600+ fully edited images
✨ ✨Customized photography timeline to ensure every part of
your day gets the attention it deserves
✨ 8 hours of coverage
✨ Sneak peeks delivered
within 1 week
✨ Online gallery of 600+ fully
edited images
✨Customized photography timeline to ensure every part of
your day gets the attention it deserves
Chicago full-day wedding photography package
Packages Start From $3,200
HI, I'M LYDIA
"Lydia was great to work with - both for engagement and
wedding photos."
- Brittany & Michael
"Lydia beautifully captured the magic of our wedding day."
- Judy & Scott
"Our wedding and engagement
photos turned out way better
than I could have ever imagined."
- Charnise & Brandon
Testimonials
HI, I'M LYDIA - Owner of Lydia McRae Photography
I’m a traveling wedding photographer capturing natural, candid wedding images that feel timeless and elegant.
I work with couples who want beautiful, true-to-color photos without stiff posing or awkward moments.
From our first conversation through your wedding day, my goal is to help you feel comfortable, supported, and confident.
I’ll guide you when needed, step back when it matters, and make sure you can fully enjoy every moment.
HI, I'M LYDIA
I’m a traveling wedding
photographer capturing natural, candid wedding images that feel
timeless and elegant.
I work with couples who want beautiful, true-to-color photos without stiff posing or
awkward moments.
From our first conversation through your wedding day, my goal is to help you feel comfortable, supported,
and confident.
I’ll guide you when needed, step back when it matters, and make sure you can fully enjoy every moment.
OWNER OF
LYDIA MCRAE PHOTOGRAPHY
Late Spring or Early Fall
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Q: How many photos are included in your packages?
A: You can expect to receive a minimum of 75 photos/hour. For an 8 hour wedding day that would be at least 600 images in your full gallery.
Q: When can we expect to receive
our photos?
A: Sneak peeks will be delivered to you within 1 week of your wedding date. The full gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks.
Q: Do you charge travel fees?
A: There are no additional
travel fees or taxes.
Q: How do we reserve our
wedding date?
A: I just require a 30% non-refundable retainer of the full payment amount & signed contract to save your date.
Q: What happens after we’re
officially booked?
A: We’ll continue to stay in touch via email/text, so I can provide assistance in whatever areas you need
the most support.
Q: How many photos are included in your packages?
A: You can expect to receive a minimum of 75 photos/hour. For an 8 hour wedding day that would be at least 600 images in your full gallery.
Q: When can we expect to receive our photos?
A: Sneak peeks will be delivered to you within 1 week of your wedding date. The full gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks.
Q: Do you charge additional travel fees?
A: I'm a Tennessee-based photographer, but I do not charge additional travel fees for weddings in Chicago.
Q: How do we reserve our wedding date?
A: I just require a 30% non-refundable retainer of the full payment amount & signed contract to save your date.
Q: What happens after we’re officially booked?
A: We’ll continue to stay in touch via email/text, so I can provide assistance in whatever areas you need the most support.
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