INNOVATIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY where love & artistry fuse

Serving Chicago, Illinois & All Surrounding Suburbs

Worldwide Travel Available for Destination Weddings

 
 

POWERFUL | EMOTIONAL | IMPACTFUL | ICONIC

PHOTOGRAPHY CENTERED AROUND GENUINE moments CAPTURED artfully

 
 

for couples seeking an elevated experience that feels natural, authentic & joyful throughout the journey of curating personal art anchored in love.

YOU DESERVE AN EXPERIENCE, NOT JUST A WEDDING

There is no one-size-fits-all formula because every wedding and couple is unique. I believe in providing a tailored experience that fits each of you. An intentionally intimate, authentic wedding day where the focus is actually about you two as a couple.

I photograph the moments that you don’t want to forget, so that you can be fully present in the moments that you have dreamed about your entire life.

In years to come, you’ll sit around children and grandchildren cherishing every endearing moment, telling the story of when mom and dad, or grandma and grandpa, got married.

And best yet? You’ll have the proof - your wedding photographs, each one crafted with heart and soul so that you always remember why you began this journey of love.

Take a breath and rest easy knowing your wedding day will be documented in the most genuine and artistic way.

 

CELEBRATING LOVE THROUGH soulful PHOTOGRAPHS

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MEET THE ARTIST

Self portrait of John Foley using a mirror in a cabinet for reflection.
 

I SERVE COUPLES SEEKING SOPHISTICATED, HEARTFELT & timeless IMAGERY IN AN ERA OF QUICKLY FLEETING moments & FAST PACED lifestyles.

Hi, I’m John, and I’m so glad you found me.

I’m an international wedding photographer based in Chicago, IL who loves documenting life imaginatively.

Creating unique artwork & crafting unforgettable love stories through photography is my life’s work. My easygoing approach will calm your nerves & create the comfortable environment you deserve for natural moments to unfold. It’s paramount for you to fully enjoy & have fun on your momentous day.

Leave it to me to artfully document it.

MY STORY

 
 
Bride standing in front of the mirror after getting into her wedding gown.

WE LIVE IN A WORLD of

infinite

POSSIBILITES

I prefer to see things not as they are, but as they could be. Life is limited only by the boundaries of our own beliefs and I’m driven to push the limits. My style of wedding photography is creative, original, genuine, & EDITORIAL; with a bit of magic sprinkled here & there.

If this sounds like what you are looking for, let’s get in touch.

 
Engagement diamond ring wedged in between two white wedding heels.

I’M FASCINATED

by the magic

OF PHOTOGRAPHY

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 MY APPROACH TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

When working with you, I balance two different intentions.

  1. Images that need no explanation; where the story, moment & emotion is clear & powerful.

  2. Photographs with a bit of mystery behind them; where the circumstances aren’t totally obvious and your imagination is left to fill in the story.

Weddings provide a unique opportunity to do both when you’re at your best while everyone you care about in this world is present.

 

TRUST

You’ll feel in your gut whether my photography resonates with you. It is a profound honor to be entrusted with documenting the greatest moments in one’s life. My aspiration is to gain your confidence & trust, so when the wedding day arrives, you feel at ease & know that you’re in good hands.

 

INSPIRATION

I find inspiration in my couples, art & cinema. I strive to create completely unique wedding art that reflects your distinctive identities as a couple AND as individuals. The surrounding environment & available light also greatly influence my work, contributing to the creation of truly personalized artwork that is tailored to you.


 
bride and groom intimate portrait while on a cliff overlooking a lake with mountains in the background during sunset.
 

I FEEL VERY LUCKY YOU’VE STUBLED UPON MY artwork & I DO HOPE WE CAN WORK together.

 

LIFE IS ART

FRAME YOUR BEST moments.

Over the past 7 years, I’ve discovered that every couple is incredibly unique and each deserves exactly what they desire. For this reason, I accept a limited number of weddings each year to guarantee the highest level of care to every client.

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TESTIMONIALS

 

When people look at your photos, I want them to experience what it feels like, not just what it looks like.

Real review from a bride about John Foley Photography
Real wedding review of John Foley Photography from a bride.
 
 

120+ five STAR REVIEWS

 
 
 

MY ARTWORK

 CAPTURING every

SPECIAL MOMENT

I am always thinking about your images & experience from both an analytical & creative perspective. I am truly equally left & right-brained! I serve couples in need of real, natural & fine-art photographs.

 
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What makes great art

The person. The imperfections. The quirkiness. How you see the world, that's different from how everyone else sees the world. If it makes you pause for just a moment & make you wonder, that’s art.

 
 

CINEMATOGRAPHY:

HYBRID wedding coverage

I’m capable of documenting your wedding through both photography AND cinematography. This is hybrid coverage and I’m one of the few wedding photographers in the country that offers it.

This is perfect for those who want a minimal production footprint on their wedding day, yet still want both photography and videography.

For more details about hybrid coverage, check out this blog post: What is hybrid wedding coverage?

 

INVESTMENT

 

I take immense pride in creating artwork that is as emotionally significant, as it is visually compelling.

My intention is for your wedding photographs to become priceless to you and your loved ones. You’re investing in your future, peace of mind, and your ability to relive one of the most important days of your life.

For investment details and availability, please send a message using the contact form. I accept a very limited number of weddings each year; offerings start at $4800 and include 8+ hours of coverage.

NEXT STEPS

  1. FILL OUT & SUBMIT A CONTACT FORM

  2. SCHEDULE A PHONE CALL OR IN-PERSON MEETING

  3. SAY YES WHEN I ASK TO BE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

  4. POP THAT CHAMPAGNE AND LET THE FUN BEGIN!

 
 

I AIM TO consistently CREATE A BODY OF WORK THAT IS TIMELESS, RELAXED, JOYFUL & unique TO EACH & every COUPLE.


 

LOVE DEEPLY & live BOLDY

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