Chicago Elopement and Wedding Photographer

Real life isn’t always perfectly curated so why should your wedding photos be?

WHY TTOLBPHOTOG?

I like to think the people who I create with have a mutual understanding and appreciation of the things that matter.

REAL LIFE MOMENTS WITH REAL PEOPLE

Like the fact you probably wanna be able to really experience the day you’ve spent countless hours imagining, planning and maybe crying over…. AND, actually enjoy it with each other <3 and the people you’ve chosen to celebrate with.

That you don’t want to be pulled out of a moment with your new spouse or friends for a bland posed portrait- INSTEAD you want a photographer to read the room, capture the emotions, moments, & overall vibe of the day without taking away from the natural flow of things.

And get this!! You’ll still have creative, beautiful portraits, fun candids, detail shots, sentimental moments, some you lived and some you might have missed all without photography being the center of your day.

WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS, MICRO WEDDINGS, INTIMATE CEREMONIES, MULTI-DAY WEDDING EVENTS

We make unique, colorful images that capture the real life happenings of your wedding day. Images that hold meaning more than doing it because someone else did it. Each couple has their own personalities, likes, dislikes, and your wedding will reflect that! Thats why we try to not deliver the same gallery twice. AKA- we come with fresh eyes, open minds and a curiosity to capture the day as it unfolds around the couple in front of us.

We are go with the flow, fast with the shutter and creative forward thinkers and we live to capture people in love in an artsy way- If that sounds like what you’re looking for in a wedding photographer submit a inquiry form and lets grab coffee in the city or hop on a video call to make this thang official!!

We take a limited number of weddings per year and we do not outsource with associate shooters so if you like our vibe and art style book sooner than later to ensure we’re available for your date.

xx

Taylor

A bride and groom laughing and covering their faces at a wedding reception, seated at a table decorated with flowers, a wedding cake, and candles. Image made on film by Chicago wedding photographer ttolbphotog
Elegant restaurant interior at Beatnix in Chicago. Pictured is a long dining table set with white napkins, glasses, and cutlery, decorated with large hanging fern plants and warm lighting from chandeliers. Image made by Ttolbphotog at a Chicago Wedd
A bride and groom standing outdoors in the garden of their Airbnb on W palmer st in Logan Square. The groom is in a light blue suit in the middle left and the bride in a strapless white, embroidered wedding gown and holding bouquets of pink flowers
Black and white photo of a couple in wedding attire celebrating, with the woman holding a bouquet and the man holding a champagne bottle, while they are being sprayed with champagne. Downtown Chicago Wedding Portraits for their first look.
Two men in wedding suits playing leap frog on a grassy lawn. One man is crawling on hands and knees, and the other is in mid-air as if jumping over or avoiding the crawling man. The background features a brick building partially covered in greenery.
A bride in a white wedding gown and long gloves walking on an urban sidewalk with four women in black dresses, all wearing sunglasses, in a city street with tall buildings and cars in the background.
A woman in a wedding dress sitting on a chair, lifting her feet to show lace tights with floral patterns, with a bouquet of flowers on a small table beside her. Florals by a Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Image by Ttolbphotog Chicago wedding photographer
A couple getting married during an outdoor jewish ceremony under a decorated white archway with greenery, with an officiant present and guests taking photos. Documentary Wedding photos taken by Ttolbphotog
A couple celebrating in a natural outdoor setting by a pond, with one person in a wedding dress being lifted by their partner in a suit, both smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers. Image taken at the Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool in Lincoln Park Chic
Indian wedding ceremony with women in traditional attire performing rituals around a seated groom holding a book, inside a decorated hall with wooden ceiling and string lights. Chicago documentary, colorful, candid wedding photos by ttolbphotog
Bar setup with various bottles of alcohol, glasses, and ice on a checkered table, against a dark background.
Bride and groom embracing near stone building wall of the Catholic Church they got married in. The couple were having a quiet moment together for portraits with bride's veil flowing in the Chicago Wind. Image made by ttolbphotog a Chicago Wedding P
Bride and groom dancing during a wedding reception in an industrial-style venue, with sparkler effects and dim lighting.
A bride and groom standing in front of lush green plants and ferns inside the Garfield Park Conservatory greenhouse, we see the bride standing behind the groom- they are smiling and embracing each other,
Black and white photo of a bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors, with the bride wearing a veil and the groom in a tuxedo.
Small Hindu wedding ceremony with bride and groom in traditional attire, yellow floral arch in background. Photo made by ttolbphotog an intimate wedding photographer.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a couple and officiant under a decorated arbor, adorned with white drapes and string lights.
A bride and groom are surrounded by friends on a city sidewalk, celebrating their wedding as they smile and laugh. The bride is in a white wedding dress and veil, while the groom is in a black suit with a red boutonniere. Friends are holding drinks a
A woman in a black floral dress places a necklace on a smiling man wearing glasses and traditional Indian attire during a celebration.
Silhouette of a couple embracing with a crescent moon in the background at dusk.
A bouquet of colorful flowers and a pair of pink satin high-heeled sandals on a green cushioned seat, with a wooden wall background. Image made by Taylor with Ttolbphotog- a creative wedding photographer in Chicago
A joyful couple, dressed in formal attire, standing outdoors amid green foliage and purple flowers, smiling at each other.
Two women in wedding attire standing close together on a city street, gazing at each other, with one holding a bouquet of flowers. Buildings and cars are visible in the background, under an overcast sky.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom standing close together, sharing a kiss beneath a sheer veil decorated with floral patterns, outdoors with lush foliage in the background. Salvage One Wedding Venue Chicago IL
A person dressed in white holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers, seated on a bus with black leather seats and a purple ceiling.
Two women on a decorated stage speaking to a seated audience at a formal event, black and white photo.
A bride and groom standing in a grassy outdoor area in formal attire, with a black wrought iron fence and trees in the background. The bride is holding a large bouquet and wearing a white gown and veil, while the groom is in a black suit.
Black and white photo of a silhouette bride in a city street with an elevated train passing overhead and tall buildings flanking the scene.
A woman in a dark blue dress(MOB) is waving on a city sidewalk during a wedding celebration, bride is crouching down to not be seen by the groom, surrounded by other women, some holding bouquets, with buildings and pedestrians in the background.
Happy newlywed couple celebrating with champagne outdoors, woman in white dress holding bouquet, man in tuxedo, pink flowers above them.
A three-tier white wedding cake with floral decorations on a table surrounded by candles and vases with flowers. Wildman BT Wedding Venue Chicago
Black and white photo of a woman in a leather jacket holding a bouquet, with people in formal attire in the background.
Wedding party poses in city street, bride and groom kissing, surrounded by groomsmen and bridesmaids with bouquets, tall buildings in background.
Two women dressed in colorful traditional Indian attire hugging each other and smiling at a wedding celebration. Chicago Indian/Multi-Cultural Wedding Photographer Ttolbphotog
A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire in an elegant, vintage-style room with ornate furniture and a piano.
Bride and groom embracing, dressed in formal wedding attire, with sun flare creating a warm glow.
Black and white double exposure photo of a couple standing back-to-back holding hands on a beach, with their profiles creating a layered effect.
Newlyweds hugging near the lake Michigan, the woman with dark hair and a tattoo on her arm, holding a bouquet of flowers. The man has brown hair and is dressed in a suit, facing away from the camera. Chicago Elopement Photos by Ttolbphotog
A bride and groom in formal attire posing outdoors in a garden setting, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A couple riding a bicycle, with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.
A couple in wedding attire crossing a city street at a crosswalk during sunset. The woman is in a white wedding dress with a tattoo on her thigh, and the man is in a black tuxedo. There are traffic lights and urban buildings in the background.
A traditional Indian wedding with guests dressed in colorful sarees and sherwanis, celebrating outdoors with flower garlands and a joyful atmosphere.
A young bride in a white dress laughing and talking to an elderly woman seated at a table during a celebration or party in a warmly lit, wooden interior setting with other guests in the background. Chicago Winery Wedding photos by Ttolbphotog
A bride and groom embrace in a lush greenhouse with dense green foliage.
A wedding ceremony taking place inside a garage at the Lytle House in Chicago with large glass panel doors, with a woman in a white dress and veil, a man in a black suit, and another man in a brown blazer. Micro Wedding Images by Ttolbphotog
A bride and groom share a kiss on a city crosswalk, with the groom dipping the bride. She is wearing a white wedding gown and veil; he is in a black tuxedo. Tall buildings and trees are in the background.
A couple standing outdoors among trees and purple flowers, dressed in colorful, formal attire, gazing at each other affectionately.
A desk surface with a wedding or event invitation, a wristwatch, a small box, and scattered flowers, along with some other small items and a plastic bag containing a shoe.
A woman in a white dress dancing and holding a drink at a lively party or celebration with many people surrounding her, some holding drinks and some dancing, in a dimly lit room with swirling light effects.
A couple walking on a stone pathway in a wooded area, holding hands. The woman is wearing a cream-colored dress and smiling while the man is dressed in a black suit, shown from behind. Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool Lincoln Park Chicago
Close-up of a bride and groom's legs and feet on a brick pathway; the bride is wearing white lace stockings and pink floral high heels, and the groom is wearing dark pinstripe trousers and brown dress shoes.
A bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors near a body of water, with greenery and a tree in the background during a wedding.
A couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand under an elevated train track on an urban street, with parked cars and brick buildings in the background.
A double exposure image of a couple holding hands on the beach, with their profiles overlapping in black and white, creating a layered portrait.
Couple in wedding attire holding hands on grass field with trees in background.
Bride and groom smiling in a garden surrounded by leaves, wearing wedding attire, close embrace.
A newlywed couple sharing a romantic moment in a wine cellar, surrounded by wine barrels and brick walls at the Goose Island Distillery.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands, laughing and facing each other in front of large windows with an urban cityscape in the background.
A bride and groom kissing outdoors during sunset with the bride in a lace wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a white tuxedo.
A woman in a white dress and veil, holding a paper and reading it, is smiling and looking at a man in a brown suit, who is facing her and listening. They are standing outdoors in a backyard with a red wooden shed and a wooden fence.
A bride and groom kiss as the bride leans backward during their wedding celebration by the water, surrounded by joyful friends and family clapping and cheering.
A man with curly brown hair, glasses, and a mustache, wearing a white dress shirt, dark striped vest, and red bow tie, smiling in a room with curtains and books in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing outdoors near a pond, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers and the man leaning in to kiss her on the forehead, surrounded by trees with autumn-colored leaves.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride in a white dress and veil and a groom in a dark pinstripe suit, both reading from papers.
A pair of white sandals placed among pink and white hydrangea flowers and green foliage.
Couple sharing a romantic moment after their wedding vows outdoors at sunset, in Lincoln park Chicago with trees in the background. Chicago Elopement Photographer Ttolbphotog
People hugging and smiling at a social gathering in a warmly lit restaurant Publican Quality Meats in Fulton Market Chicago. Elopement Photography by Ttolbphotog
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on the Chicago lakefront with a city skyline in the background, the bride holding a bouquet of flowers. Elopement Photos by Ttolbphotog a Chicago Based Photographer
A black and white photo of a couple kissing during a wedding reception, holding illuminated sticks, with guests in the background.
A person holding a large, autumn-themed bouquet of flowers and dried plants, with a blurred background of trees and sunlight.
A joyful bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests in a spacious, industrial-style venue with exposed brick walls and tall windows at The Fairlie Wedding Venue in Chicago IL - Wedding Photography by Ttolbphotog.com
A bride and groom walk down the aisle during their outdoor wedding ceremony at sunset. The bride is wearing a white dress and holding a large bouquet, and the groom is in a black suit. Guests are seated on either side under string lights and a decora
A bride in a strapless wedding gown with a voluminous, ruffled train standing by large windows with curtains in a dark room, illuminated by natural light and a chandelier overhead.
A newlywed couple sharing a romantic kiss during their wedding reception in a decorated indoor venue, with friends seated at tables in the background.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing under an outdoor wooden arch decorated with flowers and fabric, with bridesmaids standing nearby.
A couple dressed in wedding attire having a moment by a pond, with trees and a wooden bridge in the background.
A bride and groom playing with a dog on a dirt path in an outdoor grassy area, with trees and rolling hills in the background.
A bride in a wedding dress and veil is being assisted by a woman in a black dress who is holding a flower bouquet outdoors in front of a modern glass building.
Four women hugging and talking outdoors on a sunny day, with a car and trees in the background.
A bride and groom dancing and laughing at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by smiling guests in an indoor venue.
A couple holding hands and smiling at each other outdoors in a grassy field with trees in the background during daytime.
People gathering around a decorated dining table at a celebration or event, with candles, flowers, and glassware, in a stylish indoor venue.
A woman in a white jumpsuit holding a colorful ribbon, smiling, as she steps out of a modern house with glass doors and white siding, with a man in a black vest and white shirt behind her.

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