Best Photographers Near Me in Chicago — 2026

We ranked 19 photographers in Chicago, IL by Guide Score.

Rankings last updated April 17, 2026

  1. #1 — MNPhotoStudios 52/100

    Mnphotostudios

    Specialties: Wedding. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Mae Senobar Photography 50/100

    Mae Senobar Photography — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Event. View full profile →

  3. #3 — ALEX & LIZA PHOTOGRAPHY 49/100

    ALEX & LIZA PHOTOGRAPHY — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

  4. #4 — KMc Video and Photo Productions 49/100

    Kmc Video And Photo Productions

    Specialties: Wedding. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Margarita Chudinova | margaritach.photo 48/100

    Margarita Chudinova

    Specialties: Wedding, Landscape. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Crescent Peak Photography 48/100

    Crescent Peak Photography — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Imafora Photography 47/100

    Imafora Photography — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Real Estate. View full profile →

  8. #8 — VTP.Photography 47/100

    Vtp.photography

    Specialties: General photography. View full profile →

  9. #9 — VALERIA NEGRU PHOTOGRAPHY 47/100

    VALERIA NEGRU PHOTOGRAPHY — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Newborn. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Jamtik Creative 47/100

    Jamtik Creative — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Event. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Photo773 47/100

    Photo773 — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Event. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Gordino Media 46/100

    Gordino Media — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Event. View full profile →

  13. #13 — South Lens 45/100

    South Lens — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Commercial. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Polina Lorain Photography 45/100

    Polina Lorain Photography — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Family. View full profile →

  15. #15 — ACS by Jordan J 43/100

    ACS by Jordan J — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Commercial. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Boehm Photography 43/100

    Boehm Photography — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Real Estate. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Steve Bullock, Photographer (Chicago) 43/100

    Steve Bullock, Photographer (Chicago) — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Real Estate. View full profile →

  18. #18 — TheGoldenLenz 38/100

    Thegoldenlenz

    Specialties: Wedding. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Heretical Images 13/100

    Heretical Images — Photography in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Commercial. View full profile →

How We Rank Photographers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CPP/PPA certification (20%), press recognition and awards from WPPI, Fearless Photographers, etc. (15%), review volume (15%), web and portfolio presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). Read our full methodology →