Best Photographers in Chicago, IL — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 19 photographers in Chicago based on credentials, client reviews, press recognition, and portfolio quality.
Top Photographers in Chicago
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#1 — MNPhotoStudios
Mnphotostudios
Specialties: General photography. View full profile →
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#2 — Mae Senobar Photography
Mae Senobar Photography — Photography in Chicago, IL
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#3 — KMc Video and Photo Productions
Kmc Video And Photo Productions
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#4 — KMc Video and Photo Productions
KMc Video and Photo Productions — Photography in Chicago, IL
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#5 — ALEX & LIZA PHOTOGRAPHY
ALEX & LIZA PHOTOGRAPHY is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 34 verified client reviews, they are among the top-rat…
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#6 — Margarita Chudinova | margaritach.photo
Margarita Chudinova
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#7 — Crescent Peak Photography
Crescent Peak Photography is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 4.8-star rating from 31 verified client reviews, they are among the top-r…
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#8 — Photo773
Photo773 — Photography in Chicago, IL
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#9 — Jamtik Creative
Jamtik Creative — Photography in Chicago, IL
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#10 — Imafora Photography
Imafora Photography is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 17 verified client reviews, they are among the top-rated p…
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#11 — VALERIA NEGRU PHOTOGRAPHY
VALERIA NEGRU PHOTOGRAPHY is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 16 verified client reviews, they are among the top-r…
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#12 — Gordino Media
Gordino Media — Photography in Chicago, IL
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#13 — South Lens
South Lens is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 9 verified client reviews, they are among the top-rated photography…
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#14 — Polina Lorain Photography
Polina Lorain Photography is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 8 verified client reviews, they are among the top-ra…
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#15 — ACS by Jordan J
ACS by Jordan J is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 5 verified client reviews, they are among the top-rated photo…
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#16 — Boehm Photography
Boehm Photography is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 5 verified client reviews, they are among the top-rated phot…
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#17 — Steve Bullock, Photographer (Chicago)
Steve Bullock, Photographer (Chicago) is a photography professional serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. With a 5.0-star rating from 5 verified client reviews, they are amon…
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#18 — TheGoldenLenz
Thegoldenlenz
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#19 — Heretical Images
Heretical Images is a photography professional located in Chicago, IL. They serve clients in Chicago and the surrounding IL area. Contact Heretical Images directly to discuss your…
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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 →
Frequently asked questions
Who is the #1 photographer in Chicago?
MNPhotoStudios is currently the #1 ranked photographer in Chicago based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
How are photographers ranked in Chicago?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google reviews (25%), professional credentials like CPP/PPA (20%), press recognition (15%), review volume (15%), web presence (10%), years of experience (10%), and profile completeness (5%). There is no paid placement.
What do photographers typically cost in Chicago?
Pricing varies by specialty and budget tier. Economy photographers in Chicago often start around $200–$500 per session; standard-tier work commonly runs $500–$2,000; premium and luxury photographers regularly exceed $3,000 for full-day coverage. Individual profiles list each photographer's published budget tier.