• Bride and Groom on Staircase in Downtown Chicago

  • Bride and groom sharing a kiss in a dimly lit luxury bar in The Berkshire Room of the Acme Hotel in Chicago

  • Beautiful Bride with Bouquet Standing in front of the Chicago Board of Trade

  • Newly Engaged Couple Snuggling while wearing cute flower crows

  • Two wedding Rings laying on a pink invitation

  • Artistic Style Photo of Bride and Groom on the LaSalle Street Bridge in Downtown Chicago

  • Bride and groom sharing their first dance at Revolution Brewing Company in Chicago

  • Beautiful Wide Shot of Bride and Groom on State Street in front of the Chicago Theatre downtown

  • Bride and Groom stand smiling with heads together in the middle of State Street next to the Chicago Theatre.

WELCOME TO JEFF KURYSZ PHOTOGRAPHY!

I am thrilled you are interested in choosing me to document your special day! I believe that choosing a wedding photographer is about more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day. Your wedding photographer should be someone who inspires you, and someone who eases wedding day jitters. And, hopefully someone who eventually becomes a friend. I'm excited to give you a little tour so you can learn more about me - the process of working together - and my wedding collections! Let's dive in!

My business isn't about pictures, it's about people. It's not about weddings, it's about marriages. It's not about transactions, it's about relationships. And it's not about one day, it's about a lifetime. I can't wait to connect with you and tell your love story!!

THE PROCESS

  • Bride and groom embracing on the Chicago Riverwalk with the skyline in the background!

    1: CONNECT + CHAT

    It is so important to me to have a connection with each and every one of my couples. In order to get fun, joyful, and genuine photos of their love story, we need to have a connection, and a relationship. I always say I want to show up to your wedding day and feel like a friend or an extra bridesmaid, rather than a hired vendor. So that means - our very first step is connecting via a Zoom call so we can get to know each other!

  • Beautiful table details of the Bridal table at a Chicago wedding

    2: LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL!

    After our initial video call, if you and your other half decide we’re the perfect fit to work together, it’ll be time to make it official! All you need to do is decide on your package, and from there, I’ll send you an online proposal with your custom contract, invoice, and payment schedule all able to be completed online!

    Once your 50% retainer is paid, your date will be saved and the fun will begin! From there, I’ll begin sending you helpful education such as my wedding guide, my list of vendor recommendations, education on first looks and timelines, and more! And then, the best part– we’ll start planning your engagement session!

  • Two gay men holding each other while walking through Winnemac Park in Chicago.

    3: ENGAGEMENT SESSION

    This is my favorite part! Engagement sessions are included in every one of my wedding packages because I truly believe they are a vital part of the wedding experience as a whole. Engagement sessions are the time where we get to know each other, I get to see how you interact together, and you become comfortable in front of my camera. We get to shoot in any location you choose, you can wear what you’re comfortable in, and there’s no guests begging for your attention. It’s just you guys and me, unfolding your love story. After the session, your shoot will be delivered via online gallery!! These images are great for the socials, wedding invites, thank you cards, etc!

  • A black bride is getting her lip color touched up by her makeup artist.

    4: EASY STRESS FREE PLANNING

    I love being involved in the wedding planning process. My goal as a photographer is to make sure you have the most fun and stress free day possible. Because of that, I am extremely organized when it comes to your wedding day plans! Leading up to the day, I will help you create a detailed timeline for the day, a family formal photo list, and will send you multiple questionnaire to ensure everything runs smoothly. About 2 weeks out from the wedding, we’ll have a video call to go over any final details to ensure all goes well the day of!

  • A white groom and his black bride walk down the aisle together after saying I do!!

    5: THE WEDDING DAY!!!!!

    Hooray!!! It’s here! The day of your wedding goes by in an instant. I want to make sure it’s the most fun and stress free day possible, for not just you- but your family and friends. I arrive 30 minutes before our scheduled start time so I can meet your family and friends and scope out the lay of the land. I’ll begin with photographing your details and getting ready candids. My absolute favorite part of the day is bride and groom portraits, so we’ll ensure we have plenty of time for this! It’s my job to capture all the traditional moments, and in between moments so that you can look back on moments you may not have even realized were happening to relive your incredible day.

  • An officiant gives a speech to the bride and groom standing in Lincoln Park with the John Hancock building in the background

    6: THE GALLERY

    After the wedding day, when all your edits are complete, you will receive an online gallery of HUNDREDS of your images. It’s my goal to get you your images while you’re still excited about the wedding, and the bliss hasn’t faded. From this gallery, you will be able to share your images with friends and family, download to your computer, share to social media and order prints. While you have full print rights to your images, I always recommend couples print through a professional lab if you’re going to make prints for your walls–the quality of professional labs is just so much better!! You’ll receive an invite to your online gallery and I encourage my couples to pop open a bottle of wine and enjoy reliving their day together!!

PRICING

  • PACKAGE 1

    This collection is perfect for the couple planning a smaller, more intimate wedding who wants photos of the main events and moments, but doesn’t need photos of every last little detail.

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    6 hours of coverage

    Online gallery

    Digital print release

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    $2,800

  • PACKAGE 2

    This collection is perfect for the couple planning a mid- to large-sized wedding. You’ll get an engagement session plus 8 full hours of coverage on your wedding day.

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    8 Hours of coverage

    Online gallery

    Engagement session

    Digital print release

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    $3,600

  • PACKAGE 3

    This collection is perfect for the couple planning a larger wedding, or who wants images of every last expression and beautiful detail. You’ll get an engagement session plus 10 full hours of coverage by two photographers (myself and a trusted colleague) on your wedding day.

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    10 Hours of coverage

    Second photographer

    Online gallery

    Engagement session

    Digital print release

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    $4,400