A bride and groom holding hands on a stone path, lit by the setting sun
A couple on the Chicago lakefront with the skyline behind
A couple walking through autumn trees at sunset
A couple embracing on an estate lawn at golden hour

Wedding photography & film

Moments you'll
want to seehearfeel
all over again.

Documentary-style wedding photos and cinematic films by Dan & Lydia Reynolds, for couples across Chicago, Central Illinois and Wisconsin.

We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.

— Katie Thurmes
Dan laughing behind a camera with two lenses mounted
Lydia smiling in front of a white wall

Hello, friend

That's me, Dan.

I take photos, I film — and sometimes I do both at the same time.

I have a passion for capturing images that are true to the moments as they happen. We take a documentary approach to photo and film: giving guidance when it's needed, but being careful to let your day flow naturally.

I love coffee, and I love diving into the latest photo and video tools that let me deliver stunning images and films. My wife Lydia and I always work together on weddings and large events. We both love travel, delicious food made with fresh ingredients — and cats.

Recent love stories

Real couples,
real moments.

Scroll through a few recent weddings, then open the full galleries.

Full portfolio
Ethan and Gwyn in front of a red barn venue
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Ethan & Gwyn

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Amanda and Rick kissing in a golden autumn meadow
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Amanda & Rick

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Kelly and Adam walking through a sunlit garden
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Kelly & Adam

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Steve and Taylor with their wedding party
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Steve & Taylor

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See every
love story

Featured film

What if Wes Anderson
filmed a wedding?

Symmetry, pastel palettes and a whole lot of heart. A playful experiment that shows what cinema-grade gear and true storytelling can do with a wedding day.

Kind words

A groom dipping his bride for a kiss outside a brick venue

“Words cannot describe how amazing it was to work with Dan and Lydia for our wedding photography!”

Rose
A couple embracing among autumn flowers

“We worked with Dan and his wife Lydia for our engagement and wedding photos and video, and we cannot recommend them enough! They were energetic, friendly and made us feel so comfortable. All our guests even commented on how great they were!”

Eileen + Matt
Manny and Karina walking across an open field at sunset

“I just wanted to express how grateful we are for what an incredible experience it was. Thank you for your professionalism, but also for being so personable.”

Manny + Karina
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Artists at every wedding: Dan & Lydia

100/hr

Images delivered per hour, on average

14days

Until your film teaser arrives

18mo+

Booked in advance: dates go fast

Follow along

Behind the lens.

Limited dates each year

Let us capture
your special day.

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