Chicago Winery Wedding Photographer
Cinematic. Comfortable. Trusted by the venue.
Imagine walking into your reception space, already knowing the photos will feel like stills from a dream you never want to end.
Currently accepting 3 Chicago Winery weddings for 2026. I photograph only 18 weddings per year.
The Insider's Guide to 739 N Clark
Notes from a preferred partner — 20+ weddings at Chicago Winery.
⏱ The "Room Flip" Advantage
Between ceremony and reception, staff needs sufficient time to flip the room. This is where we capitalize for additional creative portraits where your guests WON'T be.
And then we get you to your cocktail hour with sufficient time to mingle. Unless you prefer an even longer portrait session or some downtime to recharge in the bridal suite. The choice is yours.
📍 The Shots Most People Miss
My galleries look unique because I don't have an exact cookie cutter approach at the venue. I continue to find new nooks and crannies to create wall-ready frames.
Always embrace the improvisation of the moment with clients. The results are surprising, custom to the vibe of the client, and always beautiful.
🌧 The Rain Plan
This is one of the few Chicago venues where the weather app doesn't matter.
Why: Interior architecture is so rich we don't need to step outside for a single photo. Full, diverse gallery — rain or shine.
"I'm Not Good at Posing."
Good. I don't want you to pose.
I spent ten years working in theater — Steppenwolf, Jeff Award winner — before I ever shot a wedding. That time taught me one thing: people look best when they are doing something, not just standing there.
My approach isn't "smile at the lens." It's Permission-Based Direction. I'll give you a simple action — walk here, whisper this, look at her — and then I get out of the way. You get to be yourselves. I get the shot.
Not Everyone Wants a Magazine Shoot
That's why I don't treat your wedding like one. I treat it like a story you'll want to relive again and again. Whether you're camera-shy or craving bold editorial art, my theater background means I meet you where you are. The result is images that look editorial but feel like you.
Ready to See If We're a Fit?
I limit the number of Winery weddings each year to ensure every couple gets my full creative energy.
Check Availability for My Winery Wedding →Quick Answer: Chicago Winery Wedding Photography
In a city where most couples invest $4,500–$6,500 for solid coverage, Chicago Winery couples who want theater-level direction and venue-specific expertise typically invest $6,250–$9,500.
- Jeremy-led: $3,750–$11,000 (most couples: $6,250–$9,500)
- Associate-led: $2,500–$7,750 (same aesthetic, edited by Jeremy)
- Lighting mastery: Fast primes + off-camera flash for clean skin tones in the Barrel Room's amber glow.
- Timeline architecture: Built around the room flip — portraits during cocktail hour, zero rushing.
- Delivery: Same-week highlights; full gallery hand-edited for timeless, not trendy results.
About Chicago Winery
In River North, Chicago Winery blends the romance of a working winery with modern architecture — dramatic Barrel Room, sculptural ceremony arches, and rooftop skyline views. Hotels, restaurants, and nightlife are a short walk, making it guest-friendly and effortless.
- Signature spaces: the intimate Barrel Room, elegant ceremony site, and a spacious reception hall with warm arches.
- Guest-friendly access: elevator, nearby parking, easy hotel blocks.
- Food & wine: on-site culinary team and pairings designed for celebration.
- Photo flexibility: natural window light by day, ambient glow by night, skyline looks at dusk.
Kim & Brad's Chicago Winery Mini-Story
A warm arc from early moments to the last toast — with signature Barrel Room frames. Click any image to view full-size.
Full Chicago Winery Wedding Galleries
See everything — not just the highlights. These complete galleries show exactly what you'll receive from your Chicago Winery wedding photographer.
No gatekeeping. No password walls. Just the work.
Kim & Brad — Chicago Winery Wedding Films
Cinematic storytelling that pairs with their gallery — the Winery's glow in motion.
Chicago Winery Wedding Photography FAQ
How much photography time do we really need here?
Most couples book 8–10 hours. The extra buffer helps with Barrel Room portraits and smooth room flips.
Is flash used during the ceremony?
Yes, the low light nature of the venue requires flash to ensure clean and healthy looking skin tones — but I use it to complement the mood, not kill it.
Best places for portraits if it rains?
Barrel Room staircase, interior arches, fireplace, long hallways and covered entry within ~100 ft — zero-stress, weather-proof options.
What if we're awkward in photos?
Most of my couples describe themselves as camera-shy before we start — that's built into how this works. I give you something real to do instead of poses. By the end, you'll forget I was there.
What if Jeremy isn't available for our date?
I work with a small team of associate photographers personally matched to your style. Every gallery is still hand-edited by me, so your images have the same cinematic look.
How soon do we see photos?
Same-week highlights; full gallery delivery per your contract timeline — hand-edited for timeless, not trendy results.
Can you coordinate with our planner/band?
Yes — timeline and lighting cues are shared in advance so speeches and first dance are perfectly lit.
Do you also offer video?
Yes — cinematic add-on crafted for the Winery's look, with natural audio and matching color profile.
Do you edit your own photos?
Every single image. Hand-edited by me, never AI, never outsourced. Your gallery has consistent artistic vision from first look to last dance.
Preferred Vendor at Chicago Winery | 151+ Five-Star Reviews | Featured on Style Me Pretty
"Jeremy managed posed shots calmly and professionally, then blended into the background to capture candids throughout the night. We couldn't be happier with the final result."
— Zach D., Chicago Winery
Dates at Chicago Winery fill up fast. Currently accepting 3 Winery weddings for 2026.
Your Chicago Winery Wedding Investment
In a city where most couples invest $4,500–$6,500 for solid coverage, Chicago Winery couples who want theater-level direction and venue-specific expertise typically invest $6,250–$9,500. That investment reflects the craft: hand-editing by me (never AI, never outsourced), and intimate knowledge of this specific venue.
Jeremy-Led Collections
10+ years as actor, director & acting coach · Jeff Award winner · 151 five-star reviews
$3,750 – $11,000
Intimate
$3,750
- Solo photographer (Jeremy)
- 400+ hand-edited images
- 72-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 3 weeks
Done by dinner. Still extraordinary.
ReserveEssential
$6,250
- Jeremy + second photographer
- 500+ hand-edited images
- 48-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 5 weeks
- Timeline planning + coordination
Single venue. Tight timeline. Nothing missed.
ReserveSignature
$7,450
- Jeremy + second photographer
- 600+ hand-edited images
- 48-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 5 weeks
- Engagement session included
- Timeline planning + coordination
Getting ready to grand exit. No clock-watching.
ReserveWeekend
$9,500
- Everything in Signature, plus:
- Rehearsal dinner (up to 3 hrs)
- 800+ hand-edited images
- Full gallery in 4 weeks
The rehearsal toast deserves to be remembered too.
InquireFull Story
$11,000
- Everything in Weekend, plus:
- Day-after brunch (up to 2 hrs)
- 1,000+ hand-edited images
- 24-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 3 weeks
Welcome drinks to farewell brunch. Every chapter.
InquireAssociate-Led Collections
Unique artistic eye · Same cinematic aesthetic · Personally selected by Jeremy
✓ Every gallery 100% hand-edited by Jeremy
$2,500 – $7,750
Intimate
$2,500
- Solo photographer (Associate)
- 400+ hand-edited images
- 72-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 3 weeks
- All images edited by Jeremy
Elopement coverage. Same aesthetic.
ReserveStandard
$4,950
- Lead photographer (Associate)
- 500+ hand-edited images
- 48-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 5 weeks
- Timeline planning + coordination
- All images edited by Jeremy
Full wedding day. Cinematic look — guaranteed.
Add second shooter: +$600
Full
$5,750
- Lead + second photographer
- 600+ hand-edited images
- 48-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 5 weeks
- Timeline planning + coordination
- All images edited by Jeremy
Two photographers. Same standard. No compromise.
ReserveWeekend
$6,750
- Everything in Full, plus:
- Rehearsal dinner (up to 3 hrs)
- 800+ hand-edited images
- Full gallery in 4 weeks
- All images edited by Jeremy
Extended coverage. Full weekend experience.
ReserveFull Story
$7,750
- Everything in Weekend, plus:
- Day-after brunch (up to 2 hrs)
- 1,000+ hand-edited images
- 24-hour highlights
- Full gallery in 3 weeks
- All images edited by Jeremy
The complete story. Same obsessive edit.
ReserveAdd-Ons
- Cinematic Wedding Videography: custom add-on
- Engagement Session: $500 when paired with a wedding collection. Standalone: $725–$985.
- Additional hour (two photographers): $750
- Additional hour (solo): $500
- Second photographer: $600
Check Availability for My Winery Wedding →
Since I'm a preferred partner, I limit the number of Winery weddings each year to ensure every couple gets my full creative energy.