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Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable days of your life, but sometimes your memory needs a helping hand. That\u2019s where wedding photographs come in. A good wedding photographer will immortalize your special day, allowing you to look back fondly in future years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wedding photographs also capture the moments you miss and allow you to see your day from a fresh perspective. After months or even years of planning, your wedding may seem to fly by in a whirlwind of ceremony, speeches, socializing, dancing, eating, and drinking. It\u2019s impossible to take it all in or be everywhere at once, which is why the role of a wedding photographer is so important, and why it\u2019s so disastrous when wedding photography goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a keen photographer myself – and a guest at more Naperville weddings than I can count! – I\u2019ve seen dozens of local wedding photographers in action and have collected feedback (both good and bad!) from friends, family, and fellow guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I\u2019m going to share some of the best Naperville wedding photographers based on personal recommendations from people I know and trust, as well as my top tips for choosing the right wedding photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top-Rated Wedding Photographers in Naperville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to wedding photography in Naperville, there is a huge variety of prices and styles available. From budget photographers who offer wedding packages from $300 to premium photography services that begin at $5000, below are seven of the best options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Xcite Photo  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Andrew Di Monda from Xcite Photo is an Italian-American photographer with many years of experience. His accolades include recognition in the Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Awards and The Knot Best of Weddings Awards for each of the last ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew describes his style as \u201da mixture of photojournalism and traditional with a touch of glamour\u201d. His portfolio mostly features posed shots, but with poses that are unique to his style, rather than traditional group photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Location: 1832 Centre Point Cir SUITE 104, Naperville, IL 60563<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Phone: 630-276-8495<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Email: xcitephoto.com\/contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Website: xcitephoto.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Price: From $1199<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Pfeiffer Photography  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Pfeiffer Photography offers an affordable wedding photography service that is ideal for anyone with a limited budget. They offer a free consultation and will provide a personalized quote for your wedding following that initial conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In terms of style, Pfeiffer Photography tailor their service to your needs and can offer a variety of posed and candid photographs, though they do strongly recommend many of the traditional posed photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A benefit of choosing Pfeiffer Photography is their reprint service, which gives you the option of ordering additional prints at a later date for very low prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Location: 645 Wellner Rd, Naperville, IL 60540<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Phone: 630-369-1600<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Email: info@pfeiffer-photo.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Website: napervillephotography.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Price: $300-$1600<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3. Mila Craila Photography  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      As the most expensive option on this list, Mila Craila may not be within everyone\u2019s budget. However, for those who can afford her services, Mila promises \u201ctimeless photos to treasure forever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The premium price of Mila\u2019s photography includes \u2018heirloom albums\u2019 and wall prints that are true works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Mila is also a fluent Spanish speaker, which can help her to communicate and build rapport with wedding parties that include native Spanish speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Location: Butler Walk, Naperville, IL 60564<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Phone: 843-446-7203<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Email: milacraila.com\/contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Website: milacraila.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Price: From $5000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        4. Alicia’s Photography  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        Alicia\u2019s is a photography studio and family-run business founded by photographer Alicia Johnson. The studio employs specialist wedding photographer, Samantha Jensen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Samantha describes her wedding photography as \u201ctelling your wedding story\u201d and her style as \u201ccontemporary yet classic with an editorial flair\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        An advantage of working with Samantha is that she is a long-time Chicago resident who knows the area and is embedded in the local wedding scene. She\u2019s happy to go the extra mile to make your wedding day special, and will happily recommend a wedding venue, band, florist, or any other wedding service from her extensive Chicagoland connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Location: 32 W Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Phone: 630-961-5777<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Email: alicia@alicias.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Website: alicias.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Price: From $2500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          5. Julie Mikos Photographer  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          Julie Mikos is a wedding photographer with a strong background in editorial photography. Her home interior, garden, and travel photographs have been featured in publications such as Country Living, HOME Magazine, and the National Geographic Traveler calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Her editorial background means that Julie\u2019s wedding photography style is best described as \u201cwedding photojournalism.\u201d. Her wedding packages include traditional posed wedding photos, but her real skill lies in telling the story of your wedding through candid shots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Location: Naperville, Chicago & Greater Midwest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Phone: 510-681-7616<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Email: julie@juliemikos.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Website: juliemikos.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Price: From $2800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            6.  John Foley Photography  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            Another premium photographer, John Foley\u2019s wedding packages start from $4000 and include timeline planning, 8+ hours of photography, retouching of all images, 5+ signature fine art edits, and a digital gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            As well as photographing Naperville weddings, John Foley is also available to travel around the country and even internationally for destination weddings. He describes his style as \u201ccreative, original, genuine, and intentional; with a bit of magic sprinkled here and there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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