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Bridal Shower Photographers in Illinois

MacroSnaps covers bridal shower celebrations throughout Illinois, from Chicago, Aurora and Rockford to smaller communities across the state. We are one company with our own photographers and videographers, not a marketplace, so every bridal shower in Illinois gets the same standards, prices and delivery times.

A bridal shower or bachelorette party brings together the people closest to the bride, often for the first time before the wedding: mothers, grandmothers, sisters, bridesmaids and old friends. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover showers, brunches and bachelorette dinners and nights out, so the bride and the hosts can enjoy the day instead of passing phones around.

Choose your city below for local venues, typical coverage and answers to common questions, or book directly online. A typical bridal shower is about 2 hours of photography ($350) and 2 hours of videography ($500).

Illinois

Bridal Shower Photographers in Illinois cities

What we capture

Key moments we photograph and film in Illinois

01

Décor and table setting

Flowers, the dessert table, signage, favors and the theme, photographed before guests arrive.

02

Arrivals and greetings

The bride greeting guests, reunions between family and friends, and the first mimosas.

03

Brunch or lunch

Candid photos at the tables, toasts from the hosts and the maid of honor, and the cake.

04

Shower games

Guessing games, quizzes and dress-making challenges, which usually produce the most laughter of the day.

05

Gift-opening

The bride opening gifts with the giver in the frame where possible, which also helps with thank-you notes.

06

Group photos

The bride with her mother, the bridal party, each side of the family and friend groups, kept quick.

07

Bachelorette dinner and night out

Matching outfits, the dinner toast and the start of the evening, at a restaurant, rooftop or private event space.

Pricing

Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties photography & video prices in Illinois

One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.

Photography

$250 first hour

+ $100 each additional hour

Typical bridal showers & bachelorette parties coverage: 2 hours = $350

Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.

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Videography

$300 first hour

+ $200 each additional hour

Typical bridal showers & bachelorette parties coverage: 2 hours = $500

Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.

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Typical for a shower or bachelorette dinner; add an hour for a larger shower with a full meal.

Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour

2 Hour Photography

$350

  • 1 photographer
  • 2 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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3 Hour Photography

$450

  • 1 photographer
  • 3 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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4 Hour Photography

$550

  • 1 photographer
  • 4 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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5 Hour Photography

$650

  • 1 photographer
  • 5 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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6 Hour Photography

$750

  • 1 photographer
  • 6 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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7 Hour Photography

$850

  • 1 photographer
  • 7 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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Our work

Liz & Eric's Dream Wedding
Kaitilin & Obinna's Wedding Day
Alison & Stephen's Dream Wedding
Guests mingling in a busy restaurant during an evening reception
Two attendees in animated conversation at a networking event
Smiling guest in a blazer chatting at a reception
Gourmet appetizer tart served at a gallery opening reception
Guests laughing together at an art exhibition opening
Visitors discussing a large painting in a white-walled gallery
Crowd mingling in a warmly lit gallery space
Guest smiling during an evening art gallery reception

Planning tips

Planning your coverage in Illinois

Book 2 to 3 hours

Most showers are well covered in 2 to 3 hours, from arrivals through the gift-opening. For a bachelorette, 2 hours usually covers getting together, group photos and dinner.

Plan the gift-opening spot

Put the bride's chair near a window or in good light with space for guests to gather around. It makes a noticeable difference to the photos.

Check venue rules

Some restaurants and bars limit photography or ask for a certificate of insurance. Let us know the venue in advance so we can sort this out before the day.

Add video for toasts and games

A short highlight video set to music you choose captures the speeches and the energy of the games, and makes a good gift for the bride.

Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive

Why clients across Illinois choose MacroSnaps

01

13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings

MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Illinois gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.

02

Prices published, not negotiated

Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.

03

Insured by State Farm

We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.

04

Our own network, not a marketplace

We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.

05

Book and pay online in minutes

Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.

06

Every image edited

All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.

FAQ

Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties in Illinois: common questions

Do you cover bridal shower events everywhere in Illinois?

Yes. Our own crews work across Illinois, including Chicago, Aurora, Rockford and Joliet. The price is the same in every city, because travel is included in the first hour.

How long should we book for a bridal shower?

Most showers need 2 to 3 hours, which covers arrivals, the meal, games and gift-opening. The minimum booking is 2 hours.

Do you cover bachelorette parties?

Yes. We cover bachelorette dinners, brunches and the start of a night out, with group photos and candids. Tell us about anything you'd like kept off camera.

How much does bridal shower photography cost?

Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. The rates are the same for every client.

When will we receive the photos?

Every photo is edited and retouched, and your online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos take 2 to 4 weeks.

Do you offer a photo booth?

Yes. A photo booth is a popular addition at showers and bachelorette parties and gives guests digital photos to share.

Book bridal showers & bachelorette parties coverage in Illinois

Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.

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