Chicago Portrait, Engagement, and Elopement Photographer.

Portraiture that stands out and expresses who you are.

No stiff poses. No fake laughs. Just real moments, captured honestly.

I’m Zach—a Chicago-based portrait and elopement photographer for creative souls, hopeless romantics, and people who want something a little different. Whether you're running down the lakefront in your wedding gear or slow dancing on a rooftop at sunset, I’m there for the big feelings and the in-between magic.

This isn’t about looking perfect—it’s about feeling seen. Let’s make something beautiful together.

Services

Artistic. Intentional. All about you.

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Portraits

Go beyond classic portraiture and capture your essence in an artistic and visually compelling way. Perfect for Influencers, business owners, and all creatives. Let your personality shine through!

Two men holding hands and walking in a park during fall, wearing cowboy hats and beige jackets, with leafless trees and a pathway in the background.

Engagement

Go beyond traditional engagement photos and tell your love story in a way that’s artistic, authentic, and visually unforgettable. Perfect for couples who want something more personal than posed. Let your connection shine through.

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Elopement

Go beyond the ordinary and capture your elopement with artistic intention and raw emotion.

An elopement wedding gives you the chance to cherry-pick the things you love about weddings, and leave behind the things you don’t! Perfect for couples ditching the rulebook and doing it their way.

Let’s make your elopement a campfire-worthy story that you’ll be telling for the rest of your life.

Meet Zach.

Capturing important moments with emotion and pluck.

I grew up in Northwest Indiana and first discovered photography through my local 4-H chapter in the fifth grade. What started as a curious hobby quickly turned into a lifelong passion for capturing people in their most honest, unfiltered moments.

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A woman in a white dress sitting on a bar counter with a man in a suit standing next to her holding a beer mug, both smiling at the camera in a bar setting.
A young man with wavy hair, round glasses, and a light mustache standing outdoors in a city street during daylight, wearing a dark T-shirt.
Two men smiling warmly, one man with a beard and wearing a cowboy hat, and the other man with gray hair and beard, are embracing each other outdoors. The gray-haired man is holding a black hat.
A young woman with dark, shoulder-length hair wearing a black tank top and ripped blue jeans, smiling and leaning forward with hands on her thighs on a rocky outdoor surface.

Contact Zach

Let’s Chat!

Whether you’re ready to book or just feeling things out, I’d love to hear from you.

Tell me a little about what you're looking for—an elopement, an engagement session, something totally untraditional—and we’ll take it from there. No pressure, no weird vibes, just good conversation and honest photography.

Fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you within 24–48 hours. I can’t wait to hear your story.

  • I had so much fun doing a shoot with Zach! He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to capture a side of myself that I don’t see very often. The turnaround rate for the images was quick and he was very communicative throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend!

    Jordan, Chicago, IL

  • Zach is incredibly talented. He made us feel at ease, and reassured us to just be ourselves as he captured our essence. He was flexible with time & place and we allowed him to lead us in his vision with a mix of our own. I would highly recommend Zach, 12/10 experience.

    Vanessa and Feto, Chicago, IL