Wedding Photographer Jobs in Illinois

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313Wedding venues in our Illinois data

126Cities with venues

$36,570Median pay, photographers in Illinois, BLS May 2025

Markets

Wedding Photographer jobs in Illinois

Our Illinois markets. Weddings outside these metros are covered from the nearest market.

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Chicago, IL

83 venues across 7 cities in our data

Where weddings happen

Top Illinois cities for weddings

Cities with the most wedding venues in our data. Peak season in Illinois is May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first.

Chicago55 VENUES Peoria22 VENUES Springfield18 VENUES Rockford17 VENUES Champaign14 VENUES Naperville12 VENUES Galena10 VENUES Evanston6 VENUES Aurora5 VENUES Plainfield5 VENUES Wheaton5 VENUES Urbana4 VENUES Downers Grove3 VENUES Oswego3 VENUES Rockton3 VENUES Belvidere2 VENUES

About 2,150 people work as photographers in Illinois, according to the BLS (May 2025).

Questions

Wedding Photographer jobs in Illinois: FAQ

How much do wedding photographers make in Illinois?

The BLS median for photographers in Illinois is $36,570 a year (May 2025). Wedding work is usually paid per event. See the full pay guide.

When is wedding season in Illinois?

The busiest months are May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first.

Do you hire outside the main Illinois cities?

Yes. We recruit statewide and match shooters to the nearest market and to travel weddings.

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