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Red BarnWedding Studio

Chicago wedding photography & cinematography. 967 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines IL — serving Chicago, Chicagoland & destination weddings worldwide.

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Real Weddings · Stories · Inspiration
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Wedding photography & cinematography, quietly told.

Real Chicago weddings, engagements, and the films we've been lucky to be part of — fifteen years of stories, told without the noise.

Engagement — Amy and Nicholas - Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naperville ILEngagement
Aug 20262 min read

Amy and Nicholas · Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naperville IL

With their wedding just a few days away, Amy and Nicholas had not yet had the chance to enjoy the engagement session included in their...

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Engagement — Sarah and Zach - Wrigley Field, Chicago - IL Engagement
May 20262 min read

Sarah and Zach · Wrigley Field, Chicago - IL

Some love stories feel like they were always meant to unfold in a specific place—and for Sarah and Zach, that place is Chicago. Sarah,...

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Engagement — Grant and Caleb - Lincoln Park, ChicagoEngagement
Oct 20252 min read

Grant and Caleb · Lincoln Park, Chicago

On October 31, 2025, Grant and Caleb spent a beautiful fall afternoon together in Lincoln Park, Chicago , celebrating their engagement and...

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Engagement — Jenna and  Jaden - St. James Farm, Warrenville, ILEngagement
Aug 20252 min read

Jenna and Jaden · St. James Farm, Warrenville, IL

There are certain couples whose love and connection make every moment feel effortless — and Jenna and Jayden’s engagement session was...

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Engagement — Amanda and Wade - The Art Institute of Chicago, ILEngagement
Apr 20252 min read

Amanda and Wade · The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Art Institute of Chicago provided the perfect setting for Amanda and Wade's elegant engagement session. The bright white interiors and...

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Engagement — Justin and Jack - CantignyPark, , Wheaton ILEngagement
Oct 20242 min read

Justin and Jack · CantignyPark, , Wheaton IL

Late October brought Justin and Jack to Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois , where the beautiful fall scenery provided the perfect setting...

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Engagement — Emily and Jordan - Historic Downtown Long Grove, ILEngagement
Dec 20232 min read

Emily and Jordan · Historic Downtown Long Grove, IL

On December 30, 2023, Emily and Jordan joined us for their winter engagement session in Historic Long Grove, Illinois , with their wedding...

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Engagement — Nicole and Evan - Historic Downtown Long Grove, ILEngagement
Dec 20232 min read

Nicole and Evan · Historic Downtown Long Grove, IL

Winter brought a little extra magic to Nicole and Evan's engagement session in Historic Long Grove . With its charming architecture,...

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Engagement — Jessica and Paul - The Shakespeare Garden on the campus of Northwestern University, Evanston - ILEngagement
Aug 20232 min read

Jessica and Paul · The Shakespeare Garden on the campus of Northwestern University, Evanston - IL

Jessica and Paul chose a very special place for their engagement session: the Shakespeare Garden on the grounds of Northwestern University...

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Engagement — Lindsey and Jonathan - Historic Downtown Long Grove, ILEngagement
Apr 20232 min read

Lindsey and Jonathan · Historic Downtown Long Grove, IL

At the end of April 2023, Lindsey and Jonathan joined us for their engagement session in Historic Downtown Long Grove, Illinois , with...

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Engagement — Jamie and Justin - Historic Downtown Long Grove, ILEngagement
Jan 20232 min read

Jamie and Justin · Historic Downtown Long Grove, IL

At the end of January 2023, Jamie and Justin braved the cold for their engagement session in Historic Downtown Long Grove, Illinois , with...

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Engagement — Stephanie and Christopher - Volkening Heritage Farm, Schaumburg ILEngagement
Nov 20222 min read

Stephanie and Christopher · Volkening Heritage Farm, Schaumburg IL

Early November painted Schaumburg, Illinois in some of its most beautiful autumn colors when Stephanie and Christopher chose a peaceful...

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Engagement — Lysette and Donald - Grosse Point Lighthouse, Evanston - ILEngagement
Aug 20222 min read

Lysette and Donald · Grosse Point Lighthouse, Evanston - IL

At the end of August 2022, Lysette and Donald joined us for an engagement session at Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston, Illinois ,...

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Engagement — Lynette and Scott - Historic Downtown Long Grove, ILEngagement
Jul 20222 min read

Lynette and Scott · Historic Downtown Long Grove, IL

Lynette and Scott's July 2022 engagement session was filled with color, elegance, and the beauty of summer. With their wedding at The...

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Engagement — Alexis and James - Gillson Park, Wilmette - ILEngagement
Oct 20212 min read

Alexis and James · Gillson Park, Wilmette - IL

Alexis and James chose Gilson Park in Wilmette for their engagement session, a beautiful location close to home and right along the shores...

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