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Latest filmWhat if Wes Anderson filmed a wedding?
Wedding photo + film · Illinois & Wisconsin
Moments you'll
seehearfeel again.
Documentary-style wedding photos and cinematic films by husband-and-wife team Dan & Lydia Reynolds.
(01) — The studioPeoria · Chicago · Wisconsin
We're Dan & Lydia, a husband-and-wife team telling love stories through honest photographs and cinematic film so you can feel your day all over again.
Documentary approachTwo artists at every weddingHand-edited by Dan
120+
weddings documented, from Chicago to destinations worldwide
Hi, we're Dan & Lydia.
Meet Dan & Lydia
(02) — One teamPhoto · Film · Both
One team for
your photos
and your film.
Dan and Lydia Reynolds, a husband and wife team serving Chicago and Central Illinois. Both of us at every wedding. Over 10 years, over 120 weddings, and every image delivered is edited directly by Dan.
10+ years
120+
Weddings shot in Chicago, Central Illinois, Wisconsin and beyond, and every image delivered is edited directly by Dan.
Dan + Lydia
Two artists at every wedding.
Dan leads photo and film while Lydia shoots alongside, keeping the day calm and flowing.
Dates go fast
Inquire here.
Couples are already booking more than 18 months ahead.
Kind words
“We worked with Dan and his wife Lydia for our engagement and wedding photos and video, and we cannot recommend them enough! They were energetic, friendly and made us feel so comfortable. All our guests even commented on how great they were!”
Eileen + MattMore about us
(03) — Beyond weddingsArchitecture · Commercial film · Events
Why our other work makes your wedding better.
We also photograph architecture, film commercial projects, and cover large charity events for clients like St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Your venue is shot the way it deserves.
We photograph architecture too, so the light, lines and details of your venue get the same care as the two of you.
Your vows and toasts are recorded with professional audio.
Our commercial film work means your vows and toasts are recorded with professional audio, clear and easy to hear.
We already know where the moment will happen before it does.
Covering large charity events for clients like St Jude means we know where the moment will happen before it does.
FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilotDJI Mavic 4 Pro
(04) — Recent love storiesAll work
Real couples,
real moments.
(05) — Featured filmAll films
(06) — How it worksInquire · Call · Book
Three simple
steps.
From first hello to the moment you hold your gallery, the process is calm, clear and personal.
Step 02 / 03Within a week
Schedule a call
We'll answer your questions and show you how we'll capture your day with authenticity, artistry and emotion, so you can relive every moment exactly as it happened.
Step 03 / 03Your date is yours
Book us
Lock in your date, then relax. Every emotion, vow and joyful moment will be preserved beautifully for a lifetime, with a blend of cinematic artistry and honest storytelling.
(07) — Your worries, handledHonest answers
What couples
worry about.
And how we handle each one, so you can simply enjoy your day.
- 01
“They’ll miss the big moments.”
Two shooters every time, two angles on the ceremony, backup cameras and full insurance.
- 02
“We’re awkward on camera.”
Your complimentary engagement session gives you time with us before the day, so we arrive at your wedding as friends, not strangers.
- 03
“Photo and video crews will clash.”
One team, one timeline, one contact.
- 04
“Will they be pleasant around our families?”
“They were energetic, friendly and made us feel so comfortable. All our guests even commented on how great they were!”
Eileen + Matt - 05
“Their portfolio is only the best 20 shots.”
See real weddings in full: complete galleries are available to review.
Browse full galleries - 06
“When do we get our photos, and will they disappear?”
Sneak peeks within a few days of the wedding. Your galleries stay online indefinitely.
(08) — Kind wordsReal reviews
Loved by
our couples.
Energetic, friendly and calm. Here's what it feels like to have us there on the day.
“Words cannot describe how amazing it was to work with Dan and Lydia for our wedding photography!”
“Dan and Lydia were so personable and kind. They made us feel very comfortable, allowing our best selves to come through on our special day! They were professional, timely and consciously documented our day while allowing us to fully experience it. They truly captured “us”, and we love our photos more every time we look at them.”
“I just wanted to express how grateful we are for what an incredible experience it was. Thank you for your professionalism, but also for being so personable.”
(09) — Follow along@danreynoldsphotography
Behind the lens.
