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Through the years, I’ve had the joy of capturing beautiful love stories across Illinois – from intimate proposals to grand wedding celebrations. This diverse state has enchanted couples who appreciate its perfect harmony of urban energy, suburban charm, and natural beauty. Whether it’s the iconic Chicago skyline, the pristine North Shore beaches, the historic suburban downtowns, or the peaceful forest preserves, Illinois provides endless possibilities for creating extraordinary photographs.

In this wonderful state, I’ve been blessed to document life’s most precious moments. From lakefront proposals to engagement sessions in charming village centers, and wedding celebrations at venues ranging from elegant ballrooms to rustic garden settings. Each photography session is carefully crafted to reflect both Illinois’s diverse beauty and the unique essence of your relationship. After all, when you’ve found your perfect match in a state that offers such varied and stunning backdrops, you deserve photographs that capture not just the place, but the magic of being exactly where you belong.

Every season in Illinois brings new opportunities for romance – from summer evenings along Lake Michigan to autumn colors in our beautiful suburbs. As your photographer, I don’t just take pictures; I help create visual stories that will let you relive these special moments for generations to come. Scroll down to see some of the beautiful moments I’ve captured throughout Illinois, and read what other couples share about their experience choosing this magnificent state for their special moments.

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Ingrid A.

9 months ago

Gia was absolutely amazing in capturing our engagement! She exceeded all expectations, having our photos delivered next-day. We can’t thank you enough.

Jessica G.

11 months ago

My husband hired Gia when he was planning on proposing and from the very start we clicked with her. She truly captured our moment so beautifully and we knew right away she had to do our wedding pics. I knew nothing about what shots I wanted, I let her take the lead on everything and it was the best decision I could have made. Every single shot she captured was perfection! Me and my husband are beyond happy with all our wedding pictures and engagement pictures ❤️

Paul S.

11 months ago

Gia was the perfect person to capture our wedding. Without her, we wouldn’t have the beautiful pictures and memories we now treasure. She knew exactly how to organize us all—which was not easy with such a big wedding party—and she did it with grace and professionalism. All of our friends who have seen the photos were so impressed. We truly have no words to describe how thankful we are. Thank you, Gia, for giving us memories to last a lifetime!

Shalini R.

2 years ago

Christina C.

2 years ago

Gia captured beautiful photos of our elopement and was wonderful to work with, start to finish! Her timeliness, creativity, talent, and professionalism really shine through. We truly appreciated her go-with-the-flow approach as well as fun suggestions to create memorable shots. The prices are very reasonable and the turn around on the photos was quick! I highly recommend Gia Photos!

Cristina M.

3 years ago

Absolutely amazing experience working with Gia! She is an incredibly talented photographer who beautifully captured every moment of our wedding day.

From our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos, Gia was professional, personable, and attentive to detail. She took the time to understand our vision and preferences, and she exceeded our expectations in every way.

The quality of Gia's work is exceptional. Each photograph is a work of art, filled with emotion and authenticity. Her attention to detail and creative eye resulted in a stunning collection of images that we will cherish for a lifetime.

We cannot recommend Gia highly enough. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will exceed your expectations and deliver breathtaking images, look no further.

Thank you, Gia, for capturing our special day so beautifully!
Looking forward to having you for an anniversary ! 🙂

Alexandria

3 years ago

Ayana W.

3 years ago

nadine B.

3 years ago

Gia has done 3 of my events my engagement, bridal shower, and anniversary photos and she is amazing! She does not take long to edit the photos and she is a great person overall! I recommend her 1000x over again she is amazing!!!

Kevin H.

3 years ago

Gia helped me plan the perfect proposal, showing flexibility and adapting to changing timelines. The photos she took beautifully captured the candid reaction from my fiancé. She also took fantastic post proposal photos for us. The price is also more reasonable than some other proposal sites.

David T.

4 years ago

Gia was an amazing photographer. From the planning to the actual shoot, everything was perfect. She was able to capture my now fiancé's birthday photos and at the end did a surprise proposal. Gia was able to help us coordinate with the locations and picked great spots for us!

David M.

4 years ago

Taylor E.

4 years ago

Gia is so reasonably priced. She was flexible when I had to postpone my pandemic wedding and was able to fit my needs by bringing on an additional photographer. She did both our engagement and wedding photos...both which turned out beautifully!

Nicole B.

5 years ago

We had Gia take our pregnancy photo session and they turned out FANTASTIC! such a beautiful memory from this important period of our family's history. She was fun but professional and made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera, which usually doesn't happen.

Thank you, Gia! you are the best!

Manasa P.

5 years ago

Gia is the sweetest person you will ever meet. She went above and beyond to capture every moment of my bach party perfectly and we had so much fun working with her. Gia was so easy to communicate with throughout the whole process and the album was delivered quickly. We have received so many compliments the bach photos and couldn’t be happier with images Gia Dragoi delivered!

JP D.

5 years ago

Gia captured my surprise proposal perfectly and helped me with the timing and logistics. Very professional and reliable! Great to work with and very kind. One of the best photographers in the Chicago area!! Thank you Gia!

Michael B.

5 years ago

What an incredible experience! I used Gia for a surprise engagement photo shoot and boy, did she show up and bring all the big guns!!

She arrived at the location early and was ready, recording video as well as taking photos before, during, and after! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the location and have me advice on how to travel there, what direction to come from, and where to propose for the best photos. She even handled some unexpected guests interrupting us and did it all so professionally, skillfully, and so very friendly.

We got the photos and video that same evening and they were absolutely incredible. High quality photos that captured the story and feeling of our special day.

Highly recommended for any special moments you want captured in a natural and comfortable way. If you need photos in Chicago, Gia is your go to, hands down!

nirali C.

6 years ago

Honestly... GIA WAS AMAZING!! Very friendly and Jolly personality..My fiancé and I wanted to do a photoshoot and I literally came across Gia photos and I was in love with all her photos she has taken.. she has some great suggestions on the poses and we received our photos in less than a week and they were beautiful.. my family and friends loved the way our photos came out... thank you Gia once again.

Savvy G.

6 years ago

Gia is simple Amazing!! She did a great job with our engagement pictures. She is very professional yet so easy to talk to. She ensures her clients are comfortable during the photoshoot and goes out of her way to capture beautiful pictures.

Irina S.

6 years ago

I met Gia at Stan Mansion's open house in January and I absolutely love her energy and the hard work and dedication she puts into photography.
Besides being an awesome person, she has real talent and a very good eye on the details that are extremely important and emotional and will mean so much after your special event is over and all you are left with are memories... and pictures!
Gia is one of the recommended photographers on the Stan Mansion's vendors list and I can, with no doubt recommend her to our couples, she brought two of her amazing books for display and I absolutely love them. They help me present the venue better to the couples who come and tour the space.
I love her work and the dedication and would highly recommend Gia!

Gonzalo C.

7 years ago

Gia went above and beyond to make our dream come true! My girlfriend and I took some days off from work to visit Chicago. Without my girlfriend knowing, I contacted Gia because I saw some beautiful surprise proposal photos online from her. I wanted the moment to be a surprise for my girlfriend (now fiancée!) so Gia and I set a time and date for the proposal. I was really nervous (not something I do everyday) since the proposal day was really cold and windy but Gia made sure to capture every single moment from the proposal and the photos turned out to be awesome. We have shown the photos to our loved ones and friends and are able to recreate the moment every time. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives and appreciate all the effort and kindness from Gia. Look no more for the perfect surprise proposal photographer!

Kelly G.

8 years ago

Gia is amazing - when she is directing a photo shoot, she provides perfect instructions and sets up nice shots. Most importantly to me, she is amazing at being a fly on the wall - she captured hundreds of excellent candid shots (one below included) without anyone really noticing she was there. She was always there when I needed her for a specific picture, without me even realizing how close she stayed to the groom and myself throughout the evening. She captured excellent shots of my guests, as well.

Elizabeth K

8 years ago

Gia photographed my wedding downtown Chicago and it went wonderfully. She took into account every consideration and had so many great ideas of her own for photos to take. After the ceremony she was efficient and organized in getting the groups through the different photos.
During the reception we had an unplanned change in the schedule and she was very responsive, flexible and easy to work with. We received the photos within the time frame she committed to. I would definitely recommend her as a wedding photographer.

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

“For me, photography is more than a job, it is also my passion in life. As I think my images show, I love to photograph most of all happy people in exquisite settings. I take most of my photos in a photojournalistic way and my approach to wedding photography is that of a narrator, and my style is a mix of photojournalism and creative portraiture. To that end, I’m more interested in capturing the moment, rather than a fake smile, and so, after many years of experience, I know when to capture life as it happens without restraint.”

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