Beautiful weddings in chicago and beyond.
TIMELESS IMAGES CAPTURING YOUR STORY THROUGH AUTHENTIC MOMENTS.
weddings tailored to you.
After the excitement of your engagement, all the planning begins. I’m here to help you bring your vision to life and most importantly, to capture your memories the way you want to remember them for a lifetime.
Everything about your wedding day is your decision. Want to see each other for the first time walking down the aisle? Great—we can schedule that in and make sure you still make it to your cocktail hour. Want a first look? First looks can be amazing and a great way to deal with any nerves before the ceremony. Either way, your day is going to be perfect and I’ll help you create time and space to capture all the moments you want to remember.
At the end of the day, you’ll be left with beautiful memories. My job is to make sure you’re able to cherish every single one of them for a lifetime.
what’s the process like from beginning to end?
Reach out to me using the form below and share as many details as you can about your event!
Once I receive your inquiry, I will respond promptly. At this point, I’ll write back and provide you with answers to any questions you’ve asked.
Whether you’re undecided and need to chat about it more or just want to meet me in person now that you’ve booked, I’ll suggest a short call to get to know one another a bit better. We’ll talk about your day and what’s most important to you.
After you’ve chosen a package that works for you, I’ll send you a contract and 50% retainer invoice to hold your date!
Leading up to your wedding, I’ll be available to help with timeline creation and advise you on how much time to leave in your schedule for all the shots you’d like.
Wedding day!!
After the wedding, I’ll send/publish a sneak peek no more than 48 hours post-wedding and your full gallery will be delivered to you 6-8 weeks from your event date.
Hi! I’m Ivy and I own Ivy Bowler Photography. I’m also the primary shooter and have been photographing weddings for over a decade. I’ve spent my life living in beautiful Alaska but recently relocated to Chicago to join my fiancé as we plan our own wedding coming up this fall. I love exploring new places in and around Chicago, especially natural areas and forest/nature preserves as well as anything along the lakefront! Some fun facts about me:
I learned to shoot on a film camera and used to develop my own photos in the dark room. Ask me about adding film to your wedding day!
I love to travel but am a homebody at heart. Books, gardening, and DIY home projects are some of my faves.
My favorite spots in Chicago are Osterman Beach, the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, and Planta Queen!
I can’t survive without coffee…
Mountains make me feel alive. In my spare time, I’m a mountain runner and love to use that time to scout out new shooting locations for destinations.
My fiancé and sister are my second shooters most of the time—they know what to do and we get each other! They have an amazing eye for capturing things from a different perspective. Rest assured, your memories are in good hands.
I love dogs, a good playlist, and a mystery novel on vacation.
I can’t wait to connect and help you make your wedding vision come to life!
get to know your chicago photographer
pricing & services
I believe in wedding package pricing being straightforward and upfront. No hidden fees or surprises, taking the guesswork out of budgeting and saving you time so you’re not chasing down information!
Use the dropdown arrows below to read about package details. Interested in a number of hours not included or add-on options? I’m happy to write up a customized quote for you based on your specific needs. Just reach out and share your details!
wedding packages
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The Cedar Package is perfect for shorter/smaller weddings primarily focused on your ceremony and reception, but your timeline is always customized to you. Includes 5 hours of coverage, 75+ edited photos per hour of shooting, customized timeline creation/collaboration, and a full print release.
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The Juniper Package offers you the flexibility of longer event coverage at an affordable rate. Includes 7 hours of coverage, 75+ edited photos per hour of shooting, customized timeline creation/collaboration, and a full print release.
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Spruce is the most popular package, giving you 8 hours of coverage, 75+ edited photos per hour of shooting, customized timeline creation/collaboration, and a full print release.
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This is the all-in full wedding day package, giving you 10 hours of coverage, 75+ edited photos per hour of shooting, customized timeline creation/collaboration, a full print release, and a one hour engagement shoot prior to your big day. (A $450 value!)
additional services
ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS $450, one hour, 75+ edited photos; engagements are also offered at a 50% discount with any wedding package, and included with the Willow.
SECOND SHOOTER $50/hour (Let’s chat about when you might want a second shooter at your event!), typically adds 35+ additional images per hour to your initial album. The primary benefit of a second shooter is to provide you with images of special moments from a different perspective.
FILM PHOTOGRAPHY $350, includes 40+ curated film photos taken throughout your event, printed on matte archival paper and delivered to you along with the negatives.
