Chicago FAQs

How many hours are included in your photography packages?

Our full day wedding services offer single photographer collections for up to 8-12 hours of coverage with the option to add on a second photographer for 5-12 hours. Multiple photographer and videographer collections are available to customize for your needs as well!

Do you offer or include engagement photo sessions?

We love to work with our couples to capture the most amazing part of their lives; their engagement! Engagement photo sessions allow you to get comfortable in front of the camera before your big day, provides you with images for Save the Dates and wedding décor, or simply your first formal portrait! TWA has collections that include engagement sessions but also offers multiple engagement portrait session options to add to your wedding photography services.

Are you familiar with my venue?

In the 30 years we’ve been photographing weddings, we’ve been to just about every local wedding venue. Not to mention, TWA is recommended by more wedding venues than just about any other Chicago area wedding photographer! To see some of our recent weddings, schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our photography consultants.

Do you travel for weddings?

TWA will photograph any wedding, near or far. We’ve even captured beautiful weddings overseas! If your venue is outside of our local travel area, a small travel fee may apply. During your meeting, your consultant will let you know of any additional expenses.

Are we able to receive our own digital images after the wedding?

Yes! All of our photography collections include your edited, non- watermarked, high resolution images provided via digital download after your album order is finalized.

Do you offer any other services?

TWA specializes in wedding day services including photography, video, content creation, and photo booth services. We also love photographing engagement photo sessions, proposals, and elopements!

How do we choose a photographer?

The best place to start is scheduling a no-obligation consultation! During your consultation, we’ll discuss our services, walk through your timeline, and look through photography image styles in order to make photographer recommendations. Our consultants are excited to match you with a photographer after hearing about your big day.

You will know your photographer within 2 weeks of signing your contract and we’ll introduce you to them by sending you a link to their portfolio along with their contact information. If for any reason you don’t think it’s a good fit, you let us know and we will work to pair you with a new photographer.

Do you offer back up photographers?

Unexpected events can occur, and we’d hate to disrupt your big day with news that your photographer can’t make it to your wedding. One of the benefits to booking wedding photography and videography services with a studio is peace of mind that no matter what there will be someone there to capture your day.  We have a team that is on back up every weekend to ensure that if something does happen to your originally scheduled team we can send someone out in their place immediately.

Do I have to purchase a wedding album with TWA?

With all of our full day wedding photography services there is an agreement to purchase one of our wedding albums after the wedding.  We are one of the very few photography studios left in the Chicagoland area that still primarily has an album focus.  At the end of your wedding day journey the wedding album for our couples tends to become just as important as your digital files.

What is your Portraits for Life Program?

Here at TWA we want to be your family photographer for life. We have a very unique program called Portraits for Life which means every year after your wedding you can take advantage of 1 free portrait session a year.  We want to see your family as it grows, whether that be a puppy or a baby and be a part of your journey as a married couple.

What is the required deposit to secure services with TWA and what does the payment plan for services look like?

We require a $200 deposit per service to secure services with TWA!  The remaining balance is split into 3 equal payments with your final payment due 60 days before your event date.

Want to know more or need answers?

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