Meet our photographers

We believe that our role as your wedding photographers is to help you look and feel fabulous on your special day. We capture images that are genuine and reflect the true emotions of the day. Our team is made up extremely kind, talented, and trustworthy photographers & filmmakers. Each team member is trained by our founder, Rachel, precisely in the Mandelette style of posing, lighting, and client experience. We aim to have your experience with us feel fun and natural, so we direct you through our style of posing with ease and laughter every step of the way. After your initial meeting with Rachel, she will act as your perfect matchmaker between you and your photographer based on personality, seniority, and availability. Our team speaks a variety of world languages, and has been voted best Chicago photography & videography team by numerous publications around the world. Click "contact" to get in touch. We are so excited to work with you!

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meet Our videographers

Mandelette cinema 

Hi there! We are the lead wedding videographers and cinematic producers for Mandelette Photography. We are based in Chicago, and available worldwide. We thrive on making your wedding video effortless while capturing real moments between you and your partner. Your final result is a beautiful film that will make you well up with emotion for years to come. As you show future generations your wedding film, our hope is that you can all come together and feel the true joy of your wedding day. We can't wait to hear from you and capture your love story!

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I founded Mandelette Photography in 2011 with the goal in mind of providing a luxury experience for joyful couples while delivering consistently gorgeous work.  My team aims to provide a fun, natural environment that allows you to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. I hand-select our photography and videography team while screening for character and assuring our artists excel in their careers. All of our associates are trained by me in the Mandelette style, providing fun and effortless imagery with beautiful lighting and natural posing, all while capturing authentic moments between you and your partner. We are editorial meets documentary style artists, so we provide all of the direction that you need to look and feel stunning during your portrait sessions. During your ceremony and reception, you will not notice our team in action, as we capture your best angles and true joy. We believe that all love is beautiful, can not wait to get to know you, and to bring out your genuine giggles!

meet Our founder

 Rachel Bruggeman

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