Andrew Collings Photography Blog

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My studio is located in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area of Chicago, in between the Loop and Lincoln Park. A map of my location is here.

1616 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

312-880-7076

I've been a Chicago-based portrait and wedding photographer for over 15 years. My photography career began in Rome, Italy, where I started doing assignments in high school for local papers. I'm a graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in Sociology and a self-taught photographer though I've assisted and learned from many photographers during and after my school years.

My wedding and portrait photography has been published in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, TimeOut Chicago, Shutterbug Magazine, The Knot and Chicago Social Brides among others and I am a WPJA award winner.

My portrait photography is natural and simple. I make use of natural light as well as sophisticated studio lighting. The goal is always to make you look your best and to convey your look and ideas in a fresh and engaging way.

My wedding photography is photojournalistic and easy on the day and on the eyes. My customers can choose to have me and my team photograph the wedding, or choose to have one of my personally-trained Associate Photographers.

To download complete wedding pricing, click here.

Please let me know how I can create some great photographs for you!

Dec 14 2011

Samantha & Brian // An Architectural Artifacts Wedding

Photographers: Andrew Collings, Nicole Radja, Brent Knepper, Ace Ujimori
Ceremony & Reception: Architectural Artifacts
Dress designer: Nicole Miller
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Florist: Palomino Flowers
Officiant: Jeffrey Schwimmer
Band/DJ: Chris Sarlas Orchestra
Caterer: Hearty Boys
Cake: Sweet Mandy B’s

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Nov 23 2011

Our engagement shoot favorites of 2011

With the year winding down and the last days of Fall upon us, I thought it would be nice to show a favorite image or two from the engagement shoots I did this year. The engagement portrait represents the beginning of the wedding photography, just as the engagement is the beginning of the wedding!

Engagement portrait on location. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL. February 19, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. pond behind the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL. February 19, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. In and around Wicker Park/Bucktown, Chicago, IL. April 9, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. In and around Wicker Park/Bucktown, Chicago, IL. April 9, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. Olive Park, Chicago, IL. June 16, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. Olive Park, Chicago, IL. June 16, 2011.

49 Welles Park Portrait 110706 5095

50 Silver Cloud Bar and Grill Portrait 110706 5367

Engagement portrait on location. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL. October 15, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. Milton Lee Olive Park , Chicago, IL. October 15, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. the Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL. October 29, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. October 29, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. St. Ignatius School, Chicago, IL. November 19, 2011.

Engagement portrait on location. St. Ignatius School, Chicago, IL. November 19, 2011.

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