Progressive urban photographers with evolving style immersed in
character complete with mannerist detail experience and archive.
There are two ways to book with us.
1. Artist Booking: You book your photographer directly and lock them in for your date. Each artist has availability and books
rates specific to them. When you choose your artist you book their artist fees directly.
2. Resident Booking: Pick your package and we select a photographer that fits you best.
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James Gustin
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James’ mother Iry is an avid photographer and documentarian. He grew up as the subject and model of many of her photographs; from Pacific Heights and the ruins Persepolis, through the markets of Hong Kong, the beaches of Panang and the Houston Ship Channel all the way to Picadilly Circus and Wrigley Field. From her, he learned to hone his yearning for beauty, spontaneity, architecture and the subtleties of family behaviors. Over the last 25 years James has been in front of and behind the camera as both director, actor and cameraman for films and photo shoots. He has logged 1000′s of hours in and around weddings, special events family occasions. He has a genuine passion for ritual and celebration and delights in making a compelling and permanent archive of the American Family. |
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Brian Carey
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Brian has BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He started shooting wedding photography with fig in 2006, and has fell in love with capturing everything that is involved in a wedding. He has shot weddings and couple’s engagement photos all over the city of Chicago and it’s suburbs. He has also captured weddings throughout the Mid West. His work has been highlighted in CS Brides and Be U Weddings.”My wedding photography is a reflection of the couple’s relationship with each other, and their guests. I ask myself–what emotions, what moments, would I want to have captured at my own wedding (all of them). I like to get as close as I can to all the wedding day action. I look for unique lighting, go for creative angles, and time my shots carefully. I am always looking to advance my style of photography, by capturing images that I will be proud to add to my portfolio of work.” |
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Tim Musho
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Tim has a BA in Telecommunications from Indiana University. He ws inspired to shoot photography, because it is very similar to cinematography in dealing with visuals. Tim has been shooting wedding photogaphy and wedding films with fig since 2006.Tim’s style is elegant, absolute, structual, and organic. He enjoys capturing the “getting ready” and “photos around the city” portions of a wedding day. The unkown situations that will happen at a wedding, keep him on his shooting toes.”With every wedding my goal is to establish a great connection with the couple and myself (the photographer). I’ve learned that it starts with getting to know the couple, from the first meeting to engagement photos to the wedding and beyond. I want a strong relationship going into the wedding day, and this happens because of all of our contact points that I make. I have fun getting to know my couples.” |
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| Weddings | Taryn + Brett Hotel Allegro |
Christine + Jared Salvage One |
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Melissa Martens
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Melissa earned a BFA in film and photography from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2004. She has been shooting wedding photography with fig since 2007. She enjoys the emotional connection with others and loves to tell life stories through visual media. Photography has been one way of doing that.Her style is emotional, timeless, and funny. I love knowing that my photography will be passed on for generations. Nothing touches me more than knowing how important my job as a photographer is. I won’t last forever, my dream is my photographs will.” |
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| Weddings | Maddie + Scott Botanic Garden |
Hillary + Nick Trump Hotel |
Jeane + James Ritz Carlton |
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| Juneanne + Andrew Marriott Michigan Ave |
Patty + Brian Baby Bump |
Christine + Jared Baby Bump |
Erica Treais
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Erica has a BA in journalism with a design specialization in photography from Michigan State University. She has been shooting weddings with fig since 2011. Erica first started taking photographs in her youth when her grandparents gave her a Polaroid camera. “I don’t think I recognized my passion until high school when I worked with 35mm film in the darkroom. I enjoy documenting people in different social settings; kind of my way of studying how people interact amongst strangers and friends.”Erica’s style is photojournalistic, playful, and i. She enjoys capturing the Bridal Party, the Groom (right before the ceremony), and when people really let loose on the dance floor. One of her favorite weddings was Kate and Gabo at the University Club. “They were a very genuine couple; she was very lively and he was laid back so their energy as a whole had a nice balance. I also had a blast photographing the groomsmen on a trolley before the ceremony.” |
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Eric Rademacher
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Eric’s passion for photography started in the darkroom back in 2005, advancing in to the study of fine art before earning his Associates Degree in Digital Imaging from Lansing Community College in 2010. He made the move to Chicago shortly after and has been shooting wedding’s with fig ever since. “I’ve always enjoyed capturing people’s raw emotions, and wedding’s gives me the perfect opportunity to do just that.”Eric’s photography tends to be more in a documentary style – candid, natural and exciting. He enjoying capturing moments behind the scenes, beautiful details of an event space and the spontaneity of dancing. He also specializes in using flashes and lights to capture situations more creatively. “One of my favorite weddings has been Dina and Kent at Salvage One. They were a very cute couple and had a fun group of friends and family. The space was amazing, too, allowing many unique photo ops.” |
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| Weddings | Amy + Brad Illuminating Company |
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