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We won’t hesitate for a second to pour our entire selves into telling your story. Together let’s capture those fleeting moments where your heart is bursting at the seams, where your smile goes wild from laughter, and where you’re left breathless by a single touch from the love of your life.
You deserve timeless, story-driven wedding imagery.
We’re high school sweethearts, award-winning Chicago wedding photographers, and proud parents who never miss a nightly dance party with our two little ones.
Having grown up together and photographing more than 500 weddings since 2015, we understand that your love story is truly unique. Our experience allows us to go into every wedding day with our hearts and minds open. We strive to document your day with intention and authenticity.
Let's Get to Know Each Other
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Ed (he/him) is an award-winning wedding photographer whose passion for photography began when he was gifted his grandfather's 35mm film camera from WWII.
Having studied film photography in undergrad, he quickly found himself falling in love with the art even more. In his decade long career, Ed has effortlessly captured hundreds of weddings all over the world with his signature aesthetic of high energy, timeless, and joy-filled imagery. When he's not photographing weddings, you can usually find him enjoying some Trappist Westvleteren, figuring out which concert to go to next, or just belly laughing on the couch with Aileen and their two kids.
Ed Ciesielski
Aileen (she/her) began her professional career as a corporate attorney, but after years of feeling unfulfilled, she quit her job to pursue her passion.
Aileen is known in the wedding industry for her positivity, attention to detail, and dedication to her couples. Her work has been published in Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Junebug Weddings, PEOPLE, and more. When she's not jet setting off to capture her couples' love stories, Aileen is most likely dancing and singing with Ed and her two kids in the living room of their 100-year-old Chicago bungalow.
Aileen Ciesielski
Phil (he/him) is renowned for his ability to document weddings through emotional and captivating films.
His passion for cinema, endless enthusiasm, and desire to establish a deep connection with his couples are the perfect combination to create heirlooms to be viewed by future generations. Phil is based in McHenry, IL, where he lives with his wife Bre, three kids, and two energetic kitties.
Phil Hosticka
Nora & Josh, Cafe Brauer
"Ed has a spidey sense for when something is organically working, and finds a way to prompt that further and capture it at just the right moment. The result is jaw-dropping photos that gave us the opportunity to relive all the best moments of our wedding. Ed made the whole process—from planning to engagement shoot to the big day to edits afterwards—feel the perfect balance of organized, fun, and supported."
Tamar & Adam, Palmer House
"Aileen has an incredible eye for capturing joy and genuine moments and made us feel comfortable and supported throughout our engagement photoshoot and wedding photos. From our first conversation with Aileen, she has been incredibly kind, professional, understanding, and encouraging. Aileen was there with compassion and leadership and dedication to capturing our important moments."
Carol & Justin, Villa Olivia
"Phil did such an amazing job on video for our wedding. He captured who we were in video, and I find myself watching what he created for us over and over again. Being able to relive our wedding day, hear our vows, see our family celebrating with us was such a good investment! On the day of the wedding, his easygoing demeanor made everyone super comfortable and in turn gave us such an authentic look at our big day."
