BOLD. AUTHENTIC. EMOTION.
CHICAGO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
I'm a moment-driven photographer with an eye for the romantic. I find the best photos happen when people forget about the camera and focus on each other. I create modern and beautiful wedding photography by combining my background in wedding photojournalism with a love for fine art. My desire is to create a space where you can feel every little ounce of happiness as you celebrate with the ones you love. Years from now, you'll be able to look back on big moments and little ones alike—moments you never want to forget and those you didn't even know existed. We'll get posed photos, sure, but the best images always happen in the in-between moments when everyone forgets I'm watching. The best moments are unexpected.
Meet ME
"Working with Sarah was wonderful! The candid photos of the evening perfectly captured the energy of the party"
- Matt B
"Sarah was fabulous! Very professional, kind, and knew what she was doing!"
- Christine S
"If you’re looking for a professional, personable, talented wedding photographer, look no further than Sarah Nader!"
- Hannah A
"Sarah's photojournalistic eye is one of a kind! We are over the moon with the final product."
- Danielle H
KIND WORDS
LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE
The best photos are unplanned
photos should feel like you
I BELIEVE
I specialize in an artistic documentary approach.
As a Chicago wedding photographer with nearly 10 years of experience I will blend into the background, using a quiet and unobtrusive photojournalistic approach to capture every detail. I will capture the special moments, real emotions and the uniqueness of your wedding day. I find that the best poses aren’t posed. I am after those in-between moments, genuine smiles, subtle tears, and romantic embraces. While my approach is mostly documentary, I’ll make sure to take all the traditional family photos, wedding party photos and any requested photos. I’ll also always guide you to the best light and locations while helping you feel relaxed.
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WEDDINGS
ENGAGEMENTS
Portfolio
REAL. UNSCRIPTED. UNFORGETTABLE. THIS IS YOUR BIG DAY...YOU'VE PLANNED IT FOR MONTHS, DREAMED OF IT FOR EVEN LONGER. NOW THAT IT'S HERE, YOU WANT TO REMEMBER IT FOREVER. YOU DESERVE THE BEST PHOTOS POSSIBLE. I WOULD LOVE TO BE THE ONE TO PROVIDE THOSE FOR YOU.
YOUR LOVE. YOUR STORY.
MY PASSION.
SARAH NADER IS AN EXCEPTIONAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER WHO EXCEEDED ALL OUR EXPECTATIONS. HER TALENT IN CAPTURING THE MOST PRECIOUS MOMENTS OF OUR SPECIAL DAY WAS TRULY REMARKABLE. SARAH'S PROFESSIONALISM AND ARTISTIC EYE BROUGHT OUR WEDDING PHOTOS TO LIFE, RESULTING IN A COLLECTION OF UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES THAT WE WILL CHERISH FOREVER. WE WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND SARAH NADER FOR ANYONE SEEKING A SKILLED AND DEDICATED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER. THANK YOU, SARAH, FOR YOUR EXCEPTIONAL WORK!
Anna + Kevin
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah, captured the canids pictures we sought for when booking and also guided us in capturing some wonderful portraits. Through some tense moments in the day, Sarah also served as a calming and reassuring presence. Additionally, Sarah went above and beyond to provide a great soundtrack to and from our ceremony all while still getting shots of some favorite moments. If you are a couple looking for elevated candids and a true artist, book Sarah for your special day!
Monica + Sinan
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah was a delight to work with from start to finish. she is refreshingly down to earth. She is up front about her style and her rates, and extremely quick to respond to communication. We hired Sarah in 2022 for our engagement shoot, rehearsal dinner, and wedding - she did a great job at each one. She captures beautiful portraits and staged photos, but her real specialty (as you can see from her website) is finding wonderful candid shots of the couple and their guests throughout the wedding weekend. She is great with lighting and her photos always have an interesting composition. We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos!
Becca + Ali
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
If you’re looking for a professional, personable, talented wedding photographer, look no further than Sarah Nader! We worked with Sarah for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, and we could not be more pleased. We will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives! Sarah delivered on everything we asked for, and more. She was both patient and helped us stay on track with our bridal and family photos on our wedding day. She made us feel so comfortable and documented our day beautifully. Sarah hustles to get the shot and offers some direction while allowing lovely, natural moments to unfold organically. She suggested we do a night champagne shot and we’re so glad we did! The photos came out beautifully. We enthusiastically recommend Sarah for your wedding photography!
Hannah + John
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
These pictures really are forever <3 Sarah did a really beautiful job capturing our day and it was exactly what we were looking for. We asked her to focus less on scenery and more on moments of our guest connecting with one another and WOW. She really exceeded our expectations. She did a great job posing and directing us when necessary, while encouraging us to bring some spontaneity to those shots too. We just want to emphasize what a marvelous job Sarah did with those unrepeatable special interactions - looks, laughs, dancing, and especially - the little ones who were part of our special day. We are so glad that we picked Sarah to record this joyful day.
Fred + Cristine
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah Nader is awesome. She allowed us to be our genuine selves while taking our photos. She also did her due diligence on timing so she could capture the magic hour. Super organized, diligent. Great structure but also, willing to go with the flow. Super friendly and awesome to work with. My dad tells me that they are the best wedding photos he has ever seen.
Rachel+ Nick
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
The tears, the laughter, the pure joy - your wedding story in unforgettable moments.
Chicago Wedding Photographer
Artistic Photojournalism
CHICAGO + Destination
CONTACT
Email:Sarah@sarahnader.com
READY TO EMBARK ON THIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY TOGETHER?
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR LOVE STORY AND DISCUSS HOW WE CAN BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE. CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION, WHERE WE CAN GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. WE CAN'T WAIT TO BE A PART OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY!
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Documentary Chicago Wedding Photographer
