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Winterlyn Stebner
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My approach is rooted in the belief that your wedding day isn’t just an event to photograph, it’s a story to live in, feel, and remember. I want you to show up and be together, while I quietly (or playfully) weave through the day capturing those genuine moments.
From our first call you’ll experience a process designed for ease: thoughtful planning + helpful resources + clear communication so you feel confident and excited. Many couples share how they “felt completely at ease in front of the camera,” or how I “made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.” On your wedding day I’ll be present, calm, and ready. Handling the logistics, fixing details you’ll never think about, and staying ready for the moments you will.
After the big “I do,” you’ll receive your images quicker than expected. Your gallery will tell a full story, laughter, tears, confetti, portraits, details, candid fun — so you feel like you’re reliving the day. And when your friends and family open your photos they’ll feel like they were there too. One couple told me, “The investment in Winterlyn Photography was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding." My promise to you: a meaningful experience, beautiful imagery, and a legacy of love captured. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d be honored to document your day.
Winterlyn Photography has spent over a decade documenting Chicago weddings. Work that's been featured in Chicago Style Weddings, loverly, Modern Luxury Weddings and recognized with Best Of The Knot and Top 10 wedding photographers in Chicago by Expertise. Every collection below reflects not just a day of coverage, but over a decade of refined craft, editorial-level artistry, and the steady hand of someone who's done this hundreds of times and still shows up like it's the first.
Twelve Years.
Countless Weddings
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Winterlyn is pure behind the camera. Every single photo is breathtaking.
Beyond her incredible talent, Winterlyn made us feel so comfortable and cared for. She’s calm, kind, and such a reassuring presence on a whirlwind day. She truly feels like a close friend and I’m so glad she got to witness our love story.
— Bethany & Craig
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Wedding Weekend Experience
For the couple who wants it all documented—from the rehearsal dinner's anticipation to the final dance of your wedding day. This collection spans your entire celebration, capturing the details, the emotion, and every unscripted moment in between.
TOTAL INVESTMENT — $16,500
+ Full-day coverage (12 hrs) through last dance
+ Rehearsal dinner or welcome party coverage
+ Engagement session with Winterlyn
+ Winterlyn & Second Shooter on your wedding day
+ Custom-designed 12x12 heirloom album + 2 parent albums
+ Heirloom Album Design & Curation
+ Full online gallery of high and low resolution images
+ Priority sneak peek gallery delivered in 48 hours
Full Day Experience
For couples whose day unfolds across multiple chapters—getting ready, moving between venues, honoring cultural traditions. This collection is built for weddings that deserve unhurried, comprehensive coverage from the first quiet moment to the last.
TOTAL INVESTMENT — 12,500
+ 10 hours of wedding day coverage
+ Engagement Portrait coverage or equivalent experience
+ Winterlyn & Second Shooter on your wedding day
+ Rehearsal dinner or welcome party coverage (2 hrs)
+ Custom-designed 10x10 heirloom album
+ Heirloom Album Design & Curation
+ Full online gallery of high and low resolution images
+ Priority sneak peek gallery delivered in 48 hours
Signature Coverage
Thoughtfully paced coverage for couples who want the essential moments beautifully documented—ceremony, portraits, and celebration, all captured with intention from beginning to end.
TOTAL INVESTMENT — $8,000
+ 8 hours of wedding day coverage
+ Engagement Portrait coverage or equivalent experience
+ Winterlyn & Second Shooter on your wedding day
+ Priority sneak peek gallery delivered in 48 hours
+ Full online gallery of high and low resolution images
+ Personalized timeline consultation
Additional Hourly Coverage
STARTS AT $850
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
STARTS AT $1800
A LA CARTE OFFERINGS
Content Creation
STARTS AT $2500
Every collection includes a complimentary planning consultation, a personalized wedding-day timeline, and the kind of presence on your day that only comes from having done this for over a decade.
That in-the-moment feeling will be captured in photographs
"If you’re looking to work with a kind soul, who will answer all your questions and requests with kindness and understanding, take beautiful pictures, and do it all with skill, speed, and proficiency, then we highly recommend Winterlyn!"
— O & L, The Rookery
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Her skill behind the lens was only outmatched by her kindness, joy and warm personality. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
— Jamie & Connor
"Winterlyn captured the most moments of our life; we are forever grateful."
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LET'S BEGIN
You deserve a photographer who sees the full picture, not just the timeline, but the emotion and meaning woven through every hour of your day. My promise is to document your story with care, artistry, and heart. When you open your gallery, you won’t just see how beautiful your wedding looked — you’ll feel how it felt to live it. That’s the legacy I want to create for you.
To ensure that your date is fully reserved, please set up a consultation with me. We will go over your preferred collection and any other notes. Last, but not least, allow me to express my sincere gratitude. I look forward to hopefully working together.