Candace Sims Photography
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $5,650
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $1,250
Packages
About Candace Sims Photography
Candace Sims Photography
Candace Sims is an award-winning Chicago wedding photographer. With over twelve years of experience, she excels in creating refined, elegant and timeless imagery. Serving clients in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and the greater Midwest region.
Whether you're planning a simple, traditional or lavish wedding, Candace's services will capture the true essence of your day in her classic & editorial approach. She excels at creating captivating portraits and candid, heartfelt moments that will leave a lasting impression. When you choose Candace & her photography team, you will not only get true professionals, but caring artists who will take the time to understand your vision, needs and desires.
Services
Services
- Bride-only session
- Engagement session
- Extra hours
- Image editing
- Online proofing
- Printing rights
- Second photographer
Photo formats
- Digital
Deliverables
- Digital files
- Digital rights
- Online gallery
- Printed enlargements
- Slideshow
- Wedding album
Candace Sims Photography packages
Collection One
10 hours
Perfect for multi-day celebrations, this package covers every meaningful moment—from the rehearsal dinner and flatlay details, pre-ceremony preparations to the optional first look, couples' portraits, bridal party and family photos, ceremony, cocktail hour, and all the key highlights of your reception.
- Rehearsal dinner coverage
- Two photographers on your wedding day
- Sneak peek images
- High resolution digital image files
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Collection Two
10 hours
This package is ideal for weddings held at multiple locations. We'll capture the flatlay details, pre-ceremony preparations, first look (optional), couples' portraits, bridal party & family photos, ceremony, cocktail hour, key moments of the reception.
- Two photographers on your wedding day
- Sneak peek images
- High resolution digital image files
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Collection Three
8 hours
This package is ideal for weddings that are held in one location, without a lot of time between events. We'll capture the pre-ceremony preparations, cocktail hour, ceremony, family photos, couples' portraits, bridal party portraits and key moments of the reception.
- Two photographers on your wedding day
- Sneak peek images
- High resolution digital image files
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Collection Four
6 hours
Peak pricing $4,250
This package is ideal for capturing the couples' portraits, ceremony, family photos and key moments of the reception.
- One photographer
- 300+ high resolution edited images
- Premium, personalized digital gallery
- Printing and sharing rights
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
5 reviews
Highly Recommend
We absolutely loved working with Candace and will always cherish our wedding photos. She has such a positive energy and made us feel so special on our big day. Candace truly went above and beyond. She was very communicative and met us a few months before our wedding to walk through our venue. She showed up early on our wedding day, and we received all of our wedding photos within three days of our wedding. I would absolutely recommend Candace to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Response from vendor•Jul 23, 2025Thank you so much Marie and Ben for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be a part of your special day, and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to capture those memories for you. Your warmth and excitement made it easy to create something truly meaningful. I’m so happy you love your photos, and I appreciate your trust throughout the entire process. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! Warmly, CandaceHighly recommend
Candace Sims Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first connected, Candace was thorough, accommodating, and professional in her communication style. Her work is simply stunning - the photos she captured are high quality and worth every penny of our investment. Candace was such a positive presence throughout our engagement and wedding day, serving as the best hype woman and executing our vision to perfection. She heard every request and made sure our day was documented beautifully. We would hire Candace 100 times over and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Response from vendor•Jul 18, 2025Thank you so much Meghan and Ryan for your kind and thoughtful review! It was truly an honor to be part of your wedding day and to capture such meaningful moments. I’m so glad that our communication and approach helped you feel comfortable and confident throughout the process — that means the world to me. Your words about the photos and the experience really made my day! It was a joy working with you both, and I’m thrilled that the images reflect the beauty and emotion of your special day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything in the future. With gratitude, CandacePerfection
Candace Sims Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, Candace and her team communicated with us in a professional yet easy-going manner, which helped put us at ease during the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Candace's positive energy and encouraging direction kept us feeling beautiful and confident in front of the camera. The final photos are absolutely stunning - the lighting is beautiful and the images capture all the special moments of our day in a truly all-encompassing way. Candace and her team kept us on track with the timeline and made sure we got all the shots we wanted. We're thrilled with the quality of Candace Sims Photography's work and would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Response from vendor•Jul 16, 2025Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a joy to be part of your special day and to capture those precious moments. We're so glad our team could help you feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Your kind words about the photos and our approach mean the world to us. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and please don’t hesitate to reach out for any future photography needs! - CandaceWedding Photographer
Candace Sims Photography was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding day. Candace was easy to communicate with throughout the entire process, always responsive and helpful. She is completely professional and has an incredible eye for detail, capturing the most beautiful and memorable moments of our special day. Candace laid out a very detailed timeline and followed it precisely, making sure we stayed on schedule and didn't miss a thing. She has a warm and friendly personality that made us feel completely comfortable and at ease during our portrait session. Candace truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect, and the photographs she delivered are stunning. We are so grateful to have found such a talented photographer to document our wedding.
Response from vendor•May 15, 2025Thank you, Britni and Brian, for your kind words! I'm happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. Your wedding day was truly breathtaking, and the love in the air was palpable! Wishing you both a joyful and fulfilling marriage together. Cheers to a beautiful journey ahead! - Candace
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