Essi Raakel Photography
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Chicago Wedding Photographer

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For the fashion forward couples who want to tell their story in a deeply cinematic way to the future generations.

Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Europe & beyond

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Elevating real moments into poetic imagery.

Fiercely Protecting the space for your moments and emotions.

Film and Digital


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I want you to look effortlessly cool and perfectly glamorous and at peace in front of my camera.

My 20 years of posing experience is no joke and my drive to outdo myself every single wedding will make your jaw drop when photos are delivered, even though your expectations were high.

 
 
 

Meet Essi

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I’ve been fascinated by the human face in powerful photographs since I can remember.

My nordic barefoot childhood surrounded by my father’s collection of vintage cameras and BA in Photography have given me a strong base in the technical knowledge, so that I’m free to create fearless art and keep your essence at the forefront when I work with you.

I also consider it one of my strongest gifts to make you feel at ease in front of my lens, dare I say even love it after a few minutes.

My background in fashion photography and photojournalism create a powerful mix of experience and passion to kill it at all the changing moments of your wedding day.

I continue to be forever inspired by my clients creative new ideas and dreams. My signature style is the feeling you get when viewing my photos, but I try not to hold on to any tired ideas of what wedding portraits should look like.

Much love,

Essi

 

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(If the questionnaire form isn’t working. Email me at essiphoto @ gmail . com)