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Meet Lisa-

a photographer with a deep-rooted love for capturing emotion & beauty

I received my Master’s in Commercial Photography from Savannah College of Art & Design, and my Bachelor’s in Fine Art Photography from Hollins University. With over 200 weddings in my 16 years in the industry, I’ve captured photographs at all types of venues — churches, historic buildings, industrial art galleries, homes, backyards, hotel ballrooms, beaches, and tents.

Incorporating southern charm and urban sophistication in timeless and telling images is what I do best! My fun, playful, laid back personality helps you relax and simply enjoy your day.

I’m a multi-location destination film photographer frequenting Chicago and Washington DC. Using medium format cameras, I bring a unique style to wedding photography and provide a level of sophistication that puts you at ease in front of the camera.

After a decade of shooting weddings, my passion for natural light, emotion, and pretty little details keeps me searching for the perfect shot.

I love that weddings encompass all aspects of photography: portraits, action, and detail. It’s what keeps me enthralled with capturing the precious moments and connection that fill couples’ special days.

I have lived a little all over the East Coast and currently travel back and forth from Chicago to Washington, DC for work. I recently moved to the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago with my husband, Matt, our baby girl, Charlie, and tiny cockapoo, Jolene. When I'm not documenting precious memories, you can find me at a concert at the 9:30 club/ Metro, enjoying a drink on 14th Street/ Fulton Market, bopping around to all the fitness studios, or taking in the newest exhibition at Longview Gallery/ Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. I also love attending music festivals like Lollapalooza, New Orleans Jazz Fest, SXSW, and Pitchfork.

Visit us at www.LisaBlume.co

Contact us at Lisa@Lisablume.co

202.739.1471

Her work has been featured on:

Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, The Knot Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Modern Luxury DC, Modern Luxury Chicago, Ruffled, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Washingtonian Weddings, HGTV, Glamour & Grace, Bridal Musings, Buzzfeed, Chicago Style Weddings, and Lakeshore in Love.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$13,851

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$12,559

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
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Amanda B. Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A highlight of our big day!

Lisa was a pleasure to work with from the moment I met her! It's important to work with vendors who mesh with your personality and vision, and Lisa was the perfect fit on all fronts. From a personality perspective, she is warm and bubbly. Her expertise with weddings and film was really exciting for us and we weren't let down.

Lisa encouraged us to do the engagement shoot which ended up being great practice for the big day. She was always looking out for our best interest. She was low stress on the wedding day, never pushed us to do photos shorter or longer than we wanted. She returned our wedding photos within weeks...totally unheard of! She was truly a highlight. If you're considering working with her then I would highly encourage you to do so.
Erin
Erin M. Sent on 10/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing - highly recommend!

Lisa was such an amazing photographer to work with. From our engagement shoot where she was such a trooper with the rain and our unconventional location choices, to the wedding day when she was so graceful and organized with tons of extended family, you can't go wrong with her! Lisa was super flexible when we wanted to add some time coverage closer to our wedding date. She also shared so many great sneak peaks that we were able to relive the magic of our wedding day well before we got the full gallery. I was so happy with how our photos turned out and originally picked Lisa because she was so good with film. Our photos, especially our film photos, did not disappoint at all!!
Adam
Adam A. Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lisa is the best in the game!

Where do we even start with Lisa? Lisa was one of the best decisions we made in regards to our wedding. She was the first vendor we booked and we instantly knew that she's the one for us from our initial call with her. Lisa is very professional, super creative, and she knows exactly how to move our vision to reality. Each and every photo captured by her and her team truly encapsulate all the feelings we felt during the engagement shoots and our wedding day. Her vivacious personality makes taking photos so fun and truly something we look forward to. She is also very good at translating the emotions of her subjects in pictures through different movements and directions that she gives. You can just tell that Lisa is very passionate and excellent at her job! We've enjoyed our time with Lisa so much and consider her one of our dear friends. If you want someone who truly understands you and can make your dream wedding come true, book her!
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Lisa Blume Photography is a wonderful photographer! Lisa has such a great eye and always produces the most incredible photos. If you want beautiful images to remember you day then I absolutely recommend Lisa Blue Photography!

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I love this photographer! She made our place look like a dream! She was a true professional, working with some unusual circumstances, and the result were some one-of-a-lifetime photographs that documented a wonderful event. Thanks so much, I look forward to working with you in the future!

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The folks at Sweet Tea Photography are always a joy to work with. They are consummate professionals and produce stunning photographic work.

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Lisa Blume Photography frequently asked questions

Lisa Blume Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Lisa Blume Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Lisa Blume Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Lisa Blume Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lisa Blume Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Lisa Blume Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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