owner / Principal photographer
On the surface, choosing a wedding photographer may seem pretty straightforward. Find someone whose work you love and sign the contract.
Truth is? Our photographs are only part of the story.
Come your wedding day, we’ll be spending more time together than just about any other vendor you'll have hired. From the excitement during getting ready photos to the last few moments together on the dance floor, we’ll be there through nearly all of it. That’s why it's so important that you genuinely enjoy your photographer and feel completely comfortable being yourselves around us.
Long before your wedding day arrives, we’ll have already built that relationship. We’ll connect during your consultation, your engagement session, pre-wedding planning meetings, not to mention random texts and emails along the way. Being available to our couples has always been one of the most important parts of what I do.
By the time your wedding day arrives, I don’t want it to feel like some guy is showing up with a camera. I want it to feel like a familiar face arriving to help celebrate one of the biggest days of your lives.
For couples who value beautiful imagery, calm confidence, and the freedom to be fully present.
Alain Milotti
Chicago, IL
carrie & matt
"Alain and his assistant couldn’t have been more sweet, caring, professional, and FUN!!! We will always have a special fondness for Found Light Studios"
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
A LOT OF WEDDINGS.
A LOT OF EXPERIENCE.
51
5 Star reviews on the Knot
42
years combined experience
750
weddings photographed
We just want to create beautiful photographs that will forever tell your story, all while being a welcomed addition to your wedding day.
Most of it is going to be us capturing events and moments in a photo-journalistic way as they unfold in front of us. Subtle little vignettes you may not even notice as the day passes by. Then of course, there will also be times such as your photo tour that will lean more toward us guiding and directing you through what I like to call “dynamic posing” (more on that later when we chat).
The main goal is to ensure that working with us as your photographers is never going to feel awkward or uncomfortable. It’s basically the name of the game. We’ve discovered that so long as you two are relaxed and comfortable in front of our cameras, it’ll come through in the photographs.
Now it’s only natural that sometimes people may be a touch nervous with their first time being photographed by a professional, but the moment they get to see the first few photos on the back of my camera, and how great they look, their confidence is suddenly through the roof because they realize the process is working, and it’s just fun from there on out.
Wedding Photography
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Our goal is simple
the only way to memorialize your wedding forever
Offerings
we lovE photographing Proposals
Capturing the romance & Celebration
Several benefits for your photo experience
warm up shoot before your wedding
Heirloom Albums
Proposals
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SECOND PHOTOGRAPHERS
Engagement Sessions
Chicago, IL
becca + tom
Our photographer David was amazing! He listened to all of our wants and captured the day perfectly!
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
01. let's chat
You've thoroughly combed through the website, blog and Instagram feed, and you like what you see. So the next step is setting up a quick discovery call to make sure we're the perfect fit for one another.
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02. Consultation
We'll get a date and time on the calendar for a proper virtual consultation where we'll make sure your partner is included in the process. This is when we get to learn more about you two as a couple, and figure out what's truly important to you.
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Now that your date is officially reserved, we'll send over a few goodies to help you prepare for the big day. We're happy to serve as a resource for vendor recommendations, timeline guidance, and more!
03. You're booked!
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If you have an engagement session included in your Found Light Collection, we'll get that on the calendar as well, and help guide you in figuring out locations, as well as tips and considerations for a fantastic experience.
04. Engagement session
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We check in about three months before your wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else we should know about your big day. Keep an eye out for questionnaire emails.
05. Final Touches
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We'll usually send some previews within a week after your wedding. You can then expect your full gallery to be delivered within about 8-10 weeks after your wedding. Feel free to share with friends and family!
05. they're here!
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If you had an album included in your Found Light Collection, we'll setup a date and time to do your album consultation, where we'll guide you in creating the framework of your layout, as well as help select finishing options such as cover material and title options.
07. Album Consult
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The process
Meet your Lead Photographers
Music was Alain's first love, but he was always a creative person and had a passion for the arts. When he first got into photography, he was actually reluctant to shoot weddings. "I had an idea in my head that wedding photos were always cheesy, traditional and that there wasn’t a lot of creativity that went into them. But then a friend of mine got married and when I saw her photos, I realized that wedding photos didn’t have to be boring! They could be as photojournalistic and creative as any other form of photography." He also realized how much joy wedding photos bring to couples and loved the idea of being part of that. Fast forward several years and you'll find him in his 16th wedding season, honored to be able to create lasting memories for so many couples.
Alain
owner/principal photographer
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David has spent his entire working life behind cameras. That’s over 25 years photographing over 300 weddings, scores of families, and countless children. (Not to mention his work on annual reports and editorial and advertising campaigns). Weddings, however, bring him the most joy; after a commercial shoot, an art director and photographer will shake hands, but after a wedding, the reward comes with hugs and, often, tears. Now that’s satisfaction.
Born and raised in Chicago, David also has a special place in his heart for Jackson Hole, Wyoming; his passport is always up to date, and he shoots globally. He’s also fortunate to have a great sitter to look after his two rescue cats while he’s away! And when he’s home you can likely find him at the Court Theater, cycling throughout the city, or in his kitchen making a delicious mess.
found light Senior Photographer
David
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Wedding collections begin at $1900, with most couples booking us around $4400 on average for complete photographic coverage of their wedding day.
Engagement sessions start at $500.
Your wedding is unique, so we're happy to create custom collections as needed to best suit our clients.
For more details on what your Found Light investment might look like, schedule a 15 minute discovery call so we can learn more about what you're dreaming up!
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Every Found Light Collection Includes
If you'd like to learn more about being a Found Light couple, let's jump on a no-obligation call together to make sure we fully understand your vision before taking the next step in locking in your wedding date.
Book a date and time from the calendar to get things started. I can't wait to hear about everything!
Pick a spot on the calendar to book a discovery phone call with Alain. We'll aim for about 15-20 minutes.
Step One
Check your inbox for an email confirmation. You'll also receive a text, as well as reminders leading up to our call.
Step TWO
Come prepared with your ideas, your vision, and any questions your may have...even if it's not photography related! We're always happy to help.
Step Three
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