Business Details
Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photography in Illinois
At Schilling Photography, we are a family-run business with over two decades of experience capturing lifes most meaningful moments. Founded over 40 years ago by Jarods father, our studio has evolved into a trusted name in wedding and portrait photography. Our approach prioritizes authenticity, emotion, and timeless artistry, ensuring every image reflects the true essence of our clients. We specialize in weddings, family portraits, senior photos, and lifestyle photography, serving clients across Illinois and beyond. Our team combines technical expertise with a heartfelt commitment to storytelling, offering personalized guidance from initial consultation to final delivery.With a focus on natural light and candid moments, we create visuals that resonate deeply with our clients unique narratives. Our process includes collaborative planning, location scouting, and seamless coordination with vendors to ensure stress-free experiences. We pride ourselves on swift turnaround times, often delivering galleries within days, and maintaining open, responsive communication throughout every project. Our dedication to excellence has earned us lifelong clients and a reputation as a leader in our field.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Engagement Photos
Family Portraits
Travel Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in wedding and portrait photography.
- Our team provides personalized guidance and stress-free photography experiences.
- We prioritize authentic, emotionally driven storytelling in every session.
- We travel for weddings and specialize in location scouting for optimal results.
- Our rapid turnaround delivers edited galleries within days of your event.
What people say
Amazing shots
Worth every penny
Incredible professionalism
Stress-free experiences
Breathtaking results
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures every detail from pre-ceremony preparations to final celebrations. We employ a documentary-style approach combined with guided portraits to ensure comprehensive storytelling. With multiple photographers available, we guarantee coverage of parallel moments while maintaining artistic cohesion. Clients receive fully edited high-resolution images through a private online gallery.
Portrait Sessions
We create timeless portraits for individuals, couples, and families in natural settings or studio environments. Sessions include wardrobe guidance, location selection, and posing direction to highlight personal authenticity. Our editing style enhances natural tones while preserving genuine expressions and emotional connections between subjects.
Engagement Photos
Engagement sessions help couples build comfort in front of the camera while creating beautiful imagery for save-the-date materials or personal keepsakes. We offer location scouting assistance and timeline planning to coordinate with other wedding preparations.
Family Portraits
We document family dynamics through candid interactions and coordinated portraits. Sessions accommodate multi-generational groups and pets, with guidance on wardrobe coordination and location selection for optimal lighting conditions throughout the year.
Travel Photography
Our travel photography services cover destination weddings, elopements, and location-based portrait sessions. We handle logistics coordination with local vendors and adapt to varying environments to ensure consistent image quality regardless of setting.
People
Jarod Schilling
Lead Photographer
Second-generation photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing weddings and portraits. Specializes in natural light photography and emotional storytelling, bringing technical expertise and warm professionalism to every session.
Julia Schilling
Client Relations
Manages client experience and business operations with a focus on personalized service. Coordinates logistics, timelines, and vendor recommendations to ensure seamless photography experiences for all clients.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, senior photos, and lifestyle photography.
How long have you been in business?
Our studio has been operating for over 40 years, with Jarod and Julia leading for over 20 years.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we travel nationally for weddings and events, with extensive experience in diverse locations.
What is your turnaround time for photo delivery?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 10 days, with engagement photos often ready the next day.
How do you ensure a stress-free photography experience?
We provide personalized planning, location scouting, timeline coordination, and responsive communication throughout the process.
Reviews (7)
John Smith
Apr 25, 2022
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I have nothing to say about the photography skills of this business, but I can say DO NOT LET YOUR YOUNG GIRLS BOOK WITH JAROD! he was caught at a gym in washington taking photos of girls without their consent. As in, sneaking photos when they bent over, or of their backsides in general. THESE GIRLS WERE TEENS! Yes there is camera footage proof. Yes there is police proof. I'm sorry to everyone else in this business who was affected by his p*rverted acts. I feel horrible for his wife as she seems amazing. But for the safety of young girls (especially girls getting senior pics) please don't book with jarod. book with somebody else.
Joe Evans
Apr 21, 2022
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Jarod schilling was caught taking inappropriate pictures of teens in the gym. This was not a consensual photoshoot. The girls were unaware this was happening and he was doing his best to hide it. Police evidence and camera footage evidence. Jarod should never be allowed to host a photoshoot again. I would advise you stay away and I would strongly advise you keep your daughters away from him.
Tommy Robertson
Jun 13, 2021
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They lost a large part of our wedding photos, including the sparkler sendoff (which was the one thing my wife was looking forward to the most) These are memories that we will never be able to look back on. Extremely disappointed. No offer of a partial refund or anything.
Michelle Hammond
May 28, 2019
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My daughter just had her senior photos taken by Jarod and we couldn't be happier with the experience and results. Jarod is super nice and accommodating, and has great turn around time for the photos. My daughter doesn't usually like getting pictures taken, but she said the shoot was fun. We would not hesitate to recommend Schilling Photography to anyone. Thanks Jarod for great senior photos!
Francie Hinrichsen Simply Integrated Digital Marketing
Mar 07, 2019
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We had lifestyle photos taken by Rachel for our new little family and she was absolutely incredible! I recommend her work every chance I get. During the shoot, she made us feel completely comfortable. The delivery of the photos was quick and the quality of her work was just jaw-dropping. You'll be happy you booked her!
Katie Lane
Apr 11, 2018
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Schilling Photography is simply fantastic. From first contact until after our wedding they were fun, professional, and efficient. Our pictures were everything we'd hoped for and more. Highly recommend them.
Ben Morrow
Dec 02, 2017
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I've had photos taken by Jarod and Julia many times over a 10 year period--and I cannot say enough about this duo. Jarod is THE BEST photographer for your money--with customer service to boot. This company will provide you breathtaking photos and a truly best in class experience. 5 stars!