12 YEARS.
500+ WEDDINGS.
ART THAT FEELS LIKE MEMORY.
Chicago Wedding Photographer
I blend refined, naturally guided portraits with genuine, unscripted moments, allowing you to stay fully present while your celebration is preserved with artistry, honesty, and care.
Years from now, I want your photographs to bring you back to more than how everything looked. I want you to remember the people who filled the room, the conversations you wished could last longer, and what it felt like to be there together.
That’s what I’m paying attention to throughout the day. I’ll give you direction when you need it and make room for the moments that happen on their own. After more than 500 weddings, I know how to do both without asking you to spend your celebration performing for my camera.
You’ve put so much thought into bringing everyone together. My job is to help you be part of it, and to give you photographs that bring you back to it.
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Considered portraits, candid moments, and all the people who made the day yours.
A chance to slow down, get comfortable, and make photographs that feel like you.
Thoughtful guidance when you need it, and room to enjoy the celebration as it unfolds.
Hi, I'm Winterlyn Stebner
I’m so glad you found your way here! I’m Winterlyn, a Chicago wedding photographer with more than 12 years of experience photographing weddings throughout the city and beyond. My work brings together natural, candid moments and editorial portraits, so you can remember how your wedding looked and how it felt to be there.
From historic Chicago venues to celebrations along the lakefront, every wedding has its own rhythm. I love getting to know what matters most to each couple, then making room for all of it: the quiet moments before the ceremony, the portraits you’ll want to frame, and the people and little interactions you might have missed while the day was unfolding.
Take a look through some of my favorite weddings and engagement sessions below. If my work feels like what you’ve been looking for, head over to my contact page and tell me about the day you’re planning. I’d love to hear from you.
Chicago BASED WEDDING & editorial PHOTOGRAPHER
Kelly & Galen
Sarabande
"Winterlyn was the absolute HIGHLIGHT of our wedding day!
She genuinely cared about telling our story, made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and went above and beyond on our wedding day. She and her team blended seamlessly into the celebration, and even our guests commented on how incredible they were. The photos exceeded every expectation, and we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives."
Miltevia & Jay
Congress Plaza Hotel Wedding Chicago
The Langham Chicago Wedding
Hannah & Nate
Bethany & Craig
RPM Events Chicago Wedding
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AWARD-WINNING CHICAGO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
For five consecutive years, Winterlyn Photography has been named among Expertise’s Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago. Additional honors include a #1 ranking from Wedding Rule, recognition among Wezoree’s Top 10, The Knot Hall of Fame, and WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards.
These distinctions represent more than beautiful imagery. They reflect twelve years of consistency, trusted client experiences, and a commitment to preserving every celebration with care.
Maria & Connie
Salon 61
Winterlyn wasn’t originally supposed to be our photographer, but I genuinely believe fate brought us together, and I am so grateful it did. From the very beginning, she made us feel completely at ease, heard, supported, and genuinely cared for. Her calm, warm presence was such a gift on a day filled with so many emotions, and she went far beyond what we ever could have expected to make our wedding day feel special. Our photos completely exceeded our expectations, capturing not only the beautiful details, but the emotion, movement, laughter, quiet moments, and little memories in between. Every image feels thoughtful and intentional while still feeling completely natural, romantic, timeless, and full of life. More than anything, Winterlyn made us feel celebrated. She is an exceptional photographer, a true artist, and an even more wonderful human being.
Chevy Chase Country Club Wedding
Chicago Wedding at Fairlie
Walden Chicago Wedding
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We accept a limited number of celebrations each year to fully devote our artistry. If you feel the energy, reach out.
