Our Team


We’re a boutique team of detail driven artists united by a shared passion: capturing timeless love stories, each with our own unique perspective. With years of experience in the wedding industry, we’ve discovered that combining our diverse skills is the best way to deliver stunning, consistent photography. Each team member brings something special to the table, ensuring a personalized experience for every client.

Founder + Principal Photographer

Maurice "Sonny" Strickland

Maurice Strickland, professionally known as "Sonny", is a Chicago-based photographer, videographer, and entrepreneur.

Since 2003, he’s built a reputation as a leading creative, specializing in commercial portraiture, fashion, weddings, and fine art.

Inspired by world travels and his wife of 12 years, Elizabeth, Sonny has captured over 200 weddings and major events like NYFW and Paris Fashion Week. Sonny specializes in delivering timeless, editorial-style imagery with passion and expertise.

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Photographer

Gabriela Realegeño

I'm Gabby, a Chicago-based photographer who discovered my passion in 2019. Since then, I’ve photographed over 100 weddings, capturing each couple’s unique story. I specialize in documenting genuine, heartfelt moments with a blend of candid storytelling and thoughtful direction, ensuring your photos are timeless and full of emotion.

From your partner’s smile to the laughter and love, I focus on the details that matter most. Working with me is relaxed, fun, and all about celebrating your love!

Chicago Wedding Photographer.
Videographer + Filmmaker

Alex De Guzman

Alex De Guzman is a Chicago-based videographer and filmmaker specializing in commercials, documentaries, weddings, short films, and music videos.

He has collaborated with talents like Chance the Rapper, Roger Federer, and brands such as Red Bull, Google, Playboy, and FC Barcelona. Known for his creative vision and versatility, Alex has worked on high-profile campaigns, including the NFL Super Bowl and NBA2K.

His passion for storytelling shines across commercial and artistic projects.

Chicago Wedding Videographer.

"We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us."


Ralph Hattersley



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"As a Fine Art Chicago wedding photographers, we bring a unique blend of artistic vision and journalistic style to your celebration. With a background in storytelling and a keen sense of composition, we strive to create images that not only reflect the emotions of the day but also stand as works of art in their own right. we work discreetly, yet diligently, to encapsulate the emotions, details, and atmosphere of your wedding day, allowing you to relive the magic each time you flip through your album."



Love Notes From My Clients

Deltrick + Dyan

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From the moment my wife told me she was considering Light + Chapel, and showed me some of their work, I knew instantly they were the one for us! Then we contacted them and just off the good vibes, and the genuineness of the conversation about the vision we wanted for our wedding, we knew we had to work with them! So glad we did... very professional, creative, flexible, just all around someone who truly has a passion for what they do!


Your wedding is all about you, your family and dear friends. Be your true self. Show your fun, quirky personality. Do the things that make you happy. Laugh loudly. Kiss slowly. Hug tightly.


I'll be there to capture it all and help you save these beautiful memories for a lifetime.