A people-person documenting love and life.

I came into this career through an affinity for photographing couples and my love of film photography. I take pride in documenting love in all its wonderful forms, always driven by curiosity and love for others. I aspire to get to know my couples and discover what matters to them about their wedding weekend.

If you’re looking for wedding photos that feel like you, welcome, you’ve come to the right place.

Triple exposure of bride and groom dancing. Luxury, high-end wedding photographer shot on film. Grace Coudal is a Chicago lesbian photographer specializing in portraits, candid, editorial, documentary, events, + weddings.

By Claire Plump

Guided by my background in formal fine art, my approach to photography is grounded in celebrating individuals, love, and connection. Working in both 35mm film (my first love) and digital photography, I truly believe in making every wedding gallery feel effortless and timeless.

I genuinely believe there’s no better job than witnessing individuals committing to one another and celebrating their lives together, often against all odds. My dedication is to create beautifully real images of your wedding while ensuring the fun and joy of your day remain at the forefront.

Hi, I’m Grace, a Chicago-based wedding photographer.

Clients choose to work with me for my timeless film and digital photography, and the joy I bring to each wedding.

We all know how important it is to feel comfortable with your photographer, so I promise to support you and your decisions through this entire process. I know how important it is to see yourself and your loved ones reflected in every image, so know that I’m here for you. My intention is simple, to document this chapter of your life and have you feeling truly understood.

As many of us have seen with our loved ones, as we get older, we tend to look back on the chapters of our lives through photographs. You deserve to remember how this chapter felt and the people that were here. I know how precious these moments are and preserving these big feelings of love through photos is one of the sweetest gifts I can give you.

“Grace's style stood out to us as warm, intimate, and truly capturing the feeling of the moment. I'm as camera shy as they come, and Grace continuously made me feel comfortable and at ease.

At our wedding, Grace's smile and kindness fit in seamlessly with the love in the room. The laughter, goofiness, tears, and love shared that day come through stunningly on both digital and film”

— Nicole & Grace

  1. Start by filling out the wedding inquiry form below.

  2. Next, I’ll reach out to set up an initial call where we can chat about your day, your vision, and I’ll walk you through my wedding guide.

  3. After the call, I’ll send over a custom proposal with the package that’s the best fit for your wedding weekend.

  4. Once we’ve got everything in place, we’ll make it official and get your wedding date on the books!

The Process

Tattoo detail, wedding photographer shot on film. Grace Coudal is a Chicago lesbian photographer specializing in portraits, candid, editorial, documentary, events, + weddings. Analog film wedding photography, queer-owned.