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How & why the team came together

Our adventure began like most cool things do. Over the course of many years in the Wedding industry, we found ourselves seeing a need to optimize the experience of hiring a photographer. Each one of us wanted to give ourselves, and the couples we work with, the satisfaction of consistent quality across every step in the wedding planning process. Finding other kindred spirits who operate from a core of equal talent and vision, we banded together to form the Collective.

As we’ve grown individually and together, we’ve worked to cultivate skill-pairings and a collective style that highlights a narrative true to each, individual couple. We pride ourselves on an integrative management style - where all team members are “in the know” and ready to provide consistently quality photographs.

studio team

Our studio team is dedicated to the  seamless transition between planning and executing the photography for your wedding. The Collective structure offers the experience and personal touch of an individual photographer, with all the convenience of a big studio.

You’ll start your journey with Sabrina, who will walk you through your options and pair you up with the photographers who best match your unique style.

With Emily and Grettel tirelessly to behind the scenes on editing, our photographers are able to focus on connecting with clients, building their craft, and collaborating with clients and each other about how to make your photos exactly what you want.

The Collective provides a luxury experience to clients looking for a personalized connection and a guarantee of timeless, elegant photos. On the day of your wedding, you’ll be working with collaborative partners who are ready to capture you.

Jeremy Bustos Photographer bio in studio

Jeremy bustos

Photographer + Owner
Sabrina Bizarek Studio This Is bio

Sabrina Bizarek

Brand Manager + Owner
Chad Husar Photographer bio in studio

Chad Husar

UX Designer + Photographer
John Walsh Cinematographer bio in studio

John Walsh

Cinematographer
+ Lead Video Editor
Joy Lane Photographer bio in studio

joy lane

Photographer + Photo Editor
Editor for Studio This Is Grettel bio

Grettel

Photo Editor
Video editor for Wholehearted Films Emily bio

Emily

Video Editor

photo team

With so many years of experience, our team has unmatched professional expertise and experience. While each photographer brings their unique strengths, we work cohesively to create a timeless, elegant, and strikingly beautiful collection of memories from your day.

Photographer Jeremy Bustos with camera

Jeremy

Photographer + Owner
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Photographer Joy Lane posing

joy

Photographer
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Photographer Chad Husar being photographed

Chad

Photographer
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Photographer Catalina holding camera

Catalina

Photographer
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Photographer Molly Grace Bornfriend posing in studio

Molly

Photographer
Photographer Chrystl Roberge in studio

Chrystl

Photographer

cinema team

When a picture cannot tell the whole story, our cinematography partners can. Extremely experienced in videography and crafting visual narrative, the cinematic team works collaboratively with the photography team to capture your wedding day in living motion.

Cinematographer John Walsh in studio

John

Cinematographer/Lead Editor
Cinematographer Logan Moore in studio

Logan

Cinematographer
Cinematographer Jake Groves in studio

Jake

Cinematographer

booth team

Glamorous and fun, the Booth team collaborates with photographers and cinematographers to match the styling of your wedding so that guests go home with a memory that matches the stylings of your photographs. These women are experts in capturing the best of your guests.

Sabrina Bizarek attending a photobooth

Sabrina

Elisha running a photobooth for Snapbooth Chicago

Elisha

Betty attending a photobooth for Snapbooth Chicago

Betty

Becky attending a photobooth for Snapbooth Chicago

Becky

Caylynn attending a photobooth for Snapbooth Chicago

Caylynn