This Is Feeling Photo and Video

This Is Feeling Photo and Video Fine-art documentary photography with a drive for discovery and purpose.

When we think of "classy Chicago", we can't stop thinking about Grace and Noah's jewish wedding celebration at Blackston...
02/26/2026

When we think of "classy Chicago", we can't stop thinking about Grace and Noah's jewish wedding celebration at Blackstone in Chicago. Yeeeehoooo! They loved the interior style at Blackstone and it showed up so well in their photos. It's easy to capture the bride and groom all day long, but capturing the feel and character of the space is totally different. Thank you for letting us celebrate with you Grace and Noah!

SWITAF is "documentary with an editorial eye" anyway?  Well - it for sure ain't just a bunch of cute photos of you.  Tim...
02/20/2026

SWITAF is "documentary with an editorial eye" anyway? Well - it for sure ain't just a bunch of cute photos of you. Timeless photography = a real, actual moment that forces you to feel something. And we kinda refine that with not-stiff-or-overly-posed photos of you, being you. And those usually end up being cute. But not like stock-photo cute. Don't you love how Maura's dad looks at Benjamin?! Thanks for everyone who trusts us, including Maura and Benjamin here.

Reception Venue:
Hair: "Maura's friend Souhi" ;)
Flowers: DIY by the bride
DJ:
Church:

It's amazing what you can capture at a dive bar in just 30 minutes just before the sun drops down, on a winter evening h...
02/19/2026

It's amazing what you can capture at a dive bar in just 30 minutes just before the sun drops down, on a winter evening here in the midwest. You really don't need to spend 2 hours in front of the camera for engagement photos if you don't want to. So, there's this place called Squirrel Cage Tavern in Lisle - and if you ever go there, just remember to treat the staff with respect and kindness. And bring a $20 bill with you. Congrats Meaghan and Cody - we're excited for ya!

Ladies, find you a man who looks at you like Elder looks at Mary.  Planner  Royal Sonesta River North  Church  Reception...
02/18/2026

Ladies, find you a man who looks at you like Elder looks at Mary.

Planner
Royal Sonesta River North
Church
Reception
Flowers
Music/DJ

But for real brides, why is EVERY photographer doing this blurry wedding party photo now?  Like - did you even ASK for i...
02/17/2026

But for real brides, why is EVERY photographer doing this blurry wedding party photo now? Like - did you even ASK for it? We get it - it's cool ;) Also - hashtag getting married on a boat! YESSSSSSSSSS.

Venue:
DJ:
Hair/Makeup:

Umm, hello mid-Febuary 2026 - that happened fast!  And happy Valentines day to y'all if you celebrate those Hallmark hol...
02/14/2026

Umm, hello mid-Febuary 2026 - that happened fast! And happy Valentines day to y'all if you celebrate those Hallmark holidays...

Honestly, film is just really fun at weddings.  Sometimes those imperfect images end up being the ones that bring back a...
02/14/2026

Honestly, film is just really fun at weddings. Sometimes those imperfect images end up being the ones that bring back all the feels. Yeah, we'll shoot real 35mm film at your wedding - ask us about it.

Hey y'all - Ben here, founder and photographer here at This Is Feeling.  While it's now nearly impossible to get away fr...
01/14/2026

Hey y'all - Ben here, founder and photographer here at This Is Feeling. While it's now nearly impossible to get away from anything touched or affected by Ai, I'm proud to say that this business is run on like 99.9% human innovation, creativity, and connection (totally verified statistic 🙄 ). It's what we live by here. The copy you read, the email responses you receive, the language we use, the website, the photo selection and editing process, the delivery, the album design, and even training the team here - each one of those steps is produced by a real human here at This Is Feeling. While I fully support Ai for general business efficiencies, there is zero replacement for the touch and warmth and connection of a real human being with real human experience. I could say a lot on this subject and how it's affecting businesses, mental and social health, and the environment, but you probably already know deep down in that wonderful and beating heart of yours. You get it. We get it. In my 23 years of experience with this powerful and connecting visual medium, I've learned that although the technology changes, the reason we sit patiently behind the camera is 100% for the human connection we continue to remember. Thank you for your ongoing trust as we bring that sense of humanity and connection to your wedding day.

Reminiscing on the days when we didn't need multiple layers to walk out of the house. 📍 Galleria Marchetti
12/04/2025

Reminiscing on the days when we didn't need multiple layers to walk out of the house.
📍 Galleria Marchetti

Reception warmup.📍 Chicago Winery
11/26/2025

Reception warmup.
📍 Chicago Winery

A visual of how quickly the wedding day goes by.
11/06/2025

A visual of how quickly the wedding day goes by.

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