Welcome
Your wedding is more than a single day—it is a collection of cherished traditions, meaningful moments, and lasting connections that deserve to be preserved.
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Candace Sims is a fine art wedding photographer creating timeless, true-to-color imagery with a classic approach and editorial touch. From intimate gatherings to thoughtfully planned wedding weekends, each celebration is documented with authenticity, elegance, and intention.
Serving couples throughout Chicago and the Midwest, Candace captures every chapter of your celebration—from engagements and welcome events to rehearsal dinners and the wedding day—creating heirloom photographs that allow you to relive not only how your wedding looked, but how it felt.
About Candace
A Thoughtful, Refined Approach
Candace Sims is an award-winning Chicago fine art wedding photographer known for her refined aesthetic, thoughtful storytelling, and ability to preserve the emotions behind every celebration. As a Filipina and African American artist, Candace brings a personal perspective to her work—honoring connection, family, and traditions that become part of each couple’s legacy.
With a calm and intentional presence, Candace captures more than how a wedding looks—she preserves how it feels. Through a timeless fine art approach and true-to-color artistry, she creates imagery that is authentic, elegant, and deeply personal.
Believing the best photographs begin with trust, Candace guides couples with warmth and intention, creating an experience where they can be fully present. The result is heirloom-quality imagery that feels refined, natural, and timeless.
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Romantic & Luxe
Where Elegance Meets Enduring Style
Named top ten best wedding photographer in Chicago by Wezoree.
Testimonials
“Candace Sims Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first connected, Candace was thorough, accommodating, and professional in her communication style. Her work is simply stunning - the photos she captured are high quality and worth every penny of our investment. Candace was such a positive presence throughout our engagement and wedding day, serving as the best hype woman and executing our vision to perfection. She heard every request and made sure our day was documented beautifully. We would hire Candace 100 times over and cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Meghan & Ryan
THE BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER Wedding
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“Candace was by far one of the best choices we made for our wedding! She captured our light, airy and romantic feel perfectly! She gave us great instructions that made our photos look natural. She’s just so gosh darn good at her job. And the kindest sweetest person we met.
If you want someone who is a master of their craft and a true professional all-round, look no further. She offers something that not all photographers can – true artistry. Our wedding photos are completely unique to us and our event, they are not cookie-cutter in any way. We will treasure these photos forever.”
Chantal
Loft Lucia Chicago Wedding
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“Candace was an absolutely phenomenal photographer for our Chicago wedding! From day 1, she was incredibly professional, responsive, fun, and knowledgable. She got to know my wife and I intimately which helped us become more comfortable in front of the camera. Her photos are absolutely beautiful. SO happy we chose Candace!”
Mitch & Alex
RPM EVENTS CHICAGO
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Candace is fully devoted to documenting the very essence, intricate details, and jubilant atmosphere of your big day, capturing not only intimate moments between the couple but also candid shots of family and friends. With her discerning eye for beauty, her photographs transcend mere snapshots, and transform into luxurious, high-end works of art.