Welcome
Your wedding is a celebration of your story—filled with moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Based in Wheaton, Illinois, and serving couples throughout Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs, Candace Sims Photography specializes in timeless, editorial wedding photography. With over a decade of experience, each celebration is documented with artistry, elegance, and intention.
From black-tie celebrations at private estates to elegant country clubs and tented garden receptions, every wedding unfolds with effortless grace. In collaboration with your planner, each moment—from bridal fashion to thoughtfully curated details—is captured with care, preserving the beauty and emotion of your day.
Our bespoke approach includes engagement sessions, rehearsal dinners, welcome events, and full weekend coverage—ensuring every moment, from grand celebrations to quiet exchanges, is preserved with timeless sophistication.
About Candace
A Thoughtful, Refined Approach
Candace Sims is an award-winning wedding photographer with over a decade of experience capturing classic, elegant celebrations. As a Filipina and African American artist, her perspective is shaped by a rich cultural heritage and a deep sense of faith—informing how she sees connection, family, and meaningful moments.
Known for her refined aesthetic and intentional storytelling, Candace brings a calm, observant presence to every wedding. Guided by light and genuine connection, she captures not only how your day looks, but how it feels—preserving each moment with artistry and purpose.
Based in Wheaton, IL Candace works with couples throughout the surrounding suburbs, creating imagery that reflects each couple's unique vision.
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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.