Candace Sims, an award-winning fine art Chicago wedding photographer in Toulouse, France.

Let’s Get to Know Each Other

Candace believes in legacy—capturing love stories in a way that can be treasured for generations. With a warm, observant presence shaped by years of experience, she has a gift for noticing the fleeting moments that make each wedding weekend unforgettable: quiet glances, shared laughter, and the atmosphere that gives every celebration its story.


A Journey into Photography

Her love for photography began with a simple gift from her husband—a camera intended as a hobby while she pursued nursing. What started as curiosity quickly became a calling. Over the past thirteen years, Candace has refined a style that blends editorial sophistication with emotional storytelling, creating imagery that is both beautiful and enduring.


Life Beyond the Camera

Outside of weddings, Candace cherishes time with her husband, daughter, and two affectionate cats. She finds joy in tending her garden, exploring local arboretums and coffee shops, and savoring Asian cuisine. She also loves traveling to Colorado to visit loved ones and take in the quiet beauty of the mountains.


These everyday moments inspire the calm, attentive presence she brings to each wedding—capturing every celebration with care, intention, and heart.


If you’re planning a refined, intentional wedding weekend and want your story captured with elegance and care, Candace would love to hear about your vision.

A white magnolia flower blooming among glossy green leaves on a magnolia tree in a lush garden setting. - Toulouse, Frnace
Classic & Editorial Wedding Photography
Vintage-style beach photo shoot with couple laughing and holding champagne near classic car.

Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world. - Bruno Barbey

Elegant wedding table setting with lush yellow and white floral arrangements, crystal glassware and formal place settings.

My belief is that every person should be framed in the moments they’ve felt the most loved and cared for.

Bridal Editorial at Detroit Institute of Arts | Candace Sims Chicago Luxury Fine Art Wedding Photographer
Wedding invitation suite in gray tones with decorative bow and ring box details.

Candace is AMAZING! She truly made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable at our engagement shoot. It was like working with a friend! She is charismatic & knows how to make you feel and look amazing. -Vanessa & Dustin

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