Chicagoland Wedding Photography & Videography


A classically stoic yet unpretentious approach to documenting life's most significant moments.


Reflections of you in your element.

With a friendly, creative and artistic perspective, Carey will help bring out your best so you can be you.

I want your photos to match your personality, reawakening the memories of your wedding every time you see them.

Carey Primeau is an award winning photographer creating beautiful wedding day stories for over 15 years.

The world needs more love.

It's time to reveal yours.


Top Wedding Photo & video

Chicago | Crystal Lake | Rockford | Lake Geneva

Client Testimonials

Groom whispering in bride's ear while she's laughing with arm around him outside at Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock..

“Carey photographed my wedding and we couldn't have been more happy with the beautiful photos he took! One of the nicest, creative, artistic, and friendly people that we were blessed to work with for our wedding. 100% recommend Carey for his incredible photography!! Thank you so much!”

“Thank you again for everything!! The pictures turned out beautiful! And we loved having you as our photographer! My bridesmaids kept coming up to me saying how awesome you were! It was a pleasure working with you!”

Bride and groom embracing while standing in a snow coverd path in a canopy of trees at Montrose Beach in Chicago, IL.

“Carey captured our vision for the day and was true to our story. He ventured through a foot of snow to photograph us in our spot!! We have that photo hanging on our wall and receive compliments till this day. Carey's talent is undeniable and dedication to his couples evident, but don't just listen to me check out his work, it speaks for itself!”

Wedding party at end of reception posing with their superhero Tshirts in front of the head table in the Chicago suburbs.

“We just looked through our entire album and we relived the whole wedding and LOVED it!! We can't thank you enough for the amazing night. We only have wonderful, amazing things to say about you and your beautiful talents :)”

Hello all, I'm Carey Primeau


Hello and thanks for visiting my site! I'm a dedicated photographer focused on weddings, engagements and important events based out of Crystal lake, IL. I've become one of the top wedding photographers in the Chicagoland area documenting love stories for over 15 years.

When I'm not working, I'm hanging out with my wife and son, biking, figuring how to spend more time in nature and loving life!

More about me

Photography has the ability to enhance and strengthen memories. It's a form of expression that mimics beautiful light and real moments in time. You deserve a photographer who understands the significance of your wedding and the power of your connections.


If you feel energy the way I do, let's work together!

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Creative, Honest, Fun

wedding photography that reflects your personality. Beautifully documented stories that take on the life of their subjects.