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Vintage Urban Mafia Style Session – Chicago Riverwalk

ByThe Adamkovi February 8, 2025June 26, 2026

Vintage Urban Mafia Engagement Session Chicago Riverwalk

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We're a Chicago-based husband & wife wedding photo duo for couples who DON'T do boring—from those fun candid moments to the bold editorial shots, all infused with rich, earthy tones. If you're all about the un-basic & unforgettable moments of life, we pretty much think we're your photographic match made in heaven. No bias, buut... just sayin' 😘📸🤞

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Meet your one-day photo stalker BFFs 👋

That’s us. Pavel shoots, Kristen edits, and together we’re the reason your wedding day looks like a movie and feels like the best party you’ve been to all year. We’re not chasing stiff poses or perfect hair, we’re chasing the real stuff. The too-loud laugh. The death drop on the dance floor. The moment grandma steals the mic. We still get giddy before every single wedding, haha, and that’s kind of the whole point.

Fun fact: we’ve got three kids at home. So we know exactly how fast a perfectly planned day can go sideways, haha. Weddings are the same. You guys plan every detail and then life just does its own thing anyway. That’s actually where we thrive. We’re always ready to roll with whatever happens and keep things moving smoothly, no meltdowns, no stress, just us quietly capturing it all while you enjoy your day.

What’s one thing you want your photographer to catch on your wedding day? Tell us below 👇

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sarah & travis’ glamorous wedding at Morgan’s

sarah & travis’ glamorous wedding at Morgan’s on Fulton in Chicago is a sight to beholdddd 😍 the teal green tones 👗 from the bridesmaid’s dresses and groom’s tux to their rings and watch ⌚️, complemented by the subtle pops of red in the floral reception decor 🌹, surrounded by the crystal glass chandeliers and decorative glassware 🥂 just creates this elegantly captivating atmosphere ✨

PLUS, subtle touches like sarah’s stunning tiara 👑 and their vintage wedding newspaper 📰 are giving regal meets retro and i cant get ENOUGH!!! so stunningggg 🤩🤩🤩

wedding planner 📝: Ashley Best (lead), Niela Callanan (assistant), @clovereventschicago
hotel: @theemilyhotel
venue 💒: @morgansonfulton
hair stylist: @rarebirdbeauties
makeup artist 👩‍🎨: @rarebirdbeauties
groom/groomsmen shaving services : @blindbarer_chicago
florist 🌺: @bou_k_designco
caterer 🥗: @morgansonfulton
bakery 🍰: @bittersweetpastryshop
lighting, drapery, & settee ✨: @ldeventsdecor
rentals - flatware, water goblets & food risers 🍽️: @mmeventplanners
sweetheart table linen & napkin rentals: @bbjlatavola
dj 🎵: @thedjtess
videographer: @oldnorthfilmco

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we’re definitely pretty versatile when it comes

we’re definitely pretty versatile when it comes to editing our photos either brightly 🤍 or more dark 🖤 according to the mood of the wedding (📲 contact us to see a variety of different galleries!), but these darker moody red/black tones set in this rustic-industrial meets modern-chic venue The Dawson Chicago are probably some of my favorite to play with 🌹🖤😍

the deep crimson red bouquets, the black lace veil and dress with an EPIC train, the draping floral decor—Julia & Chris KNOW how to deck out and throw an incredibly stylish wedding 🤩💯🔥

PS, BTS pavel was indeed (VERY SECURELY 😅) standing on a railing in order to capture 📸 the epic staircase shots to get the some pretty epic perspectives of Julia’s outstanding dress/train 😆😏

wedding planner 📝: @weddingsbyjenniferfox
venue 💒: @thedawsonchi
dress & veil 👗: @sherbonclothing
jewelry 💍: @takohlcustomjewelry

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ulana & mark 😎 wedding planner 📝: @lkevents

ulana & mark 😎

wedding planner 📝: @lkeventschicago
reception venue 💒: @fieldmuseum
getting ready location: @theblackstonehotel
ceremony location: St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Catholic Church
makeup artist 👩‍🎨: @alyssalynnmakeup
design & decor 🌺: @yannidesignstudio
caterer 🥗: @blueplatechicago

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did we take a ridiculous amount of incredible port

did we take a ridiculous amount of incredible portraits with super fun film-like editing of Grace & Jacques?
YES ✅🥹
are you going to get aesthetic-portraiture-fatigue from viewing this post?
maybe ✅😆😎
are we super happy from how this wedding turned out and are going to bombard you with all these amazing portraits for the rest of Adamkovi history?
you BETCHA ✅👍🙌📸
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Salvage One is a perfect venue for vintage portraits and it never disappoints. For any photographer who loves creating antique/retro/“old-Hollywood”/classical style portraiture, this venue is 💯🔥💥
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wedding coordinator 📝: @cmplanningllc
live band 🎶: @big_fans_band
caterer 🥗: @beyondcatering
hair//makeup artist 👩‍🎨: @pinmeupchicago
bakery 🍰: @junedaycakes
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#chicagoweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotography #vintagewedding #editorial #chicagoweddingphotos
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OKAY, i’m pretty excited about this wedding. Lin

OKAY, i’m pretty excited about this wedding. Lindsey & Kai had a multicultural wedding, with a Chinese tea ceremony to start the day off with. The vibrant punch of Lindsey’s red dress 💃 just make the photos POP 💥

We did some charming retro-esque portraits next to Lindsey’s ice cream stand (she owns an ice cream company—check her out!!! 🍦), cute kitchen photos in their apartment, some in front of the Mariano’s which they love shopping at, in the park in front of their apartment, and DEFINITELY some with their adorable pup! 🐶

Though this wedding was a smaller one, we jam-packed it full with epic portraits that we’re SO happy with. Check it out, and stay tuned for more (bc i definitely didn’t have space in one post to show off all the glamour that is Lindsey & Kai 😌)

ALSO, CHECK OUT their 5 🌟 review!!! LITERAL POETRY 😍😍😍 They definitely had us grinning from ear to ear! 😁 After reading it, we definitely said to ourselves: “We love our job 🥹”:

⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟

“YES. You found the correct answer. It’s them. You did it. Your long (or short) search for a Chicago wedding photographer is over. Congrats. Pavel and Kristen is the answer.
Like you, we were swirling with the same thoughts. “Are wedding photographers that different?” “Maybe we can spend less here to splurge elsewhere” “Adamkovi is nice but maybe it’s not worth the price”
All fair questions. But let me tell ya, they were worth every gosh darn penny. Why? Because they made us look beautiful. Made our wedding feel beautiful. And most importantly made sure that whenever we look back on this day, it’ll forever be beautiful.
The wedding was a whirlwind. I don’t remember most of it. But looking back, I get to relive all the special beats. Pavel captures the emotions and Kristen brings them to life.
No notes. Choose them. Congrats on the wedding. And most importantly congrats on choosing Adamkovi.”
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😍🥰😍 THANK YOU SO MUCH LINDSEY & KAI FOR THIS AMAZING REVIEW 🥰

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