Michelle Zapanta Photography

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Michelle Zapanta Photography

Chicago Wedding and Portrait Photographer Michelle Zapanta Photography is a beautiful blend of posed and photojournalistic take on wedding photography.

I aim to capture your heartfelt memories and immortalize them in photographic art to help you relive the tears and joys of your big day. My goal is make sure you have fun and laugh your worries away. My love for photography has helped me fulfill several items on my bucket list from the shores of Jamaica to the cliffs of Maui. If you have one, let me help you make those memories and go on an adventure together!

11/17/2025

There’s something so timeless about taking a few minutes during the getting-ready portion of your day to slip away for intimate portraits like this. It allows your beauty, emotions, and details to be captured in a calm, unhurried way—before the whirlwind of the day begins.

Brides: build in at least 10–15 minutes for these dreamy veil shots… you’ll be so glad you did.

11/16/2025

You know that trend where the bride is surrounded by bouquets? Well, Victoria has a different version of that for their little pup, Maui! What an adorable little munchkin!

11/15/2025

A soft drizzle, a stolen moment, and the kind of love that makes everything else fade into the background.
Romantic, intimate, and beautifully unscripted.

11/11/2025

Planning a proposal is certainly daunting, especially if both are flying from two different states! Sid’s sister, who is local, found me on Instagram and connected me to him. From there, Sid and I planned their proposal via Facetime. We met at the beautiful grounds of Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Things almost didn’t go as planned due to the walk that they had there and maintenance crew setting up for 5 weddings that day. However, everything happened perfectly! Only needed to photoshop a few people here and there. 😅 Sid and Shreya look so perfect together. Congratulations to you both and Happy Wedding planning!

11/06/2025

Before all the leaves fall on the ground, we had our own impromptu family session at a nearby park known for their line of red trees in the fall! So thankful to have a non-photog brother who was willing to come with us to push the camera buttons. 😅 As much as I hate that it’s getting cold, I do have a soft spot in my heart for all the pretty fall colors!

10/31/2025

Happy Wedding Day Victoria and Tim! 🥰🥰🥰

10/30/2025

Fall colors, good vibes, and a solid crew. 🍂
The groom and his guys keeping it classic in navy suits and crisp ties — the perfect fall wedding look.

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10/29/2025

All these pretty fall colors make me want to do a throwback post featuring these beautiful florals from Christy and Jason’s fall wedding! Aren’t these colors gorgeous?!

10/28/2025

What a boy-mom love looks like well into their once little boy’s adulthood….

We captured this heartfelt scene of Mom giving away Edwart. Look at that loving look on his handsome face! You can tell by their smiles and body language that their house was full of love and joy. Oh, and that gentleman officiating looking on with a smile on his face, that’s his Dad.

10/25/2025

Happy Saturday!

Back at the iconic Rookery building today!

10/22/2025

How adorable are these flower girl dresses? 😍 I especially love the bows on their backs!

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Harwood Heights, IL

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http://michellezapanta.com/

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