Why We Photograph Fewer Than 30 Weddings a Year

We’re often asked: Why limit yourselves to only 30 weddings a year?

It’s not about scarcity for the sake of it. It’s about intention.

At ZAAN YI, every wedding we photograph is deeply personal — not just to our clients, but to us. We’re not a high-volume studio. We don’t outsource. We’re the ones behind the camera, behind the edits, behind every decision. That’s why we choose to work with only a small number of couples each year.

Because the kind of experience we offer — thoughtful, immersive, detail-rich — takes time.

When we commit to a celebration, we’re all in. We scout venues in advance, we work closely with your planner, and we design your gallery like a narrative, not just a highlight reel. Whether it’s a luxury wedding at The Peninsula Chicago or an intimate private estate celebration on the North Shore, we approach it with the same level of care and craftsmanship.

This approach isn’t about volume. It’s about value — the emotional kind. The kind of value that comes from knowing your story is being preserved with depth, clarity, and respect.

So no, we won’t be everywhere. We won’t be for everyone.

But if you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime celebration — and looking for a Chicago-based luxury wedding photographer who believes in slowing down to get it right — we’d love to talk.

Because for us, it’s never just about the photos. It’s about what they’ll mean in 50 years.