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LUMEN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS

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LUMEN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS โ˜†

Weโ€™re Drew Dzurko and Emma Vitallo โ€” partners in life and photography. Lumen Photography Studios is named after our curious cat, Lumen, who also happens to be our live-in art critic.

Based in the suburbs of Chicago, we capture meaningful moments with care, honesty, and a love for beautiful light. Whether itโ€™s a wedding, a quiet portrait, or everyday magic, weโ€™re here to tell your story with heart (and Lumenโ€™s approval).

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What Weโ€™ve Been Up Toโ€ฆ

Okay- we may have forced our friends to stand outside in 40 degree weather for us… but LOOK AT THESE!!! No regrets. ๐ŸŒท Last week we met some of our friends at the Ellwood House for a little sneak peek ahead of Spring Mini Sessions and we are
Congratulations to our very own @drewmichaeldzurko on his MFA Thesis Exhibition, ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐Ÿงฑ๐Ÿšง As your partner it has been such a joy to watch you grow and succeed at all that you put your mind + heart to. This show is a tr
The beginning of their forever. ๐Ÿ’ Yesterday Sheldon asked Lexi to marry him at Cantigny, and it was a beautiful moment & such an honor to capture for them! We could barely contain our excitement. Congratulations to these two on their engageme
Portraits of the 13U Hit Dogs in the studio at The Lytle Auditorium โšพ๏ธ We had a lot of fun photographing this crew. These portraits will soon become a custom banner for their season. Wishing them the best of luck this year! @thelytleauditorium
Emily & Frank, you two made this day feel like a dream. Sharing some highlights from your full gallery at Bull Valley Golf Club. What an honor to capture every moment.โœจ Coordinator @applecreekweddings Venue @bullvalleygc Photography @lumenstud
Got to spend the afternoon photographing Antonio in my studio on campus today, one of Northern Illinois University’s talented BFA acting majors. He brought such a strong presence to every shot, and I’m so excited to see where he goes from
A little preview of Natalie & Daniel’s engagement session ๐Ÿค From the firehouse to the quiet paths of Lilacia Park… every moment with these two felt easy, sweet, and full of love. Counting down to celebrating their big day. Thank yo
It’s hard to believe Shelby and Evan’s beautiful day at The Highland Loft was already a month ago. Getting to photograph this day for Shelby was so special - we went to high school together and I am SO grateful she stayed in touch after a

What People Are Sayingโ€ฆ

Shelby & Evan Linden | 10.11.25

โ€œEmma and Drew are absolutely phenomenal photographers and editors, and they are truly such a dream to work with! They were super easy to communicate with throughout the whole process, from our engagement pictures to mood boards to the day of. They both have such a chill demeanor that puts everyone at ease on what can be a very hectic day, but they are also on top of everything, capturing every little detail, keeping us all on track with the schedule, helping out with other little things without even being asked. Emma and Drew really brought our vision to life and we are so grateful for their hard work. We would 1,000% recommend them to anyone in the market for photographers, especially for weddings! We will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives!"

โ€”  Shelby & Evan, November 10, 2025
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