After 20 years I am retiring from my wedding photography practice. Here is an image of the last wedding that I shot in Rockford in November. This image was shot on film with a Konica Omega 200–the same type of camera that started out shooting weddings back in the 1970’s.

More images from the wedding can be found at: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-triciaanddarrenswedding

Had a fun day photographing Dez and Jeb’s wedding in Rockford IL this summer. More photos here: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-desireeandzebswedding/gallery

You can view more photos from this wedding at: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-BerniceandMarksWedding/gallery

Rockford IL Wedding Photography by Jay Bryant

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Some of my favorite wedding photos that I’ve shot in the Rockford, IL area this last year. For the bride that wants great images from their wedding, Jay Bryant is a wedding photographer that provides real moments and relaxed portraits, unlike other photographers. Find out more information on pricing and packages at https://weddings.jaybryant.com Please contact me to set up time to meet to discuss my wedding photography services and answer your questions.

I push hard in my photography work to have images become metaphors of the moment that I’ve captured. In talking with my couples on their wedding day I remind them this is one of the few times in their lives where the past, present, and future meet.

Photos from Shivani and Jeff’s (he is my nephew) Wedding in Austin TX in April 2019 More photos can be found at: https://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-shivanijeffsweddingphotos/gallery

A great wedding of Corinne and Richard that I photographed at Brauer Barn, in Rockford, IL. More images can be found at: http://jaybryant.passgallery.com/-corinneandrichardswedding

For the bride that wants great images from their wedding, Jay Bryant is a wedding photographer that provides real moments and relaxed portraits unlike other photographers.

Photo from Hilary and Pat’s wedding at The Pavillions / Orchard Farms in Roscoe, IL. Rockford IL wedding photography by Jay Bryant.

A quick portrait of Jen moments before she walked down the aisle to get married. Wedding photography by Jay Bryant, Rockford, IL

For the bride that wants great images from their wedding, Jay Bryant is a wedding photographer that provides real moments and relaxed portraits unlike other photographers.

Please contact me about shooting your wedding at 815-997-1568

I am looking forward to wedding season in 2018 to photograph all of the great couples in the Rockford IL area.

I’ve been picked now for the 3rd year in a row as one of the top wedding photographers in Rockford by Expertise.com (https://www.expertise.com/il/rockford/wedding-photography) For the bride that wants great images from their wedding, Jay Bryant is a wedding photographer that provides real moments and relaxed portraits, unlike other photographers.

Here are some of my favorite wedding photos from 2017 shot in the Rockford IL region.

This couple got married at Anderson Garden’s in Rockford. She had a stunning dress that really fit her style. More photos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfUrRi1Uvvs&list=PL0348B2D97CC2B99B&index=20