THIS WILL BE A “TRENDSETTER SERIES” PHOTOSHOOT
Where a top local designer creates luxury designs to be published in Southern Bride, giving you access to elevated, high-end spaces to capture stunning imagery.
$395.00 See below for detailed pricing
Early Registration Now Open
$350
August 18, 2025
11:00 am – 5:00 pm (75 minute time slots)
The St. Regis Chicago
401 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
You will gain exclusive access to 3 beautifully curated designed areas, including a flat lay at The St. Regis Chicago, designed to inspire and captivate. Perfect for enhancing your portfolio!
There will be 2 Models in Wedding Fashion as a wedding couple in designer fashion!
75 minute time slots are available from: 11:00 am – 5:15 pm.
Content Creators – Limit of 2 per design area
Stunning and Brilliant – Chicago will be published in Southern Bride for The Trendsetter Series – you will see them get uber-creative with elevated designs!
We invite you to collaborate with @StyledShootsbySouthernBride and @southernbride with your content from the Styled SHOOTS – Chicago
Connect with Southern Bride and fellow photographers, videographers, and content creators in a collaborative environment. Get your work in front of the St. Regis Chicago and the Design Team for potential future partnerships.
Weddings at The St. Regis Chicago offer a luxurious and glamorous setting with stunning views of the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and Navy Pier. The hotel provides bespoke service and versatile event spaces, including the elegant Astor Ballroom with soaring 30-foot ceilings, perfect for creating a truly unforgettable celebration.
$95 ADD-ON
Compete to win a feature in Southern Bride Magazine, SouthernBride.com, and Southern Bride’s social media properties including Instagram. A Value of $1,200.00
The winning photographers will be announced 4-6 weeks after the event via social media.
FREE 6-Month Vendor Listing on SouthernBride.com
Join the Best Photographer Competition and kick-start your journey with a complimentary 6-month FEATURE vendor listing (below) on Southernbride.com! And if you win, your digital feature from The St. Regis Chicago will be linked directly to your listing—giving you unmatched exposure and prestige.
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your brand!
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Completion of a photo release form is required for all participants following purchase to participate in the shoot.
Memories from past events
Think the print feature is stunning? That's just the beginning! Unlock an exclusive digital deep-dive for every styled design on SouthernBride.com! Just scan the QR code in the magazine to instantly access a treasure trove of even more breathtaking images – a whole extended gallery awaits! This is your chance to shine even brighter online, complete with direct links to you and your team's Southern Bride Vendor listing - connecting readers to you and your talented team members!
Get 6 Months FREE Premier Vendor Access – Our Gift To You!
Get ready for widespread recognition as we showcase your work through dynamic social media features designed to maximize engagement, boost your visibility, and connect you with a passionate online community!
PRE-EVENT HYPE MACHINE: We ignite anticipation with a massive promotional blitz across Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, targeted Digital Ads, and the entire Southern Bride digital network, putting your name and vision center stage before the doors even open!
VOTING EVENT SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: Get ready for your close-up! We'll feature designer interviews and dynamic Reels for each space, broadcasting directly to Southern Bride's followers for real-time voting and maximum engagement. Your team gets tagged, your genius gets seen!
DURING-EVENT SOCIAL TAKEOVER: Experience surround-sound buzz as vendors, photographers, and the Southern Bride team unleash a storm of posts, amplifying reach and capturing the energy from every angle!
POST-EVENT CINEMATIC SHOWCASE: Relive the magic with "The Styled Challenge" Video Series! We're talking exclusive designer interviews and stunning behind-the-scenes footage broadcast on the SouthernBride.com, StyledSHOOTSbySouthernBride.com, and Southern Bride's YouTube Channel – immortalizing your triumph!
POST-EVENT SOCIAL ENCORE: The party doesn't stop! Expect a sustained wave of posts from all partners and across all Southern Bride social channels, including a dedicated Pinterest board to keep the inspiration (and your visibility) flowing!
YOUR DEDICATED DIGITAL FEATURE: Solidify your success with bespoke coverage for your styled design featured prominently on SouthernBride.com – your permanent, searchable showcase!
LONG-LASTING IMAGE REIGN: Maximize your impact! Your stunning photos become recurring stars, featured repeatedly across SouthernBride.com and our social platforms for months of continuous exposure, keeping your work fresh and visible long after the event!
SB YouTube Featured Video: Each wedding planner/designer will be interviewed to share the inspiration behind their designs