Welcome to Ttolbphotog

We specialize in: intentional artistry, witnessing the human experience & co-creating photos from the feelings as they come.

Documenting real humans and real life on Digital Cameras + 35mm Film

Chicago Intimate wedding featuring Bride with short white dress, white bow lace tights, Betsey Johnson Pink floral embroidered square heels. Bouquet of pink orange and greenery with satin pink ribbon sits beside bride on the floor by red table.

What sets Ttolbphotog apart from most photographers is our intention-

Our photojournalistic approach of capturing people living in the moment leaves room for play, curiosity and creativity. Resulting in some cool but sometimes unexpected photos.

We never like to force anything, we trust the flow, rely on our eyes and 10 years of experience photographing weddings and people to guide us when to be an active observer and when to jump in with some direction.

When you work with us ditch the photo shot list and instead let life unfold in front of the camera

adelle and phoebe embracing each other in the center of the Library at the Elizabeth Morse Reading Room at University of Chicago for their engagement photos. Behind them is a tall window letting in light and on both sides of them are long lights
A B&W image bride and groom standing close together under a floral embroidered mesh veil that covers both of them, surrounded by ferns and foliage at Salvage One Wedding Venue in Chicago IL
Ameya Okamoto pictured in red bikini sitting on a checkered nascar flag with reddish orange hair flipped at ends with real tattoos and temporary tattoos showing at Sunset.
Double proposal for lesbian couple both in white suites, sitting on a concrete ledge on a rooftop, facing each other and holding hands, with a city skyline including the Willis Tower in the background during sunset.
A couple embracing and smiling outdoors at Lincoln Park garden with tall buildings and trees in the background, black and white photo.

35MM FILM AND DIGITAL PHOTO SERVICES:

Elopements, Micro Weddings & Intimate Weddings, Creative Portraits, Engagements, and Creative Couples Portraits for the Chicagoland area

Elopements + Weddings
A bride and groom celebrating at their wedding reception at RLM events Chicago, standing in front of a wedding cake with floral arrangements on a table. They are laughing, with the bride covering her mouth and the groom wiping tears from his eyes.
Creative Portraits
Couples + Engagements
Reflection of a hand holding a small drink with a lime wedge, overlaid with a lightning bolt graphic, visible against a room background through a reflective surface.

Creating with folks in Chicagoland and Beyond-

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xx

Taylor

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TAYLOR TOLBERT - TTOLBPHOTOG

TAYLOR TOLBERT - TTOLBPHOTOG

A person wearing dark clothing and sneakers is sitting on a stool in a minimalist room with sunlight streaming in through a window.

A self-proclaimed professional of nostalgia.

Meet Taylor Tolbert the Artist behind Ttolbphotog