Chicago · U.S. · Canada

Keep the feeling.

Honest photography and cinematic event videography for weddings, graduations, portraits, families, church celebrations, and the moments that become part of your story.

Selamta means welcome
Our approach

Present for every chapter.

The best images do more than show how the day looked. They bring back how it felt.

We blend a calm, people-first approach with thoughtful direction and documentary instinct. The result is a gallery that feels polished without losing the joy, faith, family, and real connection at the center of your celebration.

Selamta graduate reading her diploma on a university campus
Milestones

Graduations & portraits

Wedding rings and intertwined hands holding a traditional ceremonial staff
Love stories

Weddings

Ethiopian Orthodox priest preparing ceremonial crosses during a church celebration
Faith & family

Sacred celebrations

What we capture

Stories, beautifully held.

Photography and cinematic videography shaped around the pace of your day, with clear communication from planning through delivery.

01

Weddings

Full-day storytelling, portraits, ceremony, reception, and the quiet details in between. Available for celebrations in Chicago and beyond.

02

Milestone events

Graduations, baptisms, birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, and family celebrations documented with care and energy.

03

Portraits & families

Relaxed sessions with gentle direction—made for graduates, couples, families, professionals, and personal milestones.

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Cinematic videography

Story-led event films that preserve the voices, movement, and atmosphere photography cannot hold alone—from quiet preparations to the energy of the celebration.

More than a highlight

Hear it. Feel it. Relive it.

Our cinematic films bring you back to the laughter, prayers, speeches, music, and movement of the day. We film with a calm presence and edit with intention, creating an experience that feels personal rather than staged.

01 Natural sound and meaningful voices
02 Movement, emotion, and atmosphere
03 A story-led cinematic edit
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Selamta Photography

Rooted in welcome.

Selamta is a Chicago-based photography and cinematic videography team built around warmth, respect, and dependable craft. We understand that celebrations are not productions—they are gatherings of real people, family traditions, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.

ChicagoHome base
U.S. + CanadaTravel available
Photo + FilmOne coordinated team
People firstCalm, natural direction
Tell us what you're planning

Let’s make something worth returning to.

Share your date, location, and the kind of celebration you’re planning. We’ll help you find the right coverage.

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