Steve Vansak

Steve Vansak Shotkit Author

Hanging out in a colorful alleyway in downtown Chicago.

 

Hello! I'm Steve Vansak, a wedding and portrait photographer located in the Chicago area of the USA. I photographed my first wedding in 2008 and became a full time professional in 2012. Weddings are physically and mentally draining, but they never get boring for me as I thrive on capturing art amid the sometimes chaos.

Although photography is about much more than gear, nonetheless I love my gadgets and became a Shotkit newsletter subscriber long before I began writing for the website.

I have an office in my home where I meet clients, edit photos and market my business. However, you will often find me at the local coffee shop NOT drinking coffee and simply soaking up the vibe.

My outlet for fun is taking a train into downtown Chicago and wandering the various neighborhoods, often with a camera in hand. My latest obsession is my Super 73 e-bike that looks like a vintage motorcycle and is almost as fast as one.

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My Latest Articles:

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Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Review | Full Frame Hybrid Camera
a close up of the Profoto A2 light on a tile floor.
Profoto A2 Review | Battery Powered Monolight Flash
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Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens Review
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JOBY PodZilla Review (Flexible Tripod Kit)
a microphone that is sitting on top of a tripod.
JOBY Wavo Plus Review (On-Camera Vlogging Mic)
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Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens Review
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Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens Review
a close up of a camera lens on a table.
Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review
Lowepro Slingshot SL 250 AW III Camera Sling Bag Review
A black lens sitting on top of a wooden table.
Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 APS-C Lens Review for Nikon Z-Mount
Olympus OM System OM-1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Review
Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens Review | Small, lightweight, affordable
Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Review for Mirrorless Cameras
Stella Pro CLX10 Continuous Light Review for Stills & Video
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens Review for Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon Z9 Mirrorless High Speed Camera Review
Nikon 50mm F/1.2 S Lens Review For Z-Mount
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 Review
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro Lens Review
Olympus OMD EM1 X Review
Steve Vansak is lead photographer and owner of Region Weddings, shooting wedding and portrait photography in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.