Nicole is, without exaggeration, the best decision we made for our elopement…read more We decided to elope with it being just the two of us, with our families back on the East Coast -- so it was *so* important that we captured the intimate, quiet, meaningful moments in the city we fell in love in and now call home. I had a Pinterest board with very specific photos I'd been dreaming about, and Nicole went above and beyond to make sure I got **every single shot** I had envisioned (and then some I didn't even know I needed). Her photos aren't just beautiful -- they're *alive*. She somehow captures the realness and emotion of the moment in a way that doesn't feel posed or forced. When we got our gallery back, it felt like reliving the day exactly as it happened -- all the joy, the nerves, the love, the little in-between moments. Those are the images that matter most, and Nicole nails them effortlessly. Also: Nicole is incredibly organized, which made the day feel calm and easy. She planned a timeline that didn't just focus on the locations we wanted -- she timed everything around the best light, the best angles, and the best flow so we weren't rushing or stressed. It felt thoughtful, intentional, and honestly... it made the whole experience feel even more special. I will be using Nicole for every milestone in my life from here on out. If you're even considering booking her, do it. You will never regret it.

I absolutely LOVED working with Nicole!! She is super personable while also being professional. She…read morephotographed my engagement pictures, and my wedding And I couldn't have had a better experience. She is able to capture the best moments and listens to what you want captured. I absolutely love her work and hope to work with her again in the future.

I was looking around for a photographer for my kids. Charity replied within 15 minutes and we…read morebooked an appointment within the week(due to my schedule) One word: AMAZING. Not only is she professional, her efficiency is top notch. Her artistic views behind the camera lens is truly out of this world. My kids felt so comfortable with her and had a blast. They thanked me at the end of the session cause they had such a good time. If your looking for an awesome photographer with good vibes, Charity is your go to! Thank you so much for the memories I get to cherish forever. You are heaven sent!!

Working with Charity was amazing. I have never had professional pictures taken before and was…read morereally nervous since I felt like I didn't know how to pose or what to do. Charity guided my fiancé and I on exactly what to without making us feel nervous or uncomfortable. She is so genuine and easy to work with. Since I contacted her I have felt her passion and love for photography. I have yet to meet anyone else who has wowed me with their talent like she has.

So impressed with Tricia, Melissa (her office manager), and the entire experience with this Studio…read more Everything is handled with professionalism, warmth, and authenticity. We were scrambling to find a photographer for our infant son. Tricia was always someone on my radar, but her location out in Geneva (we live in Chicago) always seemed prohibitive for us. As it turned out, other things fell through and I immediately messaged Tricia's studio for a session. And it was fantastic. My husband even agrees whole-heartedly - we will be heading out to Geneva for our photos from now on. Tricia's style is beautiful, she is great with babies and children, the entire process is seamless, and I love that she encourages you to print and display your photos. In fact, we are currently going through *all* of our photos trying to figure out what else we would like printed so we can create a display wall. This is exactly the inspiration we needed. Hire her. She's worth every penny and more.

I'm a 32 year-old male professional wedding photographer. Let me tell all you dudes out there how…read moreincredible newborn photography is to your new addition! Our little newborn Ella was 9 days old when I realized how important it was to photograph her in all the newborn goodness. I was always pretty judgemental about those "baby in a basket" sessions. You don't really get how unique that time in life is until you hold your own little child in your hands. I discovered you've got to photograph newborns within 14 days of their birth, otherwise it gets difficult for them to stay sleepy and stationary for a photo session. I had a minor meltdown trying to reach an incredible, well-known newborn photographer from Wisconsin. They did get a hold of me, but said I needed to come to Wisconsin with the baby for the session because of their busy schedule. They also recommended Patricia Anderson here in Chicago. I was elated to hear back from Patricia that evening. Patricia had a full schedule, but after **slightly** begging her, she fit me into her weekend schedule and we got Ella scheduled for a session at 11 days young. **AH** thank you thank you! Patricia is so easy to work with. She handles everything once you get to the studio. She took baby Ella and all we had to do was watch in amazement as the 1 hour mini session unfolded. Turn around was quick - we were able to see the photographs the same week. Man, did she deliver! And her print products are so fitting to her brand - you've got to get these photographs up on your wall! Seriously - it's the only way to go with artistic photographs that Patricia creates for you. We'll be back for every child from here on out. Thank you so much Patricia!!!

Amazing services! Scott was pleasantly welcoming with abilities to set people at ease. I think he…read morebrought out my best shots.

Scott was very responsive & great to work with. My partner needed a headshot for his new position…read more Scott took several shots to choose from & sent the file over quickly. We were very happy with his work.

Jake is a wonderful photographer. He did our family photos in the summer of 2025. He was patient,…read morefun, and engaging with our two young children, including a 2 year old who had no interest in making things easy. I consider myself fairly picky about photography, and I was truly amazed at his work -- both his style and technical skill, as well as the sheer number of natural beautiful smiles he managed to get from my kids. Strongly recommend!

Jake was such a pleasure to work with. He was so flexible with our courthouse wedding day. Our…read morepictures turned out amazing and we couldn't be happier!

Katie is an incredible photographer with an eye for emotion. Whether she is photographing weddings…read more(I've recommended her to several friends), events, babies, or pets (like mine), she always seems to perfectly capture the emotion or feeling in that moment. I'm in love with her photos. She's a great person to boot- really a pleasure to work with personally and professionally. Katie took puppy pics of my Boxer, Lucy, a couple months ago. Everyone loves the pics, and I get compliments on them all the time. As my family grows, I know Katie will be my go-to gal to capture all the milestones. I only wish I'd known about her when I got married. I had to add a few pics of my puppy in the review, too! Katie, you can totally reduce the pics if there are too many- you know I think my dog is the cutest ever.

Katie Ryan Photography rocks my socks. Plain and simple…read more I was so hesitant to hire someone to take pictures of my baby because she's such a serious baby when it comes to getting her picture taken. That, and the fact that I'm cheap and didn't think it would be worth spending money on pro pictures that I could "take myself," made me really leery on hiring anyone- which is why it took me nearly a year to do so! Boy was I dumb! From the moment Katie Ryan entered my home, I was not one bit disappointed. Quite the contrary! I remember thinking, almost instantly, how I wished we would've hired Katie Ryan Photography for more photo shoots rather than just our baby's one year photos!! Nevertheless the one year shoot is what was taken and, again, I was not one bit disappointed. Picture after picture after picture, my baby and her personality shined for the camera as she smiled and giggled and had a great time! My husband and I watched in complete awe as an instant connection was formed between our baby and Katie Ryan; it was really incredible! I haven't seen all the photos as this shoot was less than a month ago, but I have seen some teasers and WOW. The pictures are just beautiful and leaves me anxiously waiting to see the rest. (I actually ended up using one of the teasers in our 1st bday party Thank You cards- thanks to Katie Ryan Photography for sending a high res version of one of the teasers I liked!). Bottom line is if you're looking for a photographer who clearly loves what they do, who gives you rights to the images on disc, who travels to you, who catches the essence of the subject so that you're looking at a person rather than just a picture, then you're looking for Katie Ryan Photography!

We had the most wonderful experience with Angelica for both our maternity and newborn photoshoots…read more From the very beginning, she was incredibly patient, kind, and accommodating with all our requests and timing needs, which means so much, especially with a newborn. She made us feel completely comfortable during the sessions, and it truly shows in the pictures. Every photo turned out absolutely beautiful and natural. She captured such precious moments that we will cherish forever. We are so grateful for her talent, professionalism, and warmth. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to capture special milestones in the most beautiful way.

Angelica is absolutely amazing! I would highly recommend her for newborn or toddler, family photos…read more She knows how to work with infants and kids. She is calm and loving and takes her time to get the right photo while the baby is happy. She's hands down amazing and the pictures came out great. Book her!! You won't regret it.

My family and I had our most recent family portrait done by this photographer and he was great. He…read morecame to our home, was able to incorporate our beloved family pet into the photos (Miao the cat) and was able to get huge smiles from my toddler. After the shoot he quickly provided us with a CD of a huge number of photos and each one looked suitable for framing. We are definitely going with him for the next time we need a photographer.