If I could leave more than 5-stars, I would. Ryan was THE only choice for our wedding and I can't…read morerecommend him enough. Not only is he super talented, he's also just a great person to have around on a super stressful day. He is incredibly nice, and funny, and just blended so well with our group, that sometimes you forget he's not just one of your friends. The pics that we got back are just the icing on the cake - they are absolutely stunning and perfectly captured the day. 14/10, will always recommend.

Ryan and Andrew were the photographers for our wedding on Saturday. They were professional,…read morepersonable and helpful throughout the day. Ryan kept the dad jokes flowing, which were much appreciated. He also has the best website ever- seriously, check it out. It's hilarious. Thanks for being awesome!

Photography was one of our top three priorities when planning our wedding and Erin was the first…read morevendor we booked after our venue. From our first meeting with Erin, she put us at complete ease, which was amazing since we'd be spending 10 hours with her on our wedding day!! We were looking for someone who could capture the natural emotions of the day, including our personalities. Our package included an engagement session, which was SUCH a great experience. Being in front of a camera doesn't always come easy and having this session was perfect to get to know Erin and to loosen up before the big day. Plus we got a little preview of how INCREDIBLE she makes us look :) The day of our wedding, Erin and her assistant arrived and got to work!! It was perfect. She is excellent at directing positioning for the best light. She made sure to get all the photos on our list and she even made sure everyone in our family looked their best in the photos. We've only gotten our sneak peek and they. are. stunning. I cannot WAIT to see all the photos and the album!!

We were very fortunate to have our wedding shot by Erin Hoyt. She's an absolutely fantastic…read morephotographer who is gifted with the camera and with people. Erin knew some off-the-beat places around Chicago so we were able to get the unique and personalized look we wanted. She was also super easy to work with throughout the planning and execution of our day-- especially with the ever-crazy family photos after our ceremony. My wife and I couldn't have been happier with how our photos turned out and we would absolutely use Erin again if we needed a photographer for other special times in our life!

Excellent work and great customer service. Over 40 years in the photography business…read moreBeautiful Lake Forest studio

John has been doing the family pictures since before I can remember. He took my parents wedding…read morephotos over 30 years ago and most recently our wedding shots. During the wedding, I remember he was quick, direct and to the point (which my wife and I needed/appreciated). The photos were spectacular and we couldn't be more pleased. My personal favorite: My wife, Laura, sitting on top of the pool table in her wedding gown. Pure Awesomeness!!! In addition, he did some preliminary engagement photos for us as well. They were great and helped my wife get to know him a little bit more prewedding. However, that said, we took the more conservative route instead of the recommended nude one...she/nor I were ready for that type of coverage...or lack there of. (please excuse the lameless...I had to) Anyhow, I strongly reccommend to any of those interested in wedding photos/family portraits. Walking around his studio you can bear witness to the level of professionalism you should expect from JRP. I must say that professionalism/excellence comes with a price. However, in my opinion (IMO) its worth it!!! Give my best to Myra.

We can't say enough about Tricia and her pictures! She captured so many moments with our little…read moreone, from birth to his first birthday. The photo album is a beautiful compilation of our sessions and will be treasured forever. Even during covid, she found a way to keep us safe and take the best pictures. I look forward to capturing more special occasions through her lens. Thank you!

We discovered Tricia's work when we became the winning bidder of a senior portraits package at a…read morecharity event, and when I saw her portfolios online, I was so excited to get my stepson's senior pictures taken there. Tricia captured his smile and personality so well. We were so pleased with not only the outcome, but her customer service and attention to detail too. So, of course, when we decided to get married, I called Tricia again. We had a small wedding in the city, and Tricia traveled with us in the limousine and took amazing photos of the ceremony and from the planetarium with the cityscape in the background, as well as urban shots on the Franklin Street bridge. The pictures from the 95th floor of the Hancock Tower where we had dinner were spectacular. My favorites, however, were the candid shots of our guests having a great time. Tricia has an art of capturing people's emotion through photography. Call her if you have an important life event that you want to have photographed!

I needed a corporate head shot in her short notice. I contacted Lisa in the off chance she had…read moretime during a busy holiday week. She got back to me within and hour and had me scheduled for the next day! She did a fantastic job and I had what I needed within 24 hours. My picture looks great! Would highly recommend!

Lisa is absolutely who you want to capture your life moments. She is warm, thoughtful and…read moreprofessional- in one word she is AWESOME. Lisa easily becomes an essential part of your special occasion. Our wedding came together very quickly and she kept us organized. From our first email exchanges, phone calls and our first meeting I knew that I was in great hands with her. I am so grateful that she was the one to capture our special day and she kept me calm the day of. The photo album that we received from through her is also telling of her beautiful work! We are now expecting our first child and will definitely be calling Lisa to document more of our life changing experiences.

The first thing I have to say is, if you're interested in not looking "goosed" or tense in your…read morewedding day photos, she is the photographer for you. Dorothy was so calm and focused on the task at hand. It was an art for her and it showed. The composition, the color, the saturation were all perfect. She even used Photoshop to erase the unavoidable refuse that was on the beach. (Ah, Chicago.) She helped me so much with calming me down during the engagement and wedding photo shoots. When i would unconsciously be gripping my soon to be husband's shoulder, she told me to breathe. When i would find my self holding my breath, again she calmly told me how everything was going to be perfectly beautiful. Honestly I believe it's because of her, the engagement pictures were wonderful, and the wedding album.....magical.

Had a great experience with Dorothy. Pictures came out beautiful!! Dorothy was very accommodating…read moreand showed great patience and professionalism.

FIVE LAKE ARTS is wonderful! James Warden did our engagement pictures and on June 18th, 2011, he…read moredid our wedding pictures! We got married at St. Josaphat's and the reception was at Germania Place. We drove around the city on our limo bus to take pictures in between the ceremony and reception and James came with us! He is kind, knows what he is doing, and is very reasonably priced. I have seen some of the pictures so far and they look great! Can't wait to see the rest! :)

We had the absolute best experience working with Katie for our newborn photos. From the very…read morebeginning, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and guided us into poses that felt completely natural--not stiff or forced at all. We did the session with our baby, and Katie was incredible at calming her when needed and patiently capturing the perfect shots. The final photos were exactly what we wanted--beautiful, timeless, and full of genuine emotion. We are completely in love with them and will treasure them forever. We can't wait to work with Katie again soon and would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone looking for a photographer.

Katie did an amazing job taking our family pictures. She chose beautiful city backgrounds, advised…read moreus on timing, even provided guidance on clothing choices that I wasn't sure of. We had our teenage son and a high energy family dog, and Katie did an amazing job capturing both of them with great patience and talent. The results are amazing- couldn't be happier!