Super reasonably priced photographer who was easy to work with and the photos turned out great! He…read morewas willing to stay an extra hour at our wedding celebration to capture even more fun.

I'm fairly disappointed with my experience here. It has also made me decide I probably will take my…read moreown photos of my kid, rather than continuing to pay anyone. What's included in the package is made unclear, so I never got what I expected. In addition, during the shoot he said that he could take my arm out if I had it on my kiddo and when I reminded him of this later, he said that was considered a complex edit and would cost money but they'd do it complmenetary that time. Had he told me this at the time of the shoot, we would have done something differently to get photos without me there in the background. Not cool.

Maria is absolutely amazing. She is great at communication, both figuring out what you want from…read moreyour pictures ahead of time and just keeping in touch leading up to your event. She was timely, professional, fun, made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time, and she made herself a seamless part of our wedding day while getting the most stunning pictures!! I couldn't be any happier and highly recommend her services for any event or photoshoot!

Maria has photographed my children and I a couple of times, and each time she has delivered us such…read morebeautiful work! She captured us perfectly and she is amazing at what she does. I highly recommend her if you're looking for a talented photographer!

Ben was awesome to work with for our engagement photos. He met me the week before at the location…read moreto make sure I was fully comfortable about what I needed to do and where he would be. The pictures came out perfect and he really took his time to make sure both our families were involved as well. Couldn't recommend him more if you're doing an engagement in Chicago!

Ben moved fast, knew exactly how to use the light, and got me through without it feeling rushed. I…read morewalked away with a full set of professional headshots, candid street shots, and indoor portraits in 60 minutes. No wasted time, no awkward posing direction. Just good work, efficiently done. He made it easy and was extremely professional. Not awkward at all. Would book again without hesitation.

My husband and I got married March 31, 2018, and we LOVED having Jake by our sides for our entire…read morewedding day! From the moment we met Jake for cocktails in Logan Square, we knew we wanted him to document the most important day of our lives. Jake is extremely professional, beyond friendly, crazy talented, and an all around awesome guy. He made us feel super comfortable throughout the entire process and was always checking in with us the months leading up the wedding to make sure we didn't have any questions, concerns, etc. He even did a wedding week prep call with us to go over all of the logistics for the day! For the wedding day itself, he was the perfect person to capture photos of us! We felt super at ease with him, and loved getting to take photos with just us and him post-ceremony in the neighborhood surrounding our incredible venue - Ovation. We are in love with our photos, and cannot stop looking at them! We would highly recommended working with Jake for your wedding or any occasion where you'd like gorgeous photos taken. He was the absolute best!

What can I say, other then Jake is the best! There is not a better photographer then Jake Poehls…read more I want to get married again just so I can hire Jake again!

I moved to Chicago at the end of last year, and this is my first pregnancy. At first, I wasn't sure…read moreif I wanted to do a maternity photoshoot. It felt out of my comfort zone, something I had never done before. But after hearing from friends that I might regret not capturing this moment, I decided to start searching for a photographer. I came across many different artists online, but Sri's portfolio immediately stood out. His photography style is artistic, natural, and unique--nothing felt overly posed or awkward. I was already approaching my third trimester, so time was limited. Thankfully, Sri responded quickly and guided me through the entire process. He explained what to bring, what to expect, and assured me that most of the wardrobe and accessories would be available at the studio. We scheduled the shoot two weeks later with Sri and his talented makeup artist, Laura. When I arrived, I was nervous and unsure, but those feelings quickly disappeared. Both Sri and Laura made me feel completely at ease. Laura styled my hair into soft waves and gave my skin a beautiful, radiant glow, while Sri patiently walked me through the session step-by-step. Sri has an incredible eye for detail and a clear passion for his craft. He was attentive, energetic, and never rushed the process. Even when I needed time to find the right pose, he remained patient and encouraging, always focused on capturing the perfect shot. The final photos exceeded all my expectations--they are stunning and filled with emotion. I'm so grateful I stepped out of my comfort zone and trusted Sri with this experience. He even made sure I had a beautifully edited photo ready in time for my baby shower just one week later. This photoshoot has become one of the most meaningful memories of my pregnancy, and I wholeheartedly recommend Sri to anyone looking for a photographer. He not only incredibly talented but also kind, professional, and deeply passionate about what he does.

I cannot recommend Sri enough as a Chicago maternity photographer! I set up a pregnancy photoshoot…read morefor my sister as a gift. She hadn't planned on doing a shoot for herself and I wanted to make sure she had something beautiful to look back on to remember the moment. It was important to find someone who would make her feel comfortable while also delivering truly stunning maternity pictures-- and Sri exceeded all expectations. From my first call with him, Sri was warm, professional, and incredibly straightforward about pricing, deliverables, and the entire process. He made everything seamless, even arranging hair and makeup. When I introduced Sri to my sister, he was just as kind and reassuring, which instantly put her at ease. The maternity photo shoot itself was an amazing experience. Sri's studio is in a great location and offers the privacy that was important for my sister to feel relaxed. Throughout the session, Sri brought great energy and took the time to understand how my sister wanted to see herself in the photos. His expertise in artistic photography really came through-- his use of light is masterful, creating simple yet powerful images that perfectly capture this special moment. I found Sri by searching online for photographers in Chicago, and I'm so grateful I did. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and thoughtful Chicago maternity photographer, Sri is the one to book!

I cannot say enough amazing things about this experience. I'm generally rather shy & modest, but I…read morebooked this boudoir shoot as a gift for my fiancé. Turns out, it was an absolute gift to ME (also blew his mind). I left feeling more beautiful & empowered than ever, & that was BEFORE I saw the pictures. Cara is not only an exceptionally talented artist, but an exceptional person & brought out a side of self love in me I didn't know existed. Then, I got the pictures. Shy me turned into a supermodel (minimal retouching needed) Seriously, I could not believe it was me. I cherish the photos, & I went back two more times for pregnancy shoots which were just as amazing as the boudoir. Book this experience, whether introvert/extrovert, single, dating, engaged, pregnant, no matter your age, it is worth every single penny & more.

If you are even 1% considering doing this for yourself, for the love of god DO IT!!!! This is…read moregenuinely one of my favorite things I've ever done for myself. I had the most incredible experience with Cara and Melissa, and I feel like the photos (which are amazing, not shy about tooting my own horn here) ended up just being the cherry on top, which is wild. Can you relate to the following? 1. You've thought about doing this before, but wanted to wait until you got fitter, hair was longer, blah blah blah - NO, STOP IT. I know you've looked back to photos of yourself and thought "damn, why was I so critical? I looked great!" LEARN YOUR LESSON! You look great now, too. Book ittttttt 2. You've gotten professional photos done before, and didn't totally love how they turned out. ME TOO. This includes professional headshots, engagement photos, wedding photos, my passport photo (ha). I would see them and think okay those are nice, a like a few, but somehow they felt like they didn't really capture how I see myself. CARA SPECIFICALLY, not just any photographer, will capture YOU how you see yourself. It's the absolute beeeeeest. Which leads to point 3: 3. Have you ever seen yourself in the mirror and are like "hell yeah, nice!" and then you see yourself in a photo the same day and you're like "what the hell....is my mind warped?!" And then you have to ask your friends/sister "yo do I look like that?" And they say no definitely not? Yeah I don't get it either. It's weird (and the cameras fault- not yours) - and it won't happen with Cara. You'll look bomb and your photos will show you looking bomb. Here's the thing, the whole photoshoot experience was so much fun, and in the top 10 times I've felt the most amazing about myself. Cara and her team care about you and will take care of you. You are so beautiful, you deserve this experience, the outcome is going to be worth the money by miles. I was worried that I wouldn't like my pictures and as soon as I opened the file to choose the ones to keep, I felt so relieved. I am so glad I found this studio and photographer. Book it book it book it. And book it here, with Cara.

OUTSTANDING. Ben came prepared with lots of soft lighting options. He took outstanding portraits of…read moreour teenage daughter on her special occasion, and also portraits of our whole family. I've ordered a bunch of framed prints to hang on our walls and to send to relatives. Ben was extremely easy to work with. He was especially great at getting our wiggly 7 year old son to smile nicely for the camera.

Ben not only shot the most amazing wedding photos and videos, but he and his team did everything in…read moretheir power to make our day run smoothly, especially when our bus didn't show up. I could not speak more highly of Ben, the quality of the product and person. When our usb was later corrupted, Ben saved the day by providing a whole new set of photos and videos. Our family still talks about how great Ben and his team were and how amazingly he corralled both families seamlessly so it did not take forever to take group photos. Do not look further, he and his team will be the perfect addition to your wedding.

Annie (and occasionally her helpful husband Peter) have been capturing milestones in my families…read morelife for the past 9 years. From our engagement, wedding, and now to our growing family milestones, the images Annie captures fill our home and camera rolls with so much joy. Her images are an elevated take on the classic family pictures, the ones that don't look airbrushed or staged, the ones that fill your home and heart with the true memories of the moment. She is professional, passionate, and communicative. Our most recent shoot with Annie was our newborn family session in her new natural light studio in Lincoln Park. My almost 3 year old decided she wanted to boycott photos completely very early on into our time with Annie. You would never believe by how beautiful these photos are that were was so much sass and a bit of newborn life family chaos happening behind the scenes. She is truly a talent and a very easy going person to take direction from that shines through in her images. We will be using Annie for many years to come.

Annie Steele is our #1 Chicago photographer. We love how positive she is during the photo shoot -…read moregreat with kids!!! She knows all the great spots, and is flexible with times, dates, etc! Looking forward to utilizing her artistic capabilities again in the future!!!

We are so happy we found Christopher F. Photography. He is a brilliant Chicago wedding photographer…read morewho captured our day beautifully. We didn't hire a wedding planner, so we researched photographer by checking out notable wedding blogs and Yelp. His previous reviews are spot on. Christopher is extremely talented and really listens to his clients. He is passionate about what he does and is able to tell a story through his photographs. It was overwhelming trying to find a wedding photographer with his talent at and affordable price range; however he was just what we were looking for! Not many photographers can capture the city as well as Christopher. Just take a look at his portfolio and you will see gorgeous scenes from this beautiful city. Brides or grooms out there: He is amazing. You won't regret it. His photos speak for themselves!

He left us high and dry! Our situation is somewhat unique. After getting married in a civil…read moreceremony a couple of years ago, we are getting re-married in a simple religious Church ceremony. We wanted a photographer there to capture pictures of us and our children. As a result, we only needed a photographer for about an hour on a Saturday afternoon. I contacted Christopher via email on September 20 and explained our situation, and he said he was available for our October 20 date. Christopher sent us his contract via email. After that, I tried to contact him several times to follow up both via email and phone. I left several voicemail messages in the ensuing weeks, but he never returned any of the phone calls. Plus, time was running out to find someone new. Our wedding is in less than a week and Christopher is MIA. We can't find a replacement. Horrible! Thanks a lot Christopher! Maybe some day you will get around to reading these reviews and realize how badly you dropped the ball and let us down. If you couldn't do the job you set out to do, then you should have notified us ASAP so that we could make alternative arrangements.

My wife and I got married at the Newberry Library in October 2014. Jason and Ela were wonderful to…read morework with. They had great ideas for pre wedding photo locations and were very organized in mapping out a route in Chicago Friday evening traffic! They also did a great job herding our entire wedding into one group picture, in the dark, and it turned out amazing! They were quick with the proofs, reasonably priced, and made a great photo album for us as well. They also have 2 very cute dogs. Thanks Studio Finch for beautifully documenting our wedding day!

The most IMPORTANT decision to make when planning my wedding was who our photographers were going…read moreto be. I was dead set on finding the absolute perfect fit for the kind of photos we wanted. I'm not exaggerating when I say I spent over 6 months looking, researching and interviewing photographers until I finally found Studio Finch. From the moment we first met Jason & Ela we loved them. They are just great people and totally down to earth. They answered all of our questions and made us feel at ease. Now, onto the actual photos...I can't tell you how absolutely AMAZING our photos are. We got married 2 years ago and people still comment online about how fantastic our photos are and want to know who our photographers were. I had sent Ela a bunch of shots we wanted to re-create with our wedding party and they did every last shot and they came out exactly like we wanted. They trudged through old barns, cow manure, mud, dirt and grime to get our shots. Not too many photographers would do that!!! Not only did they do it, they suggested most of those shots! Bottom line is, they are just fantastic. You get 2 incredible photographers with 2 different sets of eyes and styles when you book them. They will go above & beyond to capture the magic of your day and smile while doing it. I've since recommend them to multiple people who have used them for their weddings and they just rave about how fantastic they were and how incredibly happy they are with their photos.