When looking for a photographer for our wedding, my criteria were that the photographer takes…read morebeautiful shots and that they are reliable. After looking through Brian's impressive portfolio and sitting down with him to talk, we decided to hire him for our wedding and engagement shoot. Brian completely exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Brian is not only very reliable, but he is also extremely dedicated to his work. Brian drove over 90 miles to get to our engagement photo shoot and on the way he stopped at a gas station on the south side of Chicago where he stepped on two nails, which punctured his foot. Although we insisted that we reschedule so he could take care of himself, he still arrived (early, as his style) ready to shoot our session. He carried his equipment on his back on his injured foot for miles around Chicago, and took some of the most breathtaking photos I have ever seen. Brian helped us to feel completely comfortable the entire time. I remember being impressed with how he can walk backwards, get to know us better by carrying on a conversation, assess the lighting of the area around him, all while shooting pictures that made our families cry and that we will treasure forever. We are happier than ever that we chose Brian and his assistant Greg to shoot our wedding on July 13, 2013. On the day of my wedding, I didn't have time to notice all of the details that I previously spent so much time planning. Brian perfectly captured all of these details in his photographs. There were many shots that I would have never thought to ask him to take, but because of his professionalism and experience he provided these pictures for us. Most importantly, Brian captured the moments that happen so quickly.. but that I will remember forever. Because of his talent, I have photos of my mom trying not to cry as I step into my dress, my grandmother giggling with the woman who was doing her make up, my groom's first teary look at me, and so much more. You are a lucky couple if you get to book Brian for your wedding!

Brian did a marvelous job on our wedding and engagement photos. He is very patient and easy to work…read morewith. He had many great ideas for both sessions. We love the way our photos turned out!

Christine is an unbelievably talented photographer, and better yet, an amazing person! It's obvious…read morethat Christine pours her heart and soul into her work, and the stunning results speak for themselves. Her artistry and professionalism are unmatched. She made this middle-aged, photo-averse bride look like a damn goddess! Christine's calm yet authoritative demeanor and professionalism are exactly what you hope a photographer should embody. Through her impeccable eye and photographic magic, Christine made us OLDIEweds look and feel more beautiful than we ever thought possible. Thank you for everything, Christine - we'll cherish your work forever. ALL THE STARS!!

My brother used Mindy Joy Photography for his engagement and wedding photography. Mindy was very…read morenice and professional. She had a list of photographs that the bride and groom wanted to take and she was very efficient and got through them all very quickly. She went with the bridal party to a local park to take pictures before the wedding. Mindy and the other photographer were very nice and easy to get along with. The most amazing part was that she was done processing the photos and were available on her website within a week!!! The pictures turned out great and everyone was very happy with them. I highly recommend Mindy Joy Photography!

Mindy is an incredible photographer. She always makes me feel at home and not like my picture is…read morebeing taken. Her humor and kindness is one of a kind. She always captures the perfect photo the one you felt and relive that feeling when you look at the image. She knows all of the best spots for any time of day or weather condition. From rockford to Iowa, Chicago, or wisconsin. She's done it all! 10/10 always would recommend.

HANDS DOWN one of the best Rockford photographers ever. If you don't have a appointment to shoot…read morewith Chris--GET ONE. You can even check his IG/Facebook page to see how awesome there are. One of the most down to earth and easily to work with photographer out there!

Chris is AMAZING! He puts you in the moment and makes you feel comfortable to make real candid…read morephotos. I explained my style and ideas to Chris and he was able to pick out two locations for our engagement photos- both of which I could not have loved more. The engagement and wedding photos were beautiful and really captured who we are as a couple. Highly highly recommend!!

I will tell you a little story. 17 years ago I was looking for a photographer to take my senior…read moreportriats, but I only wanted black and white. I spent an entire summer calling around to photographers, and going to check out their work. After 3 months and dozens of photographers, most who would only do a portion in black and white, I found Kane Photography. Marie Kane had no problem with my request and the quality of her work was superior to any other photographer I had previously gone to. Since that time I have used Kane Photography for any of my photography needs. They did my senior pictures, my wedding, baby pictures for my oldest, and countless family portraits. In the last 17 years I have lived all over the world, and currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona. However, when it's time for pictures my family and I travel to Rockford, Illinois and go to Kane Photography. Matt, Marie, and Doreen have become like family to us, and no other photographer captures the beauty of life quite like they do. If your looking for a photographer who will truly capture your precious life moments, look no further than Kane. I promise you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Kane Photography Provides Family Portraits, Generational Family Photography, Newborn & Babies…read morePhotography, Children Photography and High School Seniors Photography to the Rockford, IL Area.

My band used Ryan for some photographs at a big show we had. Their photos came out so great and…read morenailed the vibe we were going for. We're shooting some promo pics with them tomorrow and I am so excited because I know they'll kill it.

If you are looking for photos, you NEED Ryan! One of the best in the business and definitely in the…read morecity. So kind, so supportive, very communicative, and the quality of photos is TOP NOTCH. Ryan photographed my band (tenmonthsummer) at our first show ever and to this day one of those photos is my computer background. Their pricing is extremely reasonable given how good the photos are. We didn't make any special requests for coloring or B&W because we trust Ryan's vision, but I'm sure they would be able to accommodate anything reasonable. With how good Ryan's photos turn out, we HAD to use them again for one of our biggest shows ever opening for national touring act from Australia, Trophy Eyes. In this review you can see some of their photos from that show. They speak for themselves. Mind you, Ryan is also a student and is balancing that life with their photography career, so for this show Ryan gave us a heads up that the full shot list would be a little longer, but still gave us a handful of amazing selects THE NEXT DAY so we had something for socials. Once again, I cannot speak higher of how professional and excellent Ryan's work and partnership are. We WILL be using Ryan again and I strongly recommend you take the leap if you haven't!

What a terrific winery! This is definitely on the finer scale. I would not recommend for small…read morechildren. It is not as family friendly as Timber Hill. But this has an overall sense of elegance. There is a place to sit outside by the creek, there is outdoor and indoor seating. The grounds are meticulously maintained. You can get a three flight wine experience and you get to keep the glass! The server we had was super friendly and informative. Very affordable at only $15, and the bathrooms were were pretty nice. Plentiful parking. Overall a great place!

I visited this winery for a casual afternoon outing, and while the scenery is really pretty, the…read moreoverall experience was just okay. The space itself is relaxing and would be a great spot to hang out, but the wine didn't quite match the atmosphere. The options I tried were fine, just not memorable for the price point. The food choices were also pretty limited, and since you can't bring your own snacks, it felt a little restricting. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy the view for a bit, though I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.