I'd recommend staying away from their photo retouching. I bought three photos, with prints of one,…read moreand unfortunately the retouching of the one of which I'd paid for prints was strangely and excessively retouched. This was a real let-down because of how unnatural and poorly done it was. More so because the other two were fine. I let them know that the level retouching on that one photo disappointed me. I was hoping for some acknowledgement I'd paid almost $400 and wasn't satisfied, but they never even replied to the email.

I was introduced to Jim Tweedie 16 years ago when we were looking for a wedding photographer. Since…read morethen he has photographed everything from our wedding, both of our kids an numerous occasions (as babies, First Communions) multiple family portraits and even Christmas cards. There's no one else for us. We love Jim and his amazing pictures. Visit his studio in downtown La Grange and you'll see why we keep going back to him.

Carlos is our Photographer for my wedding. He has done numerous other weddings and all of the…read moreother couples have loved the work that he has done. I can't wait to see the pictures he takes of my wedding day!! Will update as soon as possible :)

Carlos photographed my daughter's wedding four years ago. I have regretted ever since not writing…read morea Yelp review. We were stunned by the his work. We have one picture from the wedding that may be the best photo from a wedding that I have ever seen. It was a spontaneous shot. Apparently, Carlos found an elevated location from which to shoot a phot of the bride and groom dancing -- her skirt flowing around her and perfectly framing the couple. Dazzling. While Carlos is exceptional in capturing the traditional family and bridal party photos, Carlos is even better at The sign a happy client is whether that client seeks you out again. When my younger daughter was engaged, we immediately thought of Carlos. Our second daughter was married at Café Brauer and Carlos was her photographer. Once again, the results were stunning. Overall impression: A talented photographer who captures the essence of your wedding. He is especially skilled at capturing spontaneous moments and bringing them to life. A pleasure to work with, his low key demeanor keeps bride and family calm and relaxed. Outstanding!

One word, IMPECCABLE!!!! Lauren is a true artist and has an eye for creating beautiful art! Her…read morewarm presence makes being in front of the camera feel comfortable and effortless. She will help pose you and makes sure to get all the right angles!! She will do whatever it takes to get the right angle and background. She showed us a sneak peek of our photos and we were blown away! She made my husband and I feel our love through her lens and I cannot wait to print these images so we can adorn our house. If you are looking for a photographer, Lauren is THEE ONE!!! One word of advice, BOOK WITH HER NOW! I am back with an update!! We received our photos today and we were speechless! My husband and I flew from San Diego to Chicago so Lauren can capture our photos and we are so glad we did! She is immaculate! look at the art she created! These are just a handful! They were all stunning!!

After stumbling upon Lauren Ashley Studios via social media a few months ago and looking through…read moreLauren's incredible portfolio of work, I knew I wanted to try to book her for my upcoming photo shoot. Lauren is extremely talented. She provided a lot of direction, which I was hoping for, as far as how to pose and where to place my hands, how to walk, where to look, etc! Her vision and creativity is really impressive. She was very professional and made me feel very comfortable and at ease. It's easy to see that Lauren is really passionate about what she does, and it translates into the finished product. One of the biggest things for me was the fact that she does not have any hidden costs. A lot of photographers add things in on the back end for additional fees; Lauren did not do that. She and her team were very clear and straightforward, which makes a world of difference! I was also very impressed with how quickly Lauren responded to my initial inquiry. I have just been continuously dazzled throughout the entire process with Lauren and have already recommended her to friends of mine. VIP service the entire way, and on top of that, Lauren is just such a kind-hearted, patient, lovely individual! She made any stress I had dissolve immediately! Better book Lauren while you still can!

Karen Page has delivered consistent, high quality, personally tailored and artistic photography to…read moreour family for years. I have an 8 year old and a 5 year old, both with very different personalities. Karen has an immediate sense for how to photograph each child, based on their personalities. She really captured my kids attention with her subtle methods and gentle spirit. We have received numerous compliments on the photography of our family in our home. Karen also did some special framing at my request which included some personal sayings about family. I would definitely recommend Karen to anyone looking for photography of their family, wedding or special event. ~Sarah from Western Springs

Karen Page is an excellent photographer who delivers high quality work in a timely manner. I have…read morenever been disappointed with my photos. In fact, I am amazed at how she captures those subtle moments that really make the pictures extra special. We have used Karen for many different occasions, including maternity, newborn, birthdays, and boudoir. Not only is her talent robust, but she also takes the time to make you and your family feel comfortable. She somehow gets my kids to smile on cue! I have recommended Karen to family and friends (she is actually doing two upcoming family weddings!), and I will continue to book her to capture our family milestones. We lover her work! ~Jill from La Grange

Gino is a very skilled and professional photographer. I used him for several different occasions,…read moreprofessional head shots, and candid life moments. He was a pleasure to work with, and provided quality photos in a timely manner. He has a unique perspective and his style is unique in that he enjoys capturing candid life moments in real time which make his photos never look forced because the client always feels at ease.

Let me start off by saying that I met Gino they day of my wedding. I found him through Facebook…read moreafter searching for about 4-6months. The reason I went with him is because of his work. I was able to see in his pictures that he has talent. Then to make it even better he is not over priced. He gave me a 3 week time frame for my pictures and the day after the Wedding he already had several beautiful pictures up. Also he made the whole process so simple and asked me if I was ok a million times throughout my day. I would definitely use him again. I would recommend him with out a doubt. I have had so many compliments about the pictures and Gino's worth ethic. If you want unforgettable pictures that show the great memories of your special day, Gino is your guy!

Great and natural looking head shots, easy to schedule and fantastic quality. Deb took all the time…read morein the world to take so many different options to allow me to choose and guide me through the process. Thank you!

I could not be happier with my professional headshots. It was my first time taking professional…read morepictures and it was such a great investment & experience! Deb offers various options to choose from and is truly a master at what she does! I would recommend her to everyone looking for professional branding pictures, family pictures, or corporate/small business pictures.

I have know Amanda for years and she had always done an amazing job, it was good to see her open…read moreher own studio. I have given sitting as gifts to friends for their children's birthday and they as well as I always love the end result. My family has also used her and given her sittings as gifts. She is amazing with kids and animals. If you sign up for her emails you will receive mini session invitations which is a cute idea to get pictures of your kids throughout the year. The last one was tea, she brings all the props and you just bring your cute kids. Her prices are very reasonable based on her abilities and skill, if she worked out of the city instead of the burbs you would pay twice as much.

I loved the fact that she came to my home. Newborn twins and the cold, I wasn't going anywhere. So…read moreshe came to me. She even stayed longer for no extra charge. We needed a few bottle breaks. I can't wait to see the final images!

I spent 7 years in the wedding industry as a DJ and worked for over 300 couples. During that time,…read moreI encountered dozens of photographers and I learned that having amazing photos is important, but having a photographer that has a great attitude, is flexible and fun to work with is equally as important. That is why, when it was time to chose a photographer for our wedding, Ben Taylor of Joy Jar Photography was an easy decision. Ben has an incredible eye and a natural ability to capture special moments that others may miss. A great example is a shot he captured of me (with a tear rolling down my cheek) as my bride walked down the aisle. Throughout the day, he checked in with us to make sure we were happy and kept a go-with-the-flow attitude. We could not be happier with our choice to hire Joy Jar Photography. We cherish the photos and the memories Ben was able to capture and would recommend him to anyone!

Ben and Arianne are an absolute wonder to work with. The company I work for hired Joy Jar to create…read morea rustic aesthetic for our food product photography (we are a small plant-based grocer) to give our e-commerce shoppers an experience similar to being in the physical store. They did a beautiful job honoring the unique brands that we represent while streamlining the imagery to create a look and feel of our own. Arianne's experience as a chef and artist meant the food styling was creative, often with a nod to elegance or playfulness depending on the brand and product. They both required very little direction and were able to understand exactly what we needed and translated it with impact and intuition into compelling imagery. Will absolutely be partnering with them again on projects in the future!!