Kristine and Scott are absolutely fantastic. From our first meeting, through the booking process,…read moreand through the entire event, they were present, communicative, and so clearly wanted to do the absolute best for us. Having the two of them was incredibly helpful, so many extra moments were caught on film because we had the added benefit of a second photographer at our wedding. The follow up after the event was smooth as well. We loved all our images and got them in a timely manner, we also got a "sneak peek" with plenty of images to hold us over until we got the rest. Blue Elephant is an absolute 10/10 would recommend. There are lots of things to worry about on your big day, do yourself a favor and hire Blue Elephant so your photographers don't end up being one of them.

Kristine and Scott are amazing! They made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the…read morecamera that at times we forgot we were taking pictures and just had fun! We really feel like they captured who we are as individuals and as a couple in both our engagement and wedding photos. Plus they are so accommodating and kind that we felt like we had been friends for years rather than strangers meeting for the first time. I have been so proud to show people our photos and have gotten so many compliments on them. The story of our wedding that they captured is something that my husband and I can now keep with us for forever and we are so thankful to them for that! I really can not speak highly enough of Blue Elephant Photography!

I needed to get some headshots done for a new business venture. This doesn't sound like a big deal,…read morebut I HATE pictures of myself typically so I knew it might be a challenge. Tony was amazing at getting me to feel comfortable and at ease and what do you know...we got some great pictures. He is extremely patient and thorough and I couldn't be more pleased with the end product. I highly recommend him for all your photo needs!

Tony is an amazing photographer and videographer! Check out his YouTube channel to see his…read morewonderful work. Well worth the price!

Stephanie is so great and captures the beauty within. I wanted something special for our daughter…read moreas she was graduating in 2020 during a pandemic.

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Lindsey has provided timeless video and images of our growing family and I could not be more…read morethankful for her! She shot an announcement video when my husband and I discovered we were expecting twins, pictures/video of our family once we brought our girls home, as well as pictures with my parents and siblings for a Christmas card. She is amazing. We had a whole lot of crazy going on with our newborn twins and she was calm and incredibly understanding the entire shoot. Also had a hectic environment with all my siblings, nieces and nephews, but Lindsey handled everything flawlessly and had our images to us THE NEXT DAY. That is unheard of. She radiates joy even in the chaos of family photography and there is no way it is as easy as she makes it look. Before my kids I was a wedding coordinator and got to work with Lindsey during weddings, and she is just as easy to work with in that atmosphere as well. I'm tell you, she is a gem, and her work speaks for itself! Put her HIGH on your list for all of your photo/video needs!

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We couldn't be happier with our Brittania Drew experience. We took family photos with our 8 month…read moreold and Laura was an absolute dream. She immediately put us at ease (the photos show us so relaxed and comfortable) and the pictures look effortless, beautiful and memorable. I can't stress enough how wonderful the whole day and subsequent photos are for us as a family. It is so hard to find family photographers that don't subscribe to posed and stiff photos. Laura provided us with a variety of locations within a forest preserve (seated, standing, walking, wide shots, close-ups) and we didn't ever feel like it was "work" or even know what "type" of picture she was taking at the time. I am so excited to frame our photos and can't wait to work with her again in the future. I am in awe of how amazing everything turned out!

I don't even know how to start this review. Brittania Drew is great. Our first meeting was via…read morephone- we had 3 photographers lined up to have calls with and the energy and enthusiasm that Laura and Stephen showed was unmatched. We immediately felt that right connection and moved forward with the process! Next step: engagement photos. For timing, the initial phone call was in June and we wanted a more fall-ish vibe to our engagement photos, so we waited until the end of September to do them. It ended up being about 95 degrees out. I did a trial with my hair and makeup artist that day, and with all things beauty related, we ended up running late. So Stephen and Laura waited for us, on a 95 degree day, in the middle of a field. We finally pulled up, about 40 minutes late and super apologetic, and they acted like we were 30 seconds late- not even a glimpse of grump or inconvenience. We did some photos, did a quick outfit change, then did some more into the sunset. I should mention that from the time we signed our contract in June to the time we took our engagement photos in September, I had been back and forth over whether or not to add video to our package. I've always read that it ends up being a big regret- and I just wasn't sure!! So Laura and Stephen offered to chat with us after the shoot to see if we could make it work. Because we had been running late, they had to get home to take care of their son, but invited us to their house to discuss- what a nice gesture (especially when we were the jerks for being late)! We went over and they were able to slice and dice our photography package so our photography addition didn't kill our budget. We were at their house for a little over an hour and the photo/video conversation was probably 5% of it. They were just great hosts and it was wonderful to get to know them a little better! We left knowing we made the right choice in who we hired... until we got the pictures back. Then we ABSOLUTELY knew we made the right choice. The pictures came back with quick turnaround and every one seemed to be better than the last. We thought we did pretty good for our first time in front of the camera- turns out it's the people behind the camera that work all the magic. We have a few back and forth a between the engagement shoot and the weeks leading up to the wedding- mostly just any changes or updates to timing. The week before the wedding we had our final call with them where we nailed down the final timeline and the things most important to us to photograph. They had a worksheet we had filled out to assist with this that was super helpful. It also included the family photos we wanted to have taken. They were, as always, calm and friendly during the final call- and we were so excited for the big day! So the day comes and Laura and Stephen are there on time, with bells on, and we are, of course, late (however long you think is enough for hair and makeup, add an hour!). As soon as we got there, I felt rushed because of the lateness but Laura and Stephen kept me calm and insisted we still had plenty of time to remain true to our timeline. Phew. They took my dress and rings and went off to make magic with them. Once she returned, Laura stuck around to get the pictures of the girls helping me dress, final make up touches, and shaking out the nerves. Stephen went off to photograph/video the groomsmen. I won't bore you with the details of the whole day but Laura and Stephen were there shooting for a whole 6 hours of it! They left as the party started (we decided we didn't need photos of everyone getting drunk- that's what the photo booth was for), and my husband and I danced into the night. As the wedding date passed and we enjoyed our honeymoon, smaller details of the day started to escape us. We were so excited to get our pictures back to remember every detail. It took about a month and every single photo is so worth the wait. The photography part seems to go by so fast, but they manage to capture every photo you could want! We made an event out of going through all the photos- it was like reliving the day! We remembered the emotions we felt in those photos- and we laughed and cried all over again. Can you ask for anything more from your photographer? We haven't received the video yet, but my expectations have been set! I cannot wait to see it, and I imagine it will be as wonderful as everything else they do. I'll be sure to update if not. :) Laura and Stephen were a dream to work with and I'm so glad we found them!!! Stop looking, you found them too!

When I'm in the market for a photographer to capture the special moments in the life of my family,…read moreAshley Porton is my go-to choice. Whether you are looking for a photographer to take pictures to commemorate a birthday or to capture your "I do's", you cannot go wrong choosing her. If you are looking to get professional headshots done, she can do those as well. She upholds a high level of professionalism while making you feel completely comfortable throughout any session. I cannot recommend Ashley Porton Photography enough! Your expectation will be blown out of the water when you choose her for your next photography needs.

ASHLEY did such a great job making my boyfriend feel comfortable when he was nervous and the…read morepictures and angles turned out great. She was friendly, professional and easy to schedule with. I would recommend her to anyone needing to get headshots taken!