I cannot say enough wonderful things about Doru and the senior photos he took of my daughter at…read moreLoyola University! From the moment we met him, he put my daughter at ease with his friendly demeanor and clear direction. Doru has an incredible eye for capturing both the iconic Loyola campus spots and finding unique, unexpected settings that made my daughter's photos truly stand out. He knew exactly how to work with the natural light and architecture to create stunning compositions that perfectly captured this milestone in her life. What impressed me most was how he balanced professionalism with making the session fun and relaxed. My daughter isn't usually comfortable in front of the camera, but Doru's encouragement and gentle guidance brought out her authentic smile and personality in every shot. The turnaround time was impressive, and when we received the final gallery, we were absolutely blown away. The quality, variety, and emotional impact of these photos exceeded all our expectations. We've received countless compliments on them from family and friends. If you're looking for a senior photographer who goes above and beyond to create beautiful, meaningful images that you'll treasure forever, Doru is absolutely the person to call. We're already planning to book him for our younger child's senior photos!

I used H photography for my wedding in December 2020 and was very pleased with their work. We…read moreworked directly with Doru, and he was wonderful. He was calm, professional, and very obviously very skilled. He spent the entire wedding day with us and captured all of our special moments. He even got amazing photos with my dog in them!!! My entire family only had great things to say and we would absolutely use H photography in the future!

Agnes Photography is amazing. Nothing is more important than capturing your family & friends in…read morephotos that you hope to keep & share forever. They do a wonderful job. Whether it's your special day, or even senior photos - I highly recommend.

Truly as good as it gets - George and his team are professional, creative, and extremely likable…read more You will fall in love with this company and use them for the rest of your life. We considered a few options for our wedding and decided to give PJ's Photography the first chance to win us over by doing our engagement party. We were floored and booked him immediately. Aside from his creative shots and attention to detail, George is very honest and does a great job listening to what you want and planning ahead so that you get it al. Highly recommended for any type of occasion as we also hired him to do our daughter's baptism. We still keep in touch with the team as we know we will use them for all our future photography needs. A+

They love what they do! Efficient, talented with a great eye and are on top of all their projects…read moreas well as schedule! They have their own lab which allows for quick turnaround on orders. Booked them for several occasions such as our wedding, baptism, engagement, etc and every single time they have exceeded our expectations! Definitely my only go to place for all photography work. Make sure your special event is captured by the best! Look no further, PJ Photolab is the BEST!

Lauren was such a beautiful addition to my vendor team for my big day! Her and Kim made me, and my…read moregirls, feel and look SO beautiful! From the moment I met her for my trial, I was so at ease, texting my bridesmaids "these girls are going to make our morning so fun!" And they did! My makeup was amazing, and stood up to Chicago heat, wind, masks, and more than a few tears! I will be recommending her to all my friends looking for someone to make them feel beautiful and comfortable on their big day!

My makeup was EVERYTHING & it's all thanks to Lauren. She was receptive her hear what style I was…read moregoing for in our trial & then knocked it out of the park on my wedding day. My husband and I got married in July, so it was extremely hot that day, yet my makeup never wavered. My face looked so fresh and vibrant, (not "cakey" at all), as well as the bridesmaids faces she did as well. Lauren is top notch & the real deal!!

From the moment I signed up for a photoshoot with Ann Oleinik, it would be a positive, memorable…read moreexperience: she sent me written materials that helped me prepare for the photo session and explained every step of the process. When I arrived at her studio, it was nestled among trees and open natural spaces. She greeted me warmly, and her make-up artist discussed with me what look I would like, rather than imposing her own concept. While my make-up was being done, I chatted with Ann. It was delightful and put me at ease. We laughed and compared stories. Her sense of humor was refreshing. By the time I was ready for her camera, I felt at home and Ann stepped into her role as photographer with ease, competence, and professionalism. She guided me and had an eagle eye for small changes such as a turn of the head, an expression, or use of objects that totally gave another facet to the resulting photographs. It was artistry in motion! And I never felt like I was posing! I never felt false or stiff or managed. The results were remarkable. She had captured the essence of me with such ease and lightness. She was almost like a dancer with her camera, moving through space and around me with grace and perfection. Her experience, talent, and powers of observation attest to her extraordinary abilities as a photographer. And the results were fabulous! It was hard for me to choose among so many marvelous photos; even in that she helped me without in any manner forcing her opinion. Her flexibility took nothing away from the creative process. I am so grateful to have made her acquaintance and to have undergone this unique experience. I highly recommend Ann Oleinik and would use her services and talents again without hesitation.

We hired Ann & Kam for our wedding and most recently Ann took portraits of my mother for her women…read moreover forty series and maternity photos. Their photos are truly a work of art and will be in your family for generations. Wedding: What makes them special is that Ann has a true gift for portraiture and for taking photos that capture the essence of who that person is and their relationships. Kam has an incredible eye for architecture. His photos bring drama and he creates harmony between the people and spaces ( it's hard to describe so just look at their portfolio!) They are such a great team and put you at ease the entire day. This is SO important because you spend the most time with them out of any person your wedding day, after your spouse of course. We got a package that included the wedding album which beautiful and I can't wait to share with my kids one day. Portraiture: Ann has built an incredible studio space and is able to do natural lighting and more formal studio lighting. Some photographers specialize in a more formal look while other have a less posed look but Ann is actually able to do both. Its a matter of telling her what you are looking for and your outfits/look. A few weeks after the shoot she went over the photos with us to be printed. It felt very special because now a days people have thousands of photos on their phones that they rarely look at. This process forces you to select a few that you will cherish and love. Also, I really appreciated that the printing is included because it's just one less thing I have to do. I hope to go back in the next year and get professional headshots.

**A Flawless, Magical Day Thanks to Egle Karpova!**…read more If you are looking for a wedding planner who is organized, visionary, and a complete lifeline on your wedding day, look no further than Egle Karpova. Hiring her was, without a doubt, the single best decision we made during the entire planning process. From the beginning, Egle effortlessly grasped the exact vision and aesthetic we were hoping for. She took our scattered ideas and turned them into a cohesive, breathtaking reality, which immediately reduced our stress and allowed us to actually enjoy our our special day. The true magic, however, was on the wedding day itself. Egle operated with such calm efficiency that we didn't have to worry about a single detail. When a minor hiccup occurred with the floral delivery, she had it resolved before we ever knew there was an problem ensuring the ceremony started on time, the transitions were seamless, and every guest felt cared for. Because of her expertise and tireless effort, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every minute of our wedding--it was truly the most stress-free day we could have imagined. We received countless compliments from guests on the impeccable organization and stunning atmosphere. We cannot recommend Egle highly enough. She is professional, passionate, and genuinely cares about making your wedding dreams come true. Thank you, Egle, for giving us the wedding of our dreams! Linda

I cannot recommend Jessica highly enough! We chose her for my daughter's senior photos, and the…read moreentire experience exceeded our expectations. My daughter was nervous about posing and worried that she wouldn't feel natural in front of the camera, but Jessica has an incredible ability to make someone feel comfortable and bring out their personality so effortlessly. The photographs are absolutely stunning - beautiful, natural, and genuinely her, and my daughter loves every single one of them. Jessica was incredibly professional, kind, patient, and accommodating throughout the entire process. You can tell that she truly cares about the people she photographs, not just about taking beautiful pictures. Her talent is extraordinary, but so is the person behind the camera. We are beyond grateful to have these photographs from such a special time in my daughter's life. She gave us an experience and memories we will treasure for years to come.

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL is seriously the perfect description for Jessica and her photography business…read more My fiance and I had an engagement session with Jessica this past Friday, and we went to a beautiful location in Glenview, and I haven't even gotten anything but the sneak peek yet, and I am THAT AMAZED with the beautiful art and talent Jessica has shown to have in just a few pictures. I seriously cannot wait to see the rest of the photos. I was a little scared because it was SO windy on the day we took pictures and I was scared about how I personally looked, but Jessica captured everything at just the perfect moment. Not too posed, but perfect candid moments. She was at the location before us set and ready to go, and she is very fun, personable, and respectful. We needed a wedding photographer for next year, and I was recommended Jessica, and I definitely know why. Her work is gorgeous and I cannot wait to have her as such an important part of our big day.

We don't have family photos done often but we really wanted to have some done this year since the…read morekids are getting older. We were referred to Beth Genengels Photography by a friend who knew she would be a perfect match for us! *Beth helped with everything from booking the appointment, to picking out the location, and even suggesting some things to wear! *We were able to have the photos taken outside at our home - perfect! *Beth interacted with our kids and even got our teenager to smile! :D She really seemed to connect with her. *We had plenty of time to take enough photos and ended up with some really great ones! The price was reasonable and the quality of the photos are amazing. I'm thankful we got it right on the first try and I'm thrilled to finally have some updated photos of all of us!