A+++ from start to finish! The intake process was super easy…read moreand fast. Lauren promptly answered any questions we had- even taking the extra measures to check in with us on the days leading up to what was a rescheduled photo shoot due to weather. She provided ample rescheduling dates and once the weather decided to cooperate, we managed to get in a solid amount of poses and backdrops at the nature center in Schaumburg. She also sent out our gallery the very next day! Awesome!! The photo session itself was unlike any other experience we've had with a photographer. Somehow, she managed to coax genuine smiles and giggles from us which led to super quality shots. Will definitely book Honeybrown again!!

She was so fantastic to work with and the photos are beautiful! We met at a beach in Evanston and…read moreshe made it so easy with her mini session.

BK Rose is undeniably the best in the business. We hired Kat and Brett for both our engagement and…read morewedding photos, and we had an amazing experience every step of the way. Kat immediately made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely ourselves during our engagement shoot. Her attention to detail is phenomenal, especially when it came to all the little things I told her I wanted -- like my very specific request for our photos to feel grand and epic, but also romantic lol. She was always available by text or phone whenever we had questions or concerns. Weeks after our engagement shoot, I noticed something off about my dress, and she had edited photos back to me within hours to help solve the issue. Kat has such a vibrant energy about her that makes the photoshoots so fun! And that's before even getting to her incredible photography skills. She knows all the hidden gems around the city, how to navigate crowded locations to get THE shot, and how to capture a wide variety of moments while maintaining incredible quality. The photos truly speak for themselves. Kat and Brett together are an incredible duo. They seem to instinctively know what shot the other is trying to get, and it was cool to watch them flow together so seamlessly. I think that definitely contributes to their fantastic work. I'm not even sure what our next big event will be, but whatever it is, we're already looking forward to having a reason to hire Kat and Brett again!

We used Kat to do family/newborn photos when we had our 2nd child. We hadn't done family photos…read morebefore and Kat was so patient and helpful with answering all the questions I had and letting me try on outfits she had in the client wardrobe to see if anything would work for me before the photoshoot. She had some beautiful options but I ended up going with a dress of my own. Kat is truly a child/baby whisperer and was able to soothe my 3 week old to get her to cooperate for pictures and got my shy toddler to smile for photos! We received our pictures within 2 days of our photoshoot and they are nothing short of incredible. We have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful and stunning they look. I would highly recommend using BK Rose Studio for photos and know we will be reaching out again when we need more family photos taken!

Likely one of the worst experiences I have had with a business in years. This guy is simply out of…read morehis mind while being rude and one of the most personally unlikable people I have ever met. He charges exorbitant prices and seems to be genuinely shocked when you question his fees. It is simply un-nerving that this guy has photos of your entire family that he then holds hostage until you cough up what he demands. One suggestion for the business location: You may have better luck if your studio didn't smell like a wet dog and was decorated in some style other than "early alley". It is simply beyond comprehension how this guy is in business.

I have used Al Buschauer twice for corporate portraits. Both times he did wonderful work. I was…read moreespecially pleased with the way he transformed the raw proof into a very professional looking image that matched the format of of the portraits that were already on our company website. He did great work and turned it around very quickly. I will continue to use Al for both professional and personal portraits.

I mean, I really can't say anything negative in the slightest about Ashley. Not only is she an…read moreincredible and talented photographer, but she is such a kind, outgoing, and personable human being! Truly the best photographer I worked with thus far. She's perfect for event photography which is what I use her for. She is on-time, hard-working, and gets right into it. And the best part of it all, the pictures were ready in under 48 hours. That's IMPRESSIVE. I really liked Ashley and can't wait to work with her again! Loved the beautiful pictures she captured!

Ashley photographed me and my now-husband at our small City Hall wedding, and then the next day at…read morethe big party we threw with all of our friends and family. I tend to get really anxious in front of a camera, and don't consider myself to be very photogenic and so I was nervous for the photo portion of our days! Turns out, I did not need to be nervous at all! From the very first moment Ashley disarmed us and kept us comfortable. She was nothing but positive and--truly!--made us feel awesome about ourselves and the pictures we were taking. She is just a pleasure to be around and our comfort and happiness really comes through in the photos. And the photos are amazing! Ashley really captured our days in a way that will help us keep those memories for a lifetime!

So I know there's not really an option when it comes to choosing who takes your kids' school…read morephotos, but I have to say, the quality of Color Portraits has been super inconsistent. Each year I order enough photos to send out to our family members, and most recently I sent out a late holiday gift and realized I couldn't send one of the photos because it had black streaky lines through it. This is most likely due to the print machine, but it's not the first time it's happened. I could kick myself for not checking sooner. Last year we had a streaky line situation and received the wrong photo background that we paid extra for (that's what happens when you let your kids pick). I had to reach out to the company to get new prints made, and they sent them a week later (not a bad turnaround time, IMO). I just reached out to Color Portraits via email for this round of issues, so I'm hoping I can get a new replacement photo. However, I realize this is super late in the game. Probably too late...bummer. Yes, you do have to pay upfront, and that's annoying, especially since the quality isn't anything to write home about. My advice to anyone who is forced to use Color Portraits for their kiddos' photos, is to make sure you double-triple check all the prints, immediately, to make sure there are no streaks (some were hard to see in certain lighting). School photos can be pricey when you have more than one child, and it's sad that the quality of photos since my school days has decreased. If Color Portraits is reading this, my only request is to please improve your quality control, or don't take our $ upfront. Thank you.

Forced to prepay and sent us amateur photos of our child. We won't be ordering school photos next…read moreyear if it's Color Portraits again.

When looking for a wedding photographer, my husband and I were extremely critical in making our…read moreselection. From the moment we saw Carol's work, we instantly knew we could trust her with capturing our day. Carol has her Masters in Wedding Photography through PPA but also does headshots, family sessions, and more! We loved having a mini engagement session to get to know her better, share our preferred posing styles, and see how beautifully she captured our small moments. Additionally, she met with us before our big day to understand what was most important for her to capture and how our wedding day was scheduled out. When the big day came, Carol went above and beyond to photograph every big and small moment. She adjusted us as needed but also let us organically react in each moment. She turned her edits over quickly and we didn't have one bad photo in the bunch! Carol far exceeded our expectations and I could not recommend her more for any of your photography needs! She has many accolades for a reason and it shows time and time again in her work.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Nicole DeFilippis AND Carol DeAnda. The whole…read moreexperience was inviting, comfortable and easy. I put my trust in the photo shoot with Nicole and just let her guide me. That turned out to be a great strategy, and we ended up with shots that looked natural but interesting. What could have just been a standard shot is now a photo that looks natural and allows my personality to shine through. Carol is an absolute delight, and I will be proud and happy to recommend Carol and Nicole to anyone who wants a great photo shoot! Thank you.

Kroto's photographs are beautiful. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this photographer…read more I'd been a fan of her work for a decade before hiring her to be my wedding photographer. Planning for the wedding, her communication was excellent (quick to respond, available when she said she would be, helpful). The day of the wedding, she did a great job- exactly as contracted. Unfortunately, post wedding, her professionalism was nonexistent. We received one email three months after the wedding and had every email and phone call ignored. Two weeks after the wedding, I wrote her an email inquiring on the possibility of a few early-release photos for thank you cards, but also told her I didn't expect them and just wanted to know if it was a possibility. No reply. Four weeks after the wedding I followed up with my inquiry just to see if we should wait or order our thank yous instead of wait for photos. No response. Two months after the wedding, with still no communication, I called and left her a voicemail asking her to get in touch with us. No response. Almost 3 months after the wedding, early October- still no word and we were actively checking obituaries in case something had happened to her and we weren't aware. At this point, I posted a FB post stating how upsetting it was to be worried - would we even get our photos? Should we be looking into legal back up? We were just at a complete loss. Within a few hours of the post, she sent us an email that apologized for the lack of communication, said she had been sick, and would have the rest of our photos within a week (there were about 120 photos uploaded to our gallery at that time). I thanked her right away via email. We checked our gallery every few days and had no new photos. Around two weeks later, I sent her an email requesting an updated timeline. No response. Finally, almost four months after the wedding, I sent her email asking her why she refused to meet the bare minimum professionalism of at least responding to us. No response, although not a surprise at this point. We finally noticed our photos were available in late November. Most of the photos are gorgeous. A few of them have poor editing (for example, the veil was being held up by someone, so she removed the person but the veil still looked like it was obviously being held up just by an invisible ghost). Still, most of the photos are phenomenal. According to our contract, we were supposed to receive a flash drive with the photos on them. I sent her an email inquiring about how we would receive the flash drive (will she mail it, should I pick it up, etc). Unsurprisingly, she never responded and we still do not have our flash drive. I wish I could say I am still a fan. I wish I could say that the quality of her work was worth the frustration and upset we felt post wedding. Unfortunately, professionalism is just as important as quality of work.

We hired Korto Photography for my rehearsal dinner and wedding March 2022. The photos are…read moreabsolutely beautiful and amazing quality! I wanted a lot of specific "city" shots that included the background and they were amazing! It rained on the day of the wedding and her team did an incredible job with efficiency in the rain, keeping me dry, staying positive (and keeping me positive), and being down to continue to take the shots I cared about the most outside - and still making them absolutely beautiful! I have a huge family and 24 groomsman/bridesmaids and they managed to capture great moments with all of them in a quick enough way we could still enjoy our day. We also took really fun night photos in the city that are amazing. Our details photos are AMAZING and they were so creative and incorporating different pieces and arranging them beautifully. Also did a great job capturing the setting so that we can look back on our venue and have those memories forever. Renata was with the groomsman in the morning and the boys LOVED her and had so much fun taking photos, which I think says a lot! I am not super comfortable in front of the camera but Alison did a great job making it fun for me and calming my nerves down, and cuing me to get some great moments. You spend ALOT of time with your photographer your wedding day, and having her by my side made the day better, calmer, and more fun.

We found Heather through Yelp. Frankly I am shocked that she does not have hundreds of reviews…read morebecause her work is absolutely incredible! From the start, working with her was extremely professional. She was very timely with her email responses and was even able to fit us in on short notice. Her studio is attached to her home, and has a ton of props and outfits for newborns. She was so great with our newborn, she was able to soothe him and keep him calm between the outfit changes. Her patience was unbelievable! She accommodated all our requests for poses and props, with no hesitation. I will recommend H. Lane photography to all my friends and family. I can not wait to come back to get 1 year photos of my baby !

From the owner: I'm a natural light storytelling photographer specializing in newborn, family and children's…read morephotography. All sessions include help styling and access to my client closet free of charge. We will spend your session snuggling and loving on your babies, frolicking thru fields barefoot, endless tickle fights and laughing over who has the stinkiest feet. It’s meant to be fun an as though your kids just went in the greatest adventure with their favorite people.