We found Lorenzo on Yelp and hired him for our engagement photos (which we did two weeks ago) and…read morewe'll have him shoot our wedding in July too. We met Lorenzo in person for the first time at our engagement photo session and we had SUCH a great time with him. He made us comfortable immediately, was professional, personable, and very nice. We just got our photos back (only took him a few days!) and we LOVE the photos. We could not be happier with how they turned out. The feel like US,and we love that. He captured true, sweet moments between us and he was great at pulling us out of our shells and saying things to help us stay in the moment and be genuine with one another. Couldn't recommend him more. He is affordable, professional, and very talented. We can't wait until he photographs our wedding day!!

I found Lorenzo on yelp and I can't even begin to describe how wonderful Lorenzo was for my…read morepregnancy photo shoot ! If you are looking for photographers who know how to capture those special 'in the moment' split second expressions of happiness, this is your ...guy I highly recommend Lorenzo.

I can't say enough good things about Greenkey Photography. It's been almost a year since our…read morewedding and I have *not once* thought, "I wish we had done that with the photographs" or "I wish my photos would have such-and-such". I would not change one thing. We worked with Kieffer and he was professional, calming, and inspiring every single time we met. We were on the fence about an engagement photo session. He recommended it so that we would get used to having someone in our faces with a camera. At first, never having worked with a professional photographer, that maybe it was just a nudge to an upsell. But it was included in the package we selected and it really worked!! My camera-shy wife was so much more comfortable on our wedding day because of it. Green Key came up with the theme for our engagement photos and they turned out so well! We still go back and look at the album. Kieffer also suggested making a photo book of our engagement photos with white space and using it as our guest book. It was such a great idea and everyone loved it! The wedding day was unbelievable. He took care of everything imaginable. There were fun pictures that I didn't even notice him taking, and he captured some moments that I will remember forever. Looking back at our photos helped me recapture some things too, because the day does go by so fast! I wanted some funny face pictures with my young nephews (because we always do them at every holiday) and he was totally up for it! Nothing threw him, he got all the pictures of my...difficult...family members, and made it all work. And of course, price. The value was amazing. We compared him with other photographers and the price compared to what we got was substantially different than other photographers. Sometimes you worry about it when you get a good deal but not here. He was genuinely well priced for an amazing talent. I could go on and on about Kieffer from Greenkey Photography. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat.

Greenkey DJ and DJ Nick Laudadio are TOP NOTCH. From the initial meeting all the way to the final…read moresong of the wedding, Nick was extremely easy to work with. Planning a wedding can be stressful, and the music can be one of the biggest stressor since it sets the mood for the reception. However, Nick's experience and knowledge helped to set us at ease. Nick is very adaptable and can give you as much or as little help as you require. We sat with Nick and we gave him an idea of the type of bands and music that we liked. From there he was able to start to create a playlist that he would use. After he shared the playlist with us, I could tell that he had a pretty good idea of what we like and it was clear he paid attention to what we discussed to create a solid playlist. Next, I worked with him to to give him a few other ideas of some songs/moods we would like to add to enhance what he had already done. The more information you share with him, the better things get. He is excellent at zeroing in on the information you give him to personalize the music to your taste. However, if you wanted to be a little more hands off, there is no doubt he can take care of you too. Like I said, even with a minimal amount of input he was well on his way to creating an awesome playlist that still would have been great. No matter what you want, Nick will be able to work with you to make sure that your reception will reflect you! Our whole reception was awesome, and I actually had multiple guest tell me during the event that they loved the music! It doesn't get much better than that! Give Nick a call, he will take good care of you!

We've used Marius as our go-to photographer for at least six years now. All our family's best…read morephotos are captured through his lenses. Marius and Raluca are patient and creative, and easily come up with ideas on how to work with our sometimes non-cooperative kids! And he always manages to get the really great shots. As much as we think we can capture life through our mobile phone cameras, it's these kind of professional photos that we print up and frame to see every day. It really is worth it.

This version reads like a genuine, enthusiastic 5-star review while incorporating all of your…read morehighlights: If we could give Colin Lyons and the Love & Lyons Photography team more than 5 stars, we absolutely would. From the very beginning, Colin went above and beyond in every possible way. He wasn't just our photographer--he became a trusted partner throughout the wedding planning process. He took the time to truly get to know us as a couple, starting with our engagement photoshoot a year before the wedding. He learned our personalities, our style, and the overall vibe we wanted for our wedding weekend. Leading up to the big day, he was incredibly responsive, helping us think through everything from rain plans to photo locations and even giving us guidance on poses that would make us look our best. His preparation and attention to detail made us feel completely confident that we were in great hands. Colin also attended our venue walkthrough and was actively involved in planning during the week of the wedding. It was clear that he had done his homework and genuinely cared about making our day special. His creative eye is second to none, and he constantly found unique opportunities for beautiful and memorable photos throughout the day. One of the biggest surprises was the incredible photo booth he generously provided. It was a huge hit with our guests! The setup was professional, the photos were high quality, the backdrop was beautiful, and his team member made the entire experience seamless and fun for everyone. On the wedding day, Colin brought the perfect energy. He was funny, laid-back, and easygoing, which helped reduce so much stress and allowed us to actually relax and have fun. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured natural moments that never felt forced or overly posed. We also included our dog, Bagel, in our wedding photos, and Colin was amazing with him. He knew exactly how to engage him, keep his attention, and capture some of our favorite photos from the entire day. What truly sets Colin apart is how much he cares. Even after a full day of shooting, he stayed extra hours into the evening to capture additional creative photos and candid guest moments. One of our favorite examples of his dedication was when he tracked down pickleball paddles and balls so we could do a themed photoshoot with our pickleball-inspired seating chart and signage. The photos turned out absolutely adorable and became some of the most unique and memorable images from the entire wedding. It was such a thoughtful touch that perfectly reflected us as a couple. The photos themselves are stunning, but what we appreciate most is the experience Colin and his team created. They brought professionalism, creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine care to every interaction. We felt like they were just as invested in making our wedding day incredible as we were. We truly cannot say enough good things about Colin and the entire Love & Lyons Photography team. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, creative, responsive, fun, and willing to go above and beyond in every way, stop searching and book Colin immediately. He is simply the best.

Hiring Colin to shoot our wedding was one of the best decisions we've ever made! From our first…read moreconversation with him, we knew he was the right person for us. Hilarious, down-to-earth, professional while still being incredibly personable - what more could you want? We were instantly comfortable and couldn't wait to work with him. Leading up to our wedding, we had multiple conversations to review the shot list, photo locations, and what was most important to us in terms of photography. Colin listened, provided so many helpful ideas and created the perfect schedule for us. Day-of, Colin and Jim were simply the best. They make everyone feel comfortable and at ease, like we're all just hanging out together at the best party ever. They kept the wedding party on schedule, chatted it up with everyone, and caught every single important moment while somehow blending in to the background. Knowing they were there took away all my anxiety about getting the photos I wanted, and Colin served as a much-needed source of comfort and comic relief throughout the day. Finally, receiving our pictures was one of the best parts of the post-wedding months. The photos are STUNNING - exactly what we wanted to make the memories last forever. Every time I scroll through them, I can't help but grin from ear to ear. Thank you Colin, for preserving our wedding in the best way possible!

Anthony took our engagement and wedding photos and we couldn't be happier with the outcome of both!…read moreHe did an incredible job capturing our personalities and the emotions, colors, lighting, and vibes of our wedding day. He knows how to get his job done efficiently while being professional, fun, and allowing the people he is photographing to feel comfortable in front of the camera. 10/10 recommend!

We were searching for a wedding photographer and found Anthony via Thumbtack. I'm so happy we did!…read moreWe didn't want the traditional posed wedding photos, we wanted candid more natural shots and from looking at his website, we knew his style was what we were looking for. Anthony took the time to travel into the city and meet with us personally to make sure it was a good fit and talk about details. He's a one-man show so he's able to offer a great rate and he truly does an awesome job handling it on his own! He was able to keep our bridal party in-line (not an easy feat!) and kept people laughing. We ended up having to make a location change last minute due to heavy Friday afternoon traffic and Anthony went with the flow and was able to find some unique locations in the city on the fly. I would 100% recommend Anthony to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. One piece of advice, make sure you are clear on the length of time between the wedding and when you expect to get pictures. I was a bit surprised at how long it took to get back our photos; I wanted to use some for our thank you cards. He was super accommodating and sent us a few of his favorites so we had some to use for the cards.

There aren't enough great words in the world to describe what an amazing experience we had with…read moreTuan. Our engagement shoot was an absolute blast, and we ended up with really creative and colorful shots that captured our personalities 100%. Our wedding photos are 1 million times better than I ever could have imagined. I've been in many weddings and the photographers are usually so annoying and cheesy. Tuan was neither of these things. We basically gave him zero direction with what we wanted our photos to look like and left it up to his artistic creativity. Not only did we end up with gorgeous shots that I never would have thought of in a million years, We were able to enjoy our wedding without worrying if we got the millions of suggested photos on every single wedding website. Our photos were beautifully edited, delivered to us in a timely fashion, and well worth the money. Plus Tuan himself is a cool looking dude and everyone at our wedding kept talking about him and smiling whenever he walked around- so our guest shots are awesome too. If you are looking for an amazing photographer and you don't book Tuan- you're missing out.

I've worked with Tuan and his team for years! They are so professional and the photos are…read moreextraordinary. It's always a pleasure when one of her clients chooses to also work with his team because we know we will get exceptional work back

Pavel's photos for our corporate event were excellent - every one was something I wanted to use on…read morefuture promotional materials! Even though we did not use him for a wedding, I think the experience is relevant because it was shot in a hotel ballroom and included formal announcements and presentations interspersed with candid and group shots. His flash and camera equipment made the entire event look glamorous and personal, with great focus on a few individuals having a meaningful interaction - just what we wanted. Thank you Pavel!

My husband and I got married in Chicago on January 16, 2016. We chose Pavel to be our photographer…read morebecause of his love of photography, charming personality and talent. Before the wedding he was so personable that choosing him was obvious. We met a handful of times before the wedding and his suggestions and tips were very helpful. I am convinced that because of him our wedding day was so smooth. Before the wedding day, he took time out of his schedule to travel to our wedding locations in order to prepare with us on the "when and where" of the photo opportunities. This experience was so helpful and allowed for the pictures throughout the wedding day to be flawless. On the wedding day he was there with us all day, which was a detail that I was looking for. I as well as my whole wedding party loved working with him. His presence was calming and his urgency for creative photo opportunities was phenomenal. His work is fantastic. Because Pavel was such a big part of our wedding day he was able to capture all of the best moments of the day. Everything from goofy faces, our first kiss, all the way to the small wedding details. Thank you Pavel for making our day extra special and for all of your hard work before, during and after the wedding day.

We used Shalin as our wedding photographer and have been absolutely thrilled and happy to work with…read morehim. Our wedding was a COVID casualty, and Shalin was beyond flexible working with us. We ended up doing a "micro wedding" in our backyard. The photos are stunning and he goes above and beyond and has the ability to manipulate the scenery to make the photos even more beautiful. We are very happy to have found him and plan to work with him in the future for family photographs. Highly recommended!

Shalin was our favorite wedding vendor by a mile. His photos for our wedding were simply gorgeous…read moreand he was incredibly easy to work with. Our wedding was scheduled for July 2020 and was postponed a year due to Corona. As a west coast bride, Shalin was kind enough to transfer my engagement photo session hours to the wedding because it was too risky to fly to Chicago in April. He re-worked our contract for the following year and honored the original price, which was great. On the wedding weekend he went above and beyond. He was so kind to our families, coordinated with all the other vendors, and did amazing photos while honoring our timeline. He got all our photos edited by the time he promised and sent us a flash drive with all the photos (over 8K for the 5 events he did for us that weekend). He also created a gallery with all those photos that we can share with family. If you don't want to worry about your photography, hire Shalin. His photos are simply gorgeous and you will love his interaction with you and your guest. Multiple family members told us how amazing he was.