I also tried to get a passport photo at CVS and was extremely disappointed. The photo from CVS,…read morewhich wasn't cheap, was blurred when you zoomed in on it. I don't know how they could've used it fr a passport photo, as the resolution was very poor. I went over to MWD Photography, and Maggie took some great photos, and I had the high-res digital version within an hour. I highly recommend them!

Had a great experience for my daughter's 1 yr photoshoot. Maggie did such an amazing job with…read moresetting up the backdrops and she did great with making my daughter happy and giggly during the photoshoot. 10/10 recommend.

I highly recommend Deb!…read more I live in the Chicago burbs and was looking to get professional headshots. I had a very specific look in mind, and Deb captured that look perfectly. Honestly, I was a little nervous about the whole experience, but Deb made it seamless. From scheduling online (no phone calls! a dream come true), to paying electronically, to having the opportunity to select my background and share the look I was interested in, to feeling completely comfortable during my photo shoot - it was a seamless experience with Deb. She's so friendly, warm, and accommodating that it really takes the stress out of the process. Her professional studio if in the basement of her home, which turned out just fine - I parked on the street in from of her house, rang the doorbell, went to her studio, and everything worked out well. My headshots turned out so beautifully that I made my husband get his done with Deb as well! (In my defense, his LinkedIn picture was from about a decade ago and was one of those group shots where you can tell other people were cut out of the picture - yikes!) He had no idea what he wanted and Deb helpfully guided him toward something that made sense. For someone who was not thrilled about the idea of getting headshots originally, he was quite pleased with the result and won't stop talking about how great the headshots turned out. If you're looking for the highest quality headshots at a reasonable price with a kind, talented photographer in Chicago's western suburbs, look no further than Deb!

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 visited Picture People on a slow Wednesday afternoon. I did not have an appointment I just…read morecalled to see if they had any space. They took us as soon as we got there. Lauren was amazing. She was patient with my 3 year old. She was even rolling around on the ground with him. I was getting annoyed with some of my son's antics and she was having a blast. I think she had more fun than he did. Because of her enthusiasm we got some pretty nice shots. I will be honest the only reason I came back here was because I bought the membership and wanted to use the last couple of visits. I have had some bad experiences in the past with wait times and poor customer service. (Which I have emailed corporate about with no response) I would use Picture People in the future with Lauren being my photographer. She provided exceptional customer service. Picture People should have her train the new photographers as they come into the company to shoe them what customer service means. Advice....Go when it is slow(If that is an option) Use Lauren!!!

We've never been to Picture People before so I was a little hesitant about trying somewhere new…read more I'm so glad I took the chance because we had such a great experience! We got there just in time for our appointment and they took us immediately. It was only my 7 year old daughter who got her pictures taken. The photographer, Sarah, was really nice and told us what her plan was for the shoot. I really liked this because I'm in no way a photographer, so I wouldn't have known what back drops and poses went well for a cute pic. My daughter is older so she moved fast with the photographer when she had her change poses or move around on the back drop. I'd say it took about 15 minutes for the entire shoot. I originally went in with a $9 package I got through email. Once i saw the pictures I couldn't just pick one so I eventually chose a package that included the $9 promotional package (for one pose and 6 sheets) plus an extra enhanced sheet of another pose, and a CD with all images. This also included a super cute picture frame with 3 photos of my choice. All for about $140. Prices were a bit on the higher end (around $150 for a small package) without a coupon or anything so I would recommend bringing a coupon or Groupon. Sign up for emails! That's how I got my $9 package deal. Overall it was a great experience and I definitely will be back!

Kim is warm yet professional and offers high quality photography services for personal and…read moreprofessional professional use. Thank you for the amazing birthday images and headshots! I highly recommend!

From the owner: Specializing in Headshot, family, and wedding photographyread more

If I could have Hadassah capture every special moment in my life, I would. But, she's in high…read moredemand, so I have to resort to a schedule. ;) I'm lucky to have had her there for many of them... my pregnancy, the birth of my daughter, a newborn family shoot, her baptism, her first birthday... and she's even shot more practical stuff like my husband's new shop, among other things. What I love about her is her ability to find romance and whimsy in details... her shots aren't overly formal or staged. In the process, you become more and more comfortable as the subject instead of feeling like an object. But, for the record, she also captures objects too - and quite beautifully! And so what you end up with are essentially photographic illustrations that pass on the story, not just the moment. And it's stories, not photos that keep memories alive forever.

From the owner: That moment after the kiss when the newlyweds realize they took the leap! The moments you just know…read moreare right. The moments that make you peaceful and happy and just so excited that you want to scream. The moments that, just for a split second, make the world stop. Those are the moments that I am watching for. Those are the moments I am purposed to capture. These moments are why I am a photographer.

I had a great experience here for graduation photos. Tony was excited, creative and open to new…read moreposes and ideas. It was a fun experience with a variety of photos and poses. They were running a bit behind when I got there but the experience made up for it. He's a great photographer and the price is worth it (over my schools photographer)

The new associate Tony cancelled my reservation without me confirming for him to do so…read more Alec is gone and Ahjay seems to be gone, no point supporting this location. There was a scheduling mishap, I was frustrated but didn't take it out on him. I was asking what the possibilities were and accepted there wasn't a viable solution right there and then but again frustrated about the situation. Instead of being empathetic, he was patronizing so when he asked if he should cancel my existing reservation, I said "I'll deal with it". I gathered my things and proceeded to leave. He yelled out sarcastically "I hope you have a better day". Not once did I raise my voice with him, I didn't even argue. Maybe I could have said "thank you" on my way out but I was dealing with no signal to call and coordinate the rescheduling of the session with the rest of my group (who were waiting in the car) and having to drive out of the way to get pictures done, only to be turned away. Again, didn't blame him, I was frustrated about the situation and his actions made it go from bad to worse. I have had great experiences with Alec from 2020/2021 and then Ahjay in 2022. He is the only new factor and the reason I will no longer go to this location.

Jake and Jennifer are amazing photographers! Professional, down to earth and accommodating. Funny…read moretoo! :) The minute we met with Jake, we knew we wanted him to do our wedding. My husband and I are a bit uncomfortable when posing for pictures but Jake made us feel very comfortable. They captured great candid moments from our ceremony and reception, as well as posed ones. We wanted our first look at 2 locations and they did an amazing job. Even though they hadn't been to that 2nd location before, Jake took one look and knew just the right spots to shoot. Jennifer captured some great moments of me getting ready in the hotel room, as well as other amazing candid shots while we were all too focused on posing for Jake. Also, we contacted them 3 months after our wedding because we needed another copy of the paperwork and Jake got back to us in 2 minutes with everything we needed. We couldn't have hired a better pair for our wedding photos. Highly recommended!

Jake is a wonderful photographer. He did our family photos in the summer of 2025. He was patient,…read morefun, and engaging with our two young children, including a 2 year old who had no interest in making things easy. I consider myself fairly picky about photography, and I was truly amazed at his work -- both his style and technical skill, as well as the sheer number of natural beautiful smiles he managed to get from my kids. Strongly recommend!

Super reasonably priced photographer who was easy to work with and the photos turned out great! He…read morewas willing to stay an extra hour at our wedding celebration to capture even more fun.

I'm fairly disappointed with my experience here. It has also made me decide I probably will take my…read moreown photos of my kid, rather than continuing to pay anyone. What's included in the package is made unclear, so I never got what I expected. In addition, during the shoot he said that he could take my arm out if I had it on my kiddo and when I reminded him of this later, he said that was considered a complex edit and would cost money but they'd do it complmenetary that time. Had he told me this at the time of the shoot, we would have done something differently to get photos without me there in the background. Not cool.

The photographer is nice and professional. They only have one room for photos to be taken so you…read morewill have to wait a while on weekends and evenings. They have a package for 10 dollars, but I spent 70 because I purchased a few extra shots. They will sell you the rights to every picture and give you a cd for 150. Compared to Sears I would choose Target.

Friendly, helpful photographers. When I made the appointment, the girl could tell I wanted to do a…read morelot, so she directed me to a time when there would be no one directly after me. She even stayed late so I could pick out my pictures... there was a lot to choose from. I bought the CD, it's $150. They have another package with the CD and a lot more for $220. I like having the rights to the images so I can print them wherever I want. Unlimited reprint rights when you buy their CD! They also have a $4 sheet deal that you can print from their website. Weekends are busy times for them, I usually ask when they're slower when I call so I can come then. Pictures take about a week to come back. I'm always pleased with the quality of the prints - better than other studios I've used. Overall, quality and price... much better than Sears or Picture People. You can request your favorite girl, but I've been happy with everyone I've gotten.

OUTSTANDING. Ben came prepared with lots of soft lighting options. He took outstanding portraits of…read moreour teenage daughter on her special occasion, and also portraits of our whole family. I've ordered a bunch of framed prints to hang on our walls and to send to relatives. Ben was extremely easy to work with. He was especially great at getting our wiggly 7 year old son to smile nicely for the camera.

Ben not only shot the most amazing wedding photos and videos, but he and his team did everything in…read moretheir power to make our day run smoothly, especially when our bus didn't show up. I could not speak more highly of Ben, the quality of the product and person. When our usb was later corrupted, Ben saved the day by providing a whole new set of photos and videos. Our family still talks about how great Ben and his team were and how amazingly he corralled both families seamlessly so it did not take forever to take group photos. Do not look further, he and his team will be the perfect addition to your wedding.