We hired Andrew to photograph our wedding and are incredibly pleased with his services and grateful…read morefor his professionalism and flexibility. First the basics - we looked at a few other photographers and we did not find anyone that compares on cost. It wasn't even close. So it was affordable to work with Andrew, but also very smooth. He met with us in person three times and I am sure would have more had we asked. He was very responsive to emails and never set a limit of the number of contacts, which is something we have heard other vendors do. Andrew is personable, intelligent and very easy to work with. My wife and I also relied heavily on our vendors for advice on how to structure the wedding evening - they are the pros after all - and Andrew was always game for giving us advice on what works best. When we returned from our honeymoon Andrew had setup a Flickr account for us to see all of our photos. The quality is outstanding. The quantity is huge. And he gave us full rights to the photos. We could not have asked for a better experience with Andrew.

We used Andrew for our June 2010 wedding in Chicago. I cannot recommend him enough - he is…read moreextremely professional and reliable, takes gorgeous pictures and is a fantastic alternative to all the "Big Box" wedding photography options out there, and all at an incredibly price. We received all our photos within four weeks of our wedding, had full digital rights, and were able to share them with our family and friends while the memories were still fresh. The photos were so great that we opted not to use any of the retouching he had included in our package. Andrew is also extremely pleasant to work with because he has a friendly, low-key personality. We felt like he really understood what we wanted and did not try to "sell" us on anything.

Robert Sojka Photography. Absolutely worth every penny!! My wife and I could not have been happier…read morewith the results. Just check out our online gallery on his website for reference. Robert was so professional and polite throughout the entire process. And my God, does he know how to use light to his advantage. If you are lucky enough to book his services, you are in for a real treat. So relax, sit back, and enjoy the best. Thanks Bob. -Ian M.

If you're reading this review then you've already discovered Robert's website and will know that…read morehis style of wedding photography and the quality of his work is great! Our daughter got married in Chicago and we live in Florida so it was very complicated to find somebody that we would like. We couldn't really rely on recommendations because we didn't know anybody there. Also to be perfectly honest we didn't want to spend more than $3000 on the photography. Being that the wedding was in downtown Chicago, everybody that I talk to before finding Robert was very stuck up and very very pricey. When I looked at Roberts work on his website I was absolutely amazed by the pictures that he would take. They were not traditional wedding pictures where you have everybody just lined up, they were pictures of the moments, pictures of the things that were actually happening. Just by looking at those pictures you could imagine what was going on at those weddings. His photographs tell a story and capture the most natural shots possible. For us, this was very important. Robert was very courteous and was able to cover the day without being obtrusive while at the same time being in the right place at the right time. We had many compliments about him from our guests. When I was hiring Robert I wanted to hire two photographers for my daughter's wedding every single moment would be captured. He tried to assured me that I would not need two photographers because of the size of her wedding. We had 80 people. I was still skeptical but he did say that he would have his assistant with him so I decide to go I and just hire him. Well, he was right! He was able to cover everything! Bride's preparations, groom's preparation, me being stressed out :), maid of honor helping, bride drinking a glass of champagne.... Everything that you want to remember from your wedding. All the candid shots, people dancing, drinking, eating... Everything! Most importantly my daughter is little shy and does not like taking pictures, so the way that Robert did this was just amazing. She felt so comfortable with him that I now am such a happy mom looking at her beautiful pictures. Thank you Robert for making my daughter's day so special.

Chris was the photographer for my wedding in October 2008. I wouldn't have had it any other way! I…read morehave such wonderful pictures, partly because he kept us in such a calm, relaxed state that we didn't look at all posed! From the moment my now-husband and I met him, we knew we had to go with Ocken! Pure professionalism with friendly sincerity and creative juices thrown in! I can't tell you enough how much I adored having our wedding (and engagement photo shoot) documented by Chris. Just look at his album online and you'll know. Hands down, the best in the business!

Chris was my photographer for my June 2011 wedding. It was probably the best and easiest part of my…read morewedding! We met Chris and got to see some of his work, chatted for awhile and knew he would be a great addition to our "wedding team." After meeting him we set up a time to do our engagement pictures- so much fun! My (now) husband HATES having his picture taken but he was completely at ease with Chris and we laughed and had a great time through the whole process. My cheeks hurt from having such a good time! On the day of our wedding I never had to worry where Chris and his assistant were, I knew they were going to get all the important shots. We did the majority of our photos before the wedding and Chris had scouted a great location near by. They had great ideas which perfectly fit my vision. I don't think they stopped taking pictures for HOURS! During the reception Chris was great at both getting group shots and some wonderful candids that have gone down in our family history as classics! The photos turned out amazing and the experience was amazing. I have and will continue to recommend Ocken Photography to all my friends and can't wait to use them for family portraits!

Adam is absolutely amazing. He took pictures at our engagement and they were so beautiful, so we…read morehad to hire him for our wedding. He is so personable and awesome to work with. I was so nervous in the morning and he just has a chill energy that made everything more relaxed. Our bridal party was ginormous 13 bridesmaids and 11 groomsman and Adam somehow wrangled us all together and got so many amazing photos. I cannot say enough great things about him. He took such a great variety of family photos, sweet meaningful ones, funny one etc! I am so so so happy we went with him!

Adam captured our wedding last year in October. We are absolutely in love with our pictures!…read more I hired Adam even before we met him in person... that's how much I love his work. I live in Vegas but got married in Chicago, so I had to plan a wedding from across the country. We talked on the phone and through email several times before meeting at a local coffee shop one of the times I was in town. Let me just say that he made us feel so at ease about everything! He helped brainstorm places we can take pictures which came in handy come wedding day. Come wedding day, he was able to work with our crazy, loud and huge wedding party! Everyone loved him! So on my wedding day, the Chicago weather decided to disappoint me and it literally rained. ALL. DAY. I didn't have a plan B, as I wanted to take pictures by the skyline and North Ave. Beach and prayed it would not rain. Adam came to the rescue and suggested we go to the Civic Opera House to take pictures instead. Those pictures turned out so well, despite the rain (and my hair and all the bridesmaids' hairs flattened because of the humid... ugh!). I highly recommend Adam if you're looking for a photographer. But book him quick, he's a busy guy!!

Obsessed is an understatement. Found light did my engagement photos and wedding photos and they…read morewere incredible. Alain was so easy to work with and made my decisions to exciting and easy! He helped immensely with my timeline as well. James was our engagement shoot photographer and immediately we felt at ease and connected with him. He did a good job having us pose in ways that didn't make us feel awkward, and scoped out scenery and led us through our shoot. During our final planning session, they helped me find an alternate photo location as the one I booked needed a permit and I couldn't get it in time. They took the stress off me and for that I'm so grateful! On our day, we had James and David. Both were amazing and we got along so well. David helped wrangle our groomsmen and James worked with the bridesmaids and it was perfect! We are so happy. You won't regret booking with them! So so happy with our decision!

Choosing Found Light was the best and easiest part of wedding planning for us! I placed a lot of…read moreemphasis on photography for our wedding, knowing the photographer's style would be how we remember our day forever. I wanted warm, bright, candid, photos with an edgy urban feel all at the same time. Alain and his partner Sonce delivered beyond our expectations, and to say I'm obsessed with our pictures is an understatement! We decided to have Alain shoot our engagement pics first, which was the perfect warm up for my camera-shy husband. He got comfortable in front of the camera and more importantly familiar with Alain, which I now know translates into how natural you look in pictures. On wedding day, we had so much fun with Alain and Sonce...it didn't feel like we had "photographers following us around all day", but more like friends capturing all the special moments and making us laugh the whole way through. Alain is an expert with natural lighting, and our pictures with the sun setting over our venue, family, and friends are some of my favorites. I was extra thankful to receive a healthy dose of previews shortly after the wedding, which were beautifully edited. The full package was delivered professionally and very well organized for sharing, downloading, and printing. I highly recommend Found Light Studios and the talented Alain for your special day!

If I could leave more than 5-stars, I would. Ryan was THE only choice for our wedding and I can't…read morerecommend him enough. Not only is he super talented, he's also just a great person to have around on a super stressful day. He is incredibly nice, and funny, and just blended so well with our group, that sometimes you forget he's not just one of your friends. The pics that we got back are just the icing on the cake - they are absolutely stunning and perfectly captured the day. 14/10, will always recommend.

Ryan and Andrew were the photographers for our wedding on Saturday. They were professional,…read morepersonable and helpful throughout the day. Ryan kept the dad jokes flowing, which were much appreciated. He also has the best website ever- seriously, check it out. It's hilarious. Thanks for being awesome!

I adore Dennis. He is a class act and an enormous talent -- the best in Chicago, hands down. I defy…read moreyou to find a photographer in Chicago whose work is better than his. We had booked Dennis to photograph our wedding, but about a month later decided to relocate our festivities to Hawaii. The biggest mistake I made in my wedding planning was not paying for airfare and hotel to bring him with us to Hawaii. Dennis was very generous and fair about our deposit and we worked out a deal that involved him taking us on an engagement photo shoot. I now consider these my wedding photos, since they are absolutely incredible and my actual wedding photos don't come anywhere close, at least in terms of photography. In actuality, it was a FRIGID day in May when we took our engagement photos, I was looking a little chubby, my husband was looking a little worn down, and the both of us are incredibly awkward and self-conscious in front of the camera. And yet, in the photos we got back, everything is magical and perfect. We made the photos into a guest book, and also into a thank-you card for our guests. We've gotten rave reviews. My friend just booked Dennis for her wedding this September, and I am thrilled for her (and also super jealous). I can't wait to see what he does!

Dennis is a gem. We feel lucky to have been able to work with him, and were so glad he was…read moreavailable on our wedding date. I first witnessed Dennis in his element while he shot my friend's wedding. After seeing the way he interacted with the bridal party and the guests, I knew I'd one day want him to be my wedding photographer. We did our research and interviewed other photogs, but once we spoke with Dennis and my fiance met him in person, too, we knew for sure he was our perfect match. Dennis can tell you every emotion going on in every shot he takes. He pays such close attention to the little things, and it pays off in his work. It's incredible how he captures little moments that you didn't even realize he was there for until you see your photos. His photos are stunning, and he really makes it fun to be in front of the camera, without changing anything about the flow of your big day to get a good shot. He's flexible, calm, and super personable. He makes you feel at ease while he's shooting, and encourages you to be as natural as possible and not 'force' shots. He's a true photojournalist, and it's obvious he has a real passion for his job. His photos include creative, artistic shots and bold colors, as well as a lovely use of classic black-and-white images. He also makes sure to capture all the details of your day, too, but not in a cheesy way. We worked with him for our engagement photos, too, and this was a great opportunity to get a little more comfortable being with a photographer in advance of your big day. We absolutely adored our e-pics and had a great time on the shoot. Dennis also has many great ideas for photo locations if you're running short on inspiration. He'll work with you to make sure you get to go to all your important spots, and isn't afraid to try new places. For instance, we were really hoping to take photos at the AMC River East, and thanks to his handiwork, we were able to get all the way up to the top of the theater on a busy weekend. The result was fabulous!! He knows his stuff. And he is worth every cent, especially considering your wedding photos are forever. We can't wait to have another reason to work with him in the future.

Marcin is wonderful! He is on time, professional, and so nice! He always responded to my emails…read morewithin the day, he was very open to what kind of photos we wanted, and he was easy to get along with. He captured some wonderful photos at our wedding that we just love! Not just that, but we got a lot of compliments on how nice and professional he was from our guests and the wedding planner. By hiring Marcin, a photographer is one thing you won't have to worry about on your wedding day! I would recommend him to anyone.

I hired Marcin for my engagement photos and wedding photos. I cannot say enough how thrilled my…read morehusband and I are that we went through him. Our photos are beautiful, and my friends and family have been asking me for his name and remarking about how really outstanding our pictures are. He gave us copious amounts of time for a great price when doing the engagement shoot and the wedding. He's exceptionally nice to work with, and he has a marvelous eye for detail. This is absolutely the person you want photographing your wedding.