My new-to-be husband and I hired Tunji Sangoleye to take pictures at our destination wedding in…read moreGalena, Illinois. We were extremely pleased and I'm writing this review to share. Tunji is very outgoing and energetic, allowing him to be able to capture all the important moments. He offers several photography packages to choose from, all including an exciting photo album which plays out the event like a movie (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dare2dream-photography-chicago?select=vMwxL1341cfNsKdSASCk3w#vMwxL1341cfNsKdSASCk3w). All of these packages are customizable based on your wishes. His prices are extremely reasonable in comparison to other photographers in the Chicagoland area. He was always easy to reach via email or his cell phone. When discussing my wishes (specific poses, sceneries, etc), he was always open to ideas and sure to deliver. Tunji not only does weddings, but also any other events like birthdays, engagements, expected child shoots, graduation and other celebrations. I highly recommend him for any important life event that you would like to capture.

I hired Tunji Sangoleye to take a publication-quality photo of me to be included in an…read moreinternational business magazine and the results exceeded my every expectation. I was impressed with Tunji's "business side" from the get-go. His prices were more than reasonable, he returned calls when he said he would, and was the consummate professional. His "creative side" was equally as impressive. He had great ideas for angles, times, colors (clothing), settings (both in- and outdoors), and made suggestions that truly elicited my own personality His equipment was top-notch and allowed various lighting sessions through the use of different flashes, filters, and lenses. One would be hard-pressed to find a situation where he couldn't deliver top-notch results. I recommend Tunji without hesitation. Sincerely, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Tim captured our wedding on 9/28/24 and had previews for us within 2 days. From our initial meeting…read moreTim was responsive and it was clear he loves his job and handles every commitment with care. He was a calm presence during our special day, and captured our emotions so beautifully. I would recommend him for any and every special life moment.

Let me start by saying: Hire Tim Hara! You will not find somebody who loves their work more, and…read morehis passion for photography is evident in his incredibly beautiful images. On top of that, he is such a pleasure to work with. We literally can't wait until we need a photographer for another event so we can hire him again, and honestly we couldn't recommend him more highly. We originally found Tim and a list of other local photographers in a search for our engagement shoot and eventual wedding. Tim was our first phone call on the list, and after we hung up, we crossed out all other names; we were that impressed. We already loved his portfolio that we had seen online, and after getting to know each other over the phone, we knew he was our guy. Tim is everything you want in a photographer. He is extremely easy to get along with and really knows his art. For our engagement shoots he had great recommendations for locations and types of shots, and we were SO thrilled with the outcome. They were our favorite pictures we've ever had of ourselves, until our wedding day. Tim was our favorite wedding photographer either of us had ever had the pleasure of meeting. Both of us have been to countless weddings over the years (and each stood up in several), and as a result we have met and interacted with many people in this profession. Truly, there's no better than Tim. When we got the photos, it made the day seem even more magical. All the emotions came back (and then some) as he captured beautiful moments and scenes perfectly. A big thank you to his assistant Daniel too! Honestly, we just can't say enough great things about both of them, and they made our day so special. Thank you again!!

He left us high and dry! Our situation is somewhat unique. After getting married in a civil…read moreceremony a couple of years ago, we are getting re-married in a simple religious Church ceremony. We wanted a photographer there to capture pictures of us and our children. As a result, we only needed a photographer for about an hour on a Saturday afternoon. I contacted Christopher via email on September 20 and explained our situation, and he said he was available for our October 20 date. Christopher sent us his contract via email. After that, I tried to contact him several times to follow up both via email and phone. I left several voicemail messages in the ensuing weeks, but he never returned any of the phone calls. Plus, time was running out to find someone new. Our wedding is in less than a week and Christopher is MIA. We can't find a replacement. Horrible! Thanks a lot Christopher! Maybe some day you will get around to reading these reviews and realize how badly you dropped the ball and let us down. If you couldn't do the job you set out to do, then you should have notified us ASAP so that we could make alternative arrangements.

Finding a Chicago wedding photographer is a difficult task with so many options in this city!…read moreLuckily, I stumbled upon Christopher's photos on the JuneBug Wedding Blog while researching Chicago photographers. We love his style - bold and bright colors with our beautiful city as the background. He captures candid photos as well as comfortable posed shots. His prices are affordable compared to many photographers in the city. I believe the investment is worth it. The turnaround with the wedding photos was quick. He replied to our questions right away and was extremely professional and authentic. Wedding photographers are definitely a difficult task to find in the city of Chicago...I'm so grateful we were able to have Christopher photograph our engagement and wedding!

What can I say, other then Jake is the best! There is not a better photographer then Jake Poehls…read more I want to get married again just so I can hire Jake again!

My husband and I got married March 31, 2018, and we LOVED having Jake by our sides for our entire…read morewedding day! From the moment we met Jake for cocktails in Logan Square, we knew we wanted him to document the most important day of our lives. Jake is extremely professional, beyond friendly, crazy talented, and an all around awesome guy. He made us feel super comfortable throughout the entire process and was always checking in with us the months leading up the wedding to make sure we didn't have any questions, concerns, etc. He even did a wedding week prep call with us to go over all of the logistics for the day! For the wedding day itself, he was the perfect person to capture photos of us! We felt super at ease with him, and loved getting to take photos with just us and him post-ceremony in the neighborhood surrounding our incredible venue - Ovation. We are in love with our photos, and cannot stop looking at them! We would highly recommended working with Jake for your wedding or any occasion where you'd like gorgeous photos taken. He was the absolute best!

If I could give Photo Stories, Inc. 10 stars, I would. We hired Brad to photograph our wedding…read moreafter working with him on headshots and cityscapes for the real estate brokerage I work at. We were so impressed with his work, I couldn't imagine trusting anyone else with the task of capturing our wedding and we could not have been more pleased with the results. His eye for photos is unmatched, he captured our day, the details, the setting and really all the emotions that went along with it. Brad even drove around our venue (we got married at Eagle Ridge in Galena, IL) and found a waterfall for us to have as a backdrop for our portraits!!!!! He really went above and beyond to capture what was such a wonderful day. He also listened to my husband and I about what we found important to capture and made sure he got all the shots we had on our list. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and I am so glad I have so many wonderful shots to remember such a fantastic day. Brad is so easy and fun to work with and we had a great time going through this process with him. I would recommend Brad for wedding photography, or really any other type, he is fantastic!

Bride's Thoughts: Our experience with Eric O'Connor was more than we could have hoped for. From the…read morefirst moment that I actually met Eric (when my fiancé proposed) I knew I was in good hands. He exudes compassion, understanding and knowledge. This is important to a bride! He took our proposal, engagement and wedding pictures...and we've been so happy with them all. Eric is dependable, organized and SO personable. Our wedding party, particularly the girls, raved about how Eric handled things. I must have thought that Eric's ways were the norm, but I was informed from my closest and most trusted friends that Eric was extraordinary and even was told "I wish I had a photographer like him." As a bride, you want to be sure you are in trusted hands. He carried the train of my dress many times, gave my girls tips on how to stand to look their best, joked with us and made us all at ease. Not to mention he cleans up nice, and cares about his appearance on the day that you REALLY care about yours! Luckily, my husband and I live near Eric because he came over to our home to go through our pictures and put together our wedding album. However, I'd have to assume he'd have done this even if we lived far away, that is just the kind of guy he is. We settled on our pictures, just received our album and we are smitten with it! As are our parents, who got miniature albums, too. :) Groom's Thoughts: My personal experience with Eric was a little different. I knew Eric prior to hiring him as our photographer. But I knew from the start of working with him on the proposal pictures he was a good match for my fiancé (now wife). Organized, professional, and very perceptive of his client's needs. He takes the time to explain how best to take shots in a professional way, but always truly listens to what you want. Watching how calm my wife was during all of the photography was amazing and I owe much of that to Eric's demeanor with her. He put her at ease by helping and directing her at the right times. Additionally, he was extremely helpful with anything we needed outside of just photography - helping my wife bustle her dress, giving bridesmaids pointers on how to help, keeping us on time, etc. Additionally, for me it means a lot when you team up with the right people to create an amazing experience. While Eric was focused on my extremely beautiful wife (aka hottest girl in the world), he teamed up with another photographer who was perfect for working with me and the rest of the groomsmen. Funny, relaxed yet still organized and on-point, Robb was more than I would have expected. He made our day easy, and more importantly got the right/best pictures. With that said, Eric deserves the utmost compliments. I would definitely recommend him for your wedding, or any event! Bride and Groom's Thoughts: We love Eric and if you are lucky enough to have him photograph your special day, you won't be sorry!

Eric is a true artist! He shot our wedding in Casper, WY and captured all the beauty of our church,…read morethe mountains and of course the people in the pictures. I actually used two shots (one of my bouquet with all its vibrant colors and another of my husband and I dancing our first dance as a married couple) as wall art in our home. Gorgeous and I get sooo many compliments on both of the canvases. Its been three years since our wedding over Thanksgiving week 2008 and my brother is now wanting to get him scheduled for a wedding in 2013! He and his fiance are STILL talking about how great our album and photos turned out. Allori Photography is the ONLY way to go.

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!!

Wes was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the start, his communication was…read moredetailed, and thorough, putting our minds at ease. He did a wonderful job of taking our inspiration ideas and turning them into a cohesive concept. His process for discussing the photopgrahic aesthethic we preferred was straightforward and the resulting outcome was extraordinary - guests continue to share how stunning our photos are months after the event! Wes was available for us, and patient throughout the entire planning process. Additionally, Wes was incredibly flexible and responsive to our wishes as a same-sex couple. He used his industry expertise to steer us when we needed the guidance and took our feedback to heart to make sure the day was ours. We are so grateful to Wes and his team for making our wedding day perfect. We had all the faith that Wes was going to do right by us and make our day exactly as we hoped.

Where do I begin…read more.. Wes Craft and his wife Necia are the most underrated photography duo ever. Their hard work and attention to detail are truly remarkable. We have gotten so many compliments from all our friends and family about both our engagement and wedding photos from Wes. They were able to capture so many emotions from our beautiful wedding day. Even his slideshow brought my maid-of-honor and I to tears. Working with Wes from the very beginning has been a dream and he is by far our most favorite vendor. During our initial meeting, Wes took extensive time to explain his photography style and show us examples. The icing on the cake was his experience working with cultural weddings. My husband and I were planning on having a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and wanted to have it captured on photos. It was so refreshing for Wes to already be familiar with the ceremony and even examples of past tea ceremonies he captured! My husband and I were floored by how the photos turned out and all the neat little moments he captured of our loved ones in the background of the ceremony. Our wedding day could not have gone better. His experience helped us plan a nice wedding day timeline that eased the nerves of an anxious bride. He is so detail-oriented and fantastic with communication - which I value so much in a wedding vendor. Wes and Necia were so patient and went the extra mile to capture all the best shots. All of the photos turned out amazing and was a true artwork of our love story. We are beyond excited to work with Wes again to put together our album. Wes and Necia was the best wedding investment by far and we would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a talented photographer!