My husband and I got married at the last minute during the middle of a pandemic and you would never…read morehave known by the AMAZING photos that Nicole took. We got married at the Lily Pools in Chicago and it was everything I could have hoped for. Nicole was early, she made sure she got all the photos we could have possibly wanted and even ones we didn't know we wanted! If I ever need to hire another event photographer, Nicole is my go-to hands down. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the results and cannot stress how effortless the entire process was. 11/10, would recommend to everyone for literally any event.

Our wedding was amazing and the day flew by so fast! But our photographer Nicole captured so many…read morefun moments and composed some wonderful posed shots as well. She was super friendly and nice, and I LOVE every shot! I would say after looking at her photos, it made me realize how important it is to hire the right photographer to capture something that'll only happen once. Support this artist and you won't be disappointed, but you will be delighted on all of the great pics you have to remember the day with!

Wedding photos were one of our top priorities when we started planning. When we asked around for…read morethe things to look for in a good photographer, someone mentioned something that stuck with us: "Look for the things that are missing in someone's portfolio." We sent out a few portfolios to numerous friends and family, and Elena came back as the top independent choice every time. Her portfolio speaks for itself, but our cousin put it best: "if people saw these photos of themselves, they would be very happy with them". That is what drew us to Elena. A lot of photographers focus their energy on pictures that would look great in magazines and on Instagram, but Elena has those as well as a lot of smaller moments of joy between guests, capturing the emotions behind the photos. The bride and groom and their families looked happy in all of the photos, not like they were just posing for the camera. Our planners mentioned that she captures the day as it truly was, and that aspect was what made her portfolio stand out to us and everyone we showed it to. As soon as we used her for our engagement shoot, we knew our instincts had been right. She flew out to New York for a full day of pictures, and despite a ton of nerves at our ends, we felt so comfortable with her throughout. Even though these were the first professional photos we would take, and there were large crowds everywhere in New York, we were able to relax. When Elena sent over the photo gallery, the pictures reflected that. Her calming presence and her ability to capture the joy between us made our engagement photos look stunning. The multi-day Indian wedding was no different. Her and her second shooter Ryan were working across five days, morning to evening, and four large events and numerous smaller rituals. They probably took thousands of photos across the entire weekend. However, it never felt like a chore. We trusted her fully, even when we trucked through a mosquito-infested lawn because we knew the end results would be worth it (and they were). My dad was so impressed with how she took family portraits, positioning everyone effortlessly and quickly. Throughout, both her and Ryan focused on the emotions of the moments in addition to the flashy pictures. One of our favorite sneak preview photos showcases a young guest screaming for joy during the wedding ceremony. Elena has been a joy to be around, and we have loved getting to know her across these events. We have used photographers before, but we have never felt more at ease than when working with her. We believe that speaks to her personal qualities as well as her talent. One moment that stood out to us was when one of the people helping us out fell on the street. Elena was the first one there to pick her up, and Elena was the one that made sure she received help. We've also found it fascinating to see photos from guests where Elena pops up, smile plastered on her face or a tongue sticking out as she's taking her photos. She genuinely had a great time as well. We are going to use Elena for all future photos, no hesitation. When discussing wedding photography initially, we discussed a lot of our priorities internally. We concluded that the thing we wanted most of all was a set of photos that we would be happy to show our future kids. Elena delivered that for us.

Elena shot my wedding in Feb 2020. Photography was a top 3 priority for my partner and I…read more Loved working with Elena! She was a dream vendor leading up to it, answering emails prompting and clearly, and really understanding what we liked and wanted to get out of photography for the big day. She was fun to hang out with day of, she kept us on task, and made sure we got all the posed photos we wanted done. But most importantly - I am OBSESSED with our photos!! I could not have dreamt of them coming out better!!! I look at them every single day. I'm not typically this sentimental, but I really can relive every single moment of the day through these shots. I knew Elena was talented when I first looked at her portfolio, but holy moly some of the shots take my breath away, every time I look at them, no matter how much I look at them. And I think that reflects not only Elena's dedication to her craft but also her skill as a photographer that sets her apart from others in the field. She is really really excellent at this and it shows. I will cherish these pictures forever. I cannot thank Elena enough for capturing our day perfectly.

From the moment we had our first meeting with Liz on a very cold night in January, we knew that…read morethere was no one else out there we'd rather have photographing our 12-13-14 wedding. In fact, she ended up being the first vendor we booked, even before we had our venue picked. We knew wherever we ended up, we could trust Liz to capture it perfectly. And she did! Liz gave us pictures that took my breath away and everyone who has seen them has remarked on what an amazing job she did. She and her assistant were able to capture every single emotion and moment we went through that day and presented them beautifully. She is also not a photographer who relies on the current photographic fads (you know, the instagram-y looks) to make her work interesting. Instead, her photographs are classically beautiful and have a more editorial, natural feel. Even the posed formal pictures look natural. They are definitely images that will stand the test of time. Not only is her work amazing, Liz is too. She is professional, patient, interesting, funny, and soooo easy to work with. Even my husband, who hates to have his picture taken, enjoyed being around her so much that eventually he was able to relax and have fun. Ok, the bottom line of this ramble-y review is you want Liz Lui as your wedding day photographer. She is someone who is genuinely excited and happy for the couples she works with and will work her butt off making sure you are just as happy with the photographs as she is.

Absolutely fantastic from the very beginning. We found Liz through a Google search for…read morephotographers in Chicago and after seeing her photos online, decided to set up a meeting. We were a little weary of booking a photographer that didn't come from a personal recommendation, but as soon as we met her we knew she'd be perfect. We booked the very next day -- before we had a venue or anything else picked. We had ~400 people at our wedding and Liz did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing every little detail and put as at ease. She had scoped out the hotel and surrounding area in advance so she knew exactly where to capture photos and worked with us on our timeline to make sure we could get everything we wanted. We received all of our photos within a few weeks of our wedding and every. single. one. of them was stunning. We couldn't be any happier. Definitely one of the best wedding decisions we made. If you have the opportunity to work with Liz, TAKE IT.

Christine was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! She was an absolute pleasure…read moreto work with, and made the photography process a BREEZE! From the moment we met Christine, she was a breath of fresh air. We had both our engagement photos and wedding day photos taken by Christine. She makes you feel so comfortable throughout the whole photoshoot process and her words of encouragement and clear directions truly made us feel at ease and helped to create the most magical, natural photos. Before our wedding, Christine created the most detailed day-of schedule, down to the minute (all of our other vendors commented on how impressive it was and how much they appreciated it)! Christine was able to personalize our wedding day schedule and accommodate all of our requests, and she did so without hesitation. Christine was also able to keep us on schedule throughout our wedding day, which is no easy feat! We are so grateful to Christine for her hard work, expertise, attention to detail, and of course her kindness, and for providing us with the ability to re-live our favorite day over and over! Thank you!!

Working with Christine was one of the best choices we made in planning our wedding! Her passion for…read morephotography and working with soon-to-be married couples shines through in everything she does. She was so kind, welcoming and warm from the start, which really helped us open up during our engagement photoshoot. Her level of professionalism is unmatched and her attention to detail is reflective in all the beautiful pictures she captured and edited of our special day. She also helped us craft a perfect timeline for our wedding weekend that allowed us to capture all the photos we wanted while still enjoying our day with our family & friends. Don't hesitate to book Christine and team - we highly recommend!

Susan made our wedding day so great! She was professional & straightforward to work with, and the…read morephotos turned out amazing. She got a good variety of couple shots, group shots, candid shots, etc. We always felt taken care of, never overwhelmed. Highly recommend!

Susan did a great job taking senior photos for my son! She managed to keep him engaged and happy…read morefor an entire hour while getting great shots.

Anni was my wedding photographer in October and was amazing to work with from the very start. She's…read moreextremely down-to-earth and doesn't add any of the extra frills that somehow leech on when it comes to anything wedding-related. She understood my vision, aesthetic, and most importantly, my budget, and worked magic on the day-of. Anni released sneak peek photos quickly after the wedding weekend and they were stunning! My anticipation for the final photos were heightened from the glimpse of what I saw, and they were just as (if not more) beautiful. My friends and fam who saw the photos said that Anni captured the essence of my wedding day perfectly- what more could you ask for as a bride? Thanks for all your hard work and loveliness, Anni! I'm so happy that I stumbled across your page and nabbed you as my photographer. I can't wait to see the future weddings you document! Also- the personalized card and USB are a perfect final touch to such a wonderful experience.

Veronica Hinojosa, and her company, Hinojosa Photography, did any amazing job photographing my…read moreengagement. She is extremely professional, and has quite an eye for photography that is both candid and intimate. She did any amazing job making me and my fiancé feel comfortable during our engagement session, which took place on an extremely hot day all over Bucktown and Wicker Park. She asked us lots of questions that helped make us laugh, cry, and kiss. She captured all of these moments beautifully. Afterwards, she designed a touching slideshow for us to share with our family & friends. She also designed our save the date card and our photographic guest book to be used on the big day as well. I would highly recommend Veronica for anyone who is looking for engagement pictures that aren't so posed and typical. She is a master at her craft!

From the moment we walked into her office last October, we knew that Veronica was passionate about…read moreher work. She did not do the typical sales pitch, but rather, asked questions about us and our relationship. My fiance and I had our engagement pictures early in July and I must say it was a wonderful experience! Our time together definitely felt more than just a photo session. Veronica made us feel at ease standing in front of the camera as she effortlessly told our story behind the lens. We are confident to say the least, that the engagement session was a success. The fact that she communicated with us with questions and not just taking pictures, but she effectively captured our moments beautifully. We can't wait for Hinojosa Photography to document our wedding in October and many more of our milestones as my fiance and I continue our journey together. I highly recommend Hinojosa Photography!

When my fiancé was planning to propose, he hired Nina and Daniel to capture the proposal day, as…read morewell as to do an engagement photoshoot. They are a great couple and were incredibly nice to work with. Because of the weather, there were a few delays and we had to change the day of the photoshoot. They were so accommodating to our plans and last minute schedules. Doing the shoot was a lot of fun and Nina was open to all of our ideas. The pictures and video were SPECTACULAR! Nina is a very skilled photographer and photo editor. And the proposal highlight video that Daniel put together left us and all our friends and family in awe. I cannot thank them enough and would definitely recommend them to everyone.

We hired Nina to do our maternity photos in kind of a last minute (I procrastinated) situation. She…read morewas very prompt in responding, her price was very reasonable, and she made herself available to take our photos during the Thanksgiving holiday. When my dress didn't come in time, she was totally accommodating with her schedule to wait for the dress so we could take the pictures. Nina had driven all around the suburbs before our meet up to scope out some beautiful scenery for us - not easy to do in the grey Chicago winter! The day of, it was freezing outside but she had a vision and worked with us to spend minimal time outside but capture absolutely stunning images! She has such a phenomenal eye for color and light and setting up a photo dimensionally in the space! Nina turned our photos around within about a week and they were so so beautiful, that we knew we'd be hiring her to do our newborn photos too after baby came! Baby came, we called Nina, and again she was so accommodating with scheduling and came over to our home. Baby was super fussy that day and our dog peed on the blanket Nina brought (so embarrassing!) but Nina was so patient and gracious and made us feel very comfortable in what was a pretty stressful experience for new parents with a grumpy baby! Again, she returned our photos within about 2 weeks and had somehow captured over 100 images of my son in between his tears! I had been so worried that baby wouldn't have given us anything to work with but Nina is magic and caught him in his tiny little calm moments! I am now a loyal customer and will be calling Nina for all our family's future photography needs. I highly highly recommend Nina!!