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    Gerber + Scarpelli

    4.7 (67 reviews)
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    shai c.

    O-MAH-GOSHH! I don't even know what to say. I absolutely 1000000000000% love my photographers. Belen, Lizz, Frankie, Nick. Amazing!! Belen and Lizz shot my wedding and I absolutely loved them and the pictures. They really got into the spirit of the wedding and were such a pleasure to work with. They get excited about the pictures they take which I think is so important. They really treat each wedding as having its own unique personality. They aren't in your face either. During the reception they just kept floating around snapping away and I actually got surprised to see all the different moments they got during my reception. It was great!! A month after my wedding, Belen shot the wedding of a friend of mine and I was the wedding coordinator. It was fun working with her from a different perspective and watching her capture all the moments that make each wedding unique. They are really easy to talk to and whenever you have questions they get back to you really quickly. I absolutely love Belen. We worked with her a lot. She shot our wedding, and our Chicago shoot, and our Trash the Dress shoot. She made me feel like a rockstar every step of the way. Frankie, wow. Attention to detail. At some point we were at Navy Pier and he was swatting away little bugs in the air and moving cigarette butts to get them out of the shot. Now that's someone that really cares about how a picture turns out. The pictures are fantastic and they capture such beautiful moments and amazing candids. Definitely the best money I spent!

    Christina L.

    I hired Gerber & Scarpelli for my June 2nd wedding in Chicago. I found them via the coordinator at Old St. Pat's church, since they only allow a handful of photographers into the church. At first, I was disappointment that I couldn't find just any photographer I wanted but it worked out for the best because I could not imagine having had a better photographer than Mike Scarpelli. After having engagement photos with another photographer there and not being completely satisfied, he happily took us on, listened to our ideas and delivered 110%. He was also able to control the group, which was really important to me (you know the boys can get rowdy). Mike is professional, artistic, and FUNNY! It was really a delight working with him. He was stuck with us for 12 hours that day and was always there. He and his assistant never missed a moment of the action. We received a slideshow in just 1 week and all of our 1200+ photos were ready and delivered to me after just 3 weeks! In fact, Im meeting with Belen tomorrow to design our wedding album. The photos turned out incredible. My family & friends keep saying our wedding should have been in a magazine, or a movie. We LOVE the photos. Cannot WAIT to see the album. I highly recommend hiring Mike Scarpelli for your wedding or event. Amazing.

    Sept. 10, 2016 wedding photo by Nick Gerber
    Nerissa I.

    Like many couples here on Yelp, my husband and I found Gerber + Scarpelli by way of Old St. Pat's Church. Photography was first on our vendor list after setting a date at OSP, especially since the list seemed like a limited one - I was a little unsure about having just a few photographers to choose from, but I need not have worried one bit; there was no need to look any further! Our first meeting was with Nick Gerber, who was our primary photographer. He is such a great photographer!! You can tell he really enjoys what he does, and he's damn good at it too--if you check out his IG @realnickgerber, you'll see what I mean. He was so fun to work with throughout the whole process...engagement photos, wedding day, all the correspondence in between. Frank teamed up with him on the wedding, and he was great and fun to be around as well. They had a wonderful way about them, and I think that sets a tone for getting really great shots. Speaking of the pictures...they are amazing! We did wait a few weeks longer than expected, but not entirely a surprise coming off peak wedding season. The photos were so worth the wait! There are some vendors you may actually miss after the big day just because you enjoy their company that much...Nick is definitely in that category. Thankfully, we still have a wedding album meeting to get in the books!

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    I moved to Chicago at the end of last year, and this is my first pregnancy. At first, I wasn't sure…read moreif I wanted to do a maternity photoshoot. It felt out of my comfort zone, something I had never done before. But after hearing from friends that I might regret not capturing this moment, I decided to start searching for a photographer. I came across many different artists online, but Sri's portfolio immediately stood out. His photography style is artistic, natural, and unique--nothing felt overly posed or awkward. I was already approaching my third trimester, so time was limited. Thankfully, Sri responded quickly and guided me through the entire process. He explained what to bring, what to expect, and assured me that most of the wardrobe and accessories would be available at the studio. We scheduled the shoot two weeks later with Sri and his talented makeup artist, Laura. When I arrived, I was nervous and unsure, but those feelings quickly disappeared. Both Sri and Laura made me feel completely at ease. Laura styled my hair into soft waves and gave my skin a beautiful, radiant glow, while Sri patiently walked me through the session step-by-step. Sri has an incredible eye for detail and a clear passion for his craft. He was attentive, energetic, and never rushed the process. Even when I needed time to find the right pose, he remained patient and encouraging, always focused on capturing the perfect shot. The final photos exceeded all my expectations--they are stunning and filled with emotion. I'm so grateful I stepped out of my comfort zone and trusted Sri with this experience. He even made sure I had a beautifully edited photo ready in time for my baby shower just one week later. This photoshoot has become one of the most meaningful memories of my pregnancy, and I wholeheartedly recommend Sri to anyone looking for a photographer. He not only incredibly talented but also kind, professional, and deeply passionate about what he does.

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    I cannot say enough amazing things about this experience. I'm generally rather shy & modest, but I…read morebooked this boudoir shoot as a gift for my fiancé. Turns out, it was an absolute gift to ME (also blew his mind). I left feeling more beautiful & empowered than ever, & that was BEFORE I saw the pictures. Cara is not only an exceptionally talented artist, but an exceptional person & brought out a side of self love in me I didn't know existed. Then, I got the pictures. Shy me turned into a supermodel (minimal retouching needed) Seriously, I could not believe it was me. I cherish the photos, & I went back two more times for pregnancy shoots which were just as amazing as the boudoir. Book this experience, whether introvert/extrovert, single, dating, engaged, pregnant, no matter your age, it is worth every single penny & more.

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    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.

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